the King is still at work.

Main message: The sermon emphasizes that Jesus remains King even on the cross, and that believers can recognize his saving power by the witness of the Spirit even when circumstances look hopeless. It uses the thief on the cross to show that Christ’s kingdom and love cannot be stopped by suffering or physical limitation.

Key points:

• Romans 8:16 is used to stress the Spirit’s witness that believers are children of God.
• The contrast between “a thief on a cross and a king on a cross” shows that appearances can be deceiving.
• Jesus is still King on the cross; his kingdom is not canceled by suffering.
• His hands being nailed did not stop him from reaching out to save the thief.
• His pierced side did not stop his love from flowing.
• The thief’s recognition of Jesus highlights faith in the middle of apparent collapse.

Scriptures mentioned: Romans 8:16