Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

The Community of Grace

Jan 27, 2025

Explore the profound importance of community in navigating life's challenges and spiritual growth. Learn how genuine worship emerges from deep relationships rather than rituals. Delve into the transformative power of belonging, characterized by radical openness and sacrificial service. Discover how grace and divine presence foster contentment and social justice. Embrace the concept of radical hospitality inspired by Jesus, promoting connections that reflect God's love and combat isolation.

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A robust community rooted in God's grace is essential for believers to navigate life's challenges and find stability.

The Christian community thrives on radical hospitality, urging members to extend unconditional support and openness to both insiders and outsiders.

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The Importance of Community

A strong community is essential for navigating the difficulties and pressures of life, as emphasized in the discussion of the book of Hebrews. The text suggests that enduring tough times requires people to be deeply embedded in a supportive network that embodies the grace of God. This communal support contrasts with the performance-based religious practices of the past, showing that authentic worship is now realized through relationships rather than rituals. Being involved in a community of grace provides stability and strength when facing life's challenges, underscoring the vital role of collective experiences in sustaining believers.

Intro

2min

The Transformative Power of Community

19min

The Radical Openness of the Christian Community

4min

The Heart of Christian Community

9min

The Assurance of Divine Presence

5min

Embracing Radical Hospitality in Community

5min

This passage in Hebrews seems like an anti-climax. Throughout the book, the writer gives us something to help us face the brutal realities of life. But then, Hebrews 13 seems different. At first it looks like a to-do list, like miscellaneous ethical prescriptions, but that’s wrong.

This is not an anti-climax. What we’re being told is that we’ll never make it in life without being deeply embedded in a robust community of people who have experienced the grace of God.

This passage tells us about 1) the importance of that community, 2) the intensity of the community, 3) the openness of the community, and 4) where we get the power to create it.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 24, 2005. Series: Christ: Our Treasury (The Book of Hebrews). Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-13:9.

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