Messages by Dolph Painter

In Jacob's life, the Holy Spirit was not an invited guest, but a party crasher. Jacob's call, conversion, strengths, and weaknesses are outlined - which prompts us to ask- Lord, why did you pick Jacob- ... which leads us to ask- Lord, why would you pick me- This is the fourth biography in an eight part series.

The Ephesian Epistle was written to members of a local church. Sure, this epistle is rich in doctrine, but it is also loaded with relationships. God's design for believers is the local church. Podcasts are convenient, but they are no substitute for the local church. -his is the final installment in the Ephesian series-.

The Armor of God- 1st- we need to put it on, 2nd- we need to put all of it on, 3rd- we need to remember it's God's armor designed for us, and 4th- this armor is not carnal, nor is our enemy. -This is the 10th message in the Ephesians series-.

Gideon- A Man of Faith, who needed much reassurance. Gideon's sonship was never in question, despite his not having finished well. -Judges 7 is all about God- whereas, Judges 8 is all about Gideon. This is the third biography in an eight part series.

God is not a respecter of persons- He holds saints responsible for the office He assigned them, to the standards assigned each office. Offices which include- husband, wife, parent, child, employer, and employee -part 9 in the Ephesian Series-.

Saints rarely come to appreciate the depth to which we have been forgiven through Jesus- and as we have been forgiven, we ought to forgive others. To not forgive is to hinder our prayer life, hinder fellowship with God, and find ourselves with the tormentors.

Only Jesus' blood could purge our sin and make peace with God. Only an understanding of the blood of Christ can purge our conscience and make peace in a person's mind. There is power in the blood.

Mary and Martha understood and believed the good news concerning Jesus' resurrection, but they were missing something. In effect, Jesus told them that they needed Him more than they needed their brother.

Samson was a man of faith, but with an eye for the ladies ... a He-man with a She-weakness. Despite his pride and self indulgences, Samson was an inductee in Hebrews 11. This is the second biography in an eight part series.

The message from Paul to the members of the Ephesian Church- Sanctify what God has already sanctified. In other words, God set you apart from the rest of mankind in an eternal realm- now set yourselves apart from mankind with your actions, words, and attitude. -part 8 in the Ephesian series-