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