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?
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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
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?
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
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 Lent?
We are now in Lent. Lent is a season of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline. Many Christians use the season of Lent as a time to give up certain aspects of life. At the start of this week, I saw the flowers and greenery removed from Langham church to make the decoration simpler. I am … Continue reading What is Lent?
Shakeel Nurmahi 