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?
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Maundy Thursday – You Should Do As I Have Done To You
This sermon was preached on Maundy Thursday, 28th March 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Reading John 13:1-17, 31-35 What does it mean to follow Jesus? It’s a big question. Too big to answer fully in the time we have together. But start this evening by asking yourself ‘What does it mean to follow Jesus?’ … Continue reading Maundy Thursday – You Should Do As I Have Done To You
Lose Yourself to be True to Yourself
This sermon was preached on Sunday 17th March 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Those who love their life will lose it. And those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Well, that sounds depressing. Welcome to church. We are one week out from Holy Week … Continue reading Lose Yourself to be True to Yourself
Mothering Sunday: What Mothering Looks Like in the Family of God
My Mothering Sunday sermon, 2024. Mothering Sunday is a significant day. And when I say this, what I mean is that this day carries significance for a lot of us for both good and not so good reasons. For some of us, today is about celebrating the gifts of our mothers and the joys of … Continue reading Mothering Sunday: What Mothering Looks Like in the Family of God
God is Speaking, Don’t You Want To Listen?
This sermon was preached on Sunday 29th October 2023 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Watch it here from 28:35. Nehemiah 8:1-12 Step right up, it’s time for the sermon! Please try to contain your excitement, though I know that for some this might be too much. It is Bible Sunday after all. The sermon is … Continue reading God is Speaking, Don’t You Want To Listen?
The Treasure Hunt of Reading
Dear Friends, Earlier today, Stephen and I were tidying up the new library in All Saints Oakham. It’s a new resource of Christian books in the church that can be of interest and benefit to people in the community. Books are fascinating things and searching through old books can be like a treasure hunt as … Continue reading The Treasure Hunt of Reading
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 