This sermon was preached at All Saints Church, Oakham on Sunday 25th June 2023. Matthew 10:24-39 Who are you going to choose? Jesus or your family? Jesus, the gentle and kind Prince of Peace, says to his disciples, ‘I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.’[1] ‘I beg your pardon, Jesus! Not peace, but … Continue reading Who Are You Going to Choose? Jesus or Your Family?
Month: June 2023
The Harvest is Plentiful But the Workers Are Few. What is God Calling You to Do?
This sermon was first preached at All Saints Church, Oakham on Sunday 18th June 2023. Matthew 9:35-10:8 The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. What is God calling you to do? The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. What is God calling you to do? Jesus is out telling people about … Continue reading The Harvest is Plentiful But the Workers Are Few. What is God Calling You to Do?
The Top 3 Ways Apple Vision Pro Will Change Church Ministry
The Apple Vision Pro offers several new tech opportunities for church ministry. If you are an Apple fanboy like me then you would have most likely seen the Apple WWDC announcement of the Apple Vision Pro on the 5th June. The Vision Pro is the new VR headset from Apple, the first VR headset for … Continue reading The Top 3 Ways Apple Vision Pro Will Change Church Ministry
I Desire Steadfast Love and Not Sacrifice
This sermon was preached at Langham Church 10:30am service on Sunday 11th June 2023. Hosea 5:15-6:6 What does God desire of you this day? What does God desire of you? He desires steadfast love. Not sacrifice, not duties, not rule-following, but deep and intimate love. ‘For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice,’ says the … Continue reading I Desire Steadfast Love and Not Sacrifice
Responsibility
Dear Friends, ‘Responsibility.’ Responsibility is one of those words that we are not always excited to hear. We see it as a laborious word, a word that brings us shivers and sweats. Responsibility can be an exciting prospect. It is exciting to think of being able to make a change and bring new life to … Continue reading Responsibility
Go Make Disciples in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.’ These final words from Jesus to his disciples in Matthew’s gospel sum up our call as Jesus’ disciples today. We are to go and make disciples of all nations, that … Continue reading Go Make Disciples in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
What is Paul’s Letter to the Galatians All About?
Dear Friends, We have been looking at Paul’s letter to the Galatians in our Langham Bible Study group. It’s a book in the Bible that I have read many times before but preparing the sessions for each week has opened up a new richness in the text for me. Paul is writing to the church … Continue reading What is Paul’s Letter to the Galatians All About?
Shakeel Nurmahi 