Iranian Christian Fellowship, 158, Sutton Court Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
This sermon distills the story of Lazarus into a message of resilience for those facing “dead-end” situations. It frames hope as a disciplined trust in Christ’s authority over death and injustice, urging the faithful to maintain spiritual joy and intercessory vigor despite the darkness of current events.
Brother Edward delivers a bilingual sermon (Armenian/English) on Psalm 46, interpreting global instability and the 2020 pandemic as biblical “calamities.” He urges believers to cease their anxieties, participate in a three-day fast in December, and find refuge in the Holy Spirit’s presence rather than human solutions or government leadership.
This bilingual sermon highlights the transformative power of fasting and prayer. Using examples from Iran—including the conversion of a mullah—and personal testimonies of stopping war through intercession, Brother Edward urges the congregation to make a covenant with God to strengthen their spiritual discipline and break every chain.
The service emphasized total surrender and focus on Jesus Christ as the source of strength and righteousness. Through bilingual worship and prayer, the congregation interceded for persecuted believers in Iran, celebrated a testimony of healing from cancer, and was challenged to prioritize intimate fellowship with God over personal anxieties.
This bilingual sermon explores the transformative power of God’s presence as promised in Exodus 33:14. By examining the Israelites’ idolatry and Moses’ intercession, Brother Hamburtsam emphasizes that while sin has consequences, God’s presence offers a “pillar of fire” for guidance and ultimate rest in the “heavenly Canaan.”
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.
Prompted by a recent mass-casualty event, Brother Edward shifts from his planned topic to address the Christian theology of death. He defines death not as an end, but as a victorious transformation and “gain.” He urges the congregation to live each day prepared for eternity through repentance, reconciliation, and urgent witnessing.