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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
Where Is God During COVID-19? Compilation (Devotion)
Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Mike tackles the tough topic of why God is allowing us to suffer the pain of the…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
God & COVID-19 (Devotion): Pain Is to Prevent Perish
Maybe God is using COVID-19 as a megaphone to rouse the world and let you know that he wants to give you something the coronavirus can't take away. This week's…
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God & COVID-19 (Devotion): Pain Leads to Peace
Maybe God is using COVID-19 to strip away the powerful things of our culture so we realize they're not that big of a deal. God's the big deal. This week's…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
God & COVID-19 (Devotion): Pain Means Less Confusion
Without pain, we would confuse our understanding of God. Pastor Mike explains how our suffering through COVID-19 helps us know God. This week's devotion series…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
God & COVID-19 (Devotion): The Purpose of Pain
What's the only way you can know that someone's not using you? That they actually love you? Pastor Mike's answer may surprise you. But it also gives us a…
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Tough Question Tuesday: How Do I Know I'm Lusting?
When do our thoughts cross from “she looks good” to lust? Is there a progression? Is there a line to cross into sin? A new video will be released every first…
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God & COVID-19 (Devotion): Why He Allows Pain
Why does God allow us to go through pain? Pastor Mike kicks off this weeklong daily devotion series with four reasons why God is allowing COVID-19. Come back…
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Fake News/Real Jesus: Meet the Real Jesus!
Was Jesus a good man? a wise teacher? a religious guide? a prophet? a god? John answers those questions in the opening words of his gospel. Jesus is the Word…
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Fake News/Real Jesus: Easter Is Powerful for Me
Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. In a world where we all are dying every day (and trying to ignore it), Jesus’ own resurrection is proof that he is our…
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Tough Question Tuesday: I'm Confused - Is Jesus the Same as God?
Is Jesus the same as God, or is he God's Son or both? I'm so confused. Is he Lord God or Lord Jesus? Do I pray to God, or do I pray to Jesus? A new video will…
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Gather, Seek, Serve
There are many temptations that keep us from church, and so many distractions that keep us from worshiping if we get there. This message reminds us why we…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Jesus' Love, My Life: Let My Love Do the Talking
Why doesn’t God just take his kids out of this broken world? Answer: Because God wants more people to believe and be saved. This is how Jesus closed his epic…
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Jesus' Love, My Life: Expect Pushback
Jesus never promised a warm and fuzzy Christian life. Rather, he was honest about hatred, persecution, and even death. Yet Christian persecution is proof of…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Tough Question Tuesday: What's Up With Polygamy and Divorce in the Old Testament?
I always question the multiple wives in the Old Testament and marriage and divorce. Why was it different back then? A new video will be released every first…
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A Message from Pastor Mike on the Coronavirus
As fears grow surrounding the coronavirus, we have a choice to make. Do we feed fear or do we feed faith? Pastor Mike shares words of encouragement and comfort…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Jesus' Love, My Life: Love Leads to Action
God wants us all to be “fruitful,” to do good things according to his will. How? By staying connected to Jesus, trusting in God’s “pruning” work, and…
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Jesus' Love, My Life: Holy Spirit, HELP!
The Holy Spirit often sparks questions and confusion among Christians today. But Jesus’ words, though deep, are clear. The Spirit is our counselor, our…
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Tough Question Tuesday: Do Demons Still Haunt People Today?
Do demons still possess and haunt people today? If so, how and why does that happen? Do you have any experience with it? A new video will be released every…
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Jesus' Love, My Life: I Can Be Fearless
Fear filled the hearts of Jesus’ friends the night before he died. But that made Jesus’ promise all the sweeter. He was going to prepare a place for us. He…
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Bonus - Devotion: Finding the Fruit of the Spirit, Compilation
Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Mike helps find the fruit of the spirit in our lives. Enjoy these bonus episodes this…
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Bonus - Devotion: Struggling With Self-Control?
Before you can have the self-control to say no to sin, you need to know this important fact first. Enjoy these bonus episodes this week, from Pastor Mike's…
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Molson Coors Shooting in Milwaukee: A Message from Pastor Mike
Here in Milwaukee and also across the country, many are saddened by the horrible event Wednesday at Molson Coors brewery. A gunman killed himself after…
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Bonus - Devotion: Where Is the Joy in My Life?
If you want more joy in your life, you don't need a new life. You just need to look around you. Pastor Mike helps you learn how to do this. Enjoy these bonus…
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Bonus - Devotion: Where Can I Find Peace?
How can you find a sense of peace even during the toughest moments? Pastor Mike has a simple answer for you. Enjoy these bonus episodes this week, from Pastor…
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Bonus - Devotion: How Can I Be More Loving?
Where is one of the greatest places to grow in love? Pastor Mike's answer may surprise you. Enjoy these bonus episodes this week, from Pastor Mike's current…
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Bonus - Devotion: Do I Have Good Roots?
How do we get love, joy, patience, and self-control in our lives? Enjoy these bonus episodes this week, from Pastor Mike's current Grace Talks daily devotional…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Leave No One Behind: Even When Church Hurts
Many kids get disconnected from church because they or their parents get hurt by someone at church. The pastor. The church council. A fellow member. Without…
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Tough Question Tuesday: What if Christians Don't Support the Government?
In today's political climate, how do we as Christians go about navigating voting and supporting government leaders when we may not want to vote for or support…
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Leave No One Behind: Embrace Your Role
Pastors, teachers, church members, godparents, older siblings, friends, aunts/uncles, grandparents, etc. all have a role in training the next generation…
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Leave No One Behind: Start Young
This message reminds parents of what matters most—the training up of their children. What you do when they are young will probably shape what they believe when…
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Tough Question Tuesday: Do Babies Remain Babies in Heaven?
If a baby dies and is baptized and goes to heaven, does he remain a baby in heaven? What about miscarriages? Do those unborn babies go to heaven? Welcome to…
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Leave No One Behind: The Next Generation
In Matthew 18 Jesus told a story about a desperate shepherd who was not willing that even a single lamb be lost. Application—While it’s easy to stereotype and…
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A Fresh Start: For Your Emotions
Our thoughts might be true or false, healthy or destructive, demonic or Holy Spiritual, which means we need to think carefully about our thoughts! The apostle…
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A Fresh Start: For Your Money
When accumulating more and more money becomes the center of our universe, we end up with darkness, worry, and eventual loss. But when we seek God first…
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A Fresh Start: For Your Body
This message takes us back to the beginning, to physical life as God intended, and reminds us of the Father who gave us life and wants only what is best for…
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Sneak Peek: 3 Words That Will Change Your Life!
Did you know that there are 3 Words That Will Change Your Life? Which is also the name of Pastor Mike's new book! Hear from Pastor Mike himself on why he wrote…
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Podcast Programming Message from Pastor Mike
We're excited to announce that our Grace Talks daily devotionals can now be found on their own podcast! You can check them out here, and be sure to subscribe…
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A Fresh Start: With Jesus
Jesus said that those who humbly confess their need of God’s grace (instead of self-righteously comparing themselves to others) will be justified and exalted…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Podcast Programming Message from Pastor Mike
We're excited to announce that our Grace Talks daily devotionals can now be found on their own podcast! You can check them out here, and be sure to subscribe…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Simply Christmas: Seek. Speak. Think.
Life slows down after Christmas for us, but not on that first Christmas. The shepherds burst with good news and blurted it out to anyone who would listen. Mary…
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Simply Christmas: The Price of Peace
There are many classic songs of the Christmas season, but nothing quite matches the first song of Christmas, the song of the angels in Bethlehem. Their lyrics…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Simply Christmas: Best. Gift. Ever.
Few things are as exciting as finding a Christmas gift labeled To: (You). The label means someone thought about you. Someone loved you. Someone searched for…
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Simply Christmas: One Gift Fits All?
Christmas is a time when families gather, for better or worse. Tense relationships are revealed. Sins come front and center. Which is what makes Luke 2 so…
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Simply Christmas: A Virgin REALLY Gave Birth
Many people view Christmas as a season of wishes, dreams, and heartwarming tales. But the book of Luke in the Bible gives us the real people, real places, and…
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Sexpectations: Sex Is Unnecessary
Jesus proves that sex is not required for a satisfying life, which is thrilling news for singles, divorcés, widows, and couples struggling with their sex…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Know Your Spiritual Gifts
Daily Devotional. Listen to the entire devotional series from this week, as Pastor Mike helps us identify and use our spiritual gifts. Pastor Mike Novotny…
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4 Steps for Using Your Spiritual Gifts
Daily Devotional. How can you make your spiritual gifts work? Pastor Mike shows you how to make the most of what God's given you. Pastor Mike Novotny. Time of…
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Different Parts, One Body
Daily Devotional. Don't ping-pong back and forth between pride and envy about your gifts. Instead, celebrate how we are all different. Pastor Mike Novotny…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Be Thankful for Our Differences
Daily Devotional. There are differences in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, yet they live in unity. Pastor Mike explains how we can too. Pastor Mike Novotny. Time…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Different Gifts, Same Giver
Daily devotional. Do you sometimes feel like God hasn't been fair to you with talents and gifts? When doubt and insecurity start to creep up on you, just…
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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Daily Devotional. Do you find yourself comparing yourself to others? Pastor Mike explains how you can stop playing the comparison game. Pastor Mike Novotny…
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Sexpectations: Sex Is Fiery
Like fire, sex must be treated with a healthy fear. Mess around with one flame and you might get hurt. Mess around with one night and you might get hurt worse…
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Sexpectations: Sex Is Work
Too many people expect sex to be easy, just like it is in the movies. But that expectation leads to pressure, frustration, and disillusionment with others…
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Sexpectations: Sex Is Good
Sex was invented by God himself! In the beginning, when everything was very good, there was sex. God’s idea. God’s gift to husband and wife. In a world where…
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Death to Selfie: THE Reason to Be Unreasonable
Follow Jesus and the world might not approve. “You’re wasting time. Wasting money. Wasting energy. Wasting your life.” But Jesus defends those who love him…
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Death to Selfie: Get Comfortable With Discomfort
Jesus’ “pep talk” about the end of the age was less than comforting. Wars. Earthquakes. Flogging. Arrest. Hatred. Are we willing to walk with Jesus during the…
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Why Is the Bible Important for Me? Compilation
Listen to the entire devotional series from this week, as Pastor Mike helps us see the importance of the Bible in our lives.
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Why Trust the Bible?
Why should you be compelled to read and trust the Bible?
- Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
Death to Selfie: Serve Like a Ninja
The rich gave massive offerings on a particular day in the temple. But Jesus noticed and praised the poorest widow who quietly gave the “smallest offering.” In…
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God Speaks to You
Do you ever wonder why God doesn’t speak directly to you? Actually, he does.