Scriptures: Joshua 3:7–17; 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4, 11–12Today is a holy day. A day set apart to remember those God’s servant who God called before us. All Saints Sunday is a day when past, present, and … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-26-25 “Chosen to Make a Difference”
1 Peter 2:9-10In the history of early Methodism, we discover a powerful pattern: ordinary people — not ordained clergy — often carried the message of Christ into new places long before pastors arrived. This is … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-12-25 “Together in Pain, Divided in Faith”
Luke 17:11-19Together in Pain, Divided in FaithPicture the scene we just heard: Ten men with their skin disfigured, their voices rough, standing far from the city gates. Shouting together as loud as they could, “Jesus, … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-5-25 ” World Communion Sunday’
2 Timothy 1:1-14Today, on World Communion Sunday, once again, we join with believers across the earth. Believers with different languages, cultures, and traditions all gathered around one table, all sharing one bread and one cup, … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-28-25 “Fight The Good Fighy”
1 Timothy 6:6-19Fight the Good FightPaul begins his First letter to Timothy reminding him the reason why he left him in Ephesus, “As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-21-25 “Let Us Be Wise”
Luke 16:1-13The passage from Luke today, I believe, continues the previous teaching found in chapter 15. Some translations, such as the King James Version, begin Luke 16:1 with, “And he said also unto his disciples,” … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-14-25 “The Heart of God vs. The Attitude of the Flock”
Luke 15:1-10Have you ever been in a room, maybe at your house or a member of the family’s house, maybe school or your workplace where most people are excited, laughing, celebrating something wonderful and yet … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-7-25 “Redemption Is Always Possible”
Today’s sermon is an extension of last Sunday. Last Sunday, I spoke about becoming what we worship; my sermon was about being shaped by those idols we follow. Today the prophet continues with the same … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 8-31-25 “We Are Who We Worship”
Sisters and brothers, I want to begin this morning with a question: What do you think shapes us the most? Is it our habits? Our daily routine? Maybe the people we spend the most time … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 8-24-25 “Jesus Vs. Tradition
Luke 13:10-17 Once again, Jesus is teaching in a synagogue, and while He is teaching, He sees a woman crippled —her back was bent. Luke seems to imply that Jesus stopped His teaching, called this … Read More