Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

The Power of the Spirit

Sep 20, 2024

41:34

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Join Dr. Timothy Keller, a renowned preacher and theologian, as he dives deep into the transformative power of the Spirit in believers. He passionately discusses the importance of prayer, especially in times of suffering, and contrasts mere intellectual understanding of faith with authentic spiritual experiences. Keller emphasizes the necessity of embodying gospel principles in everyday life, highlighting the balancing act between doctrine and mystical experience. Listeners will be inspired to explore the vast dimensions of God's love and engage in a heartfelt relationship with their faith.

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Paul emphasizes the necessity of being strengthened by the Holy Spirit to truly experience and understand the depth of Christ's love.

The combination of prayer, obedience, and community engagement is essential for Christians to authentically experience God's transformative love.

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The Vision of the Church in Ephesians

The Book of Ephesians presents a powerful vision for the church as a community of new humanity, emphasizing its potential for beauty and unity. In the scripture passage Ephesians 3:14-21, the Apostle Paul expresses his heartfelt prayer for the church, asking that its members be strengthened in their inner being through the power of the Holy Spirit. This strengthening is crucial for Christians to more fully experience the love of Christ, which surpasses mere intellectual knowledge. Such experiential understanding allows believers to move beyond hollow faith to a vibrant connection with their spirituality.

Intro

2min

The Power of Prayer in Suffering

5min

Experiencing Divine Love

13min

Transformative Power of Gospel-Centered Living

3min

Balancing Doctrine and Mystical Experience

15min

Exploring the Infinite Dimensions of God's Love

4min

Thinking about the gospel of Jesus Christ leads Paul to pray in a particular way—in a passionate way.

Usually people in those days prayed standing. Paul kneels—it’s a sign of great emotion and solemnity. And what does he so passionately pray for? That his readers—and that also means us—would be strengthened with the power of the Spirit.

Let’s explore this: 1) Why is that so important? 2) What is it? and 3) How do we get it?

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 27, 2011. Series: A Study of Ephesians: Who is the Church? Scripture: Ephesians 3:14–21.

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