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Yes, Broken and Worthy
This morning, I found myself holding a pair of scissors that had been on my desk for over ten years. They broke while doing their job,...
Mario Bolivar
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Sermon Recap+ Sept 15, 2024
WATCH THE SERMON ON DEMAND - CLICK HERE Rev. Dr. Carmelo Mercado's sermon focused on the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke...
Mario Bolivar
Sep 17, 20242 min read


23 Years Ago Today!
September 11th, 2001, stands as a pivotal moment etched in the collective memory of our nation and the world. As we approach another...
Mario Bolivar
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Sermon Recap+ Sept 8, 2024
WATCH THE SERMON ON DEMAND - CLICK HERE Here's a recap of my sermon “More Than Motivated” from Romans 4:16-25: In my sermon titled “More...
Mario Bolivar
Sep 10, 20242 min read


It Makes It Possible
"Faith doesn’t make things easy; it makes them possible." This simple truth helps us understand that faith isn’t about having a smooth...
Mario Bolivar
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Sermon Recap+ Sept 1, 2024
WATCH THE WHOLE SERMON ON DEMAND - CLICK HERE I’m excited to share a recap of my recent sermon titled “In Spite of Your Fear,” where we...
Mario Bolivar
Sep 4, 20243 min read


When We Do Not Give Up!
Have you ever felt like giving up? Maybe you're facing challenges that seem too big or dreams that feel out of reach. It's in those tough...
Mario Bolivar
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Labor Day Weekend 2024
For Sunday, September 1, 2024 (Labor Day Weekend), we will follow our regular worship services at 8 AM and 11 AM in the Sanctuary and...
Mario Bolivar
Aug 31, 20242 min read


Sermon Recap+ Aug 25, 2024
WATCH THE SERMON ON DEMAND - CLICK HERE In our recent lesson on “Proactivity vs. Reactivity,” we focused on Romans 12:9-17 to understand...
Mario Bolivar
Aug 27, 20242 min read


The Value of the End
Seneca was a Roman philosopher from around the 1st century AD. He is quoted saying many things, even if we don't have any of his original...
Mario Bolivar
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Sermon Recap+ Aug 18, 2024
On August 18th, I preached a sermon called “Danger is Real, Fear is a Choice” and was based on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. The Apostle Paul,...
Mario Bolivar
Aug 20, 20244 min read


Next Three Weeks
We’re excited to share that we’re now about halfway through our current sermon series, “Who Moved My Cheese?” If you haven’t yet joined...
Mario Bolivar
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Sermon Recap+ Aug 11, 2024
WATCH THE LESSON ON DEMAND - CLICK HERE This past Sunday, we explored the message "Adaptability is Key, but Not the End Goal," inspired...
Mario Bolivar
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Tres Caballeros, One Lord.
No, I am not talking about The Three Caballeros (1944), an American live-action and animated movie from Disney that features Donald...
Mario Bolivar
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Sermon Recap+ Aug 04, 2024
WATCH THE SERMON ON DEMAND - CLICK HERE "Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional," based on Numbers 13: 25-33 and insights from the book...
Mario Bolivar
Aug 6, 20243 min read


Humble Phrases for Faith
Have you ever had one of those days where you realize you've been completely wrong about something? It's like finding out the "world's...
Mario Bolivar
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Sermon Recap+ July 28, 2024
Here's a recap of Rev. Dr. Carmelo Mercado's sermon on July 28th, based on 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 by Rev. Mario Bolivar. WATCH THE SERMON ON...
Mario Bolivar
Jul 30, 20242 min read


The Measure of Success
As the Olympics captivate the world with displays of incredible talent and dedication, many of us are drawn into the excitement of...
Mario Bolivar
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Sermon Recap+ July 14, 2024
WATCH THE SERMON ON DEMAND - CLICK HERE Reflecting on Ephesians 3:14-21, like me, I pray that you are moved to your core by Paul's prayer...
Mario Bolivar
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Spiritual, not religious...
-- Still chewing on this... Not my final words on the subject. For some, it's a declaration of independence. For others, it is a critique...
Mario Bolivar
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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