Exodus33:12–23; Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Exodus 32 -33 recalls the role Moses plays as mediator and advocate between God and his people. Exodus 32 relates the story of the golden calf and sets the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-11-20 Sermon – “The Wedding Banquet”
Matthew 22:1-14; Exodus 32:1-14; Philippians 4:1-9 The parable we heard from Matthew 22 tells us a lot concerning the marriage practices in the Jewish society’s during Jesus’ time. These practices might seem strange to us, … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 09-27-20 Sermon – “Water from the Rock”
Exodus 17:1-7 “To trust God in the light is nothing, but trust him in the dark—that is faith.”- Charles Spurgeon. When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:16. “You shall not put … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 09-20-20 Sermon – “Manna From Heaven”
Exodus 16:2-15 In our text this morning, Israel is in the wilderness on their way to Canaan. I believe by now that their supply of food and water is almost gone, and there is no … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 09-13-20 Sermon – “Moses and The Red Sea”
Exodus 14:19-31; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 The scripture I will use this morning is the one from the Old Testament, and this scripture does not need any introduction. We know it by heart; songs and … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 09-06-20 Sermon – “Jesus Our Passover Lamb”
Exodus 12:1-14 Most countries, if not all, have Holidays to celebrate. Holydays are special days for important events to be remembered. Israel is not an exception. They have annual holidays, which we can find them … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 08-30-20 Sermon – “Satan, get behind me.”
Mathew 16:21-28 “Satan, get behind me.” Peter is a figure of contradictions. He is, I believe, an excellent example of our human nature. A couple of verses back 13-20, we find him acclaiming Jesus … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 08-23-20 Sermon – “Compassion and trust defeat fear”
Exodus 1:8 to 2:10; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:3-20 Last Sunday we read in the book of Genesis of how Joseph offered his Father and brothers the land of Goshen, so they could move into Egypt. … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 08-16-20 Sermon – “Forgiveness brings healing”
Genesis 45:1-15 The story of Joseph is a very well-known story from the Bible. This story is among the favorites of many Christians. However, it is full of violence, hostility, and family dysfunction. … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 08-09-20 Sermon – “Keep Your Faith’s True Focus”
Last Sunday, we read Matthew 14:13-21, and our Gospel reading ended, saying, “The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.” This morning we continue where we left it, … Read More