Spiritual Warfare – Timothy Keller [Sermon]

Tim Keller sermons via Gospel in Life: Modern people are uncomfortable with the existence of evil, let alone the existence of the Devil. Yet, the Bible teaches that we cannot fully understand the world we live in unless we realize that there are supernatural agents of evil. But it is not enough to believe in the Devil; a Christian must study his methods. Satan practices evil subtly. He tempts and accuses people rather than overthrowing their will. Temptation is when the Devil asks us to ignore the holiness of God. Accusation is when he blinds us to the love and grace of God.

This sermon was preached by Rev. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on January 29, 2012.

[peterburkholder]

For every one look at your sin, you need to take five looks at your savior. Looks like I have some catching up to do! Thanks Tim!

[karenjing]

"The devil knows your strings, and he wants to play you. He wants to play you"... Keller, I am so grateful for you!

[gaetan]

Excellent. It helps me a lot to understand how the devil lies to us and on the other hand how the Gospel is our best weapon against him. Thank God for salvation in Jesus! May you rest in peace, Mr. Keller.

[rickysikes]

I really needed this today. I have been in a Spiritual battle with two of my adult adopted kids. This is very helpful. 🙏🏻✝️♥️

[adamanthony]

Multidimensional thinking and support.

Thank you for what God has allowed me to understand here.

In Jesus name.

Amen.

[mayscott]

That was just amazing…
“Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound that Saved a wretch like me. I once was Lost, But Now am found. Was blind but now I see” … Thank You God for waking me up from a troubled sleep to this very sermon this night…! You God ARE Truly sovereign…🙌🏻✝️🙏🏻✨💫💫💫

[kate]

Keller, thank you so much ! We miss you a lot. I am so very thankful for this sermon!

[hberrysc]

Thank you for putting these online. Can you please make sure all of Tim Keller’s messages are online for us? They are gold.

[luiscarlosgonzalez]

Amazing, amazing, amazing. thank you very much Tim. God bless,

[ALIKOKA]

It amazes me the number of people that turn away from following the teaching of Christ because of what humanity has done through the church because of the "LUST" of power and wealth which are tools the devil uses against the GOSPEL and the TRUTH the devil cannot defeat GOD but he can defeat us.

[byronflores]

Thank you very much pastor. We are praying for you. Blessings from Spain!

[carollebump]

A encouraging lesson on the Spiritual warfare we go thru .

[angelascarinci]

What a great sermon! Truly deep and illuminating! Thank you, Tim Keller! Rest in peace, close to the Lord you have preached all your life.

[milels]

What a level headed wise man A intelligent view of evil

[cutelady]

it's really good to know how to deal with the evil when we are coming down as i have experienced it ㅠㅠ

[johnkim]

Within the vast majority of western culture and even Bible believing churches within, there is a tendency to not take seriously many verses emphasizing spiritual dimensions. Our culture is very materialistic and naturalistic with such having seeped into our churches to a great extent. Timothy Keller rightfully points out how such comes from our cultural tendencies and views to under-emphasize the supernatural and deny them. Our culture and churches tend to not talk about the devil, demons, etc. Such isn't also necessary out of a lack of belief but how such has become taboo topics within many churches. Timothy Keller rightfully points towards how underemphasizing and overemphasizing the spiritual dimensions and aspects are both definitive common problems within Christian churches in western culture. But there is also popularity in our churches to overemphasize personal experiences and for people to worship them. There is a tendency and practice to interpret personal experiences or emphasize personal experiences which either run contrary or even oppose the Bible directly as being necessary in many churches. Many people claim their basis of belief purely on personal experiences or emphasize them more than what the Bible states on many answers. What they are effectively doing is replacing the Gospel with personal experiences now. So there is underemphasizing of certain spiritual practices while also overemphasizing of other personal experiences and views which tend to get "spiritualized" by culture.

The devil along with demons additionally speak on how temptations, lusts, and other evil seem to have a voice and spirit always. They don't just seem to have material aspects but spirits as well. Just like God has a spirit, evil has a spirit within the world as well which we may not feel. Definitely evil isn't just visible or even in thought forms; but fundamentally in spiritual form as well. The Bible warns us that this spirit of evil by demons even can be present in least expected times. The spirit of evil within what people normally interpret as good actions or prosperous aspects may be evil. The Bible tells us how good works and good character themselves can lead to pride which corrupts people when they aren't careful and thus tools of the devil. The Bible makes it clear that good works can become idols or senses of entitlement and/or pride in themselves.

[ancientsoul]

Its a good thing to listen to you.I feel blessed. Thomas Brooks’ book is my favorite too..

[Ohotnikova_]

Had to search for this sermon specifically from Tim Keller. I know I can trust his view. This is just what I needed and I’m glad he has a sermon on this 🙌

[jodyslaughter]

Excellent…. Very helpful and thank you

[mariamg]

thank you for sharing these great sermons! God bless you!