Sermons by Timothy J. Keller (1950-2023), founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, co-founder of Redeemer City to City, and the author of numerous books, including The Reason for God , The Prodigal God , Making Sense of God and The Meaning of Marriage . His thirty-one books have sold more than six million copies and have been translated into twenty-nine languages.
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Timothy Keller delivers a sermon on kindness as a practical grace—a supernatural transformation of the heart that goes beyond mere moral behavior. The core argument distinguishes between external virtue and internal transformation: many religions offer lists of virtuous behaviors, but Christianity, according to…
Worth it if you're interested in Christian teaching on character transformation, want to explore the difference between external morality and grace-based living, or appreciate Timothy Keller's expository preaching style.
Timothy Keller delivers a sermon on patience as a mark of supernatural spiritual transformation, part of his series on how the Gospel transforms character. The core thesis distinguishes between morally virtuous behavior that arises from external restraint (fear, social pressure, habit) versus genuine character change…
Worth it if you're interested in Christian teaching on spiritual transformation, the relationship between grace and virtue, or want to hear Timothy Keller's characteristic blend of theology and practical application.
Timothy Keller preaches on 1 Corinthians 13, examining what Paul means by love and character transformation in the context of Corinth—a newly built, commerce-driven city that attracted ambitious, talented, and intense people. Keller frames Paul's message as a direct challenge to the cultural values of success and…
Worth it if you struggle with ambition, anxiety, or impatience and want a biblical perspective on character transformation grounded in the gospel.
This is a sermon by Timothy Keller from November 1994, part of Redeemer Presbyterian Church's Open Forum series. The episode is titled 'Secret of Our Discontent' and runs 33 minutes. Based on the title alone, the sermon appears to address the roots of human dissatisfaction and unhappiness from a Christian theological…
Worth it if you are a Timothy Keller fan or seeking Christian teaching on contentment and spiritual dissatisfaction.
This is part two of Timothy Keller's sermon series 'Salvation From the Outside In,' preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in August 1993. The episode focuses on Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, a passage where the apostle intercedes for the church with specific spiritual requests. Keller, a renowned Presbyterian…
Worth it if you're familiar with Keller's preaching style and want to study Ephesians 3:14-21 with theological depth, or if you're exploring the 'Salvation From the Outside In' series.
This is a sermon preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on August 22, 1993, focusing on Ephesians 3:14-21, which contains Paul's prayer for the church. The episode is part of a series titled "Salvation From the Outside In" and runs 49 minutes. The sermon examines Paul's intercessory prayer as…
Worth it if you appreciate careful biblical exposition, want to understand Paul's intercessory prayer in Ephesians, or value Timothy Keller's teaching approach to Scripture.
Timothy Keller delivers a sermon on handling discouragement and suffering through the lens of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. The episode frames three common human responses to hardship: hardening oneself through cynicism ("life is unfair"), surrendering to despair, or adopting naive optimism that things will soon…
Worth it if you struggle with discouragement, want a Christian perspective on suffering, or appreciate Timothy Keller's expository preaching style.
Timothy Keller delivers a sermon on the concept of Christian citizenship and identity, drawn from Ephesians 2:19-22. The core message challenges the common perception that becoming Christian is a gradual process requiring significant personal effort or moral achievement. Instead, Keller argues that Scripture presents…
Worth it if you're interested in Reformed theology, Christian identity, or Timothy Keller's teaching on salvation and belonging.
This 14-minute episode is an excerpt from session 1 of a Bible study series accompanying Timothy Keller's book 'The Stories We Live By.' The episode appears to be a teaching segment designed to introduce the concept that the stories we tell ourselves shape how we live—a core theme of the accompanying book and study…
Worth it if you're already interested in Timothy Keller's teaching on narrative theology and plan to engage with the full book or study guide.
This is a 39-minute sermon from Timothy Keller preached in 1993 as part of his 'Salvation From the Outside In' series at Redeemer Presbyterian Church. The episode addresses a common misunderstanding of holiness—that it means perfection or never making mistakes—and offers a biblical reframing. Keller argues that…
Worth it if you struggle with perfectionism in your faith, want to understand biblical holiness beyond moralism, or appreciate Keller's accessible theological teaching.
This is part 3 of Timothy Keller's sermon series 'Salvation From the Outside In,' focusing on Ephesians 2:19-22 and the metaphor of Christians as 'stones of a holy temple.' The episode explores Paul's teaching that the church is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, addressing three core questions:…
Worth it if you want careful, Reformed Protestant teaching on ecclesiology and the theological basis of Christian unity, and you're comfortable with sermon-length biblical exposition.
