Tagged: Communion

The victory of the empty grave

A profound meditation on Christ’s endurance through loneliness, silence, physical agony, and spiritual punishment. Brother Charles emphasizes that Jesus’ death satisfied divine justice, enabling a “once for all” exchange where human sin is wiped away. The service concludes with communion, celebrating the victory of the resurrection and the “paid in full” debt.

Leading of Christ

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.

Blessed Hope

The sermon exhorts believers to reclaim the “Maranatha” spirit of the early church. By examining five biblical dimensions of hope, Brother Edward argues that a focus on the Second Coming is essential for a holy, joyful, and comforted life, contrasting eternal assurance with the temporary nature of worldly success.

Father heart of God

This bilingual sermon explores God’s identity as a loving, protective Father. Using the analogy of a father guarding his son in a dark desert, Brother Edward emphasises that God is never indifferent to our needs. The congregation is urged to trust their inheritance and participate in Communion with a spirit of sonship.

Presence and perserverance

This bilingual sermon (English/Armenian) focuses on the spiritual necessity of perseverance. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and personal anecdotes of long-term ministry, Brother George encourages the congregation to remain faithful in prayer and service, fixing their eyes on Jesus to avoid weariness and to eventually receive eternal rewards.

Unity in the Church

Brother Edward delivers a bilingual sermon on church unity, arguing that our relationship with God is inseparable from our treatment of others. Through powerful stories of martyrdom (Brother Dibaj and Hayk) and family transformation, he asserts that sacrificial love is the ultimate tool for evangelism and the prerequisite for answered prayer.

Distinctives of the Church

Brother Edward distills the essence of the Church through 2 Corinthians 6, emphasizing holiness, separation from worldly “yokes,” and the rejection of modern idols. He calls the congregation to rigorous self-examination and total devotion, promising that God’s presence and fatherhood are contingent upon a life set apart for Him.

Joy of the Lord

The sermon teaches that the “joy of the Lord” is a choice and a source of strength, not a result of favorable circumstances. By rejoicing in God’s sovereignty and character during trials, believers facilitate miracles, mold their character, and find the strength to overcome the enemy’s attacks.

Death on the Cross

Brother Edward delivers a bilingual sermon on the “Eternal Message of the Cross.” He argues that spiritual victory is only possible when believers identify as being crucified with Christ. By “dying” to self, the law, worldly desires, and Satan, the congregation can transition from a life of bondage to one of victory.

Remembering Jesus

This bilingual sermon explores the “Great Exchange” at Golgotha, where Jesus took on humanity’s sin, curse, and isolation to provide righteousness, blessing, and reconciliation. Through illustrative stories of sacrifice, Brother Edward exhorts the congregation to examine their hearts and live daily in the victory and light of the cross.