This week is the first week that Cecily and I have been able to say that we are both priests. It was a wonderful and amazing day at Peterborough Cathedral on Sunday as Cecily was ordained a priest. Thank you to everyone who came, for your words of support and encouragement, and your prayers. Cecily … Continue reading The adventure isn’t finished, it’s only just beginning
Author: Shakeel Nurmahi
When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong: The Strength of Weakness
This sermon was preached on Sunday 7th July 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 I had a job interview this week. Before you get excited, I’ll let you know that I didn’t get the job. One of the things that you must do in an interview is to talk … Continue reading When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong: The Strength of Weakness
The Suffering of Joseph
Does it ever feel like sometimes in life things keep going from bad to worse? I know that I’ve been there. Cecily and I have said that a lot about the past week. If there was ever a story in the Bible that captures the essence of life going from bad to worse, the story … Continue reading The Suffering of Joseph
Politics and Religion Do Mix
‘Politics and religion don’t mix.’ You won’t believe how many people have said that to me over the past few weeks. One of my projects over the past few weeks has been organising a hustings for our local candidates for Rutland and Stamford ahead of the General Election. We are set to host an Oakham … Continue reading Politics and Religion Do Mix
What is God’s Vision
Vision. It’s a word we might use when talking about an organisation or strategy, or maybe when talking about prophecies and dreams, or on a trip to Specsavers. But I think it is a useful word for us as followers of Jesus. We spoke about young men seeing visions at Pentecost as we recalled the … Continue reading What is God’s Vision
Ascension Day: Waiting for the Holy Spirit
This sermon was preached on Ascension Day, 9th May 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Today is Ascension Day. After we go through the lows and sadness of Good Friday we come to the elation of Easter Sunday. We then have this period of forty days when Jesus is alive and appears again and again … Continue reading Ascension Day: Waiting for the Holy Spirit
I woke in the middle of the night and couldn’t get back to sleep
Last night I woke in the middle of the night and found myself unable to get back to sleep (at least for a while). My mind was racing with lots of thoughts for the next day. What do I need to do, who do I need to meet, and so on… Some of you can … Continue reading I woke in the middle of the night and couldn’t get back to sleep
Love & Obey
This sermon was preached at All Saints Church, Oakham on Sunday 5th May 2024. Readings: 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 I am glad to finally announce that wedding season has arrived for 2024. Yesterday I was taking a wedding here in church. A lovely young couple in Oakham, Chris and Rebecca. It’s always a joy … Continue reading Love & Obey
We Go to the Gym to Grow in Our Fitness. We Go to Jesus to Grow in Our Discipleship.
This sermon was preached on Sunday 28th April 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Bible Reading: John 15:1-8 As many of you know, Cecily and I moved house a couple of weeks ago. As with any move, there are lots of things that need to be set up in the new place. You move over … Continue reading We Go to the Gym to Grow in Our Fitness. We Go to Jesus to Grow in Our Discipleship.
Jesus is Risen. So What Do We Do Now?
This sermon was preached on Sunday 7th April 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Readings: 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-end It’s so good to be together on this sunny Sunday morning. I can scarcely believe that it was Easter Sunday 7 days ago. It feels like a lifetime ago. Does anyone else feel that, or … Continue reading Jesus is Risen. So What Do We Do Now?
Shakeel Nurmahi 