Confident in Prayer

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Tim Keller

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Spirituality, Religion, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 29 April 2026

⏱️ 37 minutes

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God sent Jesus into the world to say the things he said and do the things he did — and it got him killed. Now Jesus is sending us into the world, and we should probably expect at least a hard time. In John 14, Jesus gives us gifts for the journey, gifts that will equip us for the difficult work of being his representatives. One of those great gifts is prayer. And if anybody is saying, “Oh, yeah, I know. What else?” then you don’t know. I don’t think any of us really know. Prayer is a mighty gift, and in a sense, everything we need to know about prayer is locked in one verse. We’re going to look at 1) the power of prayer, 2) the conditions for prayer, 3) the purpose of prayer, and 4) the foundation of prayer. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on January 29, 2017. Series: Jesus, Mission, and Glory: New Confidence. Scripture: John 14:12-15. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Gospel in Life.
0:05.0	What keeps your faith from unraveling when trouble comes your way?
0:10.0	On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus told his disciples to not let their hearts be afraid.
0:16.0	Today, Tim Keller shows us how Jesus offers a new kind of confidence that is rooted in something far more secure
0:22.7	than our circumstances.
0:31.3	Today's scripture is from the Gospel of John, chapter 14, verses 12 through 15.
0:37.3	Very truly, I tell you you whoever believes in me will do the works
0:43.1	i have been doing and they will do even greater things than these because i am going to the father
0:50.3	and i will do whatever you ask in my name so that the Father may be glorified in the
0:57.6	Son.
0:58.8	You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
1:03.7	If you love me, keep my commands.
1:07.1	The Word of the Lord.
1:11.1	So the night before Jesus died, he trains his disciples, getting them ready to go out
1:17.9	into the world to represent him.
1:21.0	That's what we're studying in John chapter 13 through 17.
1:26.2	And Jesus knew this.
1:29.4	God sent Jesus into the world to say the things he said and do the things he did,
1:34.5	and it got him killed.
1:37.5	Now Jesus is sending us out of the world to say the things he said and do the things he did.
1:45.7	And we should probably expect at least a hard time.
1:51.5	And because of that, Jesus knowing all this,
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