This sermon was preached on Sunday 26th January 2025 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Bible Readings: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 Do you ever ask yourself why you come to church on a Sunday? I’m not asking you this flippantly. I want you to turn to the person … Continue reading Why Do We Go To Church?
Sermons
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?
Be Alert This Advent: Preparing for Christ’s Return
This sermon was preached on Sunday 1st December 2024, the first Sunday in Advent at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Luke 21:25-36 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea … Continue reading Be Alert This Advent: Preparing for Christ’s Return
Emmanuel: Embracing God This Christmas
This sermon was preached on 8th December 2024, the Second Sunday of Advent, at St Peter's Church, Brooke. Readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-6 So, we are in the run-up to Christmas. You might have your Christmas tree up and got out the decorations. You might have listened to Michael Bublé more times than you’d care … Continue reading Emmanuel: Embracing God This Christmas
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
Do you love Jesus or what you can get from him?
This sermon was preached on Sunday 25th August 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. You can listen to this sermon here. Reading - John 6:56-69 When you go to a pub or a restaurant, there are three types of people in your life. There are those in the first group of people, … Continue reading Do you love Jesus or what you can get from him?
Love & Obey
This sermon was preached at All Saints Church, Oakham on Sunday 5th May 2024. Readings: 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 I am glad to finally announce that wedding season has arrived for 2024. Yesterday I was taking a wedding here in church. A lovely young couple in Oakham, Chris and Rebecca. It’s always a joy … Continue reading Love & Obey
Jesus is Risen. So What Do We Do Now?
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?
I Have Seen The Lord Jesus, He Is Risen
This sermon was preached on Easter Sunday 31st March 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 Alleluia, Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! At the Easter Dawn service at All Saints Church, Oakham Today is the heart of our Christian faith, what our lives … Continue reading I Have Seen The Lord Jesus, He Is Risen
Shakeel Nurmahi 