Iranian Christian Fellowship, 158, Sutton Court Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
This bilingual sermon explores the “Prince of Peace,” contrasting fleeting worldly joy with the enduring, supernatural peace of Christ. Using the examples of Jesus’ suffering and modern martyrs like Brother Dibaj, the preacher illustrates that divine peace transcends intellectual understanding and physical suffering, having been fully purchased at the Cross.
The sermon calls for a shift from formal discipleship to a passionate, “love-sick” relationship with Christ. Drawing on the martyrdom of Brother Dibaj and biblical mandates, Brother Edward argues that only a deep, Holy Spirit-fueled love can sustain faith through trials and bring true transformation to the believer’s life.
Edward Hovsepian Mehr delivers a powerful testimony on the transformative power of praise. Drawing from personal experiences of martyrdom and grief in Iran, he argues that praising God’s sovereignty—even amidst “illogical” suffering—breaks spiritual oppression, confuses enemies, and paves the way for divine miracles and personal healing.
This bilingual sermon identifies three major obstacles to trusting God: comparing oneself to others, relying on present circumstances, and narrow-mindedness. Through biblical examples and modern testimonies of healing and martyrdom, Brother Edward emphasises that true faith requires divine revelation and the patience to trust God’s unique, long-term plan.