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
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-1-23 “World Communion Sunday”
Exodus 17:1-7 Today, we and thousands of churches around the world celebrate World Communion Sunday. This Sunday is a gift from the Presbyterian Church to the whole body of Jesus. The first celebration occurred at Shadyside … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-24-23 “Workers In The Vineyard”
Matthew 20:1-16 The Parable of the vineyard workers appears only in Matthew and Matthew places it between two similar expressions. Matthew 19th ends in verse 30 with Jesus saying, “But many who are first will … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-17-23 “A Reason To Come Back”
Exodus 16:2-15 In our text this morning, Israel is in the wilderness on their way to Canaan. I believe that by now their supply of food and water is almost gone, and there is no … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-10-23 “Forgive as you were forgiven.”
Matthew 18:21-35 There are moments in history of humanity that should have never happened… and September 11th, 2001, is one of them. That fateful day just because of hate, 2,997 lives were lost. And … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 9-3-23 “Passover and Communion”
Exodus 12:1-14 All countries in the world 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 listed … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 8-27-23 “ Compassion and Trust. ”
Exodus 1:8 to 2:10; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:3-20 The Book of Exodus begins telling us the names of the sons of Jacob who went to Egypt, each with his family and how they were exceedingly fruitful … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 8-20-23 “Defiled Heart”
Matthew 15:10-20 Dr. William Barclay in his commentary to the Gospel of Matthew, commenting on this scripture says that this “is one of the most important passages in the whole gospel story. It represents a … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 8-13-23 “Trying to be like Jesus.”
Matthew 14:22-33 When we read the biblical events carefully, we will notice that they were not written at the same moment when they happened, they were written many years later. Then, the questions that … Read More