Christ Is Our Advocate With His Father

Excerpts from sermons to be delivered around Orange County on Sunday:

OUR ADVOCATE: “First John Chapter 2 teaches us that when we sin we have an advocate before our heavenly Father. Jesus Christ pleads our case before his Father’s throne, and we can trust in him to forgive our sins.”

--Rev. Mark D. Woolfington, speaking at 11 a.m. services at First Advent Christian Church of Tustin, 555 W. Main St., Tustin. (714) 544-4290.

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TO RESIST TEMPTATION: “In Mark 14:32-42, Jesus gave us a few examples of what to do to resist temptation: Pray to God, seek support of friends and loved ones, and focus on the purpose God has given us.”

--Pastor Stan Managbanag, speaking at 10:30 a.m. services at Anaheim Free Methodist Church, 1171 N. West St., Anaheim. (714) 535-8237.

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STEPPING STONES: “If we see the past as a gift, we view negative situations not as stumbling blocks, but as stepping stones. With God’s help we can see things differently. . . . If we choose to look for the treasure in adversity, we will find it.”

--Rev. Margaret Mohit, speaking at 9 and 10:30 a.m. services at Unity Community Church, 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

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The Message highlights excerpts from sermons to be delivered in Orange County houses of worship in the coming week. Submissions should be delivered by noon each Thursday to Orange County religion editor Jack Robinson, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Fax: (714) 966-7711. E-mail: jack.robinson@latimes.com Submissions must include name and title of the clergy member delivering the sermon, date and time of service, name and address of the church or synagogue, and a telephone number.