July 24, 2026 — Back with their first all-new music since 2024’s No Better Timealbum, Sonlite Records’ Southern Gospel favorites, the Kingdom Heirs, serve up an energetic reminder that “Jesus Never Met a Sinner (That He Couldn’t Save).”
“This song was inspired by a quote from Pastor C.T. Townsend when we sang at his church in North Augusta, Georgia,” recalls the song’s writer — and the group’s drummer — Dennis Murphy. “As he was introducing us, he simply told the congregation, ‘Jesus never met a sinner that He couldn’t save.’ It instantly tweaked my songwriter brain, and I was obsessed for the remainder of the service. I’m sure this happens with other songwriters who hear a sermon and then begin to focus on a ‘nugget of gold’ from the preacher.
“It’s a blessing and a distraction,” he adds with a wink, “but I’ve learned to live with it. I began to build around this great quote as the Lord delivered the words. I believe everyone will enjoy this up-tempo, unpredictable, and energetic tune. Kingdom Heirlead singer Chris Bryant delivers an amazing fast-paced lead as the remainder of the quartet add incredible harmonies.”
Sure enough, the Roger Talley-produced track gets a running start with snappy guitar and keyboards quickly giving way to Bryant’s confident reading, over propulsive drumming from studio ace Tony Creasman, of Murphy’s opening verse:
I was at the bottom trying to climb out
Of a sin-filled life there was no doubt
I was headed for disaster it didn’t look good
Then I met the Master and understood
He can take a life of sin His blood will wash it away
I was a person who was lost but now all that has changed
And when the full vocal quartet comes charging in with its uplifting chorus, there’s no doubt that the legendary group’s powers are greater than ever:
Jesus never met a sinner that He couldn’t save
There’s never been a storm that He could not tame
He fed five thousand with two fish and some bread
He died on a cross and came back from the dead
So don’t ever think your life’s a hopeless case
Jesus never met a sinner that He couldn’t save
“Jesus Never Met a Sinner (That He Couldn’t Save)” is streaming in Dolby Atmos spatial audio on Apple Music, Amazon Music and TIDAL. Listen to it HERE.
About The Kingdom Heirs
From the Mountains of East Tennessee, Southern Gospel Music fills the air and is the home of The Kingdom Heirs, one of Southern Gospel Music’s top Male Quartets. The group started performing in local churches and concert halls and as their music and message spread to a wider audience, so did their popularity and demand. Later in 1982, they began singing at the Silver Dollar City theme park, which is now Dollywood. In 1986 when the theme park took on their new name, The Kingdom Heirs were asked to become the resident gospel group. This year, both The Kingdom Heirs and Dollywood will be celebrating over 40 years of family entertainment. Not only are they one of Dollywood’s favorites, but a favorite to millions everywhere.