Fr. Vazken's Sermons

Lord of the Sabbath

2009-06-23T17:25:00.000-07:00

Reflections on what it means to be "before all eternity" - tracing the Christ to the beginning of time and the universe and not limiting to 1st Century Palestine. Sermon delivered on Fathers' Day/Summer Solstice at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale on June 21, 2009. Recorded LIVE. Language: Armenian

Pentecost 2009

2009-06-05T15:42:00.000-07:00

The descent of the Holy Spirit - changing your life by that power - from fear to action. Happy Birthday to the Church! (Do we really need a church to be a Christian?) Sermon delivered at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale on 31 May 2009; Language: Armenian

Juvenile Justice Sermon

2009-06-05T15:40:00.000-07:00

Sermon delivered at Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, 24 May 2009. When hope is gone when dreams are no longer dreamt: children being tried as adults. Language: Armenian

Taking Faith Seriously

2009-06-05T15:38:00.000-07:00

Making Faith Real - taking it seriously. Part of a continuing theme this year. What did Jesus mean by offering his body for us? Sermon delivered at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale on 3 May 2009; Language: Armenian

Everyday Miracles - John 6

2009-06-05T15:37:00.000-07:00

What are the real miracles in life? Can we perceive them every day? The work at the Youth Ministries and some special people that make it happen. Sermon delivered at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale on 8 February 2009; Language: Armenian

Easter 2009 Sermon - English

2009-04-13T10:32:00.000-07:00

Why are you searching for the Living among the Dead? Sermon delivered at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale California, 12 April 2009 by Fr. Vazken Movsesian Language: English

Easter 2009 Sermon - Armenian

2009-04-13T10:30:00.000-07:00

Taking matters of faith seriously. Beyond candles, incense, veils, blessed water and the sort... Sermon delivered at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale California, 12 April 2009 by Fr. Vazken Movsesian Language: Armenian

Advent Sunday Sermon 2009

2009-04-01T12:39:00.000-07:00

Sermon delivered at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center in Glendale, California. Recorded LIVE on 29 March 2009. The topic is Christ's Second Coming. When? What? Where? is all explained here. Language: Armenian English available at www.epostle.net

The Judge - the Need to Pray

2009-04-01T12:35:00.000-07:00

Sermon on the Judge from the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale, California. Delivered and recorded LIVE on 15 March 2009. Language: Armenian

Diocesan TV - Return from Armenia / Lent pt. 2

2009-03-11T12:09:00.000-07:00

TV spot by Fr. Vazken Movsesian for Diocesan TV, re: trip to Armenia and issues of Lent. PART 2 of 2 (one week after part 1) February 2009. Audio ONLY in Armenian.

Diocesan TV - Return from Armenia / Lent

2009-03-11T12:07:00.000-07:00

TV spot by Fr. Vazken Movsesian for Diocesan TV, re: trip to Armenia and issues of Lent. February 2009. Audio ONLY in Armenian.

John 6 - Everyday Miracles

2009-03-11T12:05:00.000-07:00

John chapter 6 - Everyday Miracles Bonus - Icons for Anoush Dekmejian, Maria Hamparian and Suzie Shatarevyan (at the end of the sermon) Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale. 8 Febraury 2009.

God so Loved the World

2009-03-11T12:04:00.000-07:00

God so loved the world that He gave his ONLY BEGOTTEN Son (John 3:16)- Sermon about hope and Jesus the Savior. Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale, CA January 2009 Language: Armenian

Lazarus Resurrection - Jesus is the Resurrection

2009-03-11T12:02:00.000-07:00

Lazurus' Resurrection - "I am the Resurrection and the Life." Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale, CA January 2009 Language: Armenian

Theophany 2009

2009-03-11T12:01:00.000-07:00

Theophany - "Armenian Christmas" Water blessing Sermon - and introduction of Robert Sammis and Sevana from St. Mark's Episcopal and Vatche Agobian as godfather of the cross. Christ is born and revealed!!! Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale. 6 January 2009 Language: Armenian

Wishes for the New Year Sermon

2009-03-11T11:59:00.000-07:00

Dreaming dreams into the New Year. Out with the old, in with the old. The last Liturgy of 2008. Sermon delivered and recorded LIVE at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries' Center, Glendale. 28 December 2008. Language: Armenian

Prodigal Son 2009

2009-03-09T17:41:00.000-07:00

Sermon on the Prodigal Son; delivered and recorded live at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center in Glendale, CA. 08 March 2009. Language: Armenian

Jesus' Birthday Gift

2008-12-15T19:29:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-15T19:28:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-15T19:25:00.000-08:00

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?

2008-11-17T16:35:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-17T16:34:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-11T08:58:00.000-08:00

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

2008-10-26T20:48:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-23T00:08:00.000-07:00

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)