Iranian Christian Fellowship, 158, Sutton Court Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
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.
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.
This sermon explores Isaiah’s vision to illustrate the necessity of personal spiritual visitation. Brother Edward emphasises that true service begins only after divine cleansing. By sharing a personal testimony of a life-changing encounter 52 years ago, he calls the church to sanctify their lives and respond to God’s call for local outreach.
The sermon warns against “leaf-only” Christianity—outward religious appearance without spiritual fruit. Using the cursed fig tree as a metaphor for the Jewish nation and modern believers, Brother Elias demands a move from religious formality to active, holy living, urging the congregation to make a definitive decision to serve God.
This bilingual sermon distills the doctrine of justification by grace. By contrasting the “baby” who is enslaved to elemental laws with the “mature son” who inherits God’s presence, Lisa argues that holiness is not a result of human effort but a “contagious” quality received by abiding in Christ.
The sermon explores the “co-worker” relationship between the believer and God. Using 1 Corinthians 3:9, it argues that while God is sovereign, He requires human obedience and action in salvation, holiness, and ministry. Believers must accept their high status and fulfill their specific duties to see God’s power manifested.
The sermon exhorts the church to reclaim its high spiritual standing in Christ. By examining 1 Peter 2:9, Brother Edward illustrates that despondency stems from forgetting one’s divine office. Believers are urged to live as kings and priests, exercising authority over life’s pressures through simple, resolute faith.
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.
The sermon defines the Church as Christ’s Bride, emphasizing a relationship of deep love, dependence, and expectancy. Through a vivid vision of the Rapture, the preacher warns against “nominal Christianity,” urging believers to maintain holiness and spiritual readiness for Christ’s imminent return and the eternal wedding feast.
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.
The sermon, “The Problem with Drums,” argues that while music has its place, it must not obscure the cross or God’s holiness. True worship requires reverence, intercession, and silence to accommodate the grieving, ensuring the focus remains on Christ’s sacrifice rather than emotional entertainment or personal satisfaction.
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.
The sermon advocates for rigorous daily self-examination to maintain spiritual purity. By inviting the Holy Spirit to reveal “minute sins” and repenting immediately, believers avoid the accumulation of spiritual “rubbish.” This discipline ensures constant readiness for eternity and fosters a life of holiness through the cleansing blood of Christ.
This bilingual sermon, “Veggie Victory,” explores Daniel 1 to illustrate that holiness is a personal, determined, and sacrificial decision. By refusing to be molded by Babylonian culture, Daniel didn’t just survive; he shone. Believers are urged to set practical boundaries to maintain fellowship with the King of Kings.
The sermon defines the Christian’s role as the “salt of the earth,” acting as a vital preservative against a decaying world. By maintaining spiritual distinctness and engaging directly with society, believers prevent total moral collapse and delay divine judgment, fulfilling their unique calling to witness and bring healing through truth.
This sermon explores the Beatitudes as a systematic process of spiritual rebirth. By moving from internal brokenness to external peacemaking, believers develop a “self-contained joy.” Brother Charles contrasts worldly peace, based on fear, with the divine peace of Christ, urging the church to be a distinct, pure witness.
Preacher Edward Hovsepian Mehr delivers a bilingual sermon (Armenian/English) on the reality of Heaven. He argues that earthly troubles persist because believers forget their heavenly hope. Through personal anecdotes and scripture, he describes Heaven as a place of eternal peace, relational restoration, and continuous spiritual growth.
The sermon defines faith as the verbal confession of God’s promises. True confession requires holiness, alignment with Scripture, and unwavering assurance. Brother Edward emphasizes that unity in prayer releases specific spiritual power, urging the congregation to speak life over their families, their community, and the nation of Iran.
This bilingual sermon calls for a spiritual awakening among believers, citing Romans 13. Brother Edward argues that revival is necessary to combat spiritual dryness, moral compromise, and relational discord. By acknowledging the brevity of life and the holiness of God, the congregation is urged to pursue deep repentance and readiness.
This bilingual sermon emphasizes that the Second Coming is the “ultimate plan” of God. It provides three core benefits: awakening the believer from spiritual slumber, providing true comfort in the face of death, and motivating a holy life. The preacher concludes that the “Way of the Gospel” is the “Way of the Cross.”
The sermon contrasts the Age of Law with the Age of Grace, using Titus 2 to illustrate that salvation through Christ demands a transformed life. Emphasizing the “blessed hope” of Christ’s return, the Brother Hamburtsam calls for spiritual alertness, holy living, and a commitment to being “zealous for good deeds.”
This bilingual sermon (English/Armenian) asserts that current global instability is a divine signal of the end times. Using Esther as a model, Sister Ann argues that believers are intentionally placed by God to provide hope and the message of Christ’s return to a fearful world.