Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

Jesus' Palm Sunday ride into Jerusalem wasn't the kind of entrance you'd expect from a king—and that’s the point. Everything about how Jesus showed up flipped the script on power, purpose, and what it means to follow someone worth everything. Jesus showed up in a way that invites us to see him with fresh eyes and rediscover the joy of who he really is. It’s not loud, flashy, or expected—but it’s real, personal, and full of meaning.

What’s the point of gaining everything if it costs you the one thing that matters most? In this message, Jesus challenges the way we think about success, sacrifice, and what we’re really living for. It’s a call to rethink what we chase—and why. If you’ve ever felt torn between the life you want and the one Jesus invites you into, this message will help you wrestle with the cost, the reward, and the deeper question underneath it all.

Traditions come and go, styles change, preferences shift, but Jesus points us to something solid—God’s Word. This message reminds us that while church traditions can be helpful, they’re not the foundation of faith. Jesus calls us to hold tightly to truth, not just routines. If you're looking for something real to build your life on, this is your reminder that God's Word is steady, unchanging, and worth clinging to.

“Following” usually means scrolling past someone’s highlight reel. But Jesus calls us to something entirely different. Pastor Mike explores what it really meant when Jesus said, “Follow me”—and why some ordinary guys dropped everything to do it. You’ll see that following Jesus isn’t about casually liking his content but living under his direction. It’s not always easy, but it’s real, it's deep, and it leads to something far better than anything the world can offer.

How blessed you feel may depend on what you consider to be blessings, which means you may forget that you have blessings right in front of you every day. Pastor Mike challenges you to shift your mindset and open your eyes to the really good things from God that you often don't think about. In turn, you can become more grateful and feel more blessed.

In an age of podcasts, playlists, and on-demand spirituality, it’s easier than ever to engage with faith from afar. But Pastor Mike challenges us to think about what might be missing when we do. This message takes a closer look at what happens when we move beyond consuming content and begin showing up in community. The result is a deeper reflection on presence, connection, and what God designed the church to be.

We live in a world where friendship is both highly valued and surprisingly hard to maintain. This message turns our attention to the kinds of relationships that help us feel known—and why some fall short. It slows us down to consider what builds real connection and what quietly pulls us apart. At the center is a deeper truth: No human friendship can replace the one we were made for first.