Just imagine if I, the pastor of … United Methodist Church of Homestead, as part of Advent celebration were to dress in animal skin and walk around downtown greeting people saying, “You brood of vipers! … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 11-12-23 “Let us be ready”
Matthew 25:1-13 I will begin my meditation this morning with a quote from John Wesley. A person asked John Wesley what he would do if he knew his Lord would return at that time the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 11-5-23 “ All Saints Sunday”
Matthew 23:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Joshua 3:7-17 The scripture we just heard began with verse 7, however, I will use verse 15 for my meditation today. Joshua 3:15 tells us that the crossing of the … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-29-23 “Loving Yourself”
Matthew 22:34-46 Most of the times, if not all, when I preach on Matthew 22:34-46, I make emphasis on “love God and love your neighbor” and what it means. However, today as part of “Breast … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-22-23 “A Presence that Makes a Difference ”
Exodus 33:12-23; Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Today the writer of Exodus presents Moses negotiating with God. He is asking God to clarify some concepts for him. For instance, Moses said, “you have said to … Read More
Pastor Nelson Bonilla: 10-15-23 “ The Banquet”
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