Luke 21:5-19; Isaiah 65:17-25; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Today’s reading from the gospel of Luke happened during Jesus’ final week on earth. In the following chapter, chapter 22, Judas agreed to betrayed Jesus. Apparently, Jesus and … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 11-10-19 Sermon – “Assurance of Resurrection”
Luke 20:27-38; Haggai 1:15-2:9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5 and 13-17 In the Gospel we heard this morning, we have another question intended to ridicule the teaching of Jesus. The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 11-03-19 Sermon – “Let us continue running the race”
Hebrews 12:1-3; and Mark 12:26-34 Today is a day many of our brothers and sisters in Christ have set apart to remember those who God, the author and sustainer of life called before us. Today … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-27-19 Sermon – What fight Am I fighting?
2 Timothy 4:6-8 and 16-18 Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost In preparation for my sermon, I read the whole second letter from Paul to Timothy. It is as beautiful as it is sad. Most of the … Read More
Fellowship, Prayer and Announcements For November 3
Sunday: 10:00 am -Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 am -Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall. Sunday, Nov 3: 5:30 pm- Fellowship Dinner and Laity Celebration. November Dinner provided by Pastor and Yani Bonilla Tuesday: 10:00 am … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-20-19 Sermon – “Let Us Persist”
I would like to begin my meditation by clarifying one thing: The parable we just heard is not about a nagging prayer or an unwilling God. This parable is about a God who bears the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-13-19 Sermon – “Half or Full Miracle”
Luke 17:11-19 There is a story of a man who was lost in the woods. When describing the experience, he talks about how frightened he was and how he eventually knelt and prayed. Someone asked, … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-06-19 Sermon – “A Treasure to Share”
Luke 17:5-10; 2 Timothy 1:1-14 The first Sunday in October is World Communion Sunday. On this Sunday, Christians around the world gather to worship and share the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. As we gather … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 09-29-19 Sermon – “Let us value what God values”
Luke 16:19-31; Jeremiah 32:1-3 and 6-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-19 During the last month the gospel according to Luke has taken us through Jesus’ parables. As we saw in our readings of the Gospel this morning, … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 09-22-19 Sermon – “Let Us Be Wise” Luke 161-13
The parable we read today from the gospel of Luke, I believe is part of the same teaching lesson from chapter 15, Why do I believe that? Because some versions, including King James in Luke … Read More