Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

When we are given the chance to do something good and right, something biblical and obedient, it’s not always comfortable or simple. Sometimes doing what is right in the eyes of God will be very risky. As Pastor Mike continues teaching from the book of Esther, he helps us see that sometimes God's purpose for us is to take risks to do what's right—even if it costs us everything. With your gift to T...

This week Pastor Mike answers more tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily email! Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https:...

Why does the guilt linger even after we have repented? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily email! Check out our newest video proj...

Can a person who says they believe in Jesus but never goes to church still go to heaven? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily emai...

There are two places we can go when we die. Here's how they're different. This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily email! Check out ou...

When grown kids have drifted away from God, what can we do? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily email! Check out our newest video...

Is there a reason why single people can't seem to stay in serious relationships or why they're not married? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscrib...

Sometimes we look at our life situations and wonder, "What's the point?" It can be hard to see purpose through the daily grind and struggle, leading us to wonder if God is even present in our lives. Yet through the book of Esther—a book of the Bible that does not even mention God's name—Pastor Mike teaches us the powerful truth of how God is working in our lives and giving us purpose, even if we c...

Combine palace intrigue with wondering about purpose and seeing how God works in unexpected ways—that's the book of Esther.  Pastor Mike's new sermon series is a six-part look at the book of Esther. He is joined by Amber Albee Swenson as they give us a preview of this new series, "What's the Point?" In addition to discussing how God shows up in this book even though his name is never mentioned, Pa...

"Self-care" simply means to care for one's self. And in today's world where so many people deal with burnout, self-care has become a trending topic. But how do we care for ourselves without falling into the danger zone of thinking of ourselves too much and not honoring God? What does God say about work and rest and how to find a balance? Pastor Mike teaches two big ideas that can help us be right...

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily email! Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://ti...

Yes, there are instances of slavery in the Bible. And some of it was wicked and evil. But our definition of slavery isn't what it was in the ancient world. And once biblical principles took root, it actually took down slavery. This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podc...

It's not entirely true that God doesn't want us to be angry. Sometimes we need to be angry at injustices. Here's how to be angry and not sin. This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgra...

How can pastors say with certainty at funerals, "They're in heaven now"? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily email! Check out our...

What does the Bible say are reasons when a Christian can get a divorce? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily email! Check out our...

What are we responsible for when it comes to other people's behaviors? Is it our place to judge and say something? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also s...

"Do not judge" is one of the most quoted passages in modern times. Because, culture tells us, who are we to judge others when we're not perfect either? But, Pastor Mike says, as counterintuitive as it seems, the Bible actually tells us to judge. Pastor Mike walks us through the Bible's teaching on judgment, giving us four parts on how to judge the right way. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a...

Just because we feel something doesn't make it right. So when we say that "love is love," what we're really doing is instinctively applying the terms and conditions of what we think love should be. But, Pastor Mike challenges, are we really qualified to define and impose those limits? Pastor Mike opens up the Bible to see what God says about love—to straight people, to gay people—and about how har...

Our modern culture proudly tells us to "be you"—because we're all different from one another and should embrace our uniqueness. But what does God think about "be you"? Does he want us to be true to ourselves? To look inside and to live that out? Pastor Mike says according to the Bible, God says, "Be you!" — but with an asterisk. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, wo...

Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel in early 2020. We opened our vault and brought back some of his Israel devotions this week as we get a close look at Jesus and the hope he gives us. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also su...

Are you filled up with enough hope in Jesus that you can withstand the tough times? Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel in early 2020. Here in the ancient city of Megiddo, Pastor Mike encourages us to fill up our souls and hearts to take on challenges. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay ro...

Whatever is stressing you out, just remember Jesus when he was transfigured. Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel in early 2020. Here near Mount Tabor, where many believe Jesus was transfigured, Pastor Mike reminds us we have nothing to fear. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jes...

Jesus had some hard and offensive teachings that aren't always popular. But proclaim them anyway. Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel in early 2020. Here in Capernaum where Jesus gave his "Bread of Life" sermon, Pastor Mike reminds us of Jesus' unchanging words. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podcast! For more resources that help y...

We haven't always represented Jesus well and have done things we're not proud of. But regardless, we're still saints. How? Pastor Mike explains. Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel in early 2020. Here in Jerusalem at the church of St. Peter Gallicantu, Pastor Mike shares how we were made saints. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotionals podca...

If you've ever wondered whether Jesus could love a person like you, remember Jesus' decision not to escape when he had the chance. Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel in early 2020. We opened our vault and brought back some of his Israel devotions this week. Here in Jerusalem at the Garden of Gethsemane, Pastor Mike reminds of Jesus' choice to stay—for us. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mi...