Messages by Dolph Painter

Barak began his spiritual walk hesitant and requiring much assurance. Although, once Barak stepped out in faith, he ever looked back. This is the 7th biography of the men and women named in Hebrews 11 ... each with a diverse conversion experience, rises and falls.

God demonstrated His love for us by sending His only begotten Son to earth. His action of love included- 1- fulfilling all legal penalties, 2- redeeming all financial responsibilities, and 3- reconciling all relational disharmonies.

God loves the unlovable, but before dealing with this subject, we shall define love. Scripture employs the word love in five capacities- 1- sensual love, 2- satisfying love, 3- social love, 4- sacred love, and 5- sacrificial love. Not until we understand these parameters, can we hope to understand God's saving love.

Sara demonstrated great faith in certain areas of her life, but in other areas of her life, we find her imposing her will rather than waiting on God. This is the 6th biography in an eight part series.

If faith is a fruit of the Spirit, can faith come before regeneration- If our flesh is incapable of doing good, can choosing Christ come before regeneration- No, to both-

These are the introductory remarks made in the beginning of a worship service where the members of Mount Olive Church were given opportunity the thank God publicly. This 15-minute introduction was followed by 60 minutes of folks bragging on God. -Part 3 in the series-.

Reports of great feats and victories wrought by God for Israel were heard in Jericho, and the hearts of the people melted. All believed- however, only one acted ... Rahab, the prostitute. This is the 5th biography in an eight part series.

Two thoughts concerning thanksgiving- 1- To give thanks is a commandment, although saints must guard against becoming rote or legalistic when doing so- and 2- Giving thanks is nearly impossible when one is anxious, bitter, covetous, depressed, envious, fearful, ...

This message marries two recently sermons- The Armor of God and the Biographies of Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson- relooking at these men lives when they were suited, unsuited, and partially suited with God's armor.

To love, do good, or lend expecting reciprocal behavior from a man does not honor God. But to love, do good, or lend expecting a reward from God is God honoring- Yes and no, faith and motive is everything to sort out this apparent contradiction.