Peace

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Tim Keller

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

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🗓️ 10 November 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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There’s a difference between controlling or suppressing the natural self-centeredness and insecurity of the heart through willpower and seeing it permanently changed through the power of the Holy Spirit. In Galatians 5, there’s a list of the traits or characteristics of a supernaturally changed heart. They’re called the fruit of the Spirit. We’re in a series trying to understand how we can have more of that supernaturally changed heart in our own lives. Today we look at peace. We’re going to learn three things from this classic passage in Philippians 4: 1) the character of peace, 2) the three disciplines of getting peace, and 3) the secret of peace. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 25, 2010. Series: The Real Signs of the Spirit. Scripture: Philippians 4:4-12. 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. The Bible tells us there's a difference between outward self-control
0:09.0	and the deep lasting change only the Holy Spirit can bring. In Galatians Chapter 5, Paul calls these
0:15.3	inner transformations the fruit of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, and more. Join us today as Tim Keller explores one of the fruit of the spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, and more.
0:21.6	Join us today as Tim Keller explores one of the fruit of the spirit.
0:32.5	The scripture this morning is from Paul's letter to the Philippians chapter four verses four through
0:40.3	twelve rejoice in the lord always i will say it again rejoice let the gentleness of your be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about
0:58.7	anything. But in everything, by prayer and petition with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
1:09.0	And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts
1:15.9	and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble,
1:26.6	whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
1:32.8	admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.
1:40.9	Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me or seen in me, put it into practice,
1:50.1	and the God of peace will be with you.
1:54.3	I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me.
2:00.6	Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no
2:03.3	opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be
2:10.4	content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.
2:20.7	I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
2:34.0	This is the word of the Lord.
2:38.7	The premise of the Bible is that there's a difference between a morally restrained heart
2:44.4	and a supernaturally changed heart.
2:47.4	There's a difference between controlling, suppressing the natural self-centeredness and
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