The Ruler of this World A Sermon Delivered to The CompassionInternetChurch 26 May 2013 Frank L. Hoffman, Pastor Scripture References: Proverbs 8:1-11 Isaiah 11:9 John 16:8-15 Romans 5:1-5 2 Peter 2:20 Last week we talked about receiving the grace of Pentecost, and this week we’re going to look at the opposite side of that coin, [...]
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Christian Perfection – 01: Introduction
Christian Perfection – 01: Introduction By: Frank L. Hoffman Jesus said, “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48) (Wesley’s writings are in bold) Many years ago, when I first read the Bible with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to guide me, I believed its teachings. And, I [...]
From Captives to Children of God
From Captives to Children of God A Sermon Delivered to The Compassion Internet Church 17 March 2013 Frank L. Hoffman, Pastor Scripture References: Psalm 126:1-6 Isaiah 43:16-21 Matthew 5:48 John 12:1-8 Philippians 3:1-16 One of the main problems within Christianity today is that most are following the fallen and ungodly ways of the world. They [...]
Challenging Church Compassion – 08: Chased Away “L”
Challenging Church Compassion – 08: Chased Away “L” Almost every day we receive emails, letters, or see postings from compassionate people who care deeply about animals who were chased away from church by the church’s hardness of heart. One of these was “L” who wrote: “I stopped going to Church a while ago after I [...]
Living in the Will of God – 04 The Peaceable Kingdom
Living in the Will of God – 04 The Peaceable Kingdom Having looked at a few passages concerning living in the heavenly will of God, let’s now take a look at the way Isaiah sees this coming together here on earth in his vision of the peaceable kingdom in Isaiah 11:6-10… 6. And the wolf will [...]
People See When We’re Transformed
People See When We’re Transformed A Sermon Delivered to The Compassion Internet Church 10 February 2013 Frank L. Hoffman, Pastor Scripture References: Exodus 34:29-35 Isaiah 6:8 Luke 9:28-43 2 Corinthians 3:12–4:2 Ephesians 2:10 Philippians 4:13 This is Transfiguration Sunday, which celebrates the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain, but it should also speak to us [...]
Forgiveness Without Sacrifice – Part 04
Forgiveness Without Sacrifice – Part 04 We closed our previous discussion on forgiveness without sacrifice with a reference to Isaiah 1:10-21. In these verses we will see that neither sacrifice nor incense brings forgiveness. 10. Hear the word of the LORD, You rulers of Sodom; Give ear to the instruction of our God, You people [...]
How Do We Show the Love of Christmas to God?
How Do We Show the Love of Christmas to God? A Sermon Delivered to The Compassion Internet Church 27 January 2013 Frank L. Hoffman, Pastor Scripture References: Isaiah 1:13 Ephesians 2:8-10 James 2:14-17 1 John 4:11 Preparation Verse: (1 John 4:11) Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. Over [...]
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