Messages by Dolph Painter

Brother Lincoln shared a testimony with the congregation this past Sunday. Negotiating COVID as a medical crisis worker.

Paul claimed three titles: Preacher, Apostle, and Teacher. What is the difference between a preacher and a teacher? Differentiating the two is about as difficult as differentiating soul and spirit, but this message will give it go.

Lots of folks were specifically named in the three letters Paul wrote to sons in the ministry. Some of the names mentioned were good guys, some were not-so-good guys, and others referenced fell into the not enough information category. Part 2 in the Pastoral Series.

The word "committed" appears 6 times in the pastoral epistles, each time referencing God's word having been entrusted to God's ministers ... a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Part 1 in the pastoral series.

The better one understands sin, the more humble he/she becomes. The better one understands grace, the more bold he/she becomes. Strange combination, the child of needs both.

Paul prayed that Israel might be saved. Saved from what? From Ignorance! Part 4 in our "Faith that is Primitive" series.

Jesus proclaimed, "It is finished," just before He died. What exactly did Jesus finish? We shall answer that question with "simple" words (i.e., purged, washed, bought, purchased, perfected, healed, and put away. Part 3 of the Faith that is Primitive series).

Paul asked the question commonly when one hears that salvation is 100% by grace (i.e., federal headship in Romans 5:17-20). The question: If my works play no part in my going to heaven, then why not live like the devil? Paul answered this question in Romans 6, with three unique explanations.

People are looking for truth and stability in an unstable world. They want to know how Jesus made a difference in your life. That want your experiences. We must drive straight as we share the gospel. One ditch is 100% experience, the other ditch is 100% doctrine. Center of the road is: begin with experiences that harmonize with scripture. Part 2 of "Faith that is Primitive."

It is impossible to understand grace without understanding the human condition before God 's intervention. Without intervention; faith, love, or obedience cannot and will not exist. This is part 1 in the "Faith that is Primitive" series.