Iranian Christian Fellowship, 158, Sutton Court Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
Hovan delivers a farewell sermon in English, which is simultaneously translated into Armenian. The message serves as both a theological teaching on the “Great Commission” and a personal announcement regarding Hovan and Pegah’s transition to Dallas for church planting training.
The sermon explores the “Innocent Condemned,” using The Green Mile to illustrate Christ’s sacrificial journey. It details the physical and emotional agony of the cross—loneliness, ridicule, and pain—while highlighting its triumph: the “Paid in Full” redemption. Believers are called to daily, humble cross-bearing, promising ultimate victory through endurance.
This bilingual sermon explores the life of Andrew, the “average” disciple with an extraordinary heart for evangelism. By examining Andrew’s knowledgeable, magnetized, selfless, optimistic, and expansive heart, Brother Charles encourages the congregation to find their greatest joy in the simple, daily act of bringing others to Jesus Christ.
The sermon explores the necessity of having a singular, Christ-centered purpose. Drawing from Philippians 3 and modern testimonies of persecuted believers, Brother Edward argues that knowing Jesus is a “treasure” worth any cost. Believers are urged to discard worldly gains and “press on” toward spiritual maturity and resurrection power.
The sermon explores the biblical definition of friendship, contrasting worldly selfishness with the sacrificial love of Christ and the covenant between David and Jonathan. Brother Babgen calls for the church to reject internal conflict, urging members to foster a welcoming, loyal environment where they sharpen and sacrifice for one another.
This bilingual sermon explores the Great Commission, urging believers to move past fear and shyness to make disciples. It emphasizes that the church is a mission-field for non-members, supported by Christ’s eternal presence. Practical methods for witnessing and the importance of baptism as an act of obedience are highlighted.
Charles Gogbashian delivers a bilingual (English/Armenian) sermon asserting that God judges the heart, not outward appearance. He warns against superficial Christianity and “empty grace,” urging believers to radically “kill” sin and diligently nurture their new nature through active participation in the church community to avoid spiritual death.
Brother George exhorts the congregation to move from spiritual infancy to maturity (Telos). By grounding themselves in daily scripture and prayer, believers must move beyond elementary foundations to achieve “wholeness” in Christ, trusting that God provides the specific strength needed for every stage and burden of life.
Continuing the series on the Beatitudes, the sermon frames Jesus’ teachings as a practical “prescription” for discipleship. After reviewing the internal qualities of a believer and the reality of persecution, the message pivots to the believer’s external impact, specifically the call to be the “light of the world.”
This bilingual sermon asserts that Jesus Christ must be the supreme authority in a believer’s life. Drawing from Colossians 1, Brother Edward argues that because Christ is the eternal Creator and Head of the Church, He demands total allegiance, preceding all personal needs, family ties, and worldly comforts.
The sermon contrasts the world’s suffering and superficiality (symbolized by “Oxford Street” shopping) with the rest found in Jesus. Using the calling of Matthew, the Brother Sam distinguishes between coming to Jesus for comfort and following Him for a transformed life, urging the congregation to bring others into this fellowship.
This bilingual memorial sermon honors Brother Don Rowley by emphasizing a life built on the “Solid Rock” of obedience. Brother Sam contrasts wise and foolish builders, urging the congregation to move from passive hearing to proactive action, specifically in loving enemies and finishing their spiritual race with integrity.