Jordan Rimmer Sermons

Catching the Spirit: Week 1- Understanding the Trinity

I get a lot of questions about the Trinity and specifically about the Holy Spirit, so I am taking three weeks to give a crash course. In this first sermon, I develop the Trinity not as a theological construct but as a means for experiencing and relating to God. I use a picture of this carving, coming from the Cartmel Priory.

 

3 Wise Men and 3 Unwise Men

The three wise men saw the star, interpreted it, pursued it, and found and worshipped the baby Jesus. But some other men were less wise. I call them the 3 unwise me who, like the chief priests and scribes that identified Bethlehem and did not go and see for themselves, missed their moment. There are stars on our horizons. How do we make sure we wisely see, interpret, and follow them.

Christmas Christians

In this sermon after Christmas, I talk about the implications of Christmas. I first talk about the theology of the incarnation, but then I turn much more practical to talk about what it means for us to be incarnational Christians.

Christmas Road Trip: Bethlehem

This year, for Advent, we are taking a little road trip. We are going to go to Nazareth, Jerusalem, Egypt, and Bethlehem. We are particularly interested in what these places add to the story of the birth of Jesus. In this sermon, we visit Bethlehem, the city of bread, salvation, and kings.

You can see the slides I used as a PDF HERE.

You can watch the video on YOUTUBE HERE.

Christmas Road Trip: Egypt

This year, for Advent, we are taking a little road trip. We are going to go to Nazareth, Jerusalem, Egypt, and Bethlehem. We are particularly interested in what these places add to the story of the birth of Jesus. In this sermon, we visit Egypt, which Matthew uses to clue us in to the identity of this baby.

You can see the slides I used as a PDF HERE.

You can watch the video on YOUTUBE HERE.

Christmas Road Trip: Jerusalem

This year, for Advent, we are taking a little road trip. We are going to go to Nazareth, Jerusalem, Egypt, and Bethlehem. We are particularly interested in what these places add to the story of the birth of Jesus. In this sermon, we visit Jerusalem, the city with so much history and meaning that the birth of Jesus almost had to relate to it.

You can see the slides I used as a PDF HERE.

You can watch the video on YOUTUBE HERE.

Christmas Road Trip: Nazareth

This year, for Advent, we are taking a little road trip. We are going to go to Nazareth, Jerusalem, Egypt, and Bethlehem. We are particularly interested in what these places add to the story of the birth of Jesus. In this sermon, we visit Nazareth, which is most notable for how un-notable it is.

You can see the slides I used as a PDF HERE.

You can watch the video on YOUTUBE HERE.

 

The Story of God's Faithfulness

This sermon I gave while the confirmation class was leading the service and I let them make suggestions for my sermon. We had been working at telling the big story of the Bible. They have to do it in 7-8 minutes. In this sermon, I tell the story of the Bible chronologically in 12 minutes, and talk about why knowing the big story of the Bible is important.

 

Gutsy Life Gutsy Ministry

Sermon about Ezekiel, the dry bones, and how to prophesy.

 

The Call: Paul's Legacy (or "Show Me Your Scars")

In this series, I am looking at the Apostle Paul. The series runs parallel to my congregation reading the book The Call by Adam Hamilton and doing the same study in Sunday school.

Here I look at what Paul may have looked like, how to understand his suffering, and his ultimate legacy.

The Call: Paul's Writings (or "Why did Paul Get Writer's Cramp?")

In this series, I am looking at the Apostle Paul. The series runs parallel to my congregation reading the book The Call by Adam Hamilton and doing the same study in Sunday school.

In this sermon, I look at Paul's writings, how to read someone else's mail, and the entire book of Philemon.

 

The Call: Paul's Personality (or "Was Paul a Jerk?")

In this series, I am looking at the Apostle Paul. The series runs parallel to my congregation reading the book The Call by Adam Hamilton and doing the same study in Sunday school.

In this sermon I take on some of Paul's harsher moments, particularly his view on women. Along the way, we learn about the importance of historical and literal context and reading ancient books for modern wisdom.

I am indebted to the book Paul Behaving Badly for helping me think through some of these issues.

The Call: Paul's Heart (or "Why did Paul Travel so Much?")

In this series, I am looking at the Apostle Paul. The series runs parallel to my congregation reading the book The Call by Adam Hamilton and doing the same study in Sunday school.

In this sermon, I take a look at Paul's missionary approach. I reference a missions fair that we are having after the service and the fact that it is World Communion Sunday.

The Call: Paul's Mind (or "What were Paul's Ideas?")

In this series, I am looking at the Apostle Paul. The series runs parallel to my congregation reading the book The Call by Adam Hamilton and doing the same study in Sunday school.

In this sermon, I take a look at Paul's theology, but I do so without using any jargon or insider language.

I am indebted to Rob Bell's film The God's aren't Angry for inspiring the overall message of this story.

The Call: Paul's Life (or "Who was Paul?")

In this series, I am looking at the Apostle Paul. The series runs parallel to my congregation reading the book The Call by Adam Hamilton and doing the same study in Sunday school.

In this sermon, I take a look at the big picture of Paul's life and set the stage for our study of Paul.

 

The Northminster Huddle

In this very different kind of sermon, I use football as an analogy for church. I act as the coach and talk about what a church does and what I think our church needs to do. Attached are my visuals.

Jonah, a Big Fish, and a Crazy Plant

So many people only know the first half of the Jonah story, and most people don't understand it. While I want to do a series on this story some day, it was fun to try to tell the story in one shot.

Zacchaeus, a Wee Little Man, and a Tree Climb

This wee little man becomes a big hinge for the Gospel of Luke, the star of a cherished children's song, and now, hopefully, and example for you and I.

Jesus, a Samaritan, and Some Wounds

The good Samaritan is not the simple parable you might expect. This is a radical story that will mess with your thinking.

Daniel, Disobedience, and Camping with Lions

Here is the story of Daniel and the lion's den. I pay special attention to the exile and the circumstances that led to this encounter.

Benaiah, Mighty Valor, and Snowy Days

I have always wanted to preach about Benaiah. I am so thankful for Mark Batterson's book In a Pit in a Lion on a Snowy Day.

David, Goliath, and Strategic Advantage

Here I look at the real story of David and Goliath. Thanks to Malcolm Gladwell for his insights into this story.

Gideon, Fleece, and How to Drink Properly

Here is the story of Gideon.

Learning to Sabbath

We need to Sabbath. Here is why.

Moses, Tablets, and Drinking the Golden Calf

Sermon about Moses, his early life, and what it meant that he was a prophet.

Joseph, Favoritism, and Sovereignty

Sermon about Joseph and how what his brothers meant for harm God meant for good.

Jacob, Wrestling, and Weak Eyes

This begin my sermon series on stories of the Bible. We look at Jacob, his wives, his wrestling, and the struggle he had to trust God.

Insonify Your Life

In this short homily, I look at why we praise God with music. Does God need our music, or is it for our benefit? I then look at the impact of music on cheese, and what that means for us.

Dr Tuell teaching Sunday School

In this audio, Dr. Steven Tuell teaches a Sunday School class titled "Reading from the Left Hand Side of Your Bible." He goes over common objections to reading the Old Testament and why he thinks Christians should be in that side of the Book.

Dr Steven Tuell- "A to Z"

Dr. Steven Tuell came to my church and preached from Isa 65:17-25 and Revelation 21:1-6.