Luke 2:22-40; Galatians 4:4-7; Isaiah 61:1-62:3 For over a little more than a month already as part of Advent, I have been sharing with you the meaning of Christmas. If I must summarize the message … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 12-24-23 “Christmas”
John 1:1-5 and 14 “During Advent -United Methodist Church Bishop Julius Trimblesaid, – we make space in our hearts for a child who has and will alter our worlds. This child demands our attention. This … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 12-17-23 “Be strong, fear not. God is with you”
Luke 1:47-55 During this season of preparation for Christmas, there are many things that give us joy. We experience joy while watching the magic and wonder of the holidays: colorful houses, busy malls, visiting families; … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 12-10-23 “Peace begins with repentance”
Just imagine if I, the pastor of … United Methodist Church of Homestead, as part of Advent celebration were to dress in animal skin and walk around downtown greeting people saying, “You brood of vipers! … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 11-12-23 “Let us be ready”
Matthew 25:1-13 I will begin my meditation this morning with a quote from John Wesley. A person asked John Wesley what he would do if he knew his Lord would return at that time the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 11-5-23 “ All Saints Sunday”
Matthew 23:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Joshua 3:7-17 The scripture we just heard began with verse 7, however, I will use verse 15 for my meditation today. Joshua 3:15 tells us that the crossing of the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-29-23 “Loving Yourself”
Matthew 22:34-46 Most of the times, if not all, when I preach on Matthew 22:34-46, I make emphasis on “love God and love your neighbor” and what it means. However, today as part of “Breast … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-22-23 “A Presence that Makes a Difference ”
Exodus 33:12-23; Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Today the writer of Exodus presents Moses negotiating with God. He is asking God to clarify some concepts for him. For instance, Moses said, “you have said to … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-15-23 “ The 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 Jewish society’s during Jesus’ time. These practices might seem strange to us, but … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-8-23 “A Message to Practice”
Philippians 3:4-14 The letter Paul wrote to our sisters and brothers in Philippi is known as the letter of joy. In this four chapters letter, the word joy is used by Paul five times and … Read More