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 12:33Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.netWe invite you to explore Epostle.net, where you’ll find similar sermons, podcasts, Bible studies, and webcasts to inspire you spiritually.If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here 

Fr. Vazken's Sermons

Praying After the Paris Terror Attack

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.Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgPhoto – at Gantzasar by Fr. VazkenArmenian Language at startEnglish Language at Minute 16:33If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here 

The Magic of 40

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.Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgPhoto – fields of Artsakh by Fr. VazkenArmenian Language at startEnglish Language at Minute 14:45If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here 

Five Things We Waste

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.Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgArmenian Language at startEnglish Language at Minute 13:40If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here 

Expectations & Disappointments

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.Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgArmenian Language at startEnglish Language at Minute 12:56If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here 

Palm Sunday 2015

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 Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgAnnouncements about faith at start;Armenian Sermon at minute 5:27;English at minute 22:12 

Not Even A Hair On St. Sarkis’ Head

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.Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgArmenian Language Sermon at startEnglish Language Sermon at minute 18:45 

Identity through Christ

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.Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgArmenian Language at startEnglish Language at minute 15:06 

Changing the Insane Wine

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. Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgArmenian Sermon begins at 11:45 minute English language sermon at minute counter: 21:35 

The Winter Solstice Sermon

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”.Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgMessages and Float announcements at beginning – Armenian & EnglishEnglish full sermon at minute 15:25 

Identity at the “Ascension Year”

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. Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.netWe invite you to explore Epostle.net, where you’ll find similar sermons, podcasts, Bible studies, and webcasts to inspire you spiritually. 

Wrap Up an iPhone for Christmas

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 Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.netWe invite you to explore Epostle.net, where you’ll find similar sermons, podcasts, Bible studies, and webcasts to inspire you spiritually. 

Comparison Shopping for Blessings

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 Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.netWe invite you to explore Epostle.net, where you’ll find similar sermons, podcasts, Bible studies, and webcasts to inspire you spiritually. St. Joseph the Adoptive Father 

Christ the Catalyst to Enact the Kingdom

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 Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.netWe invite you to explore Epostle.net, where you’ll find similar sermons, podcasts, Bible studies, and webcasts to inspire you spiritually. The Shrine Auditorium 

Catholicos Vazken I & All Saints

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 Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.netWe invite you to explore Epostle.net, where you’ll find similar sermons, podcasts, Bible studies, and webcasts to inspire you spiritually. 

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

Fr. Vazken Movsesian, Priest at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale Director of In His Shoes Ministries