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This Sunday At Aldersgate
Guest Sermon from Lay Speaker Vince Fratello
Sermon Summary
Drawing on illustrations from Bob Earll’s recovery stories, modern distractions, and Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, this sermon explores what it truly means to be chosen by God. The speaker emphasizes that being chosen is an active process requiring us to pay attention to God’s presence, hear His voice amid life's clatter, and put faith into action. Ultimately, believers are called to be "Inuit"—guides and living examples of Christ—who welcome and lead others out of the wilderness into community.
“Moses said to YHWH, ‘Look, you have told me to lead this people, but you have never told me who you will send with me. You have said to me, ‘I know you by
name,’ and ‘You have found favor with me.’ So if I have found favor with you,
teach me your ways so that I might truly know you, and that I might find favor in
your eyes. Remember that these people are the nation you have chosen as your
own.”
YHWH replied, ‘My Presence will go with you: Let this set your mind at ease.”
Exodus 33:12-14
“We always thank God for all of you and remember you in our prayers. We call to
mind before our God and Creator how you are proving your faith by your actions,
laboring in love, and showing constancy of hope in our Savior Jesus Christ.
We know, sisters and brothers beloved of God, that you have been chosen. Our
preaching of the Gospel was not a mere matter of words. It was done in the power
of the Holy Spirit and with complete conviction. You know very well the sort of life
we led when we were with you, which was for your sake.
You, in turn, followed the example set by us and by Jesus,-receiving the word,
despite great trials, with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit. In this way,
you’ve become a model for all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
The word of Christ has been resounding from you-and not only in Macedonia and
Achaia: the news of your faith in God is celebrated everywhere, which makes it
unnecessary for us to say anything more.”
1 Thessalonians 1:2-8
Weekly Scripture
“God called the expanse “Sky”. Evening came, and morning followed - the second day.
Then God said, “Waters under the sky: be gathered into one place! Dry ground: appear!” So it was.”
Genesis 1:8-9 (Inclusive Bible)
“The angel then showed me the river of life-giving water, clear as crystal, which issued from the throne of God and the Lamb, and flowed down the middle of the streets. On either side of the river grew the trees of life which produced fruit twelve times a year, once each month; their leaves serve as medicine to heal the nations.”
Revelation 22:1-2 (Inclusive Bible)
Next Week: "", Matthew 25.35-40; John 15.12-13
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Sunday School is on Summer Break. Children's Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 13th
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