Running From God

Running From God

Author: Tim Keller May 4, 2026 Duration: 46:47
Words like sin, sinner, heathen and heretic have been used for centuries to exclude and oppress people. That’s one reason we need the book of Jonah.  Jonah gives a concept of sin that can’t be used to oppress people. In fact, it shows that it’s one thing to believe in sin and another thing to understand it in your own heart. Jonah was a prophet, but there was a kind of sin in his heart that flew under his radar—until it blew up.  Let’s look at four features in the narrative that each tell us something about sin: 1) the coming word, 2) the running man, 3) the deathly sleep, and 4) the stormy hope. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 9, 2001. Series: The Church in the City. Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10. 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.

For over three decades, Tim Keller’s voice has been a guiding presence for countless people navigating the complexities of faith and modern life. This Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life offers a direct line to that wisdom, gathering his most impactful teachings from his time leading Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. Each episode feels like sitting in on a thoughtful conversation, where Keller, also the New York Times best-selling author of "The Reason for God," addresses timeless truths with a rare clarity that resonates in an age of skepticism. You’ll hear explorations that go beyond surface-level inspiration, digging into scripture to examine topics like grace, justice, doubt, and love in ways that are both intellectually robust and deeply personal. The podcast doesn’t offer easy answers but instead provides a framework for understanding how ancient Christian thought meaningfully intersects with contemporary challenges in work, relationships, and culture. Whether you are firmly rooted in your faith or wrestling with big questions, these sermons create space for reflection and genuine insight. It’s a collection that serves as both a companion for daily living and a resource for deeper study, embodying the thoughtful ministry Keller is known for. More than just an archive, this ongoing series continues to provide fresh perspective on what it means to live out one’s beliefs with integrity and hope.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 38:33
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Duration: 40:05
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Duration: 43:22
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Duration: 40:51
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Duration: 40:12
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Duration: 42:15
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Duration: 37:09
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Duration: 29:02
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Principles of Christian Growth, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:33
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