How To Overcome Discouragement

How To Overcome Discouragement Psalm 118:5-6 In my anguish I cried to the Lord, and he answered by setting me free. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Our theme today is "How To Overcome Discouragement." I was thinking

A Final Word About Authentic Christian Faith

A signature is very important! Words in and of themselves are cheap. You can go to the bank and talk with them about the idea of refinancing your home. But the deal is not final until you sign on the dotted line. That's precisely what Paul is doing as he concludes his letter to the church in Galatia. This sermon on faith explores five of Paul's "final words" on the nature of Christian faith.

The Law of Love

The Law of Love Tenth in a series (April, 2003 POL) Topic: Love Author: John A. Huffman, Jr., Pastor, St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, CA Title: The Law of Love Text: Galatians 6:2 Throughout this entire letter to the Galatians, Paul has emphasized the importance of God's Grace,

Living by the Spirit

Living By The Spirit Ninth in a series (April, 2003 POL) Topic: Christian Liberty Author: John A. Huffman, Jr., Pastor, St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, CA Title: Living by the Spirit Text: Galatians 5:13 Today we are privileged to zero in on three Biblical principles. Spiritu

Do-It-Yourself Religion

Do-It-Yourself Religion Seventh in a Series (March, 2003 POL) Topic: Grace Author: John A. Huffman, Jr., Pastor, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, CA Title: Do-It-Yourself Religion Text: Galatians 4:31-5:1 In my message today, I will endeavor to articulate one of the most profou

The Joys of Growing Up

The Joys of Growing Up Sixth in a Series (March, 2003 POL) Topic: Grace Author: John A. Huffman, Jr., Pastor, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, CA Title: The Joys of Growing Up Text: Galatians 4:3-5 The Apostle Paul is unrelenting as, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, he co

Exposing Our Needs

Exposing Our Needs Fifth in a Series (March, 2003 POL) Topic: The Law Author: John A. Huffman, Jr., Pastor, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, CA Title: Exposing Our Needs Text: Galatians 3:26-29 Why is it so difficult for you and me to admit that we have a problem? We men are ch

Why God Accepts Us

Why God Accepts Us Fourth in a Series (February, 2003 POL) Topic: Stewardship, Grace Author: John A. Huffman, Jr., Pastor, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, CA Title: Why God Accepts Us Text: Galatians 3:14 Today's message will be quite different from my customary preaching. A