This sermon was preached on Sunday 26th October 2025. Bible Reading: Luke 18.9-14 Do you think you are a good person? It’s a somewhat forward question, but also somewhat vague. What does it mean to be a good person? Does thinking I am good make me a good person, or is being a good person … Continue reading The Pharisee, The Tax Collector, and Indiana Jones – Only The Penitent Man Shall Pass
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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
Why Come to Church During Holy Week?
This sermon was preached on Tuesday of Holy Week, 15th April 2025. Bible Reading: John 12:20-36 What do you hope to get out of Holy Week? You might consider this a strange question. What do I want to get out of Holy Week? Is the point of Holy Week to get something out of it? … Continue reading Why Come to Church During Holy Week?
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
How Fasting In Lent Helps Our Prayer Life
Dear Friends, It’s wonderful to be writing to you in this season of Lent. Many of us will have undertaken fasts and disciplines for Lent. During Lent, we may give up something such as eating chocolate or crisps, or we might take on a new discipline of prayer walking around the block. There is no … Continue reading How Fasting In Lent Helps Our Prayer Life
You’re Prepared for Christmas, Are You Prepared for the Lord?
This sermon was preached on Sunday 10th December 2023 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 Who here is ready for Christmas? Okay, some of you are. I see a few heads nodding up and down. Cecily and I are not fully ready, but we are making good progress. We got the … Continue reading You’re Prepared for Christmas, Are You Prepared for the Lord?
5 New Ways To Pray This Autumn 🍁
Dear Friends, The late September summer has now broken and autumn has now fallen. The air is crisp, the leaves are starting to fall, and most importantly, the Starbucks on the A1 up the road from our house is now doing Pumpkin Spiced Lattes! New seasons often invite us to stop and reflect on our … Continue reading 5 New Ways To Pray This Autumn 🍁
Mamu: My Hero
Who are your heroes? Most people might speak of great politicians, resilient activists, record-breaking athletes, religious leaders, or Marvel characters when it comes to naming their heroes. But this isn’t the case for me. This man here is one of my heroes. Saleem Masih, Mamu, is a hero of mine. This week on the 26th … Continue reading Mamu: My Hero
What’s Your Mountain?
A sermon delivered on The Sunday before Lent. Sunday 19th February 2023 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Readings: Exodus 24:12-18; Matthew 17:1-9. Having escaped free of the Egyptians and having crossed the Red Sea, the Israelites find themselves in the desert at the foot of Mount Sinai. It was whilst the Israelites were settled next … Continue reading What’s Your Mountain?
Shakeel Nurmahi 