Jesus' Birthday Gift

What should you give Jesus for his birthday? Here's the answer. Right from the Gospel of Luke to you. Merry Christmas never sounded so good! Delivered and recorded LIVE, Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale, 12/14/08. Language: Armenian

Unless you Repent ... the same goes for you

Sermon on the Second Sunday of Advent - Jesus is asked about God's punishment on people - in the context of natural and unnatural disasters. He reminds us that God doesn't act that way, but UNLESS we REPENT the same will happen to us! Listen in to this sermon, delivered and recorded LIVE at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center on November 30, 2008. Sermon by Fr. Vazken Movsesian Language: Armenian

Advent Barns and Thanksgiving

Sermon on the building of wealth and dying like a "fool" - from the Gospel of Luke. Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale, on 11/23/08. Sermon by Fr. Vazken Movsesian Language: Armenian

You mean the Child is the Greatest?

Sermon on Who is the Greatest? You mean the child!?! Why? How? What do you mean? Delivered and Recorded LIVE at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale, CA on 16 November 2008. Language: Armenian

Holistic Church Announcement

Presenting the Holistic Church and a plea for assistance. We need room! This is the prelude to the sermon on 11/16/08 at Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale. Language: Armenian

Post Obama Election

Sermon following the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States. The lessons to learn from America and democracy. Delivered at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center in Glendale, CA on November 9, 2008. Language: Armenian

Kiud Khatch - Hide & Reveal

Sermon delivered on the Discovery of the Holy Cross - What do we really hide? How do we reveal it? Proposition 8 - Same Sex marriage? Where is it learned? Our insecurities are all discussed. Recorded LIVE at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center in Glendale on October 26, 2008. Language: Armenian

The Holy Evangelists

Sermon on the Holy Evangelists - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In English - delivered at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale, on October 19, 2008. RECORDED LIVE. (Language: English)

Mission of the Church

Sermon on the Mission of the Church - according to Luke 4:17 - delivered at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale, on October 19, 2008. RECORDED LIVE. (Language: Armenian)

Miuron Blessing Sermon

On the Holy Chrism - Miuron - and the Power of the Holy Spirit. Delivered at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale, CA and recorded LIVE. 27 September 2008

Vazken Vehapar and Independence

September 21, 2008 Sermon. While celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Vazken I of Blessed Memory, Catholicos of All Armenians (1955-1994), the celebration of Independence can't be overshadowed. Here is a sermon delivered at the St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale, CA

Elevation Holy Cross Sermon 2008

Sermon on the Elevation of the Holy Cross (Khatchveratz) delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries' Center on 14 September 2008, Glendale, California. Language: Armenian

Evangelizing after a Miracle

Jesus opens the mouth and ears of the deaf/dumb man. After a miracle - should we talk about it? What is the role of evangelism in our lives? Post In His Shoes Person of the Year event - some discussion on our direction as a community. Delivered at the Youth Ministries Center, Glendale on 9/7/8 Language: Armenian & English

Abandoned at Sea - in a Genocide

In a prelude to the person of the year event, here is a sermon about our fears steming from abandonment - a common feeling felt by Armenians and those exiled from Darfur. Here is the link of how and why we need to "Walk in the Shoes" of others. Based on the passage from Mark 4:35f, delivered at the Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale, on 8/31/08 Language: Armenian

St. Mary - Asdvadzadzin

Sermon on St. Mary - at her Assumption feast - August 17, 2008. Reflections on saying yes to God and the significance of the grape-blessing service. Sermon in Armenian at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center

Healing - on the Paregentan of St. Mary

Sermon on the Mark 2:1-12 - the story of the healing - which is easier to forgive sins or to heal a person? Here's some answers. Delivered at the St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries Center, Glendale on the Paregentan of St. Mary, 10 August 2008. Armenian Language

Disappointments_Fr. Oshagan Minassian passing

Inspired by the life of Fr. Oshagan Minassian who passed away this week(1930-2008), this sermon by Fr. Vazken focuses on responding to life's disappointments. Preached at the St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale and recorded LIVE, 3 August 2008

2nd Look at Vartvar - Part 2 (English)

A second look at the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. Sermon delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale, California and recored Live, July 27, 2008 Part 2 - in English

2nd Look at Vartvar - Part 1 (Armenian)

A second look at the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. Sermon delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale, California and recored Live, July 27, 2008 Part 1 - in Armenian

Dreaming - A Sermon

On the power of a dream. How to keep dreaming and not get disappointed. Sermon delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and recorded live at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries Center in Glendale, California on 20 July 2008. In Armenian

Father's Day 2008 Sermon

Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale on 15 June 2008 by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. Language: Armenian

This is Life Hope and Resurrection

Sermon delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale on 1 June 2008 Language: Armenian

Alternative Service Sermon 1

Delivered and recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale, California on 09 May 2008 ENGLISH

Famine 2008 Sermon

Sermon delivered at the conclusion of the 30Hour Famine by the In His Shoes Mission. This sermon was delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian at the St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale, California on 27 April 2008.

UC Santa Barbara Genocide Speech

Delivered and recorded LIVE at the University of California, Santa Barbara - Genocide Commemoration organized by the ASA. 26 April 2007 Fr. Vazken Movsesian speak about Armenia, Rwanda and the MISSION of the Armenians - what the Armenians MUST do on the world stage today. In ENGLISH.

Pre-Martyrs Day Sermon 08

Delivered and recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale, California on 13 April 2008 English & Armenian. This sermon expounds on the In His Shoes philosophy. A good place to start. Short English intro which highlights Armenian Church Orthodoxy.

Being Born Again and Again

Bible passage: John 3:1-15 Expanding on the idea of being born again. 40th Anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered in a requiem prayer. Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE at St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale 6 April 2008 Armenian

Easter Sermon 2008

Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE at St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale, CA USA 23 March 2008 Armenian & English Language (English starts at Time: 18:15)

Good Friday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Glendale

Fr. Vazken Movsesian delivers the Good Friday sermon at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Glendale, CA, 21 March 2008

Palm Sunday 2008

Sermon preached and recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale, California. 16 March 2008 In Armenian

Advent Sunday 2008

The Sunday of Advent - the last Sunday of Lent. How to prepare for the Second Coming of Christ in Armenian Orthodox tradition. Sermon delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries Center in Glendale, 09 March 2008. In Armenian.

Judge 2008

Sermon - Sunday of the Judge - Preached and recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries' Center Theme: Prayer. How important is prayer in the life of a Christian? What about in terms of world peace? Implications for the indivual, the community and world. In Armenian - synopsis in English at the end of the sermon.

Steward Sunday 2008

Sunday of the Steward is the third Sunday of Lent. Here, the story from Luke 16 is examined. This sermon includes a prelude in English regarding Lent. The main sermon is in Armenian. Delivered at St. Peter Armenian Church, Glendale, by Fr. Vazken Movsesian on 24 February 2008

Prodigal Son 2008

Sunday of the Prodigal Son is the second Sunday of Lent. The parable is taken from the Gospel of Luke. Sermon is in Armenian only. Delivered at St. Peter Armenian Church, Glendale, by Fr. Vazken Movsesian on 17 February 2008

Poon Paregentan - "Fat Sunday"

Day before Lent begins - Poon Pargentan sermon delivered on 02-03-08 at the St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale by Fr. Vazken Movsesian.

Naming of Jesus

The Naming of Jesus. Delivered 13 January 2008 at St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries' Center by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. Armenian and English contents. English begins about half way through.

(ENGLISH) John the Baptist & Martin Luther King Jr.

Are there comparisons? Fr. Vazken expounds on the works of the saint and the civil rights leader. January 2001, Pasadena, California at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church. (c)opyright 2001, Fr. Vazken Movsesian (sermon in English)

(Armenian) John the Baptist & Martin Luther King Jr.

Are there comparisons? Fr. Vazken expounds on the works of the saint and the civil rights leader. January 2001, Pasadena, California at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church. (c)opyright 2001, Fr. Vazken Movsesian (sermon in Armenian)

25th Anniversary Varaka Khatch 07

Sermon delivered on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center on the occasion of Varaka Khatch and 25th Anniversary of Ordination. English follows the Armenian language message. The 30th was the Feast of the Holy Cross of Varak. This feast is always celebrated two weeks after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.

The NEXT STEP - Luke 4:17-21

This sermon is based on the Gospel reading for today (10-21-07). It comes to us from the Gospel of Luke 4:17-21, where it is written: 17The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: 18"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, 19to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." 20Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him, 21and he began by saying to them, "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."

Theophany - Armenian Christmas 2008

Sermon delivered at St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale on the occasion of the Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ.