Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

Jesus: Extended Cut: Showing God's Love to Others 31.05.2026 28min

Believing in Jesus is the starting point—but it’s not the whole story. Grace shapes your everyday life, your purpose, and the way you treat people, especially when it’s hard. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about living real, bold love in a world that needs it. If you've ever wondered how faith makes a difference, this is where it gets real.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your regular support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming a regular supporter with our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcast

Jesus: Extended Cut: You're Still Needed 24.05.2026 27min

If you’ve ever wondered whether your mistakes disqualify you from God's plans and purpose for you, that question is more common than you think. This message looks at someone who messed up—and still got called back by Jesus to do his work. Jesus doesn’t push you away because of your past—he forgives you and continues to give you value and worth.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

Jesus: Extended Cut: Wrestling With Doubt 17.05.2026 28min

If you’ve ever had real questions about Christianity, you’re not alone. Doubt isn't something to hide but something to explore. Through the story of someone who struggled to believe even after seeing Jesus face-to-face, Pastor Mike shows you how questions aren’t the end of faith—they’re often the beginning.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

Jesus: Extended Cut: The Right Way to See Jesus 10.05.2026 28min

Most people have an edited version of Jesus—miracles, cross, empty tomb, done. But in the extended cut, Jesus shows you even more truth that will give you confidence to believe. This message gets real about sin and why seeing it through Jesus’ eyes is the only way to understand grace. Because when you see sin clearly, you finally see just how good Jesus really is.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

God's Promises to You: He Will Make Everything New 03.05.2026 28min

A new, perfect world where fear, pain, and suffering are gone. That's God's promise in this message that concludes this series. Pastor Mike teaches of how God's promise to make everything new offers both peace for today and a beautiful future beyond this life. Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

God's Promises to You: He Will Use This for Your Good 26.04.2026 28min

"Living my best life" is a phrase thrown around in modern culture. But maybe more often than not, we feel lacking and circumstances keep us from living our best lives. Thankfully, Pastor Mike reminds us, God is with us and will use even our struggles and tough times for our good.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe-youtube/We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

God's Promises to You: He Will Help 19.04.2026 28min

Being a Christian is both easy and hard. Jesus lived a perfect life, died for all sin, and rose for us; there's nothing we need to do to earn heaven. That's the easy part. But loving God above everything can seem difficult. In this message, Pastor Mike teaches from the book of Hebrews to remind us of a very important truth: God will help us through the hard parts of being a Christian.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe-youtube/We need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

God's Promises to You: He Will Be There 12.04.2026 27min

Sometimes we may feel as though we're not blessed financially. Even though we live in a prosperous age, many factors determine the kinds of financial struggles we have. In the first message of this new series, "God's Promises to You," Pastor Mike explains a true and comforting promise of God. Namely, despite any struggle we have, God will be there for us.

Jesus Reels: The Story Doesn't End With Easter 05.04.2026 28min

Dead doesn’t stay dead when Jesus shows up—and that changes everything. Whether you need proof in your head or peace in your heart, whether you need something intellectual or emotional, Easter is your day. It gives you all these things AND the most important thing—eternal life with Jesus.

Jesus Reels: Flip the Script on Your Life 29.03.2026 28min

Jesus' Palm Sunday ride into Jerusalem wasn't the kind of entrance you'd expect from a king—and that’s the point. Everything about how Jesus showed up flipped the script on power, purpose, and what it means to follow someone worth everything. Jesus showed up in a way that invites us to see him with fresh eyes and rediscover the joy of who he really is. It’s not loud, flashy, or expected—but it’s real, personal, and full of meaning.

Jesus Reels: What You Give Up Is Worth the Cost 22.03.2026 38min

What’s the point of gaining everything if it costs you the one thing that matters most? In this message, Jesus challenges the way we think about success, sacrifice, and what we’re really living for. It’s a call to rethink what we chase—and why. If you’ve ever felt torn between the life you want and the one Jesus invites you into, this message will help you wrestle with the cost, the reward, and the deeper question underneath it all.

Jesus Reels: A Steady Foundation 15.03.2026 33min

Traditions come and go, styles change, preferences shift, but Jesus points us to something solid—God’s Word. This message reminds us that while church traditions can be helpful, they’re not the foundation of faith. Jesus calls us to hold tightly to truth, not just routines. If you're looking for something real to build your life on, this is your reminder that God's Word is steady, unchanging, and worth clinging to.

Jesus Reels: Don't Just Follow; Lock In 08.03.2026 37min

“Following” usually means scrolling past someone’s highlight reel. But Jesus calls us to something entirely different. Pastor Mike explores what it really meant when Jesus said, “Follow me”—and why some ordinary guys dropped everything to do it. You’ll see that following Jesus isn’t about casually liking his content but living under his direction. It’s not always easy, but it’s real, it's deep, and it leads to something far better than anything the world can offer.

Forgotten Blessings 01.03.2026 39min

How blessed you feel may depend on what you consider to be blessings, which means you may forget that you have blessings right in front of you every day. Pastor Mike challenges you to shift your mindset and open your eyes to the really good things from God that you often don't think about. In turn, you can become more grateful and feel more blessed.

Lonely Less: The Church Connection 22.02.2026 37min

In an age of podcasts, playlists, and on-demand spirituality, it’s easier than ever to engage with faith from afar. But Pastor Mike challenges us to think about what might be missing when we do. This message takes a closer look at what happens when we move beyond consuming content and begin showing up in community. The result is a deeper reflection on presence, connection, and what God designed the church to be.

Lonely Less: The Friend Connection 15.02.2026 36min

We live in a world where friendship is both highly valued and surprisingly hard to maintain. This message turns our attention to the kinds of relationships that help us feel known—and why some fall short. It slows us down to consider what builds real connection and what quietly pulls us apart. At the center is a deeper truth: No human friendship can replace the one we were made for first.

Lonely Less: The Family Connection 08.02.2026 40min

Family can bring deep connection—and deep complexity. Pastor Mike helps us think about the family relationships that shape us most, for better or worse, and how God speaks into them. This message points us toward a quieter strength that can reshape how we show up humbly at home.

Lonely Less: The God Connection 01.02.2026 34min

Loneliness can show up even in the busiest, most connected parts of life. In the first message of the "Lonely Less" series, Pastor Mike teaches about where true connection begins—and what might be missing in the places we often look for it. Drawing from both Scripture and everyday experience, this message gently reframes the way we think about being alone. It invites us to consider a presence that doesn’t depend on people, pace, or circumstance.

No More Mediocre Me: On Purpose, With Purpose 25.01.2026 36min

It’s easy to feel less than when someone else’s strengths seem so much clearer than yours. But Pastor Mike digs into why your unique wiring isn’t accidental or interchangeable. It's designed by God intentionally. With honesty and biblical clarity, this message helps break down the lies that keep us stuck in comparison or frustration. It’s a meaningful invitation to recognize your gifts, name them, and use them in a way that matters.

No More Mediocre Me: Breaking Up With Busy 18.01.2026 37min

We often talk about being busy like it’s just a season we're going through, but what if it has become our way of life? Pastor Mike explores the spiritual cost of constantly running at full speed. Drawing from the wisdom in Ecclesiastes, this message offers a clear, thoughtful challenge to the pace we've come to accept as normal.