Mark 12:38-44 Once again in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus counters-pose the vision of his kingdom with the vision of this world. For this world those who “walk around in flowing robes are greeted … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-20-24 “Loving others as God loves us”
Luke15:20-24 If we would ask Christians which one of all the parables of the Gospels is their favorite, we will get different answers. However, there is no doubt that The Prodigal Son will be … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-13-24 “The living Word”
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 This morning, I intent to share with you how we, the United Methodist interpret de Bible. We the followers of Jesus span the globe. However, the global body of … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-29-24 “Radical Discipleship”
Scripture: Mark 9:43-47 In this passage from the Gospel of Mark, Jesus uses a very strong and vivid language to emphasize the seriousness and eternal consequences of sin and invites us to reflect in … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-22-24 “Who Is The Greatest”
Mark 9:30-37 For the past two weeks Jesus has surprised us with His words. Two Sundays ago, He called dog to a woman who asked him to heal her daughter. Last Sunday -even when … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-15-24 “Back to Church Sunday”
Beside the scripture we heard, this morning I will use another well-known story from the gospels. The story of the two disciples going to Emmaus after Jesus’ crucifixion. There are important events transmitted to … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-8-24 “A Persevering Woman”
Mark 7:24-37; James 2:1-10 and 14-17; Proverb 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 The scripture from Mark is one of those that if it was on me, I would like to remove it from the Bible. My … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-1-24 “Watch Your Hearts”
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23; James 1:17-27 Jesus is in Galilee, and some Pharisees and teachers of the law have made the trip down from Jerusalem. Their visit is not a friendly one; it is not … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 8-25-24 “The Living Bread Community”
John 6:56-69 Chapter 6 according to the Gospel of John is a chapter full of Jewish imagery. We find Jesus talking about manna, the bread that came down from heaven and he identified himself as … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 8-18-24 “A Prayer For Wisdom”
Our scripture this morning begins telling us about the great king David’s death and the ascension of Solomon to the throne. Solomon is young and unexperienced, and he knows he does have what it takes … Read More