Sermons by Joel Guerra
Before the passage of Mark 9:33, we have the passage of Mark 9:2, where Mark describes an event called the Transfiguration. Some of the disciples had been with Jesus at a mountain when the face of Jesus was transfigured right before Moses and Elijah appeared next to him. Mark says that John, James and Peter…
It seems like it happened yesterday, but it happened 20 years ago? I was in 6th grade and we were lined up on the basketball court like every start of a Physical Education (PE) class. The lining up was for us to march like soldiers, jog, jump and do what most kids do in PE,…
Reading of John 17: 6-19 (Right after the reading) We are not sure whether Jesus actually uttered these words. But whether authored by Jesus or by any of his disciples, these words are truly inspiring. They are like a prayer in a moment when you know you will die, sort of your last words on…
I have to admit that of all the topics to write and talk about, repentance has been the most difficult. It is difficult to write about repentance because: first, it is hard to accept that we make mistakes and do wrongs (whether consciously or unconsciously). Second, it is hard to tell others that we need…
Good evening. This is the favorite time of the year for a lot of people. In Panama we have carols and concerts, gift exchanges, kids playing, vacation time, the beginning of the summer and the end of a another year. In many places around the world, this is a time to play with snow, to…
Romans: Brothers and sister, in light of all I have shared with you about God’s mercies, I urge you to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice to God, a sacred offering that brings Him pleasure; this is your reasonable, essential worship. Do not allow this world to mold you in its own…
My wife and I love movies. We watch at least one movie every week. is something about a movie that captures us. That combination of the shots, the emotions, the cast, the setting, the sound, the creativity and the music. But what separates good movies from truly good ones is the story line or plot.…