Iranian Christian Fellowship, 158, Sutton Court Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
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.
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.
Marking the second day of the New Year, the sermon calls for a radical spiritual renewal. Moving beyond “religion,” Brother Edward emphasizes Christianity as a “new life” through Christ. He urges the congregation to abandon past failures and fatigue, embracing God’s promise of new power, mindset, and eternal hope.
The sermon uses the 1922 Smyrna crisis and the heroism of Asa Jennings to define true Christian faith. It posits that faith is validated not by theology, but by being faithful in ordinary life, fighting for the vulnerable, and maintaining a willingness to sacrifice everything for Christ.