Iranian Christian Fellowship, 158, Sutton Court Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
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.
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.
The sermon contrasts Peter’s performance-based zeal with John’s focus on being the “disciple Jesus loved.” It argues that believers are freed from the curse of the law to serve through the Spirit. True fruitfulness comes not from striving, but from abiding in the revelation of one’s secure position in Christ.