Fr. Vazken's Sermons

Praying After the Paris Terror Attack

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:27:00 -0800

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 language of the Gospels. A very moving surprise story included from the outreach ministry at a local shelter. Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and Recorded LIVE on November 15, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale.
Armenian Language at start;
English language at minute 12:33
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Palm Sunday 2015

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:37:00 -0700

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 validation. Delivered and recorded LIVE on March 29, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale.
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Armenian Language at start
English Language at Minute 12:56

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Expectations & Disappointments

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:35:00 -0700

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 Youth Ministries Center, Glendale.
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Armenian Language at start
English Language at Minute 13:40

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Five Things We Waste

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Sun, 1 Mar 2015 15:31:00 -0800

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 at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale.
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Photo – fields of Artsakh by Fr. Vazken
Armenian Language at start
English Language at Minute 14:45

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The Magic of 40

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 15:30:00 -0800

Poon Paregentan 2015 – This year the numbers and dates line up in a very mystical 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 Ministries Center, Glendale.
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Photo – at Gantzasar by Fr. Vazken
Armenian Language at start
English Language at Minute 16:33

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Not Even A Hair On St. Sarkis’ Head

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Tue, 3 Feb 2015 00:08:00 -0800

Living against the tide. St. Sarkis, as a saint for today, on Superbowl Sunday, 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 Movsesian and Recorded LIVE on February 1, 2015
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Announcements about faith at start;
Armenian Sermon at minute 5:27;
English at minute 22:12

Identity through Christ

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:45:00 -0800

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 Movsesian and Recorded LIVE on January 25, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale.
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Armenian Language Sermon at start
English Language Sermon at minute 18:45

Changing the Insane Wine

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:42:00 -0800

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 Armenian Church in Glendale.
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Armenian Language at start
English Language at minute 15:06

Identity at the “Ascension Year”

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Thu, 8 Jan 2015 12:34:00 -0800

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 “Ascension Moment”.
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Messages and Float announcements at beginning – Armenian & English
English full sermon at minute 15:25

The Winter Solstice Sermon

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:25:00 -0800

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 Center. Announcements about the Church - the events of Christmas, Guests - Levon Petrosian, Hrair Nalbandian and the children singing.
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Armenian Sermon begins at 11:45 minute
English language sermon at minute counter: 21:35

Wrap Up an iPhone for Christmas

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 8 Dec 2014 16:19:00 -0800

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 Earthquake. Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and recorded LIVE on December 7, 2014 at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale.
Armenian language at beginning
English language at minute 13:50.
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Comparison Shopping for Blessings

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:46:00 -0800

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. Vazken Movsesian and Recorded LIVE on November 23, 2014 at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale.
Armenian at beginning
English at minute 15:00
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Christ the Catalyst to Enact the Kingdom

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:38:00 -0800

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 at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale.
Sermon Language: Armenian at start
English Sermon at Minute: 11:50
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St. Joseph the Adoptive Father

Catholicos Vazken I & All Saints

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:23:00 -0800

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 Glendale.
Sermon Language: Armenian at start
English Sermon at Minute: 14:39
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The Shrine Auditorium

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

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:55:00 -0700

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 recorded LIVE at St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale.
Language: Armenian at start; English at minute 12:53 and forward
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Independence is the Freedom to Dream

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:09:00 -0700

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 September 21, 2014 at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale, California.
Armenian language at beginning; English sermon at minute 13:08
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Elevating Cancer as the Cross for Today

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 18:16:00 -0700

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 brings relevancy to the healing claims of Christianity for today. Recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale California.
Armenian language sermon followed by English language at minute 14:04
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Anxiety to Enthusiasm

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 1 Sep 2014 20:13:00 -0700

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.
Armenian at beginning
English at minute 13:55
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Assumption 2014

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:02:00 -0700

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 and recorded at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale, August 17, 2014.
Armenian Language at start
English Language at 08:55
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Vartavar & the Mistake of Peter

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 14:38:00 -0700

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 - Armenian at beginning
English at Minute 13:50
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I Found the Pearl

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:39:00 -0700

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 start
English at minute 19:10
Read the blog: I Found the Pearl
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Baccalaureate 2014 - Ascension at the Model for Life - 06.01.14

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Sun, 1 Jun 2014 16:51:00 -0700

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 Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale on Sunday, June 1, 2014 -
Announcements at Start
Armenian Language Sermon begins at minute 3:10
English Language at minute 11:30
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Criticism & the Cross

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Mon, 19 May 2014 12:21:00 -0700

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 delivered and recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale on Sunday, May 18, 2014 - Apparition of the Holy Cross.
Armenian Language at beginning
English Language at minute 11:11
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Two to Tango

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Sun, 11 May 2014 22:05:00 -0700

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 LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries Center.
Armenian language at minute 1:39
English language at minute 11:24
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First Responders to the Resurrection

vazken@inhisshoes.org (Fr. Vazken Movsesian) — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 21:43:00 -0700

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 - Christ has Resurrected. Sermon preached by Fr. Vazken Movsesian, Recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church on April 19, 2014.
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