Christ Church Fareham Sermons

This sermon begins by briefly introducing some guiding principles that are important in understanding the book of Revelation. These principles include this books purpose & meaning in revealing Jesus Christ in all his glory, and the promise of a blessing for everyone who reads & heeds its message.  The rest of this sermon focuses on answering the question of who is God? The resounding answe...

Jesus Christ was and is the great prophet. He alone perfectly fulfils the three fold requirement of, being filled with the Spirit, proclaiming God's Word, and doing signs & wonders. But what about his prophetic work today now that he has ascended? This prophetic work continues through his Church today until he returns. As his followers we find our purpose and aims in Christ. Therefore, bec...

This sermon reflects on the unique and unparalleled service of Jesus Christ. He who was and is God incarnate, lowered himself across his life, culminating in his death on the cross. This loving act of service meets the greatest needs of his followers, freedom from sin and death. God calls his beloved followers to use their freedom to imitate his perfect example. This isn't because God has a ne...

This sermon encourages us to see all children as they truly are, a blessing and heritage from God. They are created by God, for a Godly purpose, and sent by him to us. All children will come under attack from the devil. He will seek to steal their time and that of their parents, grandparents, and role models. He will also seek to normalise harmful behaviours and practices in their lives. However,...

This sermon is a timely encouragement to lay hold of the glorious and certain hope that believers have with Jesus' second coming.  For, as scripture makes clear Jesus will surely come again. He will return in majesty and glory when he does. And his return will effect everything and every part of life as we know it. Therefore, we should long for Jesus' return, as his return will usher in th...

This sermon unpacking these verses answers two important questions, Who is Jesus? and What does Jesus command us to do? So, Who is Jesus? Jesus is truly God as his victorious resurrection testifies. He is also King reigning in power and authority now. Jesus is also with his disciples and all his followers until the end of the age through the Holy Spirit. What does Jesus command us to do? With the...

What are you scared of? How does fear stop you from being yourself? How does fear rob you of the joy of knowing God and of your certain eternity with him? This passage and the Easter Sunday narrative is filled with fear. There is evident fear of reprisal, of the unknown, and of terror. These are all kinds of fear that restrict, limit, and do harm. However, in this narrative there is a beautiful fe...

Through a mixture of stories from the bible, modern Britain and his own life, Chris reminds us that Jesus Changes Lives! He did it 2,000 years ago and he does it today. Jesus is not looking for perfect individuals. But instead imperfect individuals, who are willing to to acknowledge their imperfections, and receive his life transforming gift of grace. Once this gift is received, life is never the...

We often rightly focus on how Jesus exchanges our guilt for his righteousness on the cross. But this sermon looks at the cross from the perspective of Jesus taking on our shame for his honour and glory. Jesus is shamed as he is stripped, mockingly dressed up, spat at, paraded through the streets, taunted by a sign and the crowd. Yet, Jesus the eternal King of Kings chose to endure all of this to c...

This sermon proclaims the good news of the Gospel for all! Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, the perfectly innocent & righteous one lays down his life for the guilty and sinful. Both Judas & Barabbas are guilty men. Judas acknowledges his sin in betraying Jesus. Barabbas is a murderer deserving of imprisonment and punishment. Who among us can argue with integrity that we have not sinned aga...

This sermon looks at these verses from the perspective of Jesus. Jesus, fully God & fully Man displays his perfect humanity in this passage. He is sorrowful at the impending cup of wrath he will drink in our place that will see him temporarily separated from the Father. Yet, he prayerfully responds in his humanity with a steadfast commitment to obey the will of his Father. The same will of the...

On the night he was arrested, when the Shepherd is struck, the sheep scatter. Peter, brashly and proudly, says he would never fall away or deny Jesus, but he does. How can we learn from Peter's mistakes? And how does Peter's sin reveal Jesus' strength and mercy more gloriously?

This sermon proclaims how precious a sacrament the Lord's Supper is to all God's children until Jesus returns.  Every time we partake together in eating the bread and drinking the wine we are spiritually feasting on Jesus' body & blood. Through the Holy Spirit that dwells inside of every believer we are mysteriously and meaningfully connected with Christ in these moments.  Therefor...

This sermon speaks into the question of how precious is the Son of Man to you?  There are two responses shown in these verses. The first is viewing Jesus as a person to gain things from and to use to store up treasures for ourselves as done by Judas. This response falls well short as it doesn't give Jesus the true worship that he deserves for who he is and what he has done.  The second respons...

Jesus through this astonishing and profound encounter offers a societally estranged Samaritan Woman the greatest invitation anyone can ever receive. He invites her into a personal relationship with God in all its fullness. But surely not, a Samaritan Woman? Oh yes! Jesus defies historic and contemporary belief that excludes anyone from this invitation because of their background and/or identity. F...

This sermon address questions such as "Why did Jesus have to die?" and "Couldn't he have died another way?". This systematic overview reminds us that the problem of universal sin we were all born into & have contributed to created an insurmountable problem. God being just and holy could not overlook this debt caused by our sins. However, in his love, mercy, and grace th...

This sermon is on the doctrine of justification. Whilst clearly explaining this doctrine it is rich with helpful illustrations that leads us to rejoice in the goodness of God.  This doctrine confirms that for everyone who has accepted the free gift of grace through Jesus Christ our fixed position before God is fully and finally justified. All of our past, present, and future sins have been account...

This sermon encourages us to take steps of faith in 2024. For we have an awesome and mighty God fighting for us every step of the way. It is for this reason we can stride forward and find hope in the darkest of situations.

This sermon helps show us how to plan in a Godly way. The essential foundation is that the Lord is sovereign. We can make plans, but these will only happen if God in his eternal wisdom and love wants them to. However, when we play our role in making plans there are some lessons we can learn from this passage. Firstly, we should plan to stay with God no matter what trouble we may face. Secondly, we...

This sermon encourages us to live lives where our hearts are close to and fully committed to God. For Jesus came so that we could draw near to God in our hearts and know him intimately. The Holy Spirit helps us live lives like this. 

This sermon proclaims that the Christmas story is a cause for great joy!  The people in this story found themselves in darkness. A darkness caused by external evil and their own individual wrong doing. A context we can relate to today. Yet, Jesus the Son of God chose to come to earth in human form in the midst of this, why? Because Jesus knew his mission was to rescue people from their sins. The c...

This sermon is situated in the truth that every person has foundations, crowns, and teachers. Foundations are the things and/or people we stand on that enable us to live the lives we lead. Crowns are the things we consider to be the pinnacle of beauty and honour in our lives. Teachers are the people and/or resources we stand alongside that teach & advise us on life. This passage encourages us...

This sermon addresses the question of where can we find hope and comfort in times of trouble? It is found in meditating on and rejoicing in who God is! In this chapter God is presented in four different ways. Firstly, God is the sword wielding dragon slayer. In the present he keeps Satan under his authority and all his actions are subject to God's permission. However, God's supreme authori...

This sermon encourages us to receive God's forgiveness fully today! To move on from carrying around our shame and guilt of not being good enough. Instead, laying down these thoughts at the cross fully accepting the freedom Jesus has won for us and living in this truth.  It also encourages us to fully forgive ourselves. To no longer dwell on the sinful things we have done in our lives that evok...

This sermon unpacks the following seven themes situated within this poetic and prophetic chapter; Salvation, Faith & Trust, Proud are Humbled, Desiring God & His Glory, Judgment upon the Wicked, The Whispered Prayers of the Saints, and Closed Up Doors.  These themes display a powerful contrast between the life & outcome of the saint and the sinner.