Pavel's Blog

45 Minute meeting with God!

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:11:00 +0000

Today I have a have a privilege to share the story of my nephew that my brother

posted on his his blog. I hope this will be an encouragement to you in your walk of faith.

On October 25, 2011 our family witnessed incredible power of faith and prayer, Gods hand physically touched us and our friends. We want to share this story with all of you to encourage you to trust God, have faith and pray!

On that day a two year old Matthew drowned in a pond behind the house. While being in the water he subconsciously called out for his mother, she heard his voice in her head calling her "Mommy where are you?".

After not finding him at the garage where he was with his father she went towards the pond. Water was dark and calm. As she came closer Matthews body floated up to a surface. She screamed for help at the top of her lungs. Father rushed out of the garage and jumped in water. He pulled his son lifeless body out of the water and began performing CPR. As soon as first response personnel showed up they took over attempting to revive lifeless body. Father got on the phone with his brother. "Matthew drowned, ask everyone to pray" he said through tears. Despite numerous attempts Matthew was not showing any signs of life, no breathing, no heart beat. Matthew was pronounced "Dead".

But nobody even realized that by that time tens of people were voicing their prayers to God asking to save this child. No one could have known Gods plan for Matthew. Born on September 11, on a day that entered history enveloped in darkness and death, Matthew was going to become a test of our faith and a testimony of Gods power and glory.

Lying lifelessly on a floor Matthew suddenly inhaled! Medics rushed to revive him, his heart started beating. Matthew is taken to a hospital.

By this time the news of what happened spread through the family and friends. It reaches several states and flies around the world. By the time Matthew reaches a hospital, there are hundreds of people in several countries praying to God for this little boy. On the way to the hospital his heart stops beating. Upon arrival doctors and nurses immediately go to work attempting to bring him back. Nothing works, Matthew is not responding, he is dead. Matthew once again is given time of death. His mother is standing at his bed side kissing and hugging lifeless body of her first born. Nurses clear the hallway, there is nothing more they can do, Matthew is in the hands of God and He hears the prayers of His people.

Suddenly Matthew inhales. "He's breathing, he's breathing" father shouts. Hospital room explodes with doctors and nurses, they jump start his heart and rush him to an MRI for a brain scan. Parents receive a devastating news, lungs are failing, there is a swelling in the brain, he will not live till the morning. But news keep spreading, people keep praying and their numbers are growing, Gods plan is in motion! That night pond where Matthew drowned is visited by stork. God reassures family and friends that Matthew will live, that God will give him a new life, that he will be "born again".

That night was a sleepless night for many, spent in prayer and tears. God heard our prayers!

Next day God continued a spree of miracles. Matthews heart beat and blood pressure are stable, lungs are recovering and producing more oxygen. Doctors still not optimistic about his brain health and are afraid that child will end up with a brain trauma if he wakes up at all. Another day passes, Matthew is responding to tickling and grabbing mommy's finger with his hand. Matthew goes for another MRI and Gods work revealed. PERFECTLY HEALTHY BRAIN!

Doctors check and recheck things, nothing! Matthew is completely healthy! MIRACLE! THANK YOU JESUS!

Matthew continues his speedy recovery, talks to his mommy, remembers everyone, laughs and plays with his favorite toys.

Only 7 days have passed since he has been pronounced dead and given time of death when Matthew is getting ready to go home.

Doctors estimate that his brain have been without oxygen for roughly 45 minutes and yet he's fully recovered.

Our family especially Matthews parents thank God for His miracle.

Matthew 17:20 "-if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

We want to thank everyone who prayed for Matthew and had faith in God that He will give life to our little boy. Please continue to pray about him and his family, they need your support.

We ask you to share this story with as many people as you can so that it will encourage them to put their trust and faith in God. GOD CAN DO MIRACLES!

We also invite you to participate in Matthews recovery. He needs a worry free parents to surround him with love and care once he comes home and you can help him with that. Be a part of this miracle.

We accept donations for Matthew and his parents through our local church http://thegoodnewschurch.com/

Scroll down to a "Donate" button on a left. Please be sure to include a note "Miracle Matthew" with your donation so that it will be routed correctly.

Thank God for all his blessings.

Matthew's story on Twitter

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What Would God Say To You?

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:43:00 +0000

Hi friends
Found this sermon online and want to share with you. I loved every part of it and i think that you will enjoy it as well. This is a pastor PJ Smyth from God First Church in Johannesburg South Africa, preaching a series on What Would God Say To ..... He is a great pastor and I enjoyed his sermons, so here is for your viewing pleasure and for your spiritual progress "What Would God Say To Bono"

Евангелие - Сила для твоей жизни

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:27:00 +0000

04.19.2010

Привет друзья.

Долго я не делился с вами тем, что происходит в моей жизни и служении. Был немного занят, Пасхальные праздники, планы, служение, работа, семья, в общем, всего понемногу. Так вот Пасхальные праздники и натолкнули меня на рассуждения о кресте Голгофы и о том что там произошло для меня лично, что и привело к этой «жёсткой» проповеди, но смотря на зад, я не поменял бы ничего, так что те которых я обидел, простите, те которые получат от этого благословение, поделитесь с другими.

Смотря на молодёжь в нашей церкви, и вообще в славянской общине, да и рассматривая и рассуждая о своей жизни, я заметил, что мы очень редко проповедуем Евангелие, так как оно выглядит, в своей проповеди я затронул три грани Благой вести: 1 вопрос нашей греховности, 2 Реальность любви Божией, хотя на этом вопросе остановился очень кратко, и 3 Оправдание по вере через кровь Христа. Думаю вам будет полезным и интересным.

Благословений и побед.

P.S. Аудио можно загрузить здесь.

You thought that Christian life will be easy? Who promised That?

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:46:00 +0000

March 6, 2010

Hi friends

I don’t have much time today, so I will be very brief. If you serious about your spiritual growth and it’s getting harder and harder to stand against all the attacks and accusations of devil, you need to hear this and take action to protect your soul and pres forward at the same time. Audio, Notes and PowerPoint available for download.

Enjoy and may God Bless you in your spiritual journey

"Build The Wall" How to Jump-start your ministry.

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:30:00 +0000

Hi friends

A week later I found a moment to post my thoughts and share it with you. For those who know me and my ministry, it is not a secret that we are trying something that never was tried before by any other Slavic church that I know. We are trying to grow by getting the Gospel out to the people around us, and not just by acquiring new members from post Soviet Union countries and other churches. This is a fun and exciting time for me personally and for our ministry as well.

All that we are trying to do is to give people the vision and opportunities to do all that God calls them to do, so this is another sermon on building your ministry and here are the notes.

Be blessed and enjoy.

"Come and See" Vision and Mission

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:28:00 +0000

It was a fun Friday. I was surprised by the turnout that we got from all the married couples, awesome experience.

For those of you who missed Friday night and for those of you who wants to look over some notes you can download presentation and audio. I only ask of you one thing, share it with someone alls and get people involved in to the ministry.

Be blessed.

Do you want to be a leader? Are you ready for it?

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:05:00 +0000

Maybe you are ready, maybe you are a leader, maybe you are thinking about it, so here are ten steps to check your readiness and spiritual maturity.

1 Care about the ministry.

There is a time in our life when God puts a burden on our heart about some ministry, at first it is seems impossible, but that burden is so heavy that we can’t think about anything alls except that.

2 Humble yourself and pray to God for a vision.

We find ourselves on our knees, praying to God for help and guidance. The problem seems so big, that it requires a very Big God to solve it and we are too small to deal with it. While praying to God, with humble heart, He gives us a vision and step by step plan to our ministry.

3 When it’s time to act, believe God and act.

Most of the time we don’t go any further. We have a burden, we prayed about it and we know what to do, BUT it requires FAITH. There are people in the way, there are different opinions that are out there and we stop, sometimes for years, and then we look back with sorrow and tears. We have to act on God’s given vision; there is no other way to deep satisfaction.

4 Inspire the team, layout the vision.

Only spiritually immature people think that they can do everything on their own. You will need a team. This will keep you humble and help you accomplish more. Let’s face it, you are not the smartest one, though you are pretty smart to read this blog that far, but bottom line you will need others to help you, to correct you and to share the weight of the mission. Jesus had a team, there was a hard time in Gethsemane and He needed a team, and you are not Jesus, so I say you need a team.

5 Start your ministry.

Now you probably noticed that to start something you have to go through lot’s of preparation. (28 For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?29 Lest haply, when he hath laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all that behold begin to mock him,30 saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Luke 14:15) (ESV) But this is difficult and very exciting time.

6 Be ready for attacks.

Just as you think that everything should go your way, something happens. Something always happens so don’t worry about it. You are doing Gods mission, so buckle up and press on. There will be people outside of your team that will criticize your ministry, there will be people inside your team, whose problems you will have to address, and there will be people that will do everything to destroy your peace and to scare you. So beware, be humble and trust God.

7 Believe with your wallet.

Any ministry will require your personal generosity. There is no other way. So be generous. Gove your time, resources, energy, love and give your money. Yes money. God gave them to you anyway, so bless others and be an example.

8 Be ready for a miracles.

God always does more than we can imagine, He is a god of supernatural, so get ready for a miracles. God will do more than you can think about, He will change people’s hearts, He will open doors and He will “multiply that what you can only add”.

9 Guard the vision and guide the people.

It’s easy for people to get off track, so guard Gods given vision, and guide people to the right way. Don’t let your success to blind your eyes, don’t let your status to build walls around you and make you unapproachable. Be humble and remember how and Who started it all.

10 Enjoy.

Yes simply enjoy. But don’t enjoy your power and authority but enjoy that fact that God can use you for His Glory. always remember it’s not about you and your ministry, it’s about Him and His Mission.

“I have found there are three stages to every great work of God: first it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done.” Hudson Taylor

P.S. If you don’t believe me, study book of Nehemiah.

Radicalis Declaration

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:31:00 +0000

Today I am stepping across the line. I’m tired of waffling and I’m finished with wavering. I’ve made my choice; the verdict is in and my decision is irrevocable. I’m going God’s way. There is no turning back. I will live the rest of my life serving God’s purposes, with God’s people, on God’s planet, for God’s glory. I will use my life to celebrate his presence, cultivate his character, participate in his family, demonstrate his love, and communicate his Word.

Since my past has been forgiven, and I have a purpose for living and a home waiting in heaven, I refuse to waste any more time or energy on shallow living, petty thinking, trivial talking, thoughtless doing, useless regretting, hurtful resenting, or faithless worrying. Instead I will magnify God, grow to maturity, serve in ministry, and fulfill my mission in the membership of his family.

Because this life is preparation for the next, I will value worship over wealth, “we” over “me”, character over comfort, service over status, and people over possessions, position, and pleasure. I know what matters most and I will give it all I’ve got. I will do the best I can with what I have for Jesus Christ today. I won’t be captivated by culture, manipulated by critics, motivated by praise, frustrated by problems, debilitated by temptation, or intimidated by the devil. I’ll keep running my race with my eyes on the goal; not on the sidelines or on those running by me. When times get tough and I get tired, I won’t back up, back off, back down, back out, or backslide. I’ll just keep moving forward by God’s grace. I’m spirit-led, purpose-driven, and mission-focused so I can’t be bought. I will not be compromised, and I shall not quit until I finish the race.

I’m a trophy of God’s amazing grace so I will be gracious to everyone, grateful for every day, and generous with everything that God entrusts to me. I am a radical in the original sense of the word: rooted in Christ, rooted in love, and rooted in his Word.

I hereby declare my supreme allegiance to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I say this: However, whenever, wherever, and whatever you ask me to do, my answer is yes! I’m ready. Anytime. Anyway. Whatever it takes Lord; whatever it takes! I want to be used by you in such a way that on that final day I’ll hear you say, “Well done, good and faithful one. Come on in and let the eternal party begin!”

This was a life changing experience, and I am going next year, registration only $75.00 and I think that at least 10 members of our church will be there. So if you want to join us let me know.

Blessings to everyone.

Me and Gods Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:43:00 +0000

One of my sermons on the Gods plan for your life

Missional Leadership

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:10:00 +0000

Missional Leadership from Ed Stetzer on Vimeo.

Very good sermon that will set your lives priority

Blogging, is that a good thing?

noreply@blogger.com (Pavel Marchenko) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:34:00 +0000

Yes I know that now everyone is connecting through the computer, people talk with their fingers and keyboard and vocal expressions is far gone. People texting on their cell phones, chatting in the chat rooms and I hope they read blogs. Therefore I will try this new way of reaching out to people and see how it will go. So far it was a challenge just to setup, and it already cost me 4 hours of my time, and I hope that it’s worth it.