Mission Grove Church Podcast

How do you find joy in your journey? How can you find purpose in your pain? In week one of our series, Adventurous Life, pastor Jon Kragel shares how an adventurous life is one lived for Christ. It's not how you start, but how God finishes. When is the last time your heart raced because of your faith? We believe being a Christian can be a pulse-pumping, heart-pounding life of courage. We want to h...

What are you going to do with your ambitions? In week three of our series, Dream Big, pastor Jon Kragel shares the key to accomplishing your goals for this year. If you want a breakthrough, you need to press through (Philippians 3:12-14). In this message, you'll also learn five practical tips to getting things done. As we begin 2021, we want to help you dream big!

Are you trying to figure out who you're suppose to be? As we begin 2021, we want to help you dream big and take your next step in your spiritual journey. In week two of our series, Dream Big, pastor Clark Lund shares insights and next steps for those looking to figure out who they are suppose to be.

How will you live your one extraordinary life? In this message from home, pastor Jon Kragel shares a potential a starting point for your new year. Try answering these questions, and then commit your year to God.

The closer you are to the heartbeat of God, the greater your love for others becomes.

Learn were peace comes from and how you can experience peace this Christmas season.

The joy of the Lord is available to everyone and changes everything. From the story of the shepherds found in Luke 2:8-20, pastor Jon Kragel shares how joy can be found in unlikely situations.

Hope is the confident expectation that God has the power to do what He promised. How do we hold fast to hope during a time of waiting? In week one of a new series entitled, The Wonder of Christmas, pastor Jon shares how hoping in God can renew your strength.

How do we keep running when times are tough? How do we keep our courage when circumstances are challenging? How do we keep our faith when our future seems foggy? In week seven our series, Whisper, pastor Jon Kragel shares how God can speak to us through people, promptings, and pain.

God's love is so profound that it requires God's power for us to grasp it. In our series, Whisper, we've been learning how to hear the voice of God. Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares what is it exactly that God is saying to us. Then, recording artist, Isaac Pittman, shares his story and music about the power of God's love in our lives. (Ephesians 3:14-21)

How do you know if you have a good idea or a God idea? In week five of our series, Whisper, pastor Jon Kragel shares that God not only is speaking to you, but also speaking through you. God has given you a message and a means through which to say it. When weighed against wise counsel and the Word of God, we can see how God speaks to us through our desires. (Ephesians 2:10; Psalm 37:4; Proverbs 16:...

When trying to read the map of life, it's important to start with the key. Understanding the map key helps you make sense of the map. In the same way, the Bible serves as a key to understanding this life. In week four of our series, Whisper, pastor Jon Kragel shares how God is still speaking to us today. (Hebrews 1:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:10-17)

Do you hear the voice of God? If not, maybe it's because you're using the wrong relational frequency. In today's message, guest speaker, Pastor Ta'hon King, shares how you can tune in to hear the voice of God (Luke 5:1-11).

How can you hear from God? It starts with making yourself available. When you make yourself available, God makes Himself accessible. In week two of our series, Whisper, pastor Jon Kragel leads a practical and personal discussion on the value of prayer in our lives. Additional verses Luke 5:15-16; 1 Samuel 3:9-11

How do you hear the voice of God? In week one of a brand new series, pastor Jon Kragel shares how if you can't hear God's voice, you can't sing God's song, and your life will be off key. Watch the message to learn three encouraging truths about hearing the voice of God and the power of God's whisper in your life.

When plans change, cling to your purpose. In the week before our grand opening at CB Live, pastor Jon Kragel shares how we can respond to situations changing in our lives.

You were made for this moment. God has uniquely prepared us and positioned us to reach this community with the Gospel. Pastor Jon Kragel asks the same question Mordecai asked Esther 2500 years ago, "What if you were made for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14). Will you join us on mission to be FOR the community? If you are interested, please take your next step and fill out the form below or visi...

Jesus didn't come to take sides. He came to take over. In part two of what does Jesus say about politics, pastor Jon Kragel shares an example of how Jesus handled a political question (Mark 12:13-17). Christians, as you head into this election season, remember that elections are temporary, but eternity is forever. Choose to keep your witness with those who disagree with you and show love and honor...

Your candidate will win or lose on the first Tuesday of November, but the church will win or lose based on how we treat one another between now and then. When you disagree politically, choose to love unconditionally and pray for unity. Jesus prayed for unity and He paid for unity by dying on the cross. Therefore, we should make unity our priority during this election season (lessons from John 17 a...

Racial Justice is a Gospel issue. Listen as pastor Jon Kragel shares commentary on this sensitive subject through the lens of Jesus. What does Jesus have to say? What did He do? How can we learn from His example? This message is meant to simply start a healthy conversation with our church family so we can love people the way Jesus loved us. In the message, Jon addresses the polarizing positions wi...

Share what you love with whom you love. The best thing you can do in this moment is to share the Gospel with those around. Movements start in moments with people. Be the one to bring someone to Jesus. Who's your one? Learn how to share your faith in this message with pastor Jon Kragel. Be like the friends who brought their friend to Jesus (Luke 5:27-26). They had faith. They had love. They had cou...

Start telling better stories. Everyone has a story to tell, so what story are you telling? In week four of our series, Everyone Together, pastor Jon Kragel shares how you can start telling better stories as we learn from an unlikely hero (John 4:27-42). No matter your circumstances or your past, God can use your story to make an impact for eternity. In this message you'll also learn about the art...

Is it possible for someone to be earthly rich, but eternally bankrupt? Learn from a story about an unlikely man who came to faith in Jesus. In week three of our series, Everyone Together, pastor Jon Kragel shares how everyone needs The One (Luke 19:1-10).

In week two of our series, Everyone Together, pastor Jon Kragel shares how everyone needs someone to believe in them. If you want to make a difference, like Barnabas did for Saul (Acts 9:26-28), you need to do the following: Four Steps to Making a Difference 1) Take the plunge (take a risk) 2) Make it personal 3) See the potential 4) Build the platform Challenge: Start today making a difference to...

Are you under a lot of stress? When facing the struggles and pressures of this year, how can we respond? In week one of our series, Everyone Together, pastor Jon Kragel shares where chronic anxiety comes from, what the Bible says about it, and what we can do about it. Calming the anxiety within you will help you care for the people around you.