This sermon was preached on Sunday 16th March 2025. Bible Reading: Luke 13:31-35 Wow! What a gospel reading. If any of you are left wondering, ‘Jesus, what on earth is going on here?’ You are not alone. We are on the Second Sunday of Lent. Lent is the period of 40 days where we build … Continue reading Lent Reflections: Jesus’ Challenge to Jerusalem
Sermons
Yet If You Say So
Bible Reading: Luke 5:1-11 Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, the fish just won’t take the bait? This, of course, is a fishing analogy, and to the best of my knowledge, I am not aware of anyone here who takes an interest in fishing. But I hope you can appreciate … Continue reading Yet If You Say So
Mary’s Magnificat: A Song of Blessing and Praise
This Sermon was preached on Sunday 22nd December 2025 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Bible Reading: Luke 1.39-55 So, you’re an unmarried teenager who has just found out that you are pregnant. But this isn’t today in the UK; this was 2000 years ago in the Middle East, which was a very different place compared to … Continue reading Mary’s Magnificat: A Song of Blessing and Praise
Why Do We Go To Church?
This sermon was preached on Sunday 26th January 2025 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Bible Readings: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 Do you ever ask yourself why you come to church on a Sunday? I’m not asking you this flippantly. I want you to turn to the person … Continue reading Why Do We Go To Church?
What Does Your Baptism Mean to You?
This sermon was preached on Sunday 12th January 2025 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Bible Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17,21-22 Today, we remember the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. So, as we begin thinking about baptism, I thought I’d start with a quick poll. Who here remembers their … Continue reading What Does Your Baptism Mean to You?
Celebrating Epiphany: Grace and Revelation
This sermon was written for Epiphany Sunday at Langham Church Sunday 5th January 2025. Unfortunately, due to the snow, I was unable to make it. But here is my sermon for epiphany. Bible Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 So, it’s the twelfth and last day of Christmas today. So, you had better get … Continue reading Celebrating Epiphany: Grace and Revelation
My name is Emmanuel, and God is with me
This sermon was preached at the Langham Crib Service 24th December 2024. What is in a name? As I said at the beginning, when we started the Crib Service, my name was Shakeel. But that is just my first name. A lot of you will know that my surname is Nurmahi, but how many of … Continue reading My name is Emmanuel, and God is with me
Be Alert This Advent: Preparing for Christ’s Return
This sermon was preached on Sunday 1st December 2024, the first Sunday in Advent at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Luke 21:25-36 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea … Continue reading Be Alert This Advent: Preparing for Christ’s Return
Emmanuel: Embracing God This Christmas
This sermon was preached on 8th December 2024, the Second Sunday of Advent, at St Peter's Church, Brooke. Readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-6 So, we are in the run-up to Christmas. You might have your Christmas tree up and got out the decorations. You might have listened to Michael Bublé more times than you’d care … Continue reading Emmanuel: Embracing God This Christmas
What Will You Do In The Presence Of The King?
This sermon was preached at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham on Sunday 24th November 2024. Christ the King Sunday. Readings: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Revelation 1.4b-8; John 18.33-37 It’s so great to be a part of Langham. We have a loving and caring community, something that is not always easy to find. We also … Continue reading What Will You Do In The Presence Of The King?
Shakeel Nurmahi 