

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life
Tim Keller
Sermons by Tim Keller, founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in NYC and NY Times best-selling author of ”The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism.” For more sermons and resources, visit www.gospelinlife.com.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 38min
Born Again
Delve into the profound meaning of Jesus' arrival as highlighted in John 1, emphasizing the necessity of being 'born again.' Discover how this new birth is not just essential but also radical and transformative. Tim Keller tackles the misconceptions surrounding 'born-again' Christians and illustrates through Nicodemus that even the pious need renewal. Explore themes of spiritual growth, gospel identity versus performance, and the intimacy of being adopted as children of God—an invitation to surrender and embrace a life rooted in Christ.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 37min
The Word
Immerse yourself in a discussion about the profound meaning of light during Christmas. Discover how humanity exists in darkness and cannot find enlightenment on its own. Explore the biblical concept of light representing love, hope, and divine intervention. The podcast highlights Jesus as the ultimate light, emphasizing His rejection and the sacrifice He made. Learn how accepting this light transforms our capacity for love and compels us to find purpose in Him, inviting listeners to center their lives around this message.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 42min
Does God Control Everything?
Explore the profound assurance in Romans 8 that nothing can separate believers from God's love. Discover the twofold nature of this assurance, despite sin and suffering. Keller emphasizes the significance of justification, revealing that believers cannot be condemned. He illustrates how all events work together for good, using relatable stories of Joseph and Elisha. Delve into the fascinating tension between free will and divine sovereignty, and learn how God’s intricate love and purpose operate in daily life.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 32min
Love Beyond Degree
Explore the profound question of joy amidst suffering, especially at Christmas. Discover three powerful assurances: that bad situations can lead to good outcomes, our true joys are secure, and our best experiences are still ahead. Delve into how trials shape our character and how God's infinite wisdom works through our pain. Timothy Keller emphasizes that unconditional love and grace come to us in our weakest moments, assuring believers that nothing can sever their bond with divine love.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 36min
Groaning in the Spirit
Explore how Christ equips us to navigate the harsh realities of life, especially during times of suffering. The discussion highlights the inevitability of suffering and the three key resources provided: prayer, a Christlike pattern, and a hopeful perspective. Delve into how these elements intertwine to offer strength and resilience. Discover the profound connections between the groaning of the Spirit and the empathy shown in Christ’s life and death, reminding us that we are never truly alone in our struggles.

75 snips
Dec 8, 2025 • 35min
Mortification Through Joy
Dive into a profound exploration of Romans 8, where the concept of no condemnation in Christ revolutionizes self-awareness. Discover how the gospel fosters honesty about sin and mental health, with poignant stories highlighting the dangers of denial. Learn about the powerful shift from self-salvation to true change through the Holy Spirit, revealing how false saviors can mask our deepest needs. The journey culminates in the joyful mortification of sin, empowered by a profound understanding of divine love.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 37min
Splitness
Explore how real change happens through faith in Christ, as Dr. Timothy Keller delves into Romans 7's gripping portrayal of the human heart. He highlights our internal struggle between good intentions and hidden selfishness, illustrating this with the Jekyll and Hyde analogy. Keller discusses the failures of moral law to create genuine transformation and the paradox of forbidden desires. Ultimately, he presents Christ as the new source of identity, offering unconditional love that reorients our motivations toward gratitude.

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Dec 3, 2025 • 46min
Perfect Freedom
Discover how faith transforms lives with insights from Timothy Keller. He emphasizes our spiritual slavery and the significance of recognizing who we serve. Learn about three principles of lasting change and how our desires reveal our true masters. Dive into the importance of being united with Christ, which empowers us toward radical renewal. Keller challenges listeners to aim higher in their spiritual pursuits and illustrates the slow, yet powerful, process of change. Ultimately, true service to Christ leads to perfect freedom.

80 snips
Dec 2, 2025 • 42min
Money and the Logic of Grace
The discussion delves into how Christians should perceive money, focusing on sacrificial giving as highlighted in the Gospel of Luke. It emphasizes Jesus’ radical instructions to prioritize the poor over elites during feasts and explores the deeper spiritual implications of money. Listeners learn that true generosity may require personal sacrifice, and the resurrection provides assurance that no loss comes from giving. Encouraging self-examination, the talk underscores the importance of generous community giving, inspired by Christ's own sacrifice.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 38min
The Cosmic Spirit
Explore the astonishing work of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives. Discover the promise of future glorification and the transformative power of resurrection bodies. Tim Keller highlights how the Spirit intercedes for us in moments of weakness and gives a foretaste of future glory. Delve into the intricate relationship between creation's groaning and our redemption. Finally, reflect on the Spirit's role in sustaining hope amid life's challenges and the call for caring for creation.


