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Memorial Service Program This transcript documents the memorial service for Bishop Dr. Edward Hovsepian-Mehr, a prominent leader in the Iranian Christian community, held on July 25, 2026. The ceremony, hosted by the Iranian Christian...
Brother Edward distills Psalm 16 into four vital declarations, emphasizing that Jesus’ resurrection provides modern believers with constant presence, stability, joy, and victory over death. Through personal anecdotes of his father’s late-life conversion, he illustrates that a relationship with the living Christ is the only antidote to life’s anxieties.
This sermon distills the story of Lazarus into a message of resilience for those facing “dead-end” situations. It frames hope as a disciplined trust in Christ’s authority over death and injustice, urging the faithful to maintain spiritual joy and intercessory vigor despite the darkness of current events.
This sermon defines Jesus as the “Spring of Life,” offering renewal, internal satisfaction, and eternal growth. Using personal testimony and the analogy of a cancer cure, Brother Edward emphasizes that receiving this life necessitates sharing it with others, transforming a small church into a vital channel for the community.
This memorial service for Lena Harutyunyan celebrates her life as a devoted mother and educator while offering theological comfort. The message emphasizes that for believers, death is not a terrifying end but a transition to eternal glory and a “perfect submission” to God’s presence, facilitated by Christ’s victory over the grave.
Hovan shares a message on the Hope of Christmas. He explores the theme of hope through the birth of Christ. Hovan contrasts worldly celebrations with the spiritual reality of Jesus as the “Light of the World.” By focusing on God’s presence, redemption, and eternal life, the sermon calls believers to reflect Christ’s light in a dark world.
A sermon exhorting total consecration to Christ. Using the narrative of Moses and Pharaoh, Brother Edward warns against the enemy’s tactics of compromise regarding lifestyle, family, and finances. He concludes that true victory and “success” in faith require an uncompromising, 100% commitment to following Jesus.
Rozita shares a message from Luke 8:22-25. This sermon distills the story of Jesus calming the storm into three lessons: the limits of human ability, the revelation of God’s sovereign character, and the preparation for divine mission. Through personal testimonies of chronic illness and bereavement, Rozita encourages the faithful to trust Christ’s presence in their “boat.”
This Christmas sermon explores three reasons for the Incarnation: to make God personally known, to provide undeniable proof of His love through sacrifice, and to establish God as a compassionate participant in human suffering. It emphasizes that through Christ, God is no longer distant or unknown but intimately present.
The sermon explores the reality of feeling overwhelmed by life’s burdens. Using Moses and Job as examples, it posits that while trials are inevitable, they are precisely calibrated by God. Because God is the “Architect” who designed our capacity, He provides the exact grace needed to endure every specific trial.
This sermon encourages believers to maintain peace amidst life’s storms. Using the examples of Moses at the Red Sea and King Jehoshaphat, Vazken illustrates that victory comes through looking upward to God rather than focusing on overwhelming circumstances, concluding with the hymn “Because He Lives.”
The sermon explores Luke 15, redefining the “Prodigal Son” as the story of a “Prodigal Father.” It contrasts the legalistic mindset of the Pharisees with God’s paternal love. Brother Robert calls the church to abandon a “slave mentality” and embrace their identity as sons and daughters to bring joy to heaven.
The sermon explores the distinction between the “peace of God” (a gift received) and the “God of peace” (a divine presence that dwells within). By practicing disciplined prayer, thanksgiving, and virtuous thinking during the pandemic, believers move from merely feeling peaceful to having the Source of peace inhabit their character.
Brother Charles explores the Book of Romans, contrasting the struggle of the old nature with the “resurrection power” of the new life in Christ. He urges the congregation to transition from the condemnation of Romans 7 into the Spirit-led freedom of Romans 8, emphasizing that our identity is now defined by Christ.
This sermon distills the Easter message into five pillars of hope: hope in death, grief, fellowship, doubt, and shame. Using the examples of the thief, Mary Magdalene, Cleopas, Thomas, and Peter, Brother Charles emphasises that God’s pursuing love offers a “second chance” to everyone, regardless of their past.
The sermon addresses God’s purpose in suffering, using Psalm 66:10-12 to explain that trials are divine tools for testing, purification, and humbling. Rather than questioning “why,” believers should embrace these “furnace” moments to refine their character, deepen their prayer life, and move toward a place of spiritual abundance.
On Pentecost, Brother Edward preached on the Holy Spirit’s role in transforming lives from fear to courage, doubt to faith, and pride to love. Using the disciples’ evolution and personal anecdotes from Iran, he emphasized that spiritual maturity is a journey “from glory to glory” through divine revelation and humility.
Brother Rafi explores the restoration of the disciples in John 20, identifying how Jesus systematically returns their lost presence, peace, joy, and authority. Through personal anecdotes and biblical parallels, he challenges the congregation to stop living in a state of loss and aggressively reclaim their spiritual inheritance through faith and forgiveness.
This bilingual sermon highlights the transformative power of fasting and prayer. Using examples from Iran—including the conversion of a mullah—and personal testimonies of stopping war through intercession, Brother Edward urges the congregation to make a covenant with God to strengthen their spiritual discipline and break every chain.
In this bilingual Christmas service, Brother Edward distills the Angel Gabriel’s message to Mary into ten glorious titles of Christ. He emphasizes that Christianity is unique because God descended to seek the lost. The sermon concludes with a call for personal renewal and “cooperation with God” for the upcoming year.
Brother Edward explores the necessity of being led by the Holy Spirit. He argues that God’s will is for our benefit, driven by His superior knowledge of the future. True guidance requires an obedient heart, sincere desire, and the total surrender of personal agendas to God’s perfect plan.
Brother Ivan explores the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 to illustrate spiritual liberation. He identifies five pillars of joy: mobility, independence, dignity, praise, and knowing God. The sermon emphasizes that Christ became poor to make believers rich, urging the congregation to replace anxiety with childlike trust.
This bilingual sermon explores Peter’s restoration in John 21. It highlights how Jesus transforms Peter’s failure and shame into humble leadership through the power of love. The message concludes with Communion, inviting the congregation to confess their sins and reaffirm their love for Christ before engaging in His work.
This bilingual sermon explores the transition from spiritual silence to prophetic clarity. Using the story of Samuel, Babgen emphasises that intimacy with God is the only way to recognize His voice. He warns that sin and indifference dim our spiritual vision, urging the faithful to respond with total availability.