John 9:8 Bible Commentary The neighbors therefore, and those who previously saw him as a beggar, were saying, “Is not this the one who used to sit and beg?” We hope we’ve all noticed how quickly the disbelief of this man’s neighbors has crept in, which is really a denial of the miraculous work of […]
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Bread of Life for Everyone
Bread of Life for Everyone Bread of life refers to Jesus who is offered to everyone who believes and partakes. A Sermon Delivered to The Compassion Internet Church 9 August 2015 Frank L. Hoffman, Pastor Scripture References: John 1:1-5 John 6:35-51 Ephesians 4:25-32 Ephesians 5:1-2 Bread of life refers to Jesus who is offered to […]
Living Compassionately in an Evil World
Living Compassionately in an Evil World Living compassionately in an evil world is exactly the way that true peacemaking children of God live. A Sermon Delivered to The Compassion Internet Church 19 July 2015 Frank L. Hoffman, Pastor Scripture References: Mark 6:30-56 Ephesians 2:11-22 Living compassionately in an evil world is exactly the way that […]
God Remains Faithful in the Midst of Corruption
God Remains Faithful in the Midst of Corruption God remains faithful in the midst of corruption so that people would not lose hope. A Sermon Delivered to The Compassion Internet Church 8 February 2015 Frank L. Hoffman, Pastor Scripture References: Psalm 147:1-20 Isaiah 40:21-31 Matthew 6:10 God remains faithful in the midst of corruption so […]
Compassionate Thanksgiving Possibilities
Compassionate Thanksgiving Possibilities Compassionate Thanksgiving possibilities are all around us, but relatively few people take advantage of them or are even really interested in trying to be compassionate. A Sermon Delivered to The Compassion Internet Church 23 November 2014 Frank L. Hoffman, Pastor Scripture References: Psalm 100:1-5 Ezekiel 34:11–31 Compassionate Thanksgiving possibilities are all around […]
Human Indifference Destroys Relationships
Human Indifference Destroys Relationships Human indifference destroys relationships because it causes a rift between family and church members, and even God over issues of compassion. A Sermon Delivered to The Compassion Internet Church 22 June 2014 Frank L. Hoffman, Pastor Scripture References: Matthew 10:24-39 Romans 6:1-23 Human indifference destroys relationships because it causes a rift […]
Compassion for Our Children and All Creation
Compassion for Our Children and All Creation This is the fourth Sunday in Easter, and it is also Mother’s Day in the United States, and both days should give us a sense of true compassion for our children and all creation. A Sermon Delivered to The Compassion Internet Church 11 May 2014 Frank L. Hoffman, […]
From Compassion to Bullying to Repentance
From Compassion to Bullying to Repentance We correspond regularly with K, who sent us the following story about an encounter she had at the hospital where she works, in which her compassion received a bullying remark that later turned into repentance. Thanks for your “weeping heart” sermon. That reminded me of this encounter that I […]
More Lunchtime Bullying and Sadism
More Lunchtime Bullying and Sadism We have been hearing about more and more instances of workplace bullying and sadism against vegans and animal rights people, and we believe that it’s time for us to take action. Jennifer wrote: “I get things like this a lot at work and don’t understand why we vegans, vegetarians, and […]
Job 12:7 Bible Commentary
Job 12:7 Bible Commentary “But now ask the beasts [animals], and let them teach you; And the birds of the heavens, and let them tell you. NASB This Job:7 verse and the following verses in this chapter are part of Job’s response to Zophar. If Job knew these truths some 4,000 years ago, and his […]