Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

“Hate the sin; love the sinner” is something most Christians have heard or even said. But can that actually work? Our emotions are tied to the people we love while the same emotions are also tied to the sin that we know God detests. It can certainly feel like we’re walking on a narrow road. But, Pastor Mike says, we can walk that narrow road with the help of Jesus, our perfec...

It's been said that taking ten thousand steps a day is beneficial for physical health. And just like walking physically, you walk spiritually too. In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks three essential connections between daily, physical steps and your spiritual walk with God. He also provides encouragement for aligning your path with God’s promises, because by walking with God...

Loneliness affects personal health. But what can we do to stop the loneliness epidemic when work is online and relationships take the form of texts and social media? There's something we can take part in today—but it involves a confusing word called "fellowship." And fellowship requires work. In this message, Pastor Mike explains what kind of work goes into the meaningful Chr...

"It's a relationship, not a religion” is something often said in Christian communities. But is it possible to live somewhere in the middle of those two words? Can you be religious and seek a relationship with God at the same time? Pastor Mike teaches that the two words truly mingle and that being a Christian means you are part of a “religious relationship.”

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Even though there are meaningful, rich, and even profound sayings in the church, sometimes they do not make sense. Understanding them comes before appreciating them. And that is what Pastor Mike will help you do in this series, “Confusing things Christians Say.” In this episode, Pastor Mike outlines what the phrase “born again” means, from repenting and believing in God to ha...