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Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Time of Grace exists to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all.
Episodes
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Tough Questions With Pastor Mike, Compilation (Devotion)
Listen to the entire series from this past week as Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Tough Questions: Does Someone Who's Never Heard of Jesus Go to Hell? (Devotion)
If a person never heard about Jesus and, therefore, doesn't believe in him, does that person go to hell? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from…
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Behind the Series: "Out of Context"
They adorn coffee cups, Pinterest, T-shirts, and wall art. But these warm and fuzzy Bible verses are often taken out of context (likely even by you!). What are…
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Tough Questions: How Do We Approach the Political Divide of Our Country? (Devotion)
2020 was a very political year that divided the country and families. How does Jesus want us to approach this issue of division, and how would Jesus handle it?…
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Tough Questions: Is Porn OK for Married Couples? (Devotion)
Is porn harmful even when a married couple watches it together? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from from viewers like you. This week's…
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Tough Questions: Is COVID-19 Meant to Bring Us Back to God? (Devotion)
There are Bible verses that talk about God sending plagues so that nations will turn back to God. Was God talking about COVID-19? And is the pandemic meant to…
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Tough Questions: Is Birth Control in Marriage OK? (Devotion)
How is birth control in marriage acceptable? Doesn't God say to enjoy the gift of sex and multiply? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from from…
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Less Me: Jesus in 3 Words
Who is Jesus? Pastor Mike's answer consists of just three simple words. Yet through these words that succintly encapsulate Jesus' identity, you will see how…
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Less Me: Christianity WILL Cost You
Jesus didn't sugarcoat it: following him comes at a great cost because you have to put him first. So why even follow Jesus? Because the reward, Pastor Mike…
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Less Me: More Me Makes a Mess
Pride isn't always thinking too much of ourselves; sometimes it's just thinking of ourselves too much. And that self-focus often leads to a mess. So how do we…
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Get Over Yourself
What gets in the way of you going to heaven? Not your mistakes and sins; otherwise, who would go to heaven? Instead, Pastor Mike says that the biggest barrier…
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God's Biggest Goal for You
It's the start of a new year, which means we've made our resolutions and set goals. But Pastor Mike flips the idea of New Year's resolutions and goal setting…
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Behind the Series: "Less Me"
What's the most important characteristic in our relationships? Including our relationship with Jesus? Pastor Mike often sums it up best when he says, "Father…
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Christmas Hype: It's All About Jesus
Do you fall into the comparison trap? One of the most natural things for the human heart is to forget about the actual life God has given us because we're so…
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A Special Christmas Message from Pastor Mike
Christmas today will look very different. But Pastor Mike reminds us that the Good News is still good. Merry Christmas from your friends at Time of Grace!
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Christmas Hype: Jesus Is Worth the Hype
As Christmas nears, what gift is your heart yearning for? Is there something that if you received it, it would make you happy and give you peace? Be careful…
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Christmas Hype: Jesus Is the Focus
How impressive is your Jesus? The answer to that question might determine the quality of your Christmas. That’s why John the Baptist wants to remind you who…
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Why Is the Bible Important for Me? Compilation (Devotion)
Listen to the entire devotional series from this week as Pastor Mike helps us see the importance of the Bible in our lives. This week's devotional series by…
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Why Trust the Bible? (Devotion)
Why should you trust the Bible? Pastor Mike gives three compelling reasons. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks…
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When Does God Speak to Me? (Devotion)
Do you ever wonder why God doesn't speak directly to you? Actually, he does. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks…
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Where Should You Start Reading the Bible? (Devotion)
If you want to start reading the Bible, where do you start? Pastor Mike can't tell you where to start, but he can tell you how. This week's devotional series…
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What's the Message of the Bible? (Devotion)
The Bible is a complicated book. But jump to the end, and you'll see how simple and amazing its message is. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is…
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The Book That Changed the World (Devotion)
Why is the Bible so important? Pastor Mike tells us why. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional…
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God's To-Do List for Depression
When we're depressed, sometimes we naively think that if we just go to church, just sing the right song, or just say the right prayer, our depression will go…
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Behind the Series: "Christmas Hype"
What does John the Baptist have to do with hip-hop artists and rappers from the '80s? Quite a lot, actually! Rappers needed their hype men to get people…
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Go and Tell
Jesus told his followers to "Go" and share the good news. But what if you don't feel qualified? What if you think you have made too many mistakes? Well, if you…
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Evolution of Faith: To Inexpressible Joy
It's tempting to think that we just need to wait out this broken world until Jesus comes back, to think that joy only begins with heaven. But the apostle Peter…
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Evolution of Faith: From Fear to Peace
What happens if something gets in between you and the promise of heaven? At first glance, the Bible's answer may sound contradictory. But as Pastor Mike digs…
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Finding True Happiness, Compilation (Devotion)
Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week as Pastor Mike helps us learn what is true happiness—and where to find it. This week's devotional…
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How to Truly Satisfy Your Heart (Devotion)
It's only when you tap into something unfailing that you can really have happiness. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace…
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A Love and Happiness That Endures Forever (Devotion)
What can Broadway teach us about happiness? Spoiler: That we're looking for it in the wrong places. Pastor Mike explains.
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The Path to the True Pursuit of Happiness (Devotion)
Sometimes we're so focused on the temporary bits of pleasure that we forget the source of true happiness. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also…
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Where Is the Happiness That Lasts? (Devotion)
Happiness isn't easy to hold on to. Because there's only one real place where happiness lasts. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on…
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How Do You Find Happiness? (Devotion)
We all desire to be happy. So how do we get happiness? What's the source of real happiness? This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on…
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Evolution of Faith: From Apathy to Praise
Sometimes we feel stuck in our relationship with God. There's pain, suffering, frustration in our lives. Maybe we're just lukewarm about our faith. So how do…
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The Power of "And": Divide and Unite
What do we do with people? In a world where some people pull us away from God and others encourage us toward him, how do we determine which people to allow…
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Behind the Series: "Evolution of Faith"
A person either has saving faith in Jesus or they don't, right? So what does "Evolution of Faith" mean? Pastor Mike and Dr. Bruce Becker from the Time of Grace…
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The Power of "And": Knowing It and Living It
Some Christians talk all about grace and not much about works. Others focus on obedience after breezing past Jesus on the cross. The apostle Paul picks a…
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The Power of "And": Grace and More Grace
This world is filled with so many temptations that leave us looking for more self-control. How do we say no to worldly passions that would make us feel so good…
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The Power of "And": My Good and God's Glory
Doing good things in life is hard, even though the Bible gives us so many reasons to do good. Digging into the book of Titus, Pastor Mike talks about the most…
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Simply Pray, Compilation (Devotion)
Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week as Pastor Mike helps us see how simple it is for us to go in prayer to our Father in heaven. This…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Unanswered Prayers for Justice? (Devotion)
Why doesn't God answer your prayers for justice? Pastor Mike says the answer is simple. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our…
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How to Pray (Devotion)
How do you get God's attention? Do you sometimes feel like you're annoying him or bothering him with your prayers? This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike…
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Do the Right Thing . . . in Secret (Devotion)
Doing the right thing is hard. Doing the right thing for the right reasons is even harder. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our…
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Prayer in Everyday Things (Devotion)
Here's a twist for you: pray for stuff you're already good at. Pastor Mike explains. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace…
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Helpless People Pray (Devotion)
What will make you great at prayer? Pastor Mike's answer may surprise you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks…
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The Power of "And": Confront and Comfort
We must share that God is here with us right now. And we must know when to say, "Stop it," when others deviate from God's Word. Pastor Mike teaches how we can…
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Behind the Series: "The Power of 'And'"
Don't fall for the half-truths that Satan can use—when he wants to stop a sentence with a period instead of a comma. That is the power of the word "And."…
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The Power of "And": Spiritual and Religious
Those who lead the church have a high and holy calling. They can bring many people to Jesus or damage those whom God loves dearly. Therefore, the apostle Paul…
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The Power of "And": Me and God
Life can change drastically when we listen beyond just one part of the story. Add an "and" and listen to all of it. Pastor Mike digs into the book of Titus to…
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Hope From Israel: With and For Jesus, Compilation (Devotion)
Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the entire fifth series of Pastor Mike's Israel devotions from this past week, as he…
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Keep Doing Hard Things (Devotion)
Why are you motivated to do hard things? Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Capernaum where Jesus did his ministry, Pastor…
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Suffer Anyway (Devotion)
If you follow Jesus, many will not love or accept you. But suffer anyway. Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Jerusalem…
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Do People Know You're a Christian? (Devotion)
Letting your light shine isn't just about the amazing things you do. It's so much more. Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here…
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You'll Never Be in the Dark (Devotion)
No matter what happens in this world or the challenges you're facing in your life, you don't have to be in the dark. Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the…
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How Do You Face Temptation? (Devotion)
What can you do when faced with temptation? Frustrate the devil the way Jesus did. Pastor Mike shares how—from near the spot where Jesus was tempted. Pastor…
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Keep the Faith: GOD Endures
A protective father dies young. A talented teammate moves away. A close friend gets a new job. In a world where nothing–even the best things in life–lasts for…
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Keep the Faith: GOD's Here
When you're afraid, when you're ready to flip out, when you need a refuge from fear, just where can you go to find God? Pastor Mike points us to a…
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Behind the Series: "Keep the Faith"
What's the story behind Pastor Mike's latest sermon series, "Keep the Faith"? To hear Pastor Mike tell it, it was an audible—and a necessary one in response to…
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Keep the Faith: GOD's Enough
When life gets messy (and it will), do you know what to do? In today's message, Pastor Mike digs into the book of Lamentations and looks at what the prophet…