Mission Grove Church Podcast

Words are a window into your heart. What you say matters. Your words have weight in others' lives. Today, as we finish our series, Fool-Proofing Your Life, pastor Jon Kragel shares how we can get wiser with how we speak to God and one another.

Learn how to stay connected in a disconnected world. Today, guest speaker, Jim Kragel, shares the key to staying connected to Jesus and to one another.

How much of our future is up to us? How much is up to God? Can I know God's will for my life? Where's the line between God's sovereignty and man's free will? These are deep topics that Christians have been discussing for thousands of years. Today, as we continue our series, Fool-proofing Your Life, pastor Jon Kragel jumps into this discussion and shares a practical solution from God's Word.

A heart for God leads to life and purpose, but a heart for self leads to death and destruction. Today, as we continue our study through Proverbs, guest speaker, Brent Hatchett, shares with us simple steps to help us guard our hearts.

In order to build successful careers, relationships, and families, you need wisdom. Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares the difference between knowledge and wisdom. He also shares four foundations to wisdom from Proverbs 3. Wisdom swaps the self-centered fantasy for a God-centered reality.

Leaving a legacy tomorrow starts with building a legacy today. Learn how to build a legacy in week three of our series, Ready or Not.

How do you find meaning in the mundane routines in life? In week two of our series, Ready or Not, pastor Jon Kragel shares how we can remain faithful in the small task while trusting God with our future. (Ruth 2-3)

Change is an unavoidable reality in our lives. From locations to jobs to relationships, the question has never been whether or not we will experience change, but how will we respond? Will we embrace change and ultimately learn from it or will we ignore it and let it overwhelm our lives. Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares truths from Ruth 1, how she responded to tragedy, and how we can respond to the...

Guest speaker Kevin Deasy shares about his full time role with OhanaAZ. OhanaAZ is a social service agency in Phoenix that primarily serves teens in foster care and kids/adults with special needs. Kevin shares in the sermon how at Ohana staff are motivated by the motto, "Love Moves, Hope Heals" as they work to serve these kids and adults and share the love & hope of Jesus.

As we conclude our series, Empower University, pastor Jon Kragel shares how we as Christians are called to seek service, not status. Jesus gives us the model for service others in Mark 9 and 10.

Life is stressful. Your finances don't have to be. As we continue our series, Empower University, pastor Jon Kragel shares how money is a great tool, but a horrible god. Join us for church online today to learn 3 keys to achieving financial balance in your life.

Did you know the average person spends 90,000 hours working in his or her lifetime? Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares how we can connect our faith to our work. The way we work is actually a form of worship, and the key to viewing work as worship is knowing our motive. Join us for church online today to learn how to live out your faith throughout your week.

How do you make the most of the time you have with your kids? Join us today for church online as pastor Jon Kragel shares ancient Biblical principles for raising children in our modern world. To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today.

Blind from birth and a two-time kidney transplant recipient, Scott MacIntyre knows what it means to persevere despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Be encouraged this morning as this American Idol finalist shares his inspirational story through powerful music. Pastor Jon Kragel will also be sharing a message entitled, "Empowered Worship."

Are you dating, married, or looking to be? No matter your stage in life, we can all stand to improve our relationships. Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares how to solve the puzzle of relationships, giving practical tips on how to put right pieces together. (Ephesians 5:31-33; Galatians 5:16-26)

Most people admit they would like to have a better prayer life, but what exactly does that look like? Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares lessons from how Jesus taught the disciples to pray. The purpose of prayer of the presence of God.

The Bible makes your life better and makes you better at life. Take your faith to the next level as we learn together in our new series, Empower University.

We do not memorialize a fallen leader. We celebrate a risen Savior. 7 Facts of the Resurrection  Jesus lived. Jesus died. Jesus was buried. Jesus' tomb was found empty. There were 500 eyewitness accounts after the resurrection. Christianity started with the belief in Jesus' resurrection. Christianity has stood the test of time.

Discover the key to contentment. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." This is one of the most quoted verses in all of the Bible, but what does it actually mean? Why did Paul pen these words? Today, we're sharing the key to contentment, as we discuss Philippians 4:10-20. God's provision is more than what you have, it's what you see.

“The objective is not to build communities appearing to have sin under control. The objective is to nurture a place where people can stop faking they have sin under control. Where they can come out of hiding and let others into their sin and failure. There, sin loses power, and we can be healed-trusting Christ’s redemption, forgiveness and repentance. It’s messy but utterly healthy. Those who live...

Today we're talking about mental health. What do you do when you are stressed? How do you respond to worry? Our thoughts are powerful. They change our perspective, impact our decisions, and influence our habits. But what do we do when we become trapped by our thoughts, unable to escape negative and unhealthy thinking? Thankfully, the apostle Paul gives us a game plan to win our greatest battle in...

Spiritual treasure is measured in trust. In week five of our series, Adventurous Life, pastor Jon Kragel connects the tension between what we treasure and what we trust.

Are you ready for a spiritual workout? In week four of our series, Adventurous Life, pastor Jon Kragel shares the connection between natural effort and supernatural power. With God, daily obedience leads to lasting significance.

No matter your stage in life, I'm guessing you want to have good relationships. No one grows up wanting to experience poor relationships with their spouse, their kids, their co-workers, or their friends. However, we all experience conflict from time to time. In fact, we are living in a time and country currently marked by division and arguing. Thankfully, there's good news... you CAN get better at...

Watch this video to learn how to calm your mind in the midst of chaos. Are you battling anxiety? Are you fighting fear? Are you uncertain of your future? Based from Philippians 1:12-30, pastor Jon Kragel shares how fixing your mind on Christ can fix your mind. Mindfulness is good, but mindfulness in Christ is best. In this video, you'll learn how to overcome fear, and find the joy you've been sear...