Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

The Ascension of Jesus Christ “takes what Jesus was and did on Earth, and releases it into the universe and into (our) lives with all of its healing power.” In this sermon, Timothy Keller shows us the power, the nature and the meaning of the Ascension, and what difference it makes for our lives. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on May 18, 1997. Series "The Real Jesus Part 4; The Lord". Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

We naturally have a love/hate relationship with kings. For thousands of years, myths and legends have centered on the return of a noble king who will rule the people justly. Yet, submitting to a king means that we have to subordinate our own will to the king—and no one yearns for that. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on December 12, 1993. Series "Understanding Jesus". Scripture: Psalm 2

What is the connection between faith and work? The Bible affirms the goodness of creation and therefore the goodness of work. In this sermon, we see how even 1st century slaves found dignity in their work through the Gospel. Yet, the Gospel provides us not only with the motivation to work but with the ability to rest—because the ultimate work is not dependent upon us, but has already been performed by Jesus. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 17, 2010. Series "The Gospel and the World". Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, 6:5-9

What does it mean to say God is with us? The meaning of Christmas is that the Creator of the universe has become a human being. It means that the terrifying God who appeared in the Old Testament as a whirlwind and a fire has become a vulnerable baby in order to be close to us. What, in turn, will we do in order to be close to Him? This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on December 22, 1991. Series "Advent 1991". Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

To find absolute freedom in life, we must admit that life on its own accord is meaningless. True meaning in life is only found through Jesus Christ, the designer of life. This message was given by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on February 27, 1994. Series "Redeemer Open Forums".

The historical event of the resurrection of Jesus Christ means everything, yet it is only the first installment on something to come, and this is it—new heavens, new earth, City of God. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 12, 2009. Series "Bible: The Whole Story - Redemption and Restoration". Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

What did the fall do to humanity? By tracing the descendants of Cain and by studying the city they created, we see the violence and oppression that resulted from turning away from God—including the Bible’s first instance of polygamy. However, we also see that God has not given up on humanity. God has a vision for a different kind of city—a city built on worship and grace instead of self-aggrandizement and power. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on February 1, 2009. Series "Bible: The Whole Story - Creation and Fall". Scripture: Genesis 4:11-26

It is possible to know God in more than an intellectual way. By faith, we can experience his presence in a way that is astonishing, healing and satisfying. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 9, 1995. Series "Knowing that We Know God; 1 John, Part 2". Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

To be in mission means to be sent. Jesus’ mission was to reveal the truth of God’s character and to save mankind from destruction. A Christian is one who has been drawn into a healing relationship with God in order to be sent out to reveal his image and saving grace to others. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 15, 1992. Series "Gospel of John, Part 2". Scripture: John 17:13-19

The Apostle John’s eyewitness account of the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane gives us the greatest claim, the greatest problem and the greatest mission in the history of the world. This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on February 17, 2008. Series "St. John's Passion". Scripture: John 18:1-11