September 2, 9 and 16 OEM Sermons

For the past three weeks, Pastor Donald went over some imperatives Jesus gives his followers in Luke 6, and then from Luke 7, an example of a Roman centurion who displays faith and humility. 

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

The first set of commands are for how we are to treat our enemies found in Luke 6:27-36.  As followers of Jesus,  we are told not to forgive only but also to bless and to pray for our enemies. It is important to remember that these are commands and not suggestions. 

Do unto fellow believers as you would want God to do unto you.

In the second sermon, based on Luke 6:37-45, on September 9, Pastor Donald talks about the importance of unity in the church. Jesus reminds us to examine ourselves in humility before we judge since we will be judged by the same measures with which we judge. Much the same we must remember how God has given us so much mercy, grace and blessings unending that to truly show our appreciation we must love forgivingly with help from the Holy Spirit.

An Investment Realized at the Hour of the Storm.

The third sermon revisits Luke 6 briefly to ask the question found in verse 46. Immediately, in verses 47-49, Jesus describes what happens to someone who follows his commands and what happens when one does not follow.  In Luke 7:1-10, the Bible gives us an example of the Roman centurion who invests in the Kingdom of God and collects in his time of need. He becomes a example of what happens when those who obey Jesus and build their house on solid foundation.