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Palm Sunday is not only a celebration of triumphal entry, but also a profound lesson about the nature of human expectations and disappointments. Often we find ourselves trapped in our own scenarios, where we demand from life immediate changes, success or personal comfort according to our “deadlines”. However, experience shows that true faith is tested precisely when reality does not match our plans. Disappointment does not arise from the lack of higher help, but from our desire to impose our own methods of solving problems on life, ignoring the fact that higher ways are always more difficult and far-sighted.
It is important to realize that God’s “no” or His silence is often more healing and saving than any human “yes”. Every delay in life that we perceive as a defeat can be part of a greater plan, where behind every buried hope is the prospect of Resurrection. History teaches that even when it seems that everything is lost and time is running out, a higher presence is revealed at the very moment when it is able to revive life where we have already put an end. True peace comes when we trust not in circumstances, but in the One who has power over any storm.
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Anna Gaydarenko: Life’s storms are inevitable, but they are meant to purify our hearts and strengthen our faith. Learn how to recognize God’s presence in the midst of trials, overcome blinding fear, and find inner peace even when a real storm rages around.
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Oleksandr Koltukov in his sermon “Stone, scissors or power?” teaches to overcome trials through the Word of God. When you’re in the “wilderness” of exhaustion, don’t be tempted by quick decisions (rocks) or emotional traps (scissors). Stand on the foundation “written” and do not take fateful steps in a state of weakness. Trust in God’s authority: After every temptation, angels come, bringing promised healing, peace, and victory.
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God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. —John 3:16 The Washington Post newspaper published an article under the title “Death Challenge: The Latest Project of the Tech Titans.” In it, journalist Ariana Cha talks about the (…)
This Sunday, the last pre-holiday service was held in our church. Our dear guest, pastor Anna Gaydarenko, shared the word of God – “Gratitude is a memory of the heart.” You can watch the service and the sermon by following the link on the church’s YouTube channel. We also invite everyone to share the joy (…)
We invite you next Sunday, October 20, to the Thanksgiving Day, which we will celebrate with the church in Pustovarivka. We gather as usual at 10:00 a.m. and after glorification and prayer, we go to the service in Pustovarivka. We will be glad to see you and share the joy of the Kushchev holiday with (…)
Starting tomorrow, our Sunday worship service will be held in a new location at: 7/2 Volodymyra Pokotylo str, Kyiv, Ukraine (entrance from the back). We will be glad to see you all!
What is missing most in our country today? What a shame – peace. Even today’s holiday of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is overshadowed by the fact that many families do not celebrate it at home. And many men, sons and daughters meet this holiday in the trenches at ground zero. That is why today’s (…)
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Today, Easter looks like this. When Jesus rose and appeared to his disciples, the first thing he said was: “Peace be with you!” This peace did not come by itself, but was bought by the sacrifice of Christ – His death and resurrection. Today, peace is also bought with the blood and sacrifice of our (…)
What do you think, dear church, what topic is on everyone’s mind right now? Apparently, in addition to the fact that everyone is discussing the signing of aid from the United States, there is another topic that worries most men in Ukraine – this is the issue of mobilization and the signed law on this (…)
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