Messages by Dolph Painter

Be not conformed to this world. Be transformed and renew your mind. How? Sanctification and Gratitude.

Paul was transparent about his past, about the part he played in having men and women jailed for their faith, with some put to death. But God forgave Paul. Why? Grace, Mercy, and Love. If Paul, then maybe me.

The motivation behind Jesus' three rebukes were deliverance and compassion. The focus behind the disciples' three rebukes were food, time, and money. Jesus' rebukes were just right, the disciples' rebukes were over-ruled by Jesus.

Do all you know to do, and do it with the best of your ability; then, go to bed. Do not wear yourself out staying up late or rising early, go to bed ... rest.

Sin and obedience have been overlooked and/or maligned in recent years. To identify certain behaviors as sinful is said to be hateful. To preach obedience is to promote legalism. Not so! There are many blessings in obedience. (Also addressed in this message is the 2024 Super Bowl commercial on foot washing).

Obedience is extremely important, but the motive for obedience is just as important. This is the conclusion to the 6-part series on the 10 Commandment ... a series that compared a love motive with fear & reward motives (Part 6 f 6 in the series).

What if we obey the 9th and 10th commandments motivated by love, instead by fear or reward? Not, "I have to;" but, "I want to." Part 5 of 6 in the 10 Commandment Series.

What if we obey the 7th and 8th commandments motivated by love, instead by fear or reward? Not, "I have to;" but, "I get to." Part 4 of 6 in the 10 Commandment Series.

What if we obey the 5th and 6th commandments motivated by love, instead by fear or reward? Not, "I have to;" but, "I want to." Part 3 of 6 in the 10 Commandment Series.

What if we obey the 3rd and 4th commandments motivated by love, instead by fear or reward? Not, "I have to;" but, "I get to." Part 2 of 6 in the 10 Commandment Series.