This Sunday Morning Thought aired on Rutland and Stamford Sound on Sunday 16th July 2023. If you have been enjoying my content, then sign up to my new newsletter to enjoy my latest content in your inbox and more. On Friday I left at 5.30am to get to the Indian visa office in London. We’ve … Continue reading Sunday Morning Thought – OCIs and Homeless Guys
How Should Christians Tackle Controversies?
If you have been enjoying my content, then sign up to my new newsletter to enjoy my latest content in your inbox and more. Dear Friends, In the heat of summer, there is always a sporting controversy just around the corner. As Wimbledon is underway, we think of McEnroe screaming ‘You cannot be serious!’ Or … Continue reading How Should Christians Tackle Controversies?
Fight the Good Fight, Run the Race, and Keep the Faith
This sermon was preached at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Langham on Sunday 2nd July 2023 for the feast of St Peter and St Paul. Readings: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19 Any last words? It’s a classic film trope where the villain turns to the captured hero and gives … Continue reading Fight the Good Fight, Run the Race, and Keep the Faith
Mamu: My Hero
Who are your heroes? Most people might speak of great politicians, resilient activists, record-breaking athletes, religious leaders, or Marvel characters when it comes to naming their heroes. But this isn’t the case for me. This man here is one of my heroes. Saleem Masih, Mamu, is a hero of mine. This week on the 26th … Continue reading Mamu: My Hero
Who Are You Going to Choose? Jesus or Your Family?
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?
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
Shakeel Nurmahi 