Praying for what? Religious Extremism was evident even among the disciples who argued about supremacy. Fr. Vazken talks about the terrorist attacks in Paris and our response as Christians. Why pray? Finding our response to evil in the tolerance

Palm Sunday 2015

Mar 29th, 2015

Christ has extended his hand to you, now during this Holy Week, extending a hand to Christ – to the hungry, thirsty, naked and homeless Christ around us. Fr. Vazken confesses his disappointment with the “Demand” rhetoric and the need for val

Expectations & Disappointments

Mar 15th, 2015

Unrighteous Judge 2015 – Disappointments occur where there is expectation – praying even when disappointed and learning about expectations. On Pi day 3/14/15. Delivered and recorded LIVE on March 15, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church You

Five Things We Waste

Mar 1st, 2015

Prodigal Son Sunday 2015 – Wasted living as a message beyond the prodigal. English portion includes reflections for the Legal Voices concert and the Methodist Church walls. About Inner Confidence. Delivered and recorded LIVE on March 1, 2015

The Magic of 40

Feb 15th, 2015

Poon Paregentan 2015 – This year the numbers and dates line up in a verymystical orientation. Listen in as Fr. Vazken talks about the Time of God. Delivered and recorded LIVE on February 15, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Minis

Not Even A Hair On St. Sarkis’ Head

Feb 3rd, 2015

Living against the tide. St. Sarkis, as a saint for today, on SuperbowlSunday, making it relevant. Examples of faith. The promise of our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 21), “But not a hair of your head will perish.” Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movses

Identity through Christ

Jan 28th, 2015

The White "bloodless" Massacre takes away identity. Beyond the rhetoric of language and marriage, this is a call to find the Christian values we have left behind. Thoughts at the Centennial year. Gospel: John 3. Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesia

Changing the Insane Wine

Jan 28th, 2015

Changing the way we think - not as easy as water to wine, but necessary to avoid the insanity that waits. Thoughts at the Centennial year. Gospel: John 2. Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and Recorded LIVE on January 18, 2015 at the St. Peter

Identity at the “Ascension Year”

Jan 8th, 2015

New Year – 2015 – Sermon delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian on 4 January 2015- Recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries Center. The Centennial Year has arrived as has the “AscensionMoment”.Produced by Suzie Shatar

The Winter Solstice Sermon

Dec 22nd, 2014

A wrap up of the Advent Season and preparations for Christmas, with explanations and inspirations for Christmas. Sermon delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian on 21 December 2014- Recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries C

Wrap Up an iPhone for Christmas

Dec 9th, 2014

In this sermon on the "Great Banquet" described in Luke 14 - Fr. Vazken helps with preparing your Christmas gift and invite list. On self-justification and self-righteousness. The story of the homeless woman who helped out in the Armenian Earth

Comparison Shopping for Blessings

Nov 24th, 2014

Reflections on the Rich Fool (Luke 12) - on the problems of greed and comparison shopping in life. Prelude to Thanksgiving - We have succeeded in taking too many things from America, how about taking the plan of Thanksgiving? Delivered by Fr. V

Christ the Catalyst to Enact the Kingdom

Nov 10th, 2014

A young girl awakens from sleep (Luke 8) and we receive a message of growth. Our children and St. Joseph as the saint of adoption. Christ as the Catalyst to our Fiery Life. Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and Recorded LIVE on November 9, 2014

Catholicos Vazken I & All Saints

Nov 10th, 2014

Connections between Catholicos Vazken and the Feast of All Saints. Personal reflections including the Shrine Auditorium Incident. Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and Recorded LIVE on November 2, 2014 at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glenda

"Tell your mother that you walked all night on Velvet Green"

Oct 20th, 2014

Recharged with the Mission of Christ: In a call to understand "Mission" in terms beyond the material welfare, Fr. Vazken challenges the congregation to mature in faith and spirituality in this stirring and energy-filled sermon. Delivered and re

Independence is the Freedom to Dream

Sep 22nd, 2014

On the theme of freedom and independence, Fr. Vazken delivers a sermon beyond the normal politics of the day and calls on the powers of imagination and dreaming as a process facilitated by freedom. Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE on Septembe

Elevating Cancer as the Cross for Today

Sep 16th, 2014

September 14, 2014 - In this sermon, Fr. Vazken candidly talks about cancer as a "cross that needs to be elevated" from the hiding. This is an expression of the crosses and the disease that menaces our lives on a personal level and globally. He

Anxiety to Enthusiasm

Sep 2nd, 2014

Labor Day 2014, Fr. Vazken preaches this sermon about our work and labors, anxiety and stress - finding a path to enthusiasm and purpose. Spoken and recorded LIVE on August 31, 2014 at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Center, Glendale, CA.A

Assumption 2014

Aug 18th, 2014

Sermon on Productivity. Before St. Mary said YES to God, she had her excuses, much as we do - preventing us from realizing our dreams. Fr. Vazken uses the story of Mary & Martha to point to importance of the "robust" choice. Sermon delivered an

Vartavar & the Mistake of Peter

Jul 27th, 2014

On the Transfiguration of Christ and the need for focused Christ-Centeredness to achieve our potential. Sermon by Fr. Vazken Movsesian Delivered and Recorded LIVE on July 27, 2014 at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale. Language - Armenia

I Found the Pearl

Jul 21st, 2014

Post-Pilgrimage reflections and sermon regarding Hope, Peace and Direction. Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Ministry Center, Glendale, California on July 20, 2014. Armenian at startEnglish at minute 19

Baccalaureate 2014 - Ascension at the Model for Life - 06.01.14

Jun 1st, 2014

Baccalaureate 2014 - the Graduates receive a special message and blessing by Fr. Vazken. In his sermon, Fr. Vazken emphasizes the concept of "Ascension" as a necessary next step to Resurrection. Delivered on the Sunday after Ascension Sermo

Criticism & the Cross

May 19th, 2014

Those who can, do, those who can't, criticize. A riveting sermon by Fr. Vazken about moving from excuses to living. When your cross becomes an excuse to live, it's time for a reassessment of life. A new understanding of the Cross. Sermon delive

Two to Tango

May 12th, 2014

Mothers' Day Sermon delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian on May 11, 2014. A look at Jesus and his relationship with his mother and his mother with him. Topics: motherhood, life and the need to work together. Jesus & Mary - Mary & Jesus. Recorded L

First Responders to the Resurrection

Apr 20th, 2014

Easter Eve Sermon - on the unique event of Easter. Powerful message about the power of resurrection and the absurdity of the trappings of the Church. In Armenian and in English at minute 8:10. A message about the primary teaching of the Church

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