The central message of Jesus’ preaching was “the good news of the Kingdom of God” or “the Kingdom of heaven,” He called it sometimes. This message of the Kingdom was in Jesus’ times and ours, … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 07-19-20 Sermon – “God Meets You Where You Are”
Jacob is on the run, and he is on the run because, as is related in the previous chapter with his mother’s help, he stole the firstborn right to his brother, and he had to … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 07-12-20 Sermon – “What does it take to be a farmer?”
This morning’s gospel reminded me of the movie “The Lion King,” especially the part where Mufasa was out with his son Simba on a hunting lesson, and he said the now widely known phrase, “The … Read More
Update On Pandemic Response
Due to the pandemic some of our Church’s activities are on hold until further notice. But, while we are gathering for Worship Service and Prayer and Share, we want to follow CDC guidelines and are … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 03-08-20 Sermon – “Passionate Worship. Psalm 84:1-4
Last week we learned that through Radical Hospitality, congregations offer the gracious invitation of Christ by welcoming one another as Christ welcomes us and by embracing the least, as Jesus did. Today we will … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 03-01-20 Sermon – “Radical Hospitality”
Our emphasis for this morning sermon is on Radical Hospitality. Therefore, I believe the way to begin my sermon is by defining what the word “Radical” means. According to de Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “Radical” among others … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 02-23-20 Sermon – “Transfiguration Day”
Matthew 17:1-9; Exodus 24:12-18; 2 Peter 1:16-21 Pierre Aguste Renoir is one of the most well-known French impressionist painters. And due to his health, doctors forced him into confinement for the final decade of his … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 02-09-20 Sermon – “You are the Salt of the Earth”
Matthew 5:13-20; Isaiah 58:1-9; 1 Corinthians 2;1-12 “A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown. She said, “Guess what, Chuck. The first day of School and I got sent to the Principal’s office, … Read More