Christmas is gone, soon all characters decorating our nativities that are now clean and shining and surrounded by light will be in boxes, and sadly for this world the Christmas spirit will be also … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 12-22-24 “What a Great Love”
Luke 1:46-55 Today we celebrate the fourth and therefore, last Sunday of Advent. In three days, we will celebrate Christmas, that’s mean we have just a few days for the final preparation for … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 12-8-24 “Jesus Our Peace”
Luke 3:1-6 Last Sunday I mentioned Jeremiah as the prophet of Hope during Israel’s captivity in Babylon. In today’s reading, the writer of the gospel according to Luke is quoting Isaiah 40:3 and 4. … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 11-24-24 “Thanksgiving Day”
As you can see, we are already in Thanksgiving mode, this beautiful cornucopia display reminds us that in a couple day we will be seated at the table maybe with family and friends or … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 11-10-24 “The Widow’s Offering”
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