Sermon on John 17:20–26“The Last Lecture: A Call to Love and Unity” Do any of you remember Randy Pausch? He was a professor at Carnegie Mellon University who became widely known for his “Last … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 5-25-25 Sixth Sunday After Easter
John Acts 16:9-15 Today is the sixth Sunday of Easter; next Sunday we will celebrate Ascension Sunday, and the following Sunday a new season will begin, the season of Pentecost. During the ending … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 4-20-25 Easter Sunday: There Is Power Jesus’ Resurrection
Imagine that moment—the sun is rising on the third day, light breaking through the shadows of despair; Mary Magdalene going to the tomb and finding the stone of the tomb removed from the entrance. Just … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 4-13-25 Palm Sunday: A Celebration of Jesus’ Kingship
Luke 19:28-40 Palm Sunday: A Celebration of Jesus’ Kingship Palm Sunday, or the triumphant entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem marks the beginning of Easter Week, this an event filled with prophetic significance. Jesus enters … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 4-6-25 “’Let Us Be Grateful”
Today the calendar marks the fifth Sunday of Lent, and the gospel lesson comes from John. In our reading we find that during his staying in Bethany, Jesus was invited to a dinner in … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 3-30-25 “What a Father We Have”
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