Mission Grove Church Podcast

Do you want to make a difference in this life? Do you want to have a full life? In week six of our series, Psalm 23, pastor Jon Kragel shares how the key to having abundant life is following the Good Shepherd. When you follow Jesus, goodness and mercy follow you.

During troubling times, what voices are you listening to? What kinds of "food" are you feeding your mind? Do you struggle with negative self talk? Maybe you have allowed an unwanted guest at your table. In week five of our series, Psalm 23, pastor Jon Kragel shares how Jesus has prepared a feast in the middle of our fight (Psalm 23:5). And when you are having supper with the Good Shepherd, don't g...

In week four of our series, Psalm 23, pastor Jon Kragel shares how Jesus dealt with the substance of death so that all that remains is its shadow. The key to comfort in troubling times is to the turn to the Shepherd.

In week three of our series, Psalm 23, pastor Jon Kragel shares the importance of listening to the Good Shepherd. You don't need the map if you stay close to the guide (Psalm 23:3).

In week two of series, Psalm 23, past Jon Kragel shares that rest is about proximity, not productivity. The key to finding rest is trusting in the Good Shepherd.

In week one of our new series, Psalm 23: Peace in the Valley, pastor Jon Kragel shares from verse one the value of knowing God as your shepherd. Unless you can say, "God is my Shepherd," you will never be able to say, "I shall not want." The key to contentment is knowing God as your Shepherd.

Do you find it easier to fight with loved ones during quarantine? In week two of our series, Friends of Mission Grove, pastor Bill Bush teaches more about relationships.

How do you handle the difficult relationships in your life? When is the time to set up boundaries, and when should we lean in and help? In week one of our new series, Friends of Mission Grove, we are honored to have pastor Linn Winters teach us about relationships.

As we finish our series, Stay Positive, pastor Jon Kragel shares how your setback could really be your setup. Using the story of Joseph in Genesis 50, pastor Jon shares 3 comebacks to crisis. #StayPositive

In week two of our series, Stay Positive, pastor Jon shares how to go from woe to go.

Is it me, or does the world seem to be filled with a lot of negativity right now? While it can be easy to be cynical during times of crisis, we want to help you stay positive. In week one of our series, Stay Positive, pastor Jon Kragel shares how what you see and what you say directly impacts what you see. (Colossians 3:1-2)

On this Mother's Day, we're talking about what it means to be FOR other people. For far too long the church has been known by what it is against. We want to be known by what we are FOR. If God is FOR us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31). God is FOR you, and we are FOR you. #FORthecommunity

In week three of our series, Breakout, pastor Jon Kragel shares this truth: if our God is unstoppable, then our faith is unshakeable.

In week two of our series, Breakout, pastor Jon Kragel shares how the best way to fight your stress is to feed your soul. (message from 2 Peter 1:3-8).

In week one of our new series, Breakout, pastor Jon Kragel shares how you can find your spiritual pathway to God. In lessons learned from Gary Thomas' book, Sacred Pathways, Jon shares that everyone has a unique way to connect with God. What's your preferred pathway?

In a message for our time, pastor Jon Kragel shares how to respond when anxiety attacks. This message is the last in our series entitled, "Living Hope." (1 Peter 5:5-11)

As our world continues to battle the pandemic known as the coronavirus, pastor Jon Kragel shares a message addressing the tension that we're all feeling. What now? What's next? How can we move forward? Listen to hear a story about an unlikely character who finds himself in an unlikely situation. Simply put, God can use what we didn't choose. (Acts 28:1-10)

As pastor Jon Kragel continues our series, Living Hope, he shares encouragement from 1 Peter 4. We can't always choose our battles, but we can choose how we fight them. Watch and learn how you can prepare for your spiritual battle.

"In week five of our series, Living Hope, pastor Jon Kragel shares how Christ in your heart put hope on display (1 Peter 3:14-15). We can show hope in a hopeless world through the following actions: 1) Be brave (Romans 15:13) 2) Be blessed (Colossians 1:27) 3) Be bold (2 Corinthians 3:12) Wherever you find yourself on your spiritual journey, we want to help you take your next step of faith. Visit...

In week four of our series, Living Hope, pastor Jon Kragel shares how relationships are a race to the back of the line. He then goes on to share four components of a healthy relationship: 1. Submission is mutual (Ephesians 5:21) 2. Honor is love in action (1 Peter 3:7) 3. Respect wins relationships (1 Peter 3:1-2) 4. Value comes from God (1 Peter 3:3-6)

In week three of our series, Living Hope, pastor Jon Kragel shares how security in Christ helps us submit and suffer well. We can submit and suffer well because this life is reality, this life is temporary, and this life is an opportunity. Following Jesus' example, we persevere through trials with living hope (1 Peter 2:13-25).

In week two of our series, Living Hope, pastor Jon Kragel challenges the church to place Christ at the center of their table. We can do so through four thing: 1. Set aside the things that break relationship. 2. Adore Jesus whole-heartedly. 3. Look for ways to proclaim Jesus' goodness. 4. Treat others with honor

In week one of our series, Living Hope, pastor Jon Kragel shares how hope inspires action. Hope is the confident expectation that God will do what He has promised. (1 Peter 1:1-12)

In the final week of our series, Starting Line, pastor Jon Kragel shares how focus can free to live by design.

In week three of our series, Starting Line, pastor Jon Kragel shares how the right decision can change your direction. Is Jesus the lead in your life? Then you should consider taking your next step of faith which is baptism.