Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

God commands us to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations.  It doesn't matter where someone lives, they still need the news of their Savior.  With all of the advances in technology and ways to travel we truly can be disciples for Jesus and take the Gospel message to all the ends of the earth.  

God has blessed us with technology.  Internet, cell phones, and portable devices makes it easy for Jesus to be with you at any time.  We can use these tools to reach more and more people in new ways.  Jesus traveled on foot spreading the news of salvation.  Let's use what we have been blessed with to reach the farthest corners of the world with the news of Christ.

Everyone needs a Savior.  It can be scary to get out of our comfort zone and talk to people that we don't know about Jesus.  God created all human beings and even if someone is different from us, they are a child of God.  Don't be afraid to tell anyone about the good news of a Savior.

We often forget that the people sitting next to us in church might need a spiritual boost, too. It is easy to go to church and be a Christian, but to truly have Jesus as the center of your life can be a challenge.  Don't put off sharing your faith with those around you just because you assume they already believe.  Even a believing heart can use a reminder about Christ's love.

Hopelessness and depression can cripple even the strongest Christian. God assures us through Jesus that we have hope. We are chosen children of God and are blessed with forgiveness.

Fear comes from our sinful nature. Jesus dies for our sins and now we are never left alone by God. We will join him in heaven and now have nothing to fear.

Christ helps us change our lives. We are born sinful which leads us to be full of anger, but with God's help we can shed our old self and be new with the love of Christ.

Everyone feels lonely at times. God understands how we feel and cares about us. He promises to reach down from heaven and help us.

God blesses us with congregations and fellow believers. The altar reminds us of Jesus' sacrifice for us. The pastor and our fellow believers are there to help and guide us in God's Word. Appreciate the church.

Hannah is an example of a mother giving her child to the Lord because God blessed her life.  We should raise our children in the Lord because God has richly blessed our lives.