Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Abraham, in his intercessory prayer for Sodom, engages in the first priestly action of the Bible. His intercession implies a corporate responsibility in which righteousness as well as sin can be ascribed to a people, and his actions point to Christ, the great priest, and our role as the royal priesthood. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on June 3, 2001. Series "The Gospel According to Abraham". Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

We are called to work because God also worked - He created the world! We can work for God by using our gifts for others. We also need rest from our work, which comes from our security in God through Christ. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 22, 2000. Series "Genesis - The Gospel According to God". Scripture: Genesis 1:26-2:2; 2:7-9, 15

Greed is a particularly dangerous sin because it hides in our hearts while binding us to our materialistic desires. Money has tremendous power over us: for some it is our significance, for others it is our security. We can break free from our slavery to money by treasuring Jesus, who was willing to pay the ultimate price so that we may be his ultimate treasure. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on May 2, 1999. Series "The Mount; Life in the Kingdom". Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

The parable of the Good Samaritan demonstrates a biblical model of social work and compassion. The Samaritan meets the physical, financial, emotional, and material needs of the man in his path. This parable reminds us that real faith is expressed in deeds as well as sentiments and words. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 2, 1990. Series "Revival". Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

The biblical concept of justice emphasizes restoring the wholeness of the world. However, we contribute to the breakdown of the society when we put ourselves first. In Isaiah, we are shown some of the ways that God identifies with the poor, calls us to change our self-centered hearts, and works towards restoring the shalom of the world. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 23, 2005. Series "The Vision of Redeemer". Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

The Pharisees pose a controversial question to Jesus when they ask him if they should pay taxes. Jesus responds with a revolutionary answer: He refuses political complacency, political simplicity, and political primacy. Jesus then models a revolutionary idea, showing his followers that the way to gain power is to give it away. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on July 15, 2001. Series "Arguing With Jesus". Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Isaiah shows the way the riches of the world glorify God through the cultural activity in the new Jerusalem. God has saved this city from sadness, war, and darkness. In order to use our lives and our professions to cultivate a rich and godly culture, we must consider the goodness that God intends for culture, the brokenness of our culture, the diversity of culture, and how culture can be renewed. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 30, 2005. Series "The Vision of Redeemer". Scripture: Isaiah 60:4-11, 17-21

Genesis shows us the goodness of creation, the stewardship of creation, the fallenness of creation, and the final restoration of creation. The Bible calls us as Christians to be careful stewards of creation because nature reflects God's goodness and because nature will ultimately be restored in heaven. This message was given by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 16, 2008. Series "Redeemer Open Forums".

Many recoil at the thought of being called to reside in a large city. Jonah felt the same way when God asked him to go to Nineveh, and he made every attempt and excuse to avoid the great city. Like Jonah, we may see crime, pollution, greed, and moral decay as deterrents to living in a city; but in God's eyes its peoples are precious, and his grace and mercy are available to all. Once we glimpse the heavenly eternal city, the city of God, we will share God’s view of the lost and will be able reach out in charity and love to a broken world. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 14, 2001. Series "The Church in the City". Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Christian growth is described through the metaphor of the fruit of the spirit, which is a gradual process that begins with the seed of the Holy Spirit. As we are changed from the inside out, organically and radically, we will find deep joy and lasting change. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 19, 1998. Series "Galatians: New Freedom, New Family". Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18,22-25

Jesus not only saves us from our sins, he weaves us into a new human community. That community is characterized by a reversal of values. When we realize that we are both sinners and saved by grace, we will have freedom from the values that previously defined us, and yet a regard and love for those who don't share our values. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on January 19, 2003. Series "The Meaning of Jesus Part 1; Understanding Him". Scripture: Luke 6:12-36

The key to transforming ourselves and our marriages is being filled with the Spirit. This sermon examines the power of marriage, the definition of marriage, and the priority of marriage. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 1, 1991. Series "Marriage". Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Christianity presents a revolutionary view of sex, singleness, and marriage that rejects both traditional and modern conceptions of the purpose of sex. Ultimately, our hope in our future family, future journey and certainty of our true love, Jesus Christ, shapes our attitudes towards sex, singleness, and marriage. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 18, 2004. Series "Living in Hope". Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20; 7:27-31

Suffering is inevitable, and we should always expect tears. But by investing our tears we can not only grow from them but eventually find joy through them. In praying our tears, we remember God's grace, behold the cross and find assurance in glory yet to come. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on February 27, 2000. Series "Psalms - The Songs of Jesus". Scripture: Psalm 39:12-13; 126:1-6

The cure for our self-absorption is an encounter with God. The real God is infinitely glorious, weighty, and beautiful. When God moves from being a concept to a reality, he changes our beliefs and priorities by displaying his beauty, man’s sinfulness, and purifying man by grace. Once changed, we can live new lives for him. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 13, 2005. Series "The Vision of Redeemer". Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Through Abraham we see how God's personal call graciously challenges every aspect of our lives, by giving us entirely new lives with a radical new purpose. God's call to Abraham presents him with the opportunity to find his true self, and to rely on the ultimate security that comes from trusting Him. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 22, 2001. Series "The Gospel According to Abraham". Scripture: Genesis 11:27-12:9

Anxiety is a deep fear that threatens your sense of self. But we must obey Christ in times of hardship, and place our hope in Christ's sacrifice on our behalf. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 5, 2000. Series "Psalms - The Songs of Jesus". Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Haman, who plots to kill the Jews exiled in Persia, exemplifies pride and its downfalls. His pride manifests itself in self-absorption, an inability to learn from his mistakes, a progression into more serious forms of evil, and a blindness to his own pride. Pride is overcome by forgetting oneself and clothing oneself in the overwhelming praise of the Father through Christ. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 29, 2007. Series "Esther and the Hiddenness of God". Scripture: Esther 3:1-6; 6:1-10

The only way to understand God's plans for us is to see Christ truly and trust him fully. Gods plans for us are not abandoned to fate; our choices matter, and once we have committed entirely to His will, we can receive his guidance humbly and boldly. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on December 12, 2004. Series "Proverbs: True Wisdom for Living". Scripture: Proverbs 11:3; 12:5,15

What does it mean for Jesus to be the alpha and the omega? When we see him as "alpha," we see him as God. We understand who we are in the light of knowing that we are beings created by and for God. When we see him as "omega," we cease to use Jesus as a means to a greater end. Instead, Jesus himself becomes our greatest end. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on May 23, 1993. Series "Revelation: The Final Word". Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18