Iranian Christian Fellowship, 158, Sutton Court Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
This bilingual sermon explores the “Power of Love” as a transformative force that heals the body, overcomes enemies, and ensures eternal life. By synthesizing various Biblical examples, Brother Ivan argues that love is the engine of faith and the only permanent spiritual reality that remains when all else fades.
The sermon emphasizes that faith is a series of critical elections: choosing Jesus over Barabbas (the crowd), Christ over tradition, and forgiveness over bitterness. By examining the paralyzed man and the repentant thief, the Brother Raffie demonstrates that internal healing and “paradise” begin the moment one chooses to forgive.
This bilingual sermon identifies three major obstacles to trusting God: comparing oneself to others, relying on present circumstances, and narrow-mindedness. Through biblical examples and modern testimonies of healing and martyrdom, Brother Edward emphasises that true faith requires divine revelation and the patience to trust God’s unique, long-term plan.