Cele mai bune Pastor Mike Novotny podcast-uri (2024)

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Do Demons Still Haunt People Today? 4:09

3d ago4:09

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Do demons still possess and haunt people today? If so, why and how does that happen? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novot…

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Confusing Things Christians Say: "God Called Me" 38:58

7d ago38:58

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In the final message of “Confusing Things Christians Say,” we explore what “being called” means. Often, when we have a strong desire to do something good or something that betters society, we tend to say we felt called to do it. But what does that actually mean in the Bible? Pastor Mike explains what being called as a child of God means and why tha…

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Do Different Religions All Worship the Same God? 5:08

4d ago5:08

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Different religions are different trails that lead to the top of the same mountain—is that a good way to think of Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and people of other religions? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and men…

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Is Mental Illness a Sin? 3:22

5d ago3:22

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What passages can we turn to for mental illness? And is mental illness a sin? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from…

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How Do We Know the Devil Is a Fallen Angel? 6:10

10d ago6:10

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Where is this teaching in the Bible? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real question…

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Is Believing in God Just a Safe Bet? 4:31

11d ago4:31

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If you believe in God and he doesn't exist, you waste just this life. But if you don't believe in him and he DOES exist, then you waste eternity. So believing in God should be a logical "yes" ... right? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, …

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Why Do Churches Cover up Pastors' Sins? 6:21

12d ago6:21

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Why do non-Christians deal with sin better than Christian churches do? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time o…

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Confusing Things Christians Say: "Hate the Sin; Love the Sinner" 40:16

14d ago40:16

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“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 t…

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Does the Bible Promote the Patriarchy? 6:00

17d ago6:00

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Is it true that women are inferior according to the Bible? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answ…

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Does Someone Who's Never Heard of Jesus Go to Hell? 3:17

18d ago3:17

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Pastor Mike's answer may bother you because it's based on this idea: If never hearing the gospel would mean a free ticket to heaven, why would we ever share the gospel? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Wel…

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Is It a Sin to Kill Someone if You’re a Soldier in War? 4:09

19d ago4:09

4:09

Is this breaking God's commandment: You shall not murder? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answe…

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Confusing Things Christians Say: "Walk With God" 30:43

21d ago30:43

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It's been said that taking 10,000 steps a day is beneficial for our physical health. And just like walking physically, we walk spiritually too. In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks three essential connections between our daily, physical steps and our spiritual walk with God. He also provides encouragement for aligning our paths with God’s promises,…

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Is IVF an Option for Christian Couples? 6:14

24d ago6:14

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The process of in vitro fertilization can result in many fertilized eggs—many lives being created. Knowing this, how should Christian couples view IVF? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podc…

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Is Porn OK for Married Couples? 4:49

25d ago4:49

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Is porn harmful even if a married couple watches it together? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace a…

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What if I Don't Want to Vote for Any of the Candidates? 3:47

26d ago3:47

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How do Christians support the government when we don't want to vote for any of them? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novot…

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Confusing Things Christians Say: "Fellowship" 33:54

28d ago33:54

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Loneliness affects our personal health. But what can we do to stop this 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 is a confusing word called "fellowship." And fellowship requires work. In this message, Pastor Mike explains what kind of work g…

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Confusing Things Christians Say: "A Relationship, Not a Religion" 36:09

1M ago36:09

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"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 we 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 a part of a “religious rela…

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Confusing Things Christians Say: "Born Again" 38:28

1M ago38:28

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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 us do in this series, “Confusing things Christians Say.” In this episode, Pastor Mike outlines what the phrase “born again” means, from repenting…

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Behind the Series: Confusing Things Christians Say 45:30

1M ago45:30

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What exactly does "born again" mean? How about "a relationship, not a religion"? Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson dissect some of the phrases Christians often say—but may not know what they mean—as they preview the next six-part TV message series, "Confusing Things Christians Say." Other phrases they tackle: "fellowship," "walk with God," "hate …

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Why the Bible Matters: Because the Evidence Proves It 28:18

2M ago28:18

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Many people, believers and unbelievers alike, have questions about the Bible and its legitimacy. No matter where you fall on this scale, sometimes you just want evidence. In this final message from the series at the Museum of the Bible, Pastor Mike teaches from the Bible Manuscript Room, proving the authorship of the Bible and explaining the key pi…

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Why the Bible Matters: Because It Is God Speaking to Us 28:20

2M ago28:20

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Was the Bible written by a person with an agenda? Or maybe by someone who simply held strong spiritual ideas? How would you finish the question, “The Bible is ... ”? If you are unclear about where the Bible comes from, in this message Pastor Mike explores the Bible's origins and shows why you can trust it and why trusting it matters. Get your own l…

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Why the Bible Matters: Because It Impacts Lives 28:17

2M ago28:17

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How do we get past life's hurdles? The answer to our shame, sin, and weakness is in the Bible. From the first of three messages from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., Pastor Mike teaches about the most prolific book ever—the Bible. From Abraham Lincoln to Rosa Parks, people throughout history have found the Bible impactful. And it contin…

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Behind the Series: Why the Bible Matters 38:37

2M ago38:37

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Get ready for a special, one-of-a-kind series! Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give a sneak peek at our next sermon series that was shot on location from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.! In this new three-part series, "Why the Bible Matters," Pastor Mike dives deep into the Bible's impact, its origin, how God speaks to us through th…

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Mad at God: Because He Saves My Enemies 38:23

2M ago38:23

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Why do we struggle to believe that God's grace is for everyone—even for those who have hurt us? That's the same struggle Jonah had as he wrestled with God for saving Jonah's enemies. It is tempting for us to draw a line, put ourselves on the right side of it, and think we're the only people God should love. But as Pastor Mike wraps up the book of J…

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Mad at God: Why Should I Repent? 35:00

3M ago35:00

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If God so loved the world that he sent Jesus to die for us, why do we need to repent? What does "repent" even mean? To answer these questions, Pastor Mike takes us through chapter 3 of the book of Jonah and gives us four takeaways about what it means to repent and how we know we are repenting. Get your copy of “Rewrite Your Story: A Guide to the Li…

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Mad at God: When I'm at Rock Bottom 38:22

3M ago38:22

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When we mess up and feel so far away from God, one of the hardest things to do is to cry out to God. We find ourselves thinking, "Why would God listen to the cry of someone in such a desperate, rock-bottom situation?" However, as Pastor Mike teaches from the book of Jonah, sometimes we need to hit rock bottom to realize our constant need for God an…

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Mad at God: For Loving "Those People" 38:00

3M ago38:00

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The book of Jonah isn’t about a big fish. In fact, it’s not even about the prophet Jonah. Instead, it’s about God and his insane love for ALL people—even “those people,” those we often regard as being furthest from God and least deserving. Which, Pastor Mike says, actually includes . . . us. This message kicks off a series that takes us through the…

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Evolution of Faith: To Inexpressible Joy, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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It's tempting to think that we just need to wait out this broken world until Jesus comes back, to think that joy only begins with heaven. But the apostle Peter tells us that right now, even during our struggles and challenges, an inexpressible joy is possible. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Question: Is Manifestation Compatible With Christianity? ** Pr…

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Evolution of Faith: To Inexpressible Joy, Part 1 (radio edit) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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It's tempting to think that we just need to wait out this broken world until Jesus comes back, to think that joy only begins with heaven. But the apostle Peter tells us that right now, even during our struggles and challenges, an inexpressible joy is possible. Today's Tough Question: Is it Sinful to Use Preferred Pronouns? ** Program note: This is …

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Behind the Series: Mad at God 48:56

3M ago48:56

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Spoiler alert: the book of Jonah is NOT about a big fish. Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson talk about what the book of Jonah IS actually about: God's love for his people. In their deep dive discussion, they also found ways to talk about poisonous frogs, how we can avoid falling into political divisions (hang out with Amber!), what God may think …

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Evolution of Faith: From Fear to Peace, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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What happens if something gets in between you and the promise of heaven? At first glance, the Bible's answer may sound contradictory. But as Pastor Mike digs into the apostle Peter's letter that he wrote to friends who were being persecuted, we see why we can turn our fear into peace. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: 1. Where is heaven? 2. Why…

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Program Announcement! 1:14

3M ago1:14

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Amber Albee Swenson, co-host of the "Behind the Series" episodes on this podcasts, shares an announcement regarding podcast programming.De către Time of Grace Ministry

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Evolution of Faith: From Fear to Peace, Part 1 (radio edit) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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What happens if something gets in between you and the promise of heaven? At first glance, the Bible's answer may sound contradictory. But as Pastor Mike digs into the apostle Peter's letter that he wrote to friends who were being persecuted, we see why we can turn our fear into peace. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: 1. Anxiety and Depression:…

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Evolution of Faith: From Apathy to Praise, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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Sometimes we feel stuck in our relationship with God. There's pain, suffering, frustration in our lives. Maybe we're just lukewarm about our faith. So how do we get closer to God? Pastor Mike says to start with writing a eulogy—about God. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Question: Does God choose everyone but knows which ones will reject him? ** Program …

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Evolution of Faith: From Apathy to Praise, Part 1 (radio edit) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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Sometimes we feel stuck in our relationship with God. There's pain, suffering, frustration in our lives. Maybe we're just lukewarm about our faith. So how do we get closer to God? Pastor Mike says to start with writing a eulogy—about God. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Question: How Do Christians Handle Life in a World That's Hostile? ** Program note: …

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Some Assembly Required: Assembled With Love, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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Paul’s famous words about love come not in the context of a wedding celebration but in the context of a church family who did not appreciate their God-given differences. This message pushes God’s diverse people toward humility, appreciation, and love--the glue that holds the body of Christ together. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: 1. How Do Y…

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Some Assembly Required: Assembled With Love, Part 1 (radio edit) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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Paul’s famous words about love come not in the context of a wedding celebration but in the context of a church family who did not appreciate their God-given differences. This message pushes God’s diverse people toward humility, appreciation, and love--the glue that holds the body of Christ together. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Questions: 1. Am I All…

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Some Assembly Required: You Belong, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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Feeling “less than” is one of the devil’s best tricks. We notice what we’re not, what we can’t do, what’s uncomfortable, what’s out of our skill set. But Paul saves us from envy and discouragement by reminding us all that God didn’t design every part of the body to do everything. By his design you can’t do this or that. Let go of the guilt. Give up…

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Some Assembly Required: You Belong, Part 1 (radio edit) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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Feeling “less than” is one of the devil’s best tricks. We notice what we’re not, what we can’t do, what’s uncomfortable, what’s out of our skill set. But Paul saves us from envy and discouragement by reminding us all that God didn’t design every part of the body to do everything. By his design you can’t do this or that. Let go of the guilt. Give up…

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Some Assembly Required: United yet Unique, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

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Scripture and experience teach us that people are different. Like different parts of the body, God intentionally decided to make each of us different from everyone else. That truth has the potential to make us better and stronger . . . or, if we ignore it, to make us frustrated at everyone who is not our mirror image. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Que…

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Some Assembly Required: United yet Unique, Part 1 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

26:01

Scripture and experience teach us that people are different. Like different parts of the body, God intentionally decided to make each of us different from everyone else. That truth has the potential to make us better and stronger . . . or, if we ignore it, to make us frustrated at everyone who is not our mirror image. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Que…

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Some Assembly Required: Unique but United, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

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As Paul begins his discussion of the “body of Christ,” he reminds us of the big picture. Baptism. Spirit. Spiritual thirst quenched by the gospel. What the church has in common is exponentially bigger than our differences. He does the same in Ephesians chapter 4, repeating the unity we have in Jesus—one Lord, one faith, one hope, one God. Therefore…

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Some Assembly Required: Unique but United, Part 1 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

26:01

As Paul begins his discussion of the “body of Christ,” he reminds us of the big picture. Baptism. Spirit. Spiritual thirst quenched by the gospel. What the church has in common is exponentially bigger than our differences. He does the same in Ephesians chapter 4, repeating the unity we have in Jesus—one Lord, one faith, one hope, one God. Therefore…

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Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: Why Jesus Allows Bad People Among Us, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

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There's always another awful headline, another hypocrite, another problem we want to fix in our broken world. If only it were as easy as plucking out the bad people from the good. But we know it's not that simple. It's for these moments of frustration that Jesus told this particular story of the weeds and the wheat to give us hope. Part 2 of 2. Tod…

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Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: Why Jesus Allows Bad People Among Us, Part 1 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

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There's always another awful headline, another hypocrite, another problem we want to fix in our broken world. If only it were as easy as plucking out the bad people from the good. But we know it's not that simple. It's for these moments of frustration that Jesus told this particular story of the weeds and the wheat to give us hope. Part 1 of 2. Tod…

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Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: Why I Must Give Up My Treasures, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

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It's going to cost us to follow Jesus. He was upfront about us needing to give up the things we treasure. But, Jesus also said, joyfully giving up the things we have is possible when we find a superior treasure. Through two short parables Jesus told, Pastor Mike helps us see what this treasure is. Part 2 of 2. Today's Tough Question: Is Jesus Actua…

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Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: Why I Must Give Up My Treasures, Part 1 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

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It's going to cost us to follow Jesus. He was upfront about us needing to give up the things we treasure. But, Jesus also said, joyfully giving up the things we have is possible when we find a superior treasure. Through two short parables Jesus told, Pastor Mike helps us see what this treasure is. Part 1 of 2. Today's Tough Question: Why Do We Take…

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Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: When Average Moments Are Okay, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

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We live in a culture that often says bigger is better, as we easily dismiss the small and mundane as too insignificant to be powerful. But believing this common trope can be spiritually dangerous. Pastor Mike walks us through two of the smallest stories Jesus ever told that give us a really big message for the average moments of our spiritual lives…

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Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: When Average Moments Are Okay, Part 1 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

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We live in a culture that often says bigger is better, as we easily dismiss the small and mundane as too insignificant to be powerful. But believing this common trope can be spiritually dangerous. Pastor Mike walks us through two of the smallest stories Jesus ever told that give us a really big message for the average moments of our spiritual lives…

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Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: What Are the Threats to My Faith?, Part 2 (radio edit) 26:01

4M ago26:01

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God’s Word doesn't always seem to work in our lives. We share it, read it, and hear it, but it doesn’t seem to change us spiritually. That's because the Word of God, Jesus said, is like a seed—it's packed with potential, but it is also small and vulnerable. How vulnerable? Pastor Mike identifies these everyday threats to God's Word that can stop us…

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