Messages by Dolph Painter

Consider Barabbas' release from the perspectives of the priests, Pilate, Barabbas, and the multitudes. Mob rule affected and influenced many individuals that morning. Does it ever influence you?

A debt on our eternal ledger with God simply cannot be erased; the debt must be paid in full. Jesus removed our liabilities with a payment, not with an eraser. God demands perfect justice.

Scripture parallels debt, default, and creditors with the forgiveness of sin. Bottom line: since God so thoroughly forgave us of our sins, ought not we show the same compassion to others (spouses, children, parents, in-laws, co-workers, teachers, classmates, other drivers, ... )? Yeah, boy!

This message considered three men who responded to suicide differently: Judas, Jesus, and the jailor. We compared and contrasted the behaviors the three. Part 3 of 3 in the Suicide Series.

This message looked at five men who committed suicide: Samson, Saul, Abimelech, Ahithophel, and Zimri. We attempted to summarize the behaviors and circumstances common to the five. Part 2 of 3 in this Suicide Series.

Suicide Part 2 was entitled "Resist the Devil." Fasting is an important tool in resisting the devil. This Wednesday night service was a 20 minute addendum to the second suicide sermon. Part 2b of 3 in this Suicide Series.

The OT recorded five men with death wishes: Moses, Elijah, Job, Jeremiah, and Jonah. We considered the behaviors and circumstances common in such a mind state. Part 1 of 3 in this Suicide Series.

The Jews taught a religion which attempted to stop sin from progressing from a person's mind and heart to a person's hand, eyes, and lips. Jesus taught a system which promoted quenching sin before it could take root in one's heart or mind. How do we do so without creating another set of rules? (part 2 of 2)

This Building is Handicapped Accessable- O.T. Law reads harshly on those with physical and mental handicaps, but Jesus changed all that. Jesus did away with yet another O.T. divisions. part 3 of 3

Half breeds with Full Inheritances- O.T. Law reads harsh for the Samaritans, but Jesus changed all that. Jesus also removed that O.T. division. part 2 0f 3