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?
Witness Protection Programme
This sermon was preached on Sunday 14th April 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Readings: 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 Have you ever watched a witness protection film? You know the classic story. The main character is a key witness to an event, maybe a crime, or other evidence which is needed … Continue reading Witness Protection Programme
A Time For A New Start?
This reflection first appeared as the Sunday Morning Thought on Rutland and Stamford Sound radio on Sunday 14th April 2024. This week I moved house. For many of us, moving house is one of the most stressful things that we might do. There is so much to get sorted. Packing up your things, booking the … Continue reading A Time For A New Start?
I Have Seen The Lord Jesus, He Is Risen
This sermon was preached on Easter Sunday 31st March 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 Alleluia, Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! At the Easter Dawn service at All Saints Church, Oakham Today is the heart of our Christian faith, what our lives … Continue reading I Have Seen The Lord Jesus, He Is Risen
Have You Ever Been Made Fun of Because of Your Faith?
This Bible reflection was given at the Good Friday Meditations on 29th March 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Have you ever been made fun of because of your faith? I have, and I guess you have too. It might have been from your friends or family, or even your spouse. Often the most difficult … Continue reading Have You Ever Been Made Fun of Because of Your Faith?
Shakeel Nurmahi 