Sermon text: Psalm 69:6-7; Romans 5:1-11
Sermon title: The Benefits of Justification
Sermon points: (1) Peace with God (Enemies Reconciled); (2) Hope of Glory (Rejoicing in Sufferings)
Abstract: How do we know that we have peace with God and we are reconciled to God? How do we know the hope of God’s glory? We know these “because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us” (5:5).
Call to Worship: Psalm 65:1-5
Invocation: Psalm 124:8
God's Greeting: 2 John 3
Psalm of Praise: "Praise Waits for Thee in Zion" (Psalm 65)
Reading of God’s Will: Colossians 3:12-17
Assurance of Pardon: Colossians 1:21-22
Reading of the Creed: Heidelberg Catechism 50-52
Psalm of Thanksgiving: "The Tender Love a Father Has"
Hymn of Commitment: "It is Well with My Soul"
"Doxology" (Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow)
Benediction: 1 Thessalonians 5:23