The Prodigal Son: A Story of Grace and Celebration Most Christians are familiar with Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son—sometimes referred to as the parable of the lost son. The New International Commentary on … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 3-23-25 “Come And Buy Without Money”
Isaiah 55:1-9 – God’s Invitation to Abundant Life The prophets of Israel were remarkable individuals, often delivering messages that challenged and inspired. In today’s passage from Isaiah, the prophet mimics the cries of marketplace … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 3-16-25 “God Is Our Protector”
Luke 13:31-35 Today marks the Second Sunday of Lent. Just two weeks ago, on Ash Wednesday, we began this journey with Jesus—a journey that leads us to Jerusalem. Jerusalem, the City of God, the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 3-9-25 “Jesus In The Wilderness”
Luke 4:1-13. Last Wednesday all the historic churches began the celebration of Lent. These are the last forty days of Jesus’ ministry on earth. Christianity has done this ever since 325. And just as … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 3-3-25 “Transfiguration Sunday”
Luke 9:28-36 Today, millions of Christians around the world celebrate Transfiguration Sunday, one of the most significant events in Jesus and his disciples’ life. Let us get in context, Jesus is on his way … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 2-23-25 “The Power of Forgivness”
The reading from Genesis in the lectionary is accompanied by Luke 6:27-38, which I will read: 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 2-9-25 “My Response To Jesus”
Chapter 4 of Luke opens with Jesus being led by the Spirit to the wilderness, after 40 days there, he went to Galilee; from Galilee to Nazareth his hometown where Jesus presented his ministry, … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 2-2-25 “Let Us See Ourselves as God Sees Us”
Jeremiah 1:4-10; Luke 4:21-30; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 1-26-25 “Division Vs. Unity”
Luke 4:14-21; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Today’s meditation can be easily named division versus unity, because we find this struggle in all our readings. Let us see. In our gospel, Jesus is … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 1-12-25 “Do Not Fear”
Isaiah 43:1-7 This morning, I will begin my sermon with one question, what would you guess to be the most common commandment in the Bible? Is it the commandment to love? That is an important commandment … Read More