This week, the Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4%, the lowest in over two years. There will be a mix of feelings towards this change. Some will feel delighted, while others will be worried. These types of changes are meant to have a positive effect, but we will only know the outcome … Continue reading Understanding God’s Riches in Times of Economic Change
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The Importance of Being Present: Lessons from Martha and Mary
In every marriage, there are two types of people. Look at your own marriage, or your parents, or your friends, and you will see there are two types of people. In general, you will find that these two types of people will marry each other. I can see it in my marriage. I can see … Continue reading The Importance of Being Present: Lessons from Martha and Mary
Hearing God in Silence: A Spiritual Journey
Wouldn’t it be so much easier if God made things really clear to us? I mean as clear as a brick wall or flashing neon sign. God, can you write it down for us in black and white? Could you tell us directly what to do? But alas, this is so often not the case, … Continue reading Hearing God in Silence: A Spiritual Journey
Understanding Pentecost: The Holy Spirit’s Role Today
This sermon was preached on Pentecost, Sunday 8th June 2025. Bible Reading - Acts 21.1-21; John 14.8-17, 25-27 What do you expect to happen when we gather here together as brothers and sisters? Do you hope for some joyful hymns or an entertaining sermon, or are you holding out for the cake and biscuits at … Continue reading Understanding Pentecost: The Holy Spirit’s Role Today
Daydreaming to Mission: Lessons from Ascension
This sermon was preached on Ascension Day, 29th May 2025 at St Peter and St Andrew Church, Corby. Have you ever been caught daydreaming, staring vacantly into the distance? My wife tells me that I do it fairly often. I’m sure I’m not the only one. You are off in another world, in your own … Continue reading Daydreaming to Mission: Lessons from Ascension
The one thing you need to do to be a Christian
I have been reflecting on the gospel reading from our midweek communion service this week, which was John 15:9-11. Jesus is speaking his final words to his disciples before he goes to the cross. In these few sentences, he captures what it means to be a Christian. Jesus says, ‘Remain in my love.’ This is … Continue reading The one thing you need to do to be a Christian
Recognizing Jesus: The Voice of the Shepherd
This sermon was preached on Sunday 11th May 2025. John 10:22-30 I’ve been on my own this weekend. Cecily has been away at a retreat weekend with a church prayer group. So, it has just been me and the dog, our little Aslan. Aslan, our yellow Labrador, lives up to his namesake in many ways. … Continue reading Recognizing Jesus: The Voice of the Shepherd
Telling Your Story: How Excitement Spreads the Gospel
This sermon was preached on Sunday 27th April 2025, at St Peter and St Andrew, Corby. Bible Readings: Acts 5:27-32; John 20:19-end Wow, can you believe that Easter was only a week ago? Who here is like, yeah, Easter was a week ago? Or maybe you are like, wasn’t Easter yesterday? Or maybe you are … Continue reading Telling Your Story: How Excitement Spreads the Gospel
Are you excited about Easter?
Alleluia, Christ is risen. He is risen indeed, Alleluia. It’s a joyous day, so let’s get into gameshow mode. I have some questions for you, and I want to hear your answers. Are you ready? Question 1: Are you excited about today, Easter Day? Give me a show of hands. Who is excited about today? … Continue reading Are you excited about Easter?
Good Friday: Understanding the Passion of the Lord
This sermon was preached on Good Friday, 18th April 2025. Bible Reading: John 18-19 This is the Passion of the Lord. Have you ever wondered why we call this the Passion of the Lord? Why do we call this week the week of Christ’s passion? When preparing the services for this week, my service book … Continue reading Good Friday: Understanding the Passion of the Lord
Shakeel Nurmahi 