How to deal with dark times | Tim Keller

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  • @everyonehasanopinion00000
    @everyonehasanopinion00000 3 года назад +904

    I love this teaching! NO theatrics, no emotional manipulation, no yelling and pontificating . . .just a gifted teacher sharing truth from God's word. This is the stuff that changes hearts and has lasting value. The lost world can listen and consider rather than be repulsed by the "show" so many put on. Thank you, Dr. Keller, for teaching in a way that honors God's word and recognizes no theatrics are needed. Truth penetrates on it's own.

    • @mmommo-hx4dx
      @mmommo-hx4dx 2 года назад +10

      THANKS Nikki excellent comment!!

    • @rhodiusscrolls3080
      @rhodiusscrolls3080 2 года назад +1

      You are so easily taken in...its all counterfeit.

    • @Islamic_guidance586
      @Islamic_guidance586 2 года назад

      Hi
      My sister
      This is my advice to you out of compassion for you: Read the Holy Quran for in it is admonition.
      And it warns you.
      It is a harbinger of severe torment.

    • @user-ny9iq9pn8z
      @user-ny9iq9pn8z Год назад +6

      Beautifully worded, couldn't have done a better job!

    • @user-ch4ex3yy4l
      @user-ch4ex3yy4l Год назад +28

      @@Islamic_guidance586 This is my advice to you. Listen to the Words of Jesus and take heed lest you die apart from Him

  • @秋天的小桃子
    @秋天的小桃子 4 года назад +540

    I’m from Wuhan, China, we are suffering from the coronavirus, only God’s Word can comfort me, thank you for the video, may God help healing all the patients and strength our faith

    • @annel4305
      @annel4305 4 года назад +32

      "Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
      - Matthew 28:20

    • @BlindElephantNK
      @BlindElephantNK 2 года назад +17

      God bless you all.

    • @litcheechai2681
      @litcheechai2681 2 года назад +3

      @@annel4305 ⁰

    • @prayunceasingly2029
      @prayunceasingly2029 2 года назад

      @Fight the V*lie*rus
      Paid by who?

    • @peterendyke4165
      @peterendyke4165 2 года назад +1

      Paid commentator? That sounds ridiculous.
      I pray God will save you from Xi Xin Pin the evil dictator

  • @whobeyou5342
    @whobeyou5342 4 года назад +484

    "Jesus was truly abandoned so that we only have to FEEL abandoned " THANK YOU JESUS.

    • @qsco9
      @qsco9 4 года назад

      Show me one Scripture that the Most High said JC name just one time

    • @chagiRenee
      @chagiRenee 3 года назад +3

      And feeling abandoned could kill u with depression. U struggle w. those thoughts for life. That’s y some wanted death instead of feeling so horrible all the time.

    • @marioa-b5345
      @marioa-b5345 2 года назад +1

      Jesus was not abandoned. We abandoned him.

    • @anthonyromagno2297
      @anthonyromagno2297 2 года назад

      God does not care about you. You just cares what he can make out of you

    • @kadd4415
      @kadd4415 2 года назад +3

      @@marioa-b5345 I think she was referring to how at the cross, Jesus cried out to the Father, "Why have you forsaken me?" as He paid the price for our sins so we can have forgiveness in Him. God bless you :)

  • @TheHowellFamilyy
    @TheHowellFamilyy 3 года назад +292

    Please saints. Pray for me. I feel as though I am in darkness now. Suffering a great trial with prolonged sickness that has no end in sight. May God strengthen and uphold me. May I find my strength in Christ and grow and see His mercy. May I find healing too! I actually feel bad to ask the Lord for healing aswell, although I know He heals and delights in that - if that is His will.

    • @timinoh9892
      @timinoh9892 3 года назад +7

      Im praying! Please read psalms if you need encouragement

    • @TheHowellFamilyy
      @TheHowellFamilyy 3 года назад +6

      @@timinoh9892 thank you. Its so kind for you to pray for me.

    • @N0UTube4U
      @N0UTube4U 3 года назад +6

      praying now

    • @colton7373
      @colton7373 3 года назад +3

      I will pray for you right now.

    • @philotimoc904
      @philotimoc904 3 года назад +4

      Praying for healing, strength and encouragement.

  • @heliaalves9062
    @heliaalves9062 6 лет назад +206

    "God knows how men speak when they are desperate" So true! What a lovely sermon.

    • @spianny
      @spianny 4 года назад +2

      Hélia Alves yeah he probably learnt that from the listening and not doing anything’s for the millions that got slaughtered in the holocaust.

  • @racheldisalvatore
    @racheldisalvatore 4 года назад +195

    “I’m your God not because you put on a happy face in the morning, I’m your God not because you do everything right all the time or get it right a lot... I’m your God because I’m a God of GRACE” ♥️

  • @janzenpt
    @janzenpt Год назад +54

    1:55 I have watched this about 7 times over the last year and shared it with many friends. This sermon is one of many of Keller’s that touched me deeply. I miss him much but know he will be fully restored on that glorious morning when we see Jesus❤

    • @jamesbarringer2737
      @jamesbarringer2737 11 дней назад

      For me this has been the most meaningful sermon I ever listened to. The first time I listened to this, on my commute home, there I was, behind the wheel, bawling my eyes out.
      Whenever life is hard, I need this sermon. I don't know how many times I've listened to this. An amazing amazing powerful sermon.

  • @mamamememoo
    @mamamememoo Год назад +169

    Rest in peace Ps Tim Keller. Your writings have always inspired me and ignited hope within. I’m thankful for your work and am glad you’re now enjoying forever with Jesus.

    • @RM-fs8ub
      @RM-fs8ub Год назад +5

      He gave me quite a chuckle with that quote from The Princess Bride!

  • @newjourney9220
    @newjourney9220 Месяц назад +11

    Watching in 4/10/24. Darkest moment of my life with a liver tumour the size of 10cm. But I felt God is with me as I cried out to him. He will not leave nor forsake me. Pray for me that the tumour will grow smaller and doesn't require surgery. I declared that by the stripes of Jesus Christ, I am healed. Amen

    • @Vanessakaryn18
      @Vanessakaryn18 15 дней назад +1

      @@newjourney9220 amen. I have a friend going through the same. I pray that the Lord has touched you, in Jesus name. The Lord is faithful

  • @anapirnat2004
    @anapirnat2004 Год назад +36

    rest in peace! this guy brought me closer to Jesus.

  • @vluessky
    @vluessky 4 года назад +132

    “The very presence of this prayer in the Scriptures, is a witness to God’s understanding”
    Wow

  • @JakeLondonRivers
    @JakeLondonRivers 10 месяцев назад +19

    So many bits of wisdom to be taken from this whole sermon. God bless this man’s legacy.

  • @Imacuser223
    @Imacuser223 6 лет назад +98

    I've been going through one of my darkest periods right now, emotionless, disconnected, finding it hard to pray, almost convinced I've committed the unpardonable sin. But after hearing all this, and knowing- REALLY knowing what Jesus went through for me... I broke down sobbing. My dark period is nothing next to what he went through.
    Just enough, *just in time.* Thank you, Jesus. 😭 It's only now that I've come to realize the depth of your love for me.

    • @janiesherwood2482
      @janiesherwood2482 5 лет назад

      Sow AG it is

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully 5 лет назад

      Andrew did something happen or just had a moment of darkness ?

    • @hazratmuhazmat8831
      @hazratmuhazmat8831 4 года назад +1

      I hope you are in a better place, especially in light of the virus and riots.
      If you are afraid that you committed the unpardonable sin, that means you haven't.
      Ask for forgiveness then accept it and forgive yourself. God bless you.

    • @underwaves75
      @underwaves75 4 года назад

      Andrew Sarley this is what matters. This is the Trueth of the real Jesus Christ who is come in the flesh.
      This man and many like him are all teaching works righteousness and religious philosophy.
      Everybody needs to know this!
      The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon!
      INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church.
      PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God.
      Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth."
      Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18
      And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches.
      And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures.
      And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf
      And Jesus Christ is calling His people out.

      Rev 18:4
      “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:”
      The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you.
      1 John 2:27
      “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”
      It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact.
      There is still an every word testimony with us!
      The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on.
      It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it!
      ruclips.net/video/tAMOquyQu-8/видео.html
      The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out.
      ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
      I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone.
      I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed.
      This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon.
      The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it.
      (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos
      here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer"
      ruclips.net/video/DuVTlYYos0c/видео.html
      "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.”
      It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either.
      This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on.
      If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying.
      freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.”
      Matt 10:8

  • @davidiadeleke
    @davidiadeleke 22 дня назад +1

    A great man and teacher. Glad he is resting with the Father now.

  • @elvispatelvis
    @elvispatelvis Год назад +27

    RIP Mr. Keller. You transformed my life.

    • @MBB563
      @MBB563 4 месяца назад

      How did he transform your life? Keller was frown upon by many respectable prominent Christians scholars who found him to be a heretic. He was more into urban humanist Christianity, a hippie guru love gospel where love cures all things. Very much removed from the core message of the gospel. Please study him and you will see he was very controversial, if not he had a lot of disturbing messages that did not align with the gospel. Also I left the NYC Redeemer bc of the tone, message and style of the church, super worldly, hipster, and always without fail a humanist message of urban love rather than the love of Jesus Christ of repentance.

  • @mirijeon5253
    @mirijeon5253 6 лет назад +75

    There's NOTHING that the RESURRECTION won't cure!! AMEN!!! Thank you so much for sharing this message that has me weeping and be joyful at the same time~♥

  • @stephanievied4028
    @stephanievied4028 Год назад +25

    Coming back to this…again. Thank you Father, for being near in the valley of the shadow of death.

  • @maryhillebran103
    @maryhillebran103 Год назад +31

    Thank you....a hug from God in this message. My husband went through so much physical illness and mental PTSD but never ever gave up on God. His last few text/thoughts before being called home were God is Good and I don't understand but I still trust Him. He struggled to feel God but never gave up in believing. A legacy for his kids and I. Thank you Pastor Keller for explaining so well God's truth. I learn so much.

    • @janabednarova351
      @janabednarova351 8 месяцев назад +1

      And thank you Mary, because your comment helped me a lot too! Bless you and your family ♥️

  • @MsEcstreet
    @MsEcstreet 4 года назад +50

    Who would've thought that a Psalm as dark as 88 could be so lovely. Thank you Pastor Tim Keller. God bless you, Evelyn C.

  • @misinunez2121
    @misinunez2121 2 года назад +34

    Im crying. This has conforted my soul and warmed my faith

  • @davidkim2016
    @davidkim2016 Год назад +48

    This hits home.
    For 7 years I was facing death dealing with an illness with unending pain, but worst of all i knew that i would be leaving my disabled single mother behind in this world. I grew to know darkness deeply and intimately and empathize with every murderer and evildoer throughout history. Like this man in the Bible i cursed and wrestled with God buti can say now that because of how far and stubborn I was, God needed to deal this heavy blow. But moreso than that, God wanted me back. I'm still traumatized and broken but I am growing in every way that matters. Getting pretty healthy too.

    • @enterty4364
      @enterty4364 Год назад +5

      How did you come to believe in God and Jesus Christ? I am suffering greatly and trying to receive grace myself.

    • @davidkim2016
      @davidkim2016 Год назад

      ​@@enterty4364 1. God is the one that gifts us faith. Faith isn't something that we can attain through our own works. That said, we can ask God to grant us this faith. 2. Just as how there are trillions of organisms in the universe, God's faith can be given in any way he sees fit. Whether that's through scripture, a sequence of events, a small seed of faith that's been given as a child, or a crushing blow to the core of our very being -- all we can do is make a genuine decision to accept that seed of faith and press forward and invest in the relationship to truly see for yourself where the relationship takes you. 3. As with all relationships, you need to invest your heart and time into it. That's what God wants and that's one of the ways in which the seed can grow. I wish you all the best.

    • @alisatoniian9718
      @alisatoniian9718 Год назад +7

      @@enterty4364 Instead of trying to say the exact right words and do something to recieve it, you may just pour your heart to God, ask Him for help and trust in Jesus. I pray for you both

  • @Music-tf1yn
    @Music-tf1yn 5 лет назад +55

    Tim Keller makes me cry when he speaks he's such a peaceful a humble soul

    • @deborahfelts5231
      @deborahfelts5231 5 лет назад +3

      Even when he is teaching difficult truths, he is gentle. Never compromising, but gentle. Matthew 11:28

    • @underwaves75
      @underwaves75 4 года назад

      Music he is confounded.
      Everybody needs to know this!
      The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon!
      INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church.
      PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God.
      Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth."
      Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18
      And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches.
      And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures.
      And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf
      And Jesus Christ is calling His people out.

      Rev 18:4
      “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:”
      The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you.
      1 John 2:27
      “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”
      It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact.
      There is still an every word testimony with us!
      The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on.
      It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it!
      ruclips.net/video/tAMOquyQu-8/видео.html
      The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out.
      ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
      I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone.
      I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed.
      This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon.
      The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it.
      (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos
      here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer"
      ruclips.net/video/DuVTlYYos0c/видео.html
      "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.”
      It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either.
      This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on.
      If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying.
      freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.”
      Matt 10:8

    • @prayunceasingly2029
      @prayunceasingly2029 2 года назад +1

      Keller seems good. Do a little more digging. Look up tim Keller and Marxism, you will probably get some results. Or tim Keller and critical race theory. He mixes the gospel with current popular political ideas.

    • @curiousgeorge555
      @curiousgeorge555 2 года назад +2

      @@prayunceasingly2029 Keller doesn't do extremes with his politics. He falls in the middle somewhere. There is some truth on the left as there is on the right. If you can't see that I don't know what to tell you.

    • @prayunceasingly2029
      @prayunceasingly2029 2 года назад

      @@curiousgeorge555
      He quotes Marxists in his books. I was once an avid listener of his sermons at one point. But I'm really not a fan of his anymore.

  • @nicknssud
    @nicknssud 5 лет назад +137

    2nd time watching this, in awe of this quote:
    “When you go through darkness if you don’t feel God’s there. But you hold on anyway, and you say, "you know what you’re God and I’m not and I’m not getting anything out of this but I’m still going to pray, I’m still gonna go to church and worship I’m still going to love my neighbor I’m still gonna do the things I ought to do..That will turn you into a person not self-centered not in a transactional relationship up and down all the time it’ll turn you into a person of endurance, of stability, of strength, of greatness…" -Tim Keller: How to deal with dark times.
    Amen! Thank you Lord for this encouragement. It is so hard when we go through darkness even to the point when darkness is our closest friend. Yet You taught us Lord that it is okay to pray of our struggles and to feel the despairs of life. Thank you Lord for giving us hope through Jesus who experienced total darkness and overcame it all. Post tenebras spero lucem...

    • @kuang1213
      @kuang1213 5 лет назад +4

      ;(( yes enduring But how much more.- answer trust GOD with all our heart, His Grace is sufficient. ;(0

    • @hopewins1629
      @hopewins1629 5 лет назад +2

      Thank you as it is encouraging.

    • @angelicacreek2085
      @angelicacreek2085 4 года назад

      Your response is very helpful. Thank you.

    • @pamwehking2457
      @pamwehking2457 4 года назад +10

      I think I’ve watched this 5 times... wanting to remember EVERY WORD. Our son took his life 04/26/2019...nearly a year later, i am limping through life. I have said words similar to Heman... darkness IS sometimes my only friend, but I still get up each morning and get dressed...attend church every Sunday... but my heart still does not “feel” God’s love & comfort. I know it will eventually...and I have never been angry at God...

    • @hopewins1629
      @hopewins1629 4 года назад +7

      @@pamwehking2457 praying for you Pam. May God give you peace and healing and light your way through the darkness into the light of a new day.

  • @twebible
    @twebible 6 лет назад +152

    This is speaking to me. God is good, even when life isn't.

    • @johnkim7802
      @johnkim7802 5 лет назад +2

      @Talking Leaves Amen!

    • @lilmisspeace
      @lilmisspeace 5 лет назад +2

      Best quote of the week!
      I will definitely be using this: God is good, even when life isn't ❤ amen!

    • @mikeharris7835
      @mikeharris7835 5 лет назад +2

      This is a godsend for me

    • @mhba9047
      @mhba9047 4 года назад +3

      @@lilmisspeace This reminds me of the other saying "life is hard but God is good".

  • @caronlurrie6711
    @caronlurrie6711 6 лет назад +200

    God is so good. I’m in the darkness at the moment and I needed to bear wisdom. This was the first video I saw when I opened my app. Thank God.

    • @simpletonisasdoes7435
      @simpletonisasdoes7435 6 лет назад +4

      Caron Lurrie I pray you learn understanding and Gods wisdom for you, in the darkness you are in. I pray you find relief and rest in Him. Romans 8:35 & 8:18, Col 3:13, Luke 6:27, Matt 11:28 and Psalm 27:14, God bless

    • @ZhiyueLu
      @ZhiyueLu 6 лет назад +10

      Same here. I was thinking my whole family has been in darkness for the last two months, then last Sunday, our church reached out to us and prayed with us, and prayed for the light. Then the next morning, when I searched for the song "Worthy is the lamb", this video came out on my youtube. God is faithful! He went through the absolute darkness os that we don't have to. May God strengthen all of our hearts in Him!

    • @josephthistle7026
      @josephthistle7026 5 лет назад +4

      Never stop trying god will be there somtime it takes time like joseph

    • @thepearlatelier4256
      @thepearlatelier4256 5 лет назад +2

      May God be with you Caron. May he give you strength peace and love to fill your darkness.

    • @simbeeong5352
      @simbeeong5352 4 года назад +2

      Wonderful God.
      We Worship you.

  • @Virginia.Espinosa
    @Virginia.Espinosa Год назад +23

    I found out last Sunday at church Mr Keller passed away. Our minister was deeply affected by the sad news. He considered Mr Keller a mentor. Prayers for his family

  • @morningtrees2090
    @morningtrees2090 2 года назад +15

    I have been floundering a bit trying to find someone who speaks to what I feel. Thank you Dr. Keller for this sermon and for sharing your understanding. I have come to understand what you speak about but have felt alone in my circumstances. Hearing another human articulate it has soothed my despair and given me continued hope. Thanks also to whoever uploaded this talk. God bless you all for your service!

  • @nickvoutsas5144
    @nickvoutsas5144 4 года назад +13

    We will all face darkness some time and the Holy Spirit will shine even greater on the inside.
    Beautiful sermon

  • @rebekahtonnessen2038
    @rebekahtonnessen2038 Год назад +10

    I love Tim Keller, and will deeply miss his presence here on Earth, for now. His words always resonated with so much truth and wisdom, and shone hope into the darkest times in my life where nothing else seemed to penetrate. He always had such a logical, straightforward approach to explaining even the most difficult topics. His teaching will forever have an immense impact on my life as a Christian and I will take take heart from the fact that he is finally in the midst of that eternal joy of our creator:)

  • @poeticpringle
    @poeticpringle 2 месяца назад +2

    I always come back to this teaching of the Word because it is such a blessing to me. I thank God for using Tim Keller to deliver this message.

    • @corning1
      @corning1 2 месяца назад

      The most powerful sermon I have ever heard in my life.

  • @evelync177
    @evelync177 Год назад +20

    Thank you Pastor Timothy Keller for reminding me that in times of deep darkness I can never be abandoned because by Grace my salvation is fully in tact through Jesus who was confronted with total darkness and overcame. (Missing you only until we meet again...)

  • @jo-oo6cx
    @jo-oo6cx 3 месяца назад +2

    We all find ourselves in this message yet God is faithful to bring treasure forth out of our circumstances . To God be the glory!

  • @NatalieNubukpo
    @NatalieNubukpo 6 лет назад +62

    I needed to hear this today. We have to continue the journey with Christ even when we are suffering 🙏🏾

    • @johnkim7802
      @johnkim7802 5 лет назад

      Natalie Nubukpo,
      Amen! A concept Timothy Keller does well in reminding us is how the more we see Jesus Christ and learn about Him, we are constantly reminded how He demands much less and much more at the same time. Such applies to situations of suffering; and knowing Jesus Christ more and more makes situations of suffering demand more from us to stay joyful and ethical while promising us how there are greater & better things ahead. There is a demand to have a more resilient self and realize how He makes all things work together for the good of those who believe in Him but also with promises that God will eventually give us more than what we can ever imagine.
      Many people turn to different philosophies and religions when there is suffering; and they cry out in despair in most crucial times. All of them have so many different answers to suffering including some that state such is only an illusion.

    • @rjlapos2477
      @rjlapos2477 5 лет назад

      John Kim ,,,

  • @rachel0130
    @rachel0130 2 года назад +16

    What a beautiful reminder that our God is rock solid in goodness, faithfulness and grace. He does not run away from us in our weakness, pain and suffering but carries us through, working it all for good and for His glory. Hallelujah! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

  • @scottriley1913
    @scottriley1913 6 лет назад +26

    This message was very helpful. Even after regeneration I lose my way and wander and I get angry with God and His spirit seems to leave me completely but yet even when I cry out to Him I love Him in the emptiness but more importantly He’s there and still loves me. Just the slightest touch from Him is unimaginable joy.

    • @underwaves75
      @underwaves75 4 года назад

      Scott Riley here is a point in the right direction.
      Everybody needs to know this!
      The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon!
      INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church.
      PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God.
      Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth."
      Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18
      And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches.
      And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures.
      And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf
      And Jesus Christ is calling His people out.

      Rev 18:4
      “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:”
      The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you.
      1 John 2:27
      “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”
      It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact.
      There is still an every word testimony with us!
      The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on.
      It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it!
      ruclips.net/video/tAMOquyQu-8/видео.html
      The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out.
      ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
      I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone.
      I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed.
      This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon.
      The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it.
      (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos
      here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer"
      ruclips.net/video/DuVTlYYos0c/видео.html
      "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.”
      It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either.
      This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on.
      If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying.
      freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.”
      Matt 10:8

  • @kensyme8226
    @kensyme8226 4 года назад +123

    a good talk to reflect on as we go through the coronavirus situation

    • @michaelbrickley2443
      @michaelbrickley2443 4 года назад +2

      Anytime we are in darkness, we have to realize Christ suffered. Abraham, when he took Isaac to be sacrificed...can you imagine what was going thru his mind?

    • @chuckhockey9632
      @chuckhockey9632 4 года назад +1

      Have your church help with Covid response

    • @t.c.o.g.773
      @t.c.o.g.773 4 года назад

      Yuppp

    • @miriamtuazon8532
      @miriamtuazon8532 3 года назад +2

      Agreed. A year later, this is still true but takes a more determined clinging to God to know this deeply in our hearts and minds. Thank God for Easter Sunday.

  • @brodyb1985
    @brodyb1985 2 года назад +24

    There is NOTHING that the resurrection won't cure, that's so beautiful to ponder!

  • @thomasandshelleysearl8445
    @thomasandshelleysearl8445 6 лет назад +65

    Been binging on Tim Keller sermons lately. Awesome.

    • @TS-ml8wp
      @TS-ml8wp 6 лет назад +6

      Yes! The only preacher that is cool,calm and composed in wise deliverance of the Word. Soothing in these times of darkness.

    • @Mike-iq1cn
      @Mike-iq1cn 6 лет назад +3

      Definitely bingeing on his video sermons in the last couple of weeks and taking some notes too. His insight on these videos is really interesting and uplifting. Thank God for Pastor Keller's ministry.

    • @johnkim7802
      @johnkim7802 5 лет назад

      +Thomas and Shelley Searl Me as well! How romantic you both are doing it together. Where are both of you from by the way? I am located in San Diego, California!

    • @underwaves75
      @underwaves75 4 года назад

      Thomas and Shelley Searl please come away from these deceivers...
      Everybody needs to know this!
      The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon!
      INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church.
      PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God.
      Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth."
      Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18
      And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches.
      And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures.
      And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf
      And Jesus Christ is calling His people out.

      Rev 18:4
      “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:”
      The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you.
      1 John 2:27
      “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”
      It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact.
      There is still an every word testimony with us!
      The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on.
      It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it!
      ruclips.net/video/tAMOquyQu-8/видео.html
      The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out.
      ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
      I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone.
      I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed.
      This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon.
      The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it.
      (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos
      here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer"
      ruclips.net/video/DuVTlYYos0c/видео.html
      "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.”
      It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either.
      This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on.
      If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying.
      freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.”
      Matt 10:8

  • @shubhamothniel7631
    @shubhamothniel7631 6 лет назад +139

    God bless you Pr. Tim.
    I cried most of the time watching this, but it feels like an answer to my prayers through your sermon, i felt comforted by the Love of God watching this!

    • @gmjsimmons
      @gmjsimmons 6 лет назад +4

      Well said. Me too.

    • @ginochiavacci1757
      @ginochiavacci1757 6 лет назад +3

      Yes, indeed!! Hear, hear!! Tim Keller is a treasure, God bless him…an authentic psychospiritual savant!!

    • @itsjustrenee1320
      @itsjustrenee1320 5 лет назад +3

      This has helped me tremendously..

    • @adineiapimentaoliveira2456
      @adineiapimentaoliveira2456 5 лет назад

      Shubham Othniel meu vizinho e seus amigos estão nos perseguindo com radiação e choque elétrico e tudo que vem de sua casa em cima 41 fern street naugatuck connecticut

    • @barefootlumberjack
      @barefootlumberjack 5 лет назад

      Please go get treatment from a psychologist.

  • @Coolbluewater-iz2dv
    @Coolbluewater-iz2dv Год назад +8

    I thank God that He brought me to listen to your preaching Dr. Tim Keller. I don't know how hopeless my condition might have been had I not heard your preaching.
    Your life has been a tremendous force for the Lord in millions of lives like mine. Thank you.

    • @Ben31Son
      @Ben31Son Год назад +1

      Co-sign! I watched this days before he died and I am back here again.
      What an inspiration he was in the way he lived through illness - what a witness.
      His life has been such a blessing.
      Well done, Timothy.

  • @robertjasso6673
    @robertjasso6673 3 года назад +14

    I’ve just recently been introduced to Tm Keller’s ministry it’s like finding a gift from Jesus that I absolutely needed for my journey onward.

    • @dianehiggins8
      @dianehiggins8 Год назад +1

      You have indeed found a treasure my friend! I have been a Christian for many years and deeply involved in church, but Dr. Keller’s teaching has transformed my faith to help me truly walk with Jesus, understanding more about who he is, every single day. Listen to his sermon on A Christian’s Happiness. Life-changing, like this one. Grace and peace to you in your journey.

  • @jacobwoods6153
    @jacobwoods6153 Год назад +6

    Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
    Amen.

  • @TheJesusNerd40
    @TheJesusNerd40 Год назад +9

    I needed to hear this so badly! Thank you Pastor Tim! Live in peace my brother!

  • @gardenarya4028
    @gardenarya4028 3 года назад +8

    A year into the pandemic. Lost friends, family, loved ones, and became filled with resentment, hopelessness and anger..
    Really needed this.
    Thank you and bless you Tim.

    • @philotimoc904
      @philotimoc904 3 года назад +1

      Praying that God fill you with hope, peace and joy.

  • @brianw8105
    @brianw8105 6 лет назад +112

    Incredibly insightful teaching and so very encouraging. I'm in the middle of the darkest times of my 46 years, suffering abandonment and what I feel is injustice. To be able to ingest sound, Biblical truth that says it's in the midst of these horrible times, I can both learn more of God's grace and better stride to greatness than when in prosperous times - this encourages and inspires me, comforts and strengthens me. Glory to God!

    • @simpletonisasdoes7435
      @simpletonisasdoes7435 6 лет назад +4

      Brian W Amen!
      "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways." Isaiah 55:8-9
      “My brethren, Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:2-3
      Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. James 4:8

    • @shawncaraway9880
      @shawncaraway9880 6 лет назад +2

      Brian W I’m also 46 and going through the deepest darkest time as well.

    • @drgjs
      @drgjs 6 лет назад +9

      Brian W Cling to the Word of God. 2010 was my season of abandonment and injustice...but these seasons have a beginning, middle, and end. The first 3 chapters of the Psalms blessed me greatly.
      Prayers and blessings

    • @brianw8105
      @brianw8105 6 лет назад +3

      Greg Snyder thank you very much. Definitely clinging to scripture. The book of Habakkuk is a great read and the declarations he chooses to make at the end lift my soul. “Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty; yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will remain joyful in the God of my salvation! The sovereign Lord is my strength! He makes me as sure footed as a deer, able to trade it up on the heights.”
      Reading two new books- Craig Groeschel’s Hope in the Dark and Lysa TerHeurst’s It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way”, both really good. Thank you for the encouragement!

    • @irmaosorio7103
      @irmaosorio7103 6 лет назад +4

      Lifting you and all facing darkness up in prayers for healing, perseverance and strength.

  • @sandywong1959
    @sandywong1959 10 месяцев назад +10

    A wonderful message… so encouraging and what I needed to hear in this moment in 2024. Thank you Timothy Keller who I know has passed from his darkness into the very presence of God.

  • @jpage99999
    @jpage99999 4 года назад +12

    Im going thorugh the darkest times of my entire 47 years. Never experienced despair quite like this. Only Jesus can get me through this. Please pray for strength and endurance, and not to be angry with God.

  • @nassergabriel4778
    @nassergabriel4778 2 года назад +4

    I pray of all my heart for all the people who suffer, let us stay strong in faith and grace will prevail. Amen

  • @pkredbrooke1772
    @pkredbrooke1772 Год назад +5

    Prayers for Tim and his family as he enters a hospice this week. Thank you Tim for inspiring and teaching me all these years

    • @use-16b-23z
      @use-16b-23z Год назад +1

      I just find out he is with the Lord🙏🙏🙏

  • @mariagvarela
    @mariagvarela 5 месяцев назад +78

    If you see this please pray for me. Thank you.

  • @leeboyd4254
    @leeboyd4254 Год назад +5

    I wish I would have found this sermon years ago. So good & needed.

  • @Janderra
    @Janderra Год назад +4

    What a precious gift this man has left the world so grateful we can still gleen from his wisdom 🙏 thank you for sharing 🥰 Blessings Gerowyn

  • @KaoXoni
    @KaoXoni 4 года назад +6

    Ten minutes in, and I am already putting the whole sermon into several playlists entitled "sane gospel" "medicine cabinet" and "God's character". Ah, and "rewatch", of course. ♥️💎

  • @potapotapotapotapotapota
    @potapotapotapotapotapota Год назад +8

    this sermon is so so dear to my heart

  • @Chesterbarnes1
    @Chesterbarnes1 6 лет назад +26

    Pastor Keller is one of the most respected and successful preachers in N. Y. city. We should enjoy him.

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully 5 лет назад

      Chesterbarnes1
      it's a very good living

  • @Zsuzsanna0
    @Zsuzsanna0 Год назад +4

    I got so much what I did not expected from this teaching. God is really amazing and care. Thank you Lord .

  • @Rex_resurrectiion
    @Rex_resurrectiion 2 года назад +3

    Psalm 89 and psalm 39 stays close to my heart

  • @bigbrother1340
    @bigbrother1340 5 лет назад +28

    Great pressure turns a rock into a diamond, I loved that! Thanks! God bless.

    • @b.goodfellow465
      @b.goodfellow465 5 лет назад

      Big Brother That’s a beautiful quote, just right for anyone suffering and going through dark times!

    • @lilyfinn7162
      @lilyfinn7162 4 года назад

      Glory be to God.
      Thank you Jesus

  • @shamanninitta2734
    @shamanninitta2734 4 месяца назад +5

    When Ps Tim brought Jesus into the picture at the end of the message, everything, including our pain and suffering fell into place. My pain is incomparable to what Christ suffered for me on the cross. He was a Man of Sorrows and acquainted with grief.

  • @adahrosekpop
    @adahrosekpop Месяц назад +1

    30 min therapy sermons by Uncle Timothy? Yes please 🙏 May God be with you as you’re reading this!

  • @meudeusefiel9820
    @meudeusefiel9820 Год назад +3

    The grace and faithfulness of God is our comfort and hope in times of darkness.

  • @pialakin6517
    @pialakin6517 Год назад +3

    He explains everything from the heart and he has human knowledge and observation so deep. And his sermons are interesting and he is never boring. He must be with God now.

  • @beverlymccarthy6521
    @beverlymccarthy6521 4 года назад +6

    I was just reading this to my husband 2 days ago. i finished it and said, "Wow. That's a bummer." Glad to hear it fleshed out.

    • @mattstevens7601
      @mattstevens7601 4 года назад

      😂

    • @underwaves75
      @underwaves75 4 года назад

      Beverly McCarthy
      Everybody needs to know this!
      The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon!
      INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church.
      PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God.
      Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth."
      Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18
      And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches.
      And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures.
      And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf
      And Jesus Christ is calling His people out.

      Rev 18:4
      “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:”
      The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you.
      1 John 2:27
      “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”
      It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact.
      There is still an every word testimony with us!
      The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on.
      It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it!
      ruclips.net/video/tAMOquyQu-8/видео.html
      The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out.
      ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
      I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone.
      I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed.
      This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon.
      The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it.
      (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos
      here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer"
      ruclips.net/video/DuVTlYYos0c/видео.html
      "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.”
      It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either.
      This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on.
      If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying.
      freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.”
      Matt 10:8

  • @terriwatson7925
    @terriwatson7925 4 года назад +7

    I stumbled upon your video - I have never heard anyone speak on this Psalm. My ex husband committed suicide and they found this Psalm in his billfold. I also have felt that God had abandoned me - so thank you so much for showing me the hope of God even in this horrible and hopeless darkness! God bless

    • @underwaves75
      @underwaves75 4 года назад

      Terri Watson
      Everybody needs to know this!
      The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon!
      INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church.
      PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God.
      Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth."
      Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18
      And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches.
      And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures.
      And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf
      And Jesus Christ is calling His people out.

      Rev 18:4
      “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:”
      The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you.
      1 John 2:27
      “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”
      It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact.
      There is still an every word testimony with us!
      The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on.
      It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it!
      ruclips.net/video/tAMOquyQu-8/видео.html
      The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out.
      ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
      I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone.
      I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed.
      This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon.
      The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it.
      (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos
      here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer"
      ruclips.net/video/DuVTlYYos0c/видео.html
      "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.”
      It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either.
      This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on.
      If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying.
      freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.”
      Matt 10:8

    • @miriamtuazon8532
      @miriamtuazon8532 3 года назад

      Praying for God’s resurrection power to penetrate our hearts this Easter. ❤️🙏❤️

  • @AWalkingHat
    @AWalkingHat 5 лет назад +85

    From C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters, Chapter 8 : "Be not deceived, Wormwood, our cause is never more in jeopardy than when a human, no longer desiring but still intending to do our Enemy's will, looks round upon a universe in which every trace of Him seems to have vanished, and asks why he has been forsaken, and still obeys."

    • @esauponce9759
      @esauponce9759 2 года назад

    • @joanhowland4141
      @joanhowland4141 2 года назад +2

      Ovarian cancer in liver..love this message❤️

    • @juliecranford534
      @juliecranford534 2 года назад

      @@joanhowland4141 May Jesus be close to you in your darkness and may the God of all comfort wrap His mighty arms around you and bring you peace and strength.❤️❤️❤️

  • @nicolezapanta9265
    @nicolezapanta9265 2 года назад +4

    Life changing perspective: Job still prayed! Sure he complained and was angry, but He expressed those to God! Thank you so much for posting this video!

  • @Sam-kw7qm
    @Sam-kw7qm Год назад +10

    ''suffering is painful and terrible...but half the pain is from the false expectations.
    half the pain you're experiencing is not from the suffering but from those false expectations. this shouldnt happen to me.
    a servant is not above his master. remember Jesus suffered. im not above Him.
    when we're in despair, we often exaggerate. the very presence of those prayers (ps 39 & ps 88) in the bible...show us that God understands how we speak when we're desperate, in despair. Im your God not bcos you put on a happy face in the morning. Im your God not bcos you say everything right. Im your God not bcos you do everything right. Im your God bcos Im a God of Grace.'' AMEN! This blessed me so much! Thank you Tim! You are still blessing us.

    • @wellbeing6198
      @wellbeing6198 2 месяца назад

      How that helps when we get a medical report confirming some diseases . I have no idea how to deal with it?

  • @lindavid794
    @lindavid794 3 года назад +4

    I needed this today. Thank you,Christ Jesus for never leaving me in my darkness.

  • @bobninda
    @bobninda 6 лет назад +83

    Gotta love this man. I thank God Dr. Keller's lifespan overlaps with mine... and I'm African.

    • @MsAladrian
      @MsAladrian 6 лет назад +1

      Thank you, Dr. Keller, for loving, knowing and studying God.

    • @martinblumrich8296
      @martinblumrich8296 6 лет назад +1

      The gentleman who wrote Psalm 88 had a lifespan that came nowhere near to coinciding with yours. I hope you're thankful for him too?

    • @bobninda
      @bobninda 6 лет назад +2

      Martin Blumrich, most definitely Sir!

    • @malajames7013
      @malajames7013 5 лет назад

      Bob Kombe you love him because he shows God as someone brings darkness in your life? Go meditate on God’s own word in Isiah 60-1&2

    • @Deanna974
      @Deanna974 5 лет назад +3

      Tim Keller is one of my favorites as well. He balances truth and love wonderfully. He helps God seem more real to me. And I'm so glad Psalms 88 is in the Bible. Helps to know that God will be God to someone like this.

  • @andreagossmann1898
    @andreagossmann1898 Год назад +2

    I found out about this marvelous pastor from my pastor Danny Gray in Windsor Canada. What a wonderful teacher!!!

  • @arnay07
    @arnay07 2 года назад +3

    this is one of the great teachings I've ever been able to hear. It answered so many questions that as a christian going through darkness you may have peace and know for a fact that God is still there and even though you may not have the answer to why you are going through your circumstances eventually you'll know in the end because there is an answer to everything

  • @sbsstorytelling
    @sbsstorytelling Год назад +8

    This sermon is certainly the most pertinent I've ever heard. While I've only been a follower of Jesus for a few years, the tenor of Psalm 88 generslly captures how I've felt since I was young. And while I have certainty now that Jesus died for us, still the darkness keeps invading my heart; but it's made all the more bearable because of that certainty, and it is this very sermon I just watched that has propped another pillar under this weary soul. Thank you, Chris, for sending me this; Thank you, Pastor Tim, God rest your soul, for so powerfully preaching on this subject; And thank you, Jesus Christ my savior, for loving us all so. Thank you, God.

  • @jaybrick8973
    @jaybrick8973 5 лет назад +11

    Thank you Lord for never giving up on me 😔

    • @intellagent7622
      @intellagent7622 4 года назад +1

      truthseeker89 for life i see you everywhere bro! Keep up the good fight for purity:)

    • @Ken-lp9qt
      @Ken-lp9qt 4 года назад +1

      truthseeker89 for life Amen.

    • @underwaves75
      @underwaves75 4 года назад

      Christ Alone 89
      Everybody needs to know this!
      The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon!
      INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church.
      PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God.
      Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth."
      Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18
      And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches.
      And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures.
      And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf
      And Jesus Christ is calling His people out.

      Rev 18:4
      “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:”
      The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you.
      1 John 2:27
      “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”
      It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact.
      There is still an every word testimony with us!
      The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on.
      It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it!
      ruclips.net/video/tAMOquyQu-8/видео.html
      The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out.
      ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
      I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone.
      I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed.
      This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon.
      The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it.
      (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos
      here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer"
      ruclips.net/video/DuVTlYYos0c/видео.html
      "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.”
      It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either.
      This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on.
      If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying.
      freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.”
      Matt 10:8

    • @catherinecook8355
      @catherinecook8355 3 года назад

      ❤️

  • @Virginia.Espinosa
    @Virginia.Espinosa Год назад +4

    Thank you so much Mr Keller, what an amazing message. It was truly meant to be heard by me today. I’ll definitely be listening to it again. I am not alone in my darkness

  • @lexluther7018
    @lexluther7018 6 лет назад +9

    Hello darkness my old friend. Closes the same way Paul Simon's song opens. Thanks Tim.

    • @457christiaan
      @457christiaan 4 года назад

      WHAT is The Mark of the Beast ; ruclips.net/video/7JNYWJB3BGg/видео.html

    • @underwaves75
      @underwaves75 4 года назад

      Lex Luther
      Everybody needs to know this!
      The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon!
      INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church.
      PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God.
      Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth."
      Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18
      And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches.
      And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures.
      And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf
      And Jesus Christ is calling His people out.

      Rev 18:4
      “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:”
      The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you.
      1 John 2:27
      “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”
      It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact.
      There is still an every word testimony with us!
      The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on.
      It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it!
      ruclips.net/video/tAMOquyQu-8/видео.html
      The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out.
      ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
      I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone.
      I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed.
      This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon.
      The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it.
      (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos
      here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer"
      ruclips.net/video/DuVTlYYos0c/видео.html
      "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.”
      It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either.
      This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on.
      If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying.
      freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.”
      Matt 10:8

  • @chillycheeks5318
    @chillycheeks5318 Год назад +3

    I just thank God for the life and ministry of Dr. Keller. I owe him so much. His work has encouraged me over many years, helping to built my faith in Christ.

  • @JohnDoe-lb4bq
    @JohnDoe-lb4bq 6 лет назад +4

    Psalm 88, to me, is such a beautiful Psalm. David articulated very well, our struggles; emotions; thoughts; on a deeper level as a God-fearing human.
    I've found myself in my darkest times drawing comfort from these verses. Knowing full well that God's word is living and comes to us at just the precise moment.

  • @joannemok845
    @joannemok845 Год назад +5

    Thanks for the timely message. I’m currently going through the darkness time in my life and it is encouraging to know that it is through this time that I will learn about the Grace of God 10x than in the time that I’m in prosperity, and that after going through this ordeal, I will come out as a better person with more strength, stability and understanding in Him.

    • @How.To.Get.Saved.
      @How.To.Get.Saved. Год назад

      Your attitude is amazing. And, yay, someday we'll never suffer again! I'm so sorry for what you're going through.

  • @emade2606
    @emade2606 2 года назад +3

    This applies to where I stand right now.
    This sermon is uplifting my soul!

  • @ifedayobabalola236
    @ifedayobabalola236 4 года назад +3

    "Through this suffering, this man was being turned into a great artist." Quite profound. You can find the gem in the hours of darkness if God's inner light is kept shinning. Darkness around does not automatically translate into darkness within.

  • @gaudnorm
    @gaudnorm 5 лет назад +17

    Maybe Derek Kidner changed your life with those few sentences. (13:30) But pastor Keller you changed my life with this preaching. Honestly.

    • @underwaves75
      @underwaves75 4 года назад

      Normand Gaudet
      Everybody needs to know this!
      The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon!
      INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church.
      PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God.
      Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth."
      Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18
      And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches.
      And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures.
      And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf
      And Jesus Christ is calling His people out.

      Rev 18:4
      “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:”
      The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you.
      1 John 2:27
      “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”
      It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact.
      There is still an every word testimony with us!
      The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on.
      It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it!
      ruclips.net/video/tAMOquyQu-8/видео.html
      The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out.
      ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
      I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone.
      I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed.
      This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon.
      The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it.
      (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos
      here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer"
      ruclips.net/video/DuVTlYYos0c/видео.html
      "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.”
      It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either.
      This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on.
      If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying.
      freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.”
      Matt 10:8

  • @ellenpearl6466
    @ellenpearl6466 Год назад +22

    Thirty four years ago a dear friend told me that a new pastor was starting a church in our city and he wanted to visit it. So we went to Redeemer Presbyterian Church in 1989 and we met Tim Keller. I was a baby Christian at the time and had never been taught the foundations of my faith or sound theology until I started listening to Pastor Tim. He informed my faith and set my feet upon the Rock, our Lord. I’ve been to many churches and heard many sermons since those early years but I can’t remember any of them. Only Tim’s teaching and preaching still remains in my heart and the Holy Spirit brings his words back to me when I need them most. I also want you to know that he is one of the kindest Christian pastors I have ever know met. He is genuine, honest, gentle, respectful and he really loves the body of Christ. I’m so glad that he is beyond his earthly sufferings now and is finally home with Jesus.
    Finally I would just like to address those who have questioned his worth or demeaned Tim’s name in some of the comments I have read here. Was Tim perfect? Absolutely not! And, I too believe that he missed the mark on at least two accounts in his later years. His social justice advocacy stance I believe was not biblical and his seeker friendly approach to evangelism saddened me. However, God used him mightily to save thousands of unbelievers, to plant many other biblically based churches and, to those who knew him personally, be a strong witness of the gentle power, humility and love of Jesus Christ. We have receive abundant (undeserved) Mercy and are called to be vessels of mercy and not of wrath.
    What Tim has given to me and myriads of others is beyond description and eternally precious! This teaching video has brought comfort to many of us who have listened. The Grace of God was truly on Tim’s life until the end. Blessed and Merciful Father God, please help us to be as loving as our brother and your servant Tim Keller. God bless you all!✝️❣️🙏

  • @melodieperkins7080
    @melodieperkins7080 5 лет назад +5

    Thanks Pastor Keller, I have been abandon by loved ones and I know my expectation is in the Resurrection, this is what fills me with joy. I remember years ago, I heard Corrie Ten Boom say hold on to things loosely. I read Psalm 88, but I realize to be a Christian, I must identify with Jesus in His pain too. I could not make it without Jesus, because I have been through a lot and I thank God, there is hope beyond tomorrow

    • @RogerVincent
      @RogerVincent 5 лет назад +1

      I feel like I have been abandoned by everybody also and have been through a lot but my hope and joy is in the Lord Jesus. Take care and may the Lord bless you.

    • @b.goodfellow465
      @b.goodfellow465 5 лет назад +1

      Roger Vincent If Our Lord Jesus Christ is with you, you will never be truly alone! With God One is a majority!

    • @RogerVincent
      @RogerVincent 5 лет назад

      @@b.goodfellow465 Thank you, I know you are right. In that case I won't quite be alone for Christmas. Merry Christmas.

    • @RogerVincent
      @RogerVincent 5 лет назад

      @Benedictia Bovas Thank you, He has done many miracles for me. In that respect I am truly blessed. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

    • @b.goodfellow465
      @b.goodfellow465 5 лет назад

      Roger Vincent Hi Rodger, Happy Christmas Eve! I will both think about you and pray for you, that you feel the presence of God, through His beautiful Holy Spirit. I read the King James Bible, and one of the first chapters I read was in the gospel of John chapter 14 and I read that Jesus told His disciples that after His death He would send the ‘Comforter’ and this is the name given to the Holy Spirit in this translation of the Bible. I think this is the most appropriate and beautiful name for the Holy Spirit, so I have never read any other translation!!! I will endeavour to contact you tomorrow too, I am in England where are you? Take care and God Bless 🙏🙏🙏

  • @rosemarybushea3447
    @rosemarybushea3447 Месяц назад

    Brilliant teaching from one who suffered and remained faithful!

  • @sabah4123
    @sabah4123 4 года назад +5

    Love yr way of preaching God's Word, listening to u daily, l get understanding & comfort from u, especially after losing our son, who was a Believer & took us out of Catholicism into God's Truth. ⛪🇦🇺

  • @mindyvaughn8217
    @mindyvaughn8217 4 года назад +3

    This has been so incredibly valuable to me. I have prayed prayers similar to this mans prayer. I have stomped my feet and been angry with God. I’m so thankful He loved me inspite of my brattyness. I am so thrilled to understand finally. I get it. That you Mr. Keller. Thank you Lord for loving me and continuing to educate me.💖

    • @lamoredave3230
      @lamoredave3230 3 года назад

      I pray God grants your heart desire Mindy

  • @priyatmadi5433
    @priyatmadi5433 5 лет назад +6

    Since the time I know Jesus is there and I know I will live happily with him forever and ever, I really enjoy my live. Thank you Jesus for the gift of joy.

  • @ifechi3698
    @ifechi3698 Год назад +3

    Your expositions of the Word is increasing my maturity as a Christian. Listening to them has shifted me to another gear - I more than before appreciate God’s grace & seek on a daily basis to move away from the transactional relation many of us were fed. May God continue to keep your wife and children in His shadow.

  • @ianhenning3965
    @ianhenning3965 4 года назад +6

    "Nothing that the Resurrection won't cure". How simple, profound - and true.Thank You Jesus; You are the Resurrection and the Life. You will make all things new!

  • @samanthaanniekoshy4870
    @samanthaanniekoshy4870 2 года назад +8

    This is one of the best sermons in the history of Christianity ✨

    • @adamanthony7465
      @adamanthony7465 Год назад +1

      I think you have a good point. It IS a good sermon

  • @melodykeogh
    @melodykeogh 5 лет назад +23

    When he says 'darkness is my closest friend' the psalmist isn't saying 'I prefer the darkness'. The psalmist is saying, 'this is the companion that surrounds me at this time'. He is stressing his desire for the light of the Lord.

    • @johnkim7802
      @johnkim7802 5 лет назад

      Well said! I like how you phrase that!

  • @prisillamanove9816
    @prisillamanove9816 Год назад +2

    First time ive watched any of his sermons, i love it as im going through so much it brings light to my situation. Im so blessed. God bless!

  • @brandonmunson4116
    @brandonmunson4116 4 года назад +8

    Please pray for me to come closer to God and have my faith be reaffirmed.

    • @jesurunr.3333
      @jesurunr.3333 4 года назад +1

      Here is my book; you'll love it; and I will pray for you right now.
      A chapter from my book about The Strange Act Of Jesus Christ. It's free to access, and read. Please feel welcome to share this link with as many people as you would like; and take care:
      docs.google.com/document/d/18345Du4o7XJ0KXhsihVfOq0Q7Lq6j0nDlBce24BtlQ8/edit?usp=drivesdk

    • @ketesafewyalefemedia2378
      @ketesafewyalefemedia2378 4 года назад

      @@jesurunr.3333 great information.
      Thank you

    • @miriamtuazon8532
      @miriamtuazon8532 3 года назад

      Praying for God’s resurrection power to penetrate your heart and soul.❤️🙏❤️

  • @mrsamp173
    @mrsamp173 2 года назад +2

    I was reading Psalms 88 this morning and it ministered to me and now this teaching. Thank you for posting

  • @naomi130
    @naomi130 Год назад +4

    RIP Pastor Tim ❤🥺

  • @Ohotnikova_
    @Ohotnikova_ 9 месяцев назад +1

    Miss him 😢 such a good soul ❤

  • @living235
    @living235 4 года назад +6

    Please pray for strengthening in the gospel and for healing.

  • @lininomartino
    @lininomartino 5 лет назад +14

    I'm going through a VERY dark time. This helps.

    • @underwaves75
      @underwaves75 4 года назад

      lininomartino
      Everybody needs to know this!
      The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon!
      INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church.
      PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God.
      Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth."
      Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18
      And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches.
      And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures.
      And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf
      And Jesus Christ is calling His people out.

      Rev 18:4
      “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:”
      The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you.
      1 John 2:27
      “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”
      It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact.
      There is still an every word testimony with us!
      The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on.
      It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it!
      ruclips.net/video/tAMOquyQu-8/видео.html
      The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out.
      ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
      I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone.
      I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed.
      This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon.
      The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it.
      (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos
      here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer"
      ruclips.net/video/DuVTlYYos0c/видео.html
      "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.”
      It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either.
      This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on.
      If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying.
      freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.”
      Matt 10:8

  • @malcolmrobertson8941
    @malcolmrobertson8941 2 года назад +7

    Wonderful message. So I need to ask myself, 'why do I serve the Lord?' I am going through dark times. Do I serve the Lord because I love Him? If I do not find healing, then I must trust that God's grace will be sufficient to see me through to the end. Lord help us all to endure for your glory. Because of Christ and His work on the cross, there is always hope.

  • @yennamvinaytheja5695
    @yennamvinaytheja5695 5 лет назад +1

    All glory to you when your hear and give your hand to the people in darkness.