This sermon was preached at All Saints Church, Oakham on Sunday 25th June 2023. Matthew 10:24-39 Who are you going to choose? Jesus or your family? Jesus, the gentle and kind Prince of Peace, says to his disciples, ‘I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.’[1] ‘I beg your pardon, Jesus! Not peace, but … Continue reading Who Are You Going to Choose? Jesus or Your Family?
Sermons
The Harvest is Plentiful But the Workers Are Few. What is God Calling You to Do?
This sermon was first preached at All Saints Church, Oakham on Sunday 18th June 2023. Matthew 9:35-10:8 The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. What is God calling you to do? The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. What is God calling you to do? Jesus is out telling people about … Continue reading The Harvest is Plentiful But the Workers Are Few. What is God Calling You to Do?
I Desire Steadfast Love and Not Sacrifice
This sermon was preached at Langham Church 10:30am service on Sunday 11th June 2023. Hosea 5:15-6:6 What does God desire of you this day? What does God desire of you? He desires steadfast love. Not sacrifice, not duties, not rule-following, but deep and intimate love. ‘For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice,’ says the … Continue reading I Desire Steadfast Love and Not Sacrifice
Go Make Disciples in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.’ These final words from Jesus to his disciples in Matthew’s gospel sum up our call as Jesus’ disciples today. We are to go and make disciples of all nations, that … Continue reading Go Make Disciples in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
What does it take to be a King?
This sermon was delivered at the Coronation Songs of Praise service at Langham Church on Sunday 7th May 2023, 6pm. Bible Reading: 1 Kings 3:5-10 What does it take to be a King? What are the sorts of things that come to your mind when I ask that? Do you think of a crown, or … Continue reading What does it take to be a King?
To Serve And Not Be Served
This sermon was preached at St Edmund's Church, Egleton at the 9.15am Holy Communion Service on Sunday 7th May 2023. Bible Readings: 1 Kings 3:5-10; Romans 13:1-10; Luke 22:24-30 ‘Your Majesty, as children of the Kingdom of God we welcome you in the name of the King of Kings.’ ‘In his name, and after his … Continue reading To Serve And Not Be Served
Were not our hearts burning within us?
This sermon was preached at the 8am service at All Saints Church, Oakham. Sunday 23rd April 2023 Do you ever walk into a room full of people who talking away and you realise that you have no idea what people are talking about? They are talking about this programme that you think was on BBC2 … Continue reading Were not our hearts burning within us?
Our Wrestling With God
This sermon was preached on Sunday 16th October 2022 at All Saints Church, Oakham. The readings were: Genesis 32:22-21 & Luke 18:1-8 Good morning. It is a joy to be with you this morning. I haven’t been at Oakham in the morning for a number of weeks, so it is a joy to be with … Continue reading Our Wrestling With God
Life’s Great Journeys
I preached this sermon at Uppingham School Chapel on Sunday 5th March 2023. Reading: Genesis 12:1-4 Good morning Uppingham. My name is Shakeel, or some of you may know me, or know ofme, as MR Nurmahi. I must say it feels so good to be among young people, and I am not just referring to you Father James. … Continue reading Life’s Great Journeys
Facing Temptation
This sermon was first preached at St Stephen's Church, Carlby on Sunday 26th February 2023. There is a cupboard in our kitchen that is set aside for a very important purpose. It is such an important cupboard that I am sure that you have one of these cupboards as well. I am of course talking … Continue reading Facing Temptation
Shakeel Nurmahi 