The sermon is from Luke 23:32-43 – “The Dying Thief Rejoiced.”  “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” – Luke 23:42

Preachers must fuss on occasion; so, please allow me to fuss a little today. Most 21st Century American churches have jettisoned the old hymnbooks. In doing so, they have sold their birthright for a “mess of pottage.” (Genesis 25:29-34; Hebrews 12:15-17). Modern, man-centered ditties cannot convey the robust doctrines of God’s grace found in the Bible. Case in point (for anyone who might remember it; and there are many other old hymns I could cite; refer to the Trinity Hymnal, if you can find one!), William Cowper memorialized our passage in Luke 23 by penning these lyrics – “The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day; and there have I, as vile as he, washed all my sins away, ….” There, enough said. I feel better already and with Cowper’s assistance, I have pointed you to the sinner’s only comfort in life and in death – Jesus Christ.

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