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
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Navigating Change: My Farewell to Rutland
This Sunday Morning Thought was aired on Rutland and Stamford Sound on Sunday 16th February 2025 Sunday, the 23rd of February, will be my last Sunday as part of the Oakham Team of churches. I’ve been appointed as vicar of two churches in Corby and I will start there next month. Therefore, this week is … Continue reading Navigating Change: My Farewell to Rutland
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
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
Celebrating Jesus: The Heart of Christmas Festivities
Don’t you just love Christmas? Most people do. Who here loves Christmas? It is so good to be together to celebrate Christmas. We love the festivities, the decorations, and, of course, the food. But Christmas is more than celebrating food and decorations. Do you agree? So, what are we celebrating at Christmas? Whatever it is … Continue reading Celebrating Jesus: The Heart of Christmas Festivities
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
The Miracle of Christmas: Insights from ‘Once in Royal David’s City’
We are in the thick of Advent and our preparations for Christmas. At this point, you would have expected most people to put up their Christmas decorations (though, granted, not all) and many of us to have begun singing carols. This Sunday will be the first carol service I lead this season. As I have … Continue reading The Miracle of Christmas: Insights from ‘Once in Royal David’s City’
God is a God of Justice
This sermon was preached on Sunday 17th November 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Good morning. I want to start by addressing this issue on most of our minds this week here in church. I’m sure many of us have seen the headlines this week about the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, … Continue reading God is a God of Justice
Less is Best: How to be the Greatest
This sermon was preached on Sunday 22nd September 2024 at St Peter and St Paul, Langham. Bible Reading: Mark 9:30-37 Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, who is the greatest? Or look at a different context. Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic in tennis. Or Messi or Ronaldo in football. Who is the GOAT? – greatest of all time. It’s … Continue reading Less is Best: How to be the Greatest
