These stand alone messages are not part of a particular series.
The Time is Now : 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 (Oct. 6, 2024, 3:23 p.m. )
The best time to follow God is now. Today, we celebrate and praise God for what He's done in the past as well as pray for what God is going to do in the future. Pastor Jon Kragel will be sharing an update on our Crazy Love Project, sharing lots of encouraging testimonies from the people in the church, as well as preach from 2 Corinthians 5:13-6:2.
For Such a Time as This : Esther (Aug. 4, 2024, 3:54 p.m. )
Courage chooses calling over circumstance. Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares how the story of Esther shows Esther's obedience and God's provision in a time of challenging chaos. Whatever season you find yourself in today, choose courage by embracing God's placement, trusting God's plan, and walking in God's power.
The Paradox of Easter : John 19:30 (March 31, 2024, 5:12 p.m. )
A paradox can be defined as a statement or situation that seems absurd or contradictory that when investigated might actually be found to be true. Easter is a paradox because it's both a memorial and a wedding. Through Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross, we gain access to our greatest relationship with God. Join us today for Easter online as pastor Jon Kragel discusses how the death of Christ leads to a resurrected life. Through our study of John 19:30, we learn the meaning behind Christ's final moments on the cross and how they still impact us today.
How Do I Get Better at Doing What I'm Suppose to Do : Colossians 2:6-7 (March 17, 2024, 3:26 p.m. )
Why is it that we can go to church, read the bible, learn what to do, but then live differently throughout the week? Have you ever felt like you should be doing more? Have you ever struggled connecting what you read with how you live? The desire to live better is there, but you keep falling short? Join us today to learn what to do next. I have good news, there's hope for you! There's hope for us. Let's enjoy this practical conversation together.
Vision Sunday, 2024 : (Jan. 28, 2024, 2:48 p.m. )
Every year we pick a directional theme for our church to align us together. Hear from pastor Jon Kragel as we share where we've come from and where we're going as a church in 2024! This will unlock potential in your life and unleash power in the church. It's going to be a great celebration. Thanks for joining us online!
Are We Living in the End Times? : (Dec. 31, 2023, 2:43 p.m. )
Are we living in the end times? Is the war between Israel & Hamas connected to Scripture? Is Jesus coming back? If so, when? And what does this mean for Christians today?
What If : Romans 8:31-39 (Aug. 20, 2023, 5:08 p.m. )
There are 1,784 "if's" in the Bible. Today, we're talking about the most important one as pastor Jon Kragel shares that if God is for you, anything is possible.
Forgiveness…a Time to Heal : Mathew 18:21-34 (July 9, 2023, 2:59 p.m. )
Forgiveness... it's a beautiful thing! But what does it really mean to forgive? And how can you forgive when you've been deeply hurt? Join us we explore the healing power of forgiveness.
Calm or Chaos - Worry or Faith? : Philippians 4 (July 2, 2023, 6:06 p.m. )
You can’t stop worry from knocking at your door, but you can stop worry from entering your house. Today, we're honored to host Jim Kragel as he shares a practical message from Philippians chapter 4 where the Apostle Paul gives us a roadmap on how to overcome worry in our lives.
The ONE Factor : Malachi 4 (May 28, 2023, 4:14 p.m. )
What if in all the areas of stress there was ONE factor that could make all the difference? Today, we’re honored to have pastor Nolan Tjaden, speak on the ONE - Jesus. His powerful presence is the change-agent for your season, character, parenting, worrying, or striving. Where there was chaos, Jesus brings peace. Where there was emptiness, Jesus brings wholeness. Where there was aimlessness, Jesus brings purpose.
Surviving the Storm : Matthew 14:22-33 (Dec. 18, 2022, 1:55 p.m. )
Today, we're honored to host guest speaker, pastor Brian Pacheco. Brian is the lead pastor of Flatiron Church, which is launching in east Mesa, Arizona, in 2023. We love church planters and our network, Vision Arizona. Today, pastor Brian will be sharing how surviving a storm depends on where and to whom you look.
You are being planted, not buried : Matthew 10:39 (Nov. 13, 2022, 3:20 p.m. )
Have you ever felt like you have achieved so much but you have never WON your own heart? Today, we are honored to host motivational speaker, Lance Thonvold. As a former MLB pitcher, Lance shares the ups and downs of his life in an incredible message entitled, "Planted, Not Buried."
How the Church First Started : Acts 2 (June 5, 2022, 3:33 p.m. )
How did the church begin? What is Pentecost and why does it matter to the church today? Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares how the church started in a moment and launched into a movement (preaching through Acts 2). Also, today we celebrate and share our partnership with the Timothy Initiative, a mission organization who's planting 4,000 churches in northern India and Nepal in the next 4 years. Learn more about the Timothy Initiative at ttionline.org.
The Essential Church : Colossians 1:18 (March 10, 2022, 8:21 a.m. )
The early churches were defined not by walls, nor the denominations represented, nor the worship or stage. Rather, the churches were defined by the people. The church was and is a group of people with the common goals of glorifying God, edifying one another, and doing life together in community. In other words, it is not the building that makes up the church, it is the fellowship of believers and the unity in Christ that makes up the church.
Game Day : Acts 8 (Feb. 13, 2022, 4:55 a.m. )
As the world gets ready to watch the biggest game of the year, we're celebrating all that God is doing in and through Mission Grove Church. Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares that when God prompts, we should choose to pursue (Acts 8).
Vision Sunday 2022 : Ephesians 3:20-21 (Jan. 30, 2022, 5:15 a.m. )
Time is measured in minutes. Life is measured in moments. This year at Mission Grove Church, we’re praying for God to do MORE in our everyday moments. We long for more God, more love, and more disciples. Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares Mission Grove Church’s word of the year: MORE.
The Grove Is Growing : (Oct. 10, 2021, 6:19 p.m. )
Today we celebrate Mission Grove's 3rd birthday. In today's service, you'll hear what God's done and where we're going as a church. Stay tuned until the end to hear the big news for our church and community. Making a difference is not about the size of our church, but the size of our God.
Why Context Matters : Acts 17:16-34 (Sept. 5, 2021, 5:21 p.m. )
Today, pastor Jon Kragel shares how Christ works in our context.
Staying Connected in a Disconnected World : John 15 (July 25, 2021, 6:05 p.m. )
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.
Love Moves, Hope Heals : Ruth (June 6, 2021, 6:46 p.m. )
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.
Empty Easter : Colossians 1:13-14 (April 4, 2021, 7:08 a.m. )
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.
Receive Love, Sin Less : Romans 6:14 (March 21, 2021, 7:47 p.m. )
“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 in it become free. ...And as they learn to receive love, they sin less.”
When Plans Change : (Oct. 4, 2020, 8:47 p.m. )
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 : Esther 4:14 (Sept. 27, 2020, 2:50 p.m. )
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 visit our website.