Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Finding God

Nov 6, 2024

48:04

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Explore the emotional depths of spiritual longing through the lens of Psalms 42 and 43. Discover the importance of community and collective worship in combating feelings of disconnection. Delve into the reasons behind human suffering and how it relates to spiritual and physical health. Learn strategies for navigating spiritual dryness, including self-examination and the power of personal expression in faith. Ultimately, it's about preaching hope and reminding ourselves of God's unfailing love, even in times of despair.

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Spiritual dryness can strike anyone regardless of faith, often stemming from external circumstances and emphasizing the need for community support.

Coping strategies such as honest lamentation, self-encouragement, and focusing on God's promises are essential for recovering and maturing faith.

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Spiritual Dryness and Its Challenges

Spiritual dryness is characterized by a profound absence of the sense of God's presence, likened to a deer panting for water, indicating a deep longing for connection with the divine. This condition may arise despite a person's faith and lack of wrongdoing, highlighting how external circumstances can lead to inner desolation. The psalmist expresses feelings of abandonment and thirst for God, signifying a disconnect that many experience in their spiritual lives. Understanding this condition is crucial, as it can occur universally during one’s spiritual journey, regardless of prior commitment or piety.

Intro

4min

Spiritual Longing and Community Connection

19min

Exploring Suffering and the Human Condition

2min

The Interplay of Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Health

5min

Navigating Spiritual Dryness

13min

Preaching Hope to the Heart in Times of Spiritual Dryness

5min

For physical health, we have trainers and doctors. Through nutrition and exercise, trainers help you get further than you were. And when you get sick or injured, doctors help get you back on track. It’s the same thing spiritually.

There are spiritual disciplines that are like training and spiritual disciplines that treat problems. We look now at a discipline that is a way of dealing with a problem that can be disastrous.

Let’s look at Psalm 42 and 43 and see 1) there’s a condition that is certain to come upon you, 2) there’s a set of causal factors, and 3) there’s a set of cures.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 21, 2002. Series: Psalms: Disciples of Grace. Scripture: Psalm 42:1-43:5.

Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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