Fr. Vazken's Sermons
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Wrap Up an iPhone for Christmas
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. Deli
Comparison Shopping for Blessings
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 Movse
Christ the Catalyst to Enact the Kingdom
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.
Catholicos Vazken I & All Saints
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
"Tell your mother that you walked all night on Velvet Green"
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
Independence is the Freedom to Dream
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
Elevating Cancer as the Cross for Today
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 rel
Anxiety to Enthusiasm
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
Assumption 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 and recor
Vartavar & the Mistake of Peter
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 beginn