Tag: Time Of Grace
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Time of Grace – Out of Context: “Plans to Prosper You”
I want to tell you more about it this week! This week tune in to watch Time of Grace for the final message from my series Out of Context. I’ll tell you about God’s great plans for you! September 1, 2019 / Pastor Mike Novotny.God has great plans for his people, but they don’t always involve a quick…
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Time of Grace – Out of Context: “More Than You Can Handle”
I want to show you where to get the strength you need this week on Time of Grace! This coming week watch Time of Grace for the third message in my brand-new series called Out of Context. In it you’ll see that you can rely on God to help you through trouble and temptation. August 25, 2019 Pastor Mike…
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Time of Grace – Out of Context: “Where Two or Three Gather”
August 18, 2019 Pastor Mike Novotny Jesus spoke these words at the end of his message on dealing with sin in the church. He offered a great comfort to churches that do the hard work of dealing with sin, warning the hardhearted, and practicing church discipline. Source: Time of Grace – Out of Context: “Where…
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Time of Grace – Out of Context: “Do Not Judge”
August 11, 2019 Pastor Mike Novotny Jesus was not against being judgmental. Yet he was very against the hypocrisy of many judgmental people who overlook their own flaws in a zealous attempt to point out the flaws of others. His words, clearly understood, encourage us to look in the mirror first and judge others in…
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Time of Grace – Flawed but Blessed: How Boldly Can I Pray?
August 4, 2019 Pastor Mike Novotny In the strangest scene of Jacob’s story, God appears and wrestles with him for hours. Despite God’s superior strength, “Jake the Snake” refuses to loosen his python grip until God blesses him. After decades of grabbing on to sin, Jacob finally grabs on to God. In the same way,…
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Time of Grace – Flawed but Blessed: How Does Grace Change Me?
July 28, 2019 Pastor Mike Novotny While karma is not a Christian teaching, a form of karma exists. The cycle of sin spins every time we give each other what we deserve. Jacob and Laban’s story is proof. Greed and lies spin back and forth, destroying a family. This same destructive cycle happens in our…
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Time of Grace – Flawed but Blessed: Is God Here?
July 21, 2019 Pastor Mike Novotny After his lies, deceit, and dishonor, Jacob fled for his life and found . . . a forgiving God. Jacob’s dream teaches us a classic truth—there is a way for sinners to be with God. Jesus’ words prove that the same is true for “Jacobs” today. He is the…
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Time of Grace – Flawed but Blessed: Why Does God Love Liars?
July 14, 2019.Pastor Mike Novotny.Rebekah, the “godly” wife of Isaac, was willing to deceive her husband to steal a blessing for her favorite child. This story shows us that while parents are to be honored, they are not always to be imitated. We are invited to reflect on the spiritual climate of our homes and…
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Time of Grace – Flawed but Blessed: Why Does God Love Me?
July 7, 2019.Pastor Mike Novotny.Despite God’s promise to bless Jacob, he hustled his brother. What seemed small started a pattern of behavior that ruined Jacob’s family and nearly destroyed his life. This account warns us of the “small” sins that become a pattern of something greater. Finally, it serves as a contrast with Jesus, who…
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Time of Grace – That’s Messed Up: God’s Cleaning Solution
June 30, 2019.Pastor Mike Novotny.The ending of Bible book of Judges requires an adult I.D. to read. A woman chopped into pieces and mailed throughout Israel? That’s really messed up! But the Spirit inspired this story to prove two points. First, that life falls apart when everyone does what he or she thinks is right.…