This is an essay I wrote 5 years ago while at London Seminary. Given our current sermon series in Isaiah,
Author: Duncan Sills (Duncan Sills)
What a friend we have in Jesus
Although we are including sung worship in our video services now, I know many people are missing singing together. So I’ve asked people in the Church to tell me
The Righteousness & Wrath of God – Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4
In chapters 9 & 10 of Isaiah, God reveals his righteousness and his wrath upon Israel’s sin. We are also guilty of pride and arrogance, not seeking the Lord and not caring for the needy.
Light in the Darkness, Hope in Gloom – Isaiah 9:1-7
In the previous chapter, Isaiah prophesied judgement on the land of Judah, but in chapter 9, he prophesies about light and hope. He prophesies about a Son who would be born, who would be called “Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”, who would reign over a growing Kingdom of Peace on David’s...
The Events & Message of the Easter Weekend – Luke 24:46-47
Our Easter Sunday sermon message focused on Jesus’ words in Luke 24:46-47, on the death and resurrection of Jesus and the message of repentance and forgiveness that accompanies the Easter events.
Do Not Fear Coronavirus, Fear God – Isaiah 7:15-8:22
God will execute justice on the land of Judah through his instrument, the King of Assyria. King Ahaz was gearing the wrong thing! We, too, might at this time fear coronaviurs, when we should be fearing God and seeking mercy and shelter in Jesus Christ.
Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Faint – Isaiah 7:1-14
“Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel” Isaiah 7:14. We read these words every Christmas and think we know what they mean. but what did they mean when Isaiah prophesied them hundreds of years before Christ was born. How did they comfort Judah at the time? How...
Christ Church Fareham & Coronavirus
In light of the recent guidelines issued by the UK government, and our belief that we are to honour these for the collective health of our nation
Walking on Water – Matthew 14:22-33
“Truly, you are the Son of God”. That’s what the Disciples said when they saw Jesus walk on water and then save Peter from drowning after he, too, walked on water. This amazing miracle calls us to pray and believe in Jesus through the storms of life.
Fishers of Men – Luke 5:1-11
In Luke 5, Jesus brings amazing teaching and does an amazing miracle. Peter, James and John are so in awe they leave everything to follow Christ. May we also become fishers of men and be prepared to leave things behind as we pursue following Jesus



