Pastor John Lovell

Grace City Rome's Executive Pastor, Chris Speten steps into the pulpit with a thought-provoking twist on the prodigal son parable from Luke 15. He boldly points out the overt sins and the covert sins of BOTH brothers, while focusing on our Good Father who is always waiting to offer reconciliation to the lost who repent. Jesus uses this parable to call out the self-righteous religious people w...

Raging seas, stormy skies, and faithless sailors will never hinder the Word of God being shared with the multitudes. The Apostle Paul shows his captors once again the power of having faith in his unseen God as he survives a catastrophic shipwreck in Acts 27. Listen as Pastor John teaches us how to prepare for the upcoming storms with a crisis-proof faith in an unshakeable kingdom of God. www.grace...

Apostle Paul's journey to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in Acts 25-26 meets with more vicious onslaught from weak and corrupt church and government officials. While the Apostle was presented with an option to go free from his unsubstantiated incarceration, he chose instead to step further into the fire and requested an audience with Caesar, the ruler of the Roman Empire. Pauls's u...

Fearful and lukewarm leaders like the Governor of Caesarea, Felix, hinder the movement of the gospel with their spineless and anxious lack of decisive leadership. In Acts 24 this week, the Apostle Paul clearly demonstrates his innocence before the court, while the blasphemous religious leaders cower in fear of the truth, not willing to risk their status or lifestyle in front of the public mobs. Li...

Pastor John takes us to the Sanhedrin Council this week with the Apostle Paul, who is calling out the council's illegitimate leaders and religious zealots. Paul's warrior mode as observed in Acts 23 reveals how sharing the gospel sometimes has violent outcomes, yet has the power to produce a purification process needed in the false leaders of the church and the government. Our righteous...

The Apostle Paul displayed uncanny, heroic behaviors in Acts 21 and 22 as he begged to return to the hostile Jewish crowds in order to share his powerful testimony. His courageous acts demonstrate a changed heart - one that desires to lead people to Jesus and the Truth, with no fear of safety or well-being. Genuine faith in God can turn your testimony into kingdom building opportunities - where Je...

The eternal stakes are simply too high for Christians to stand down in the world of lost souls and distorted narratives. The Apostle Paul bravely demonstrates being willing to give your life for the call of the Gospel in Acts 21 this week - and it raises questions regarding the battle between our comfort and our calling. As Jesus is the center point for all of human history, so should our devotion...

Pastor John provides a compelling message this week with some final warnings to the Church in Acts 20. In the biblical text, Paul reminds us that our days are limited - and there is challenging work yet to be done. Clear guidelines are extended to Christians that the real movement of God's holy power can only be procured through obedience to His Word, regardless of the outside forces of earth...

Hatred and persecution of Christians were rampant in the first-century church, as witnessed in the ancient texts of the Bible. Acts 19 parallels this mob mentality to the modern-day world we are experiencing. Pastor John warns us this week to beware of the secret intentions of our hearts, as we sometimes lose our faith in the name of noble causes that draw us away from our mighty God. Thanks for l...

In Acts 19, the Church at Ephesus was experiencing some radical, miraculous power through the Holy Spirit. When Satan's demons called out the Christian imposters, the simple truth of the Bible cut through the worldly deception and lies of non-believers. True Christians are called to KNOW Jesus, not just know OF Jesus. Thanks for listening! Visit our website for more info: https://www.gracecit...

The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the Trinity as He convicts us from sin and guides us to the righteousness of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor John uses the message of Paul the Apostle in Acts 18-19 this week to remind us to live in the joy of our salvation. We are given a new heart through the Holy Spirit, who dwells within us, causing us to hate sin and love Jesus. Thanks for listening! Vis...

Grace City Rome celebrates their 1st Birthday with Pastor Josh McPherson, Lead Pastor of Grace City Wenatchee, bringing a message of mission-minded ministry to our sometimes messy lives. He reminds us of Paul's journey in Acts 18 that the Kingdom of God is steadily advancing, and where the world may see devastating defeats, God has designed a series of decisive victories for those who choose...

In Acts 17 Apostle Paul encounters the culture of Ancient Greece, worshipping their idols and questioning the existence of only one supernatural God. Through grace, reason, and intellect, Paul had the opportunity to introduce the God of Creation to this pagan culture, encouraging repentance through His risen Son, Jesus Christ. Listen this week as Pastor John takes us on a tour of Paul's evang...

Have you ever questioned how to hear God's voice or whether He even still speaks to His children? In Acts 16 this week, the Apostle Paul receives his Macedonian call from God, demonstrating a faith-filled life that recognizes supernatural directives. Pastor John shares the scriptures that reveal the various, and sometimes miraculous, methods of communication that God uses to draw us closer to...

Paul and Barnabas are a power team for spreading the Gospel in Acts 15 - yet when trust is broken and disagreement ensues, God works His Sovereign plan behind the scenes to present a pathway of grace that leads to restoration. Pastor John returns to the pulpit this week with a dynamic sermon on the dangers of trusting people and the dangers of NOT trusting people. As we desire unity with our fello...

To encourage Christians to become true ambassadors of Christ through faith, Grace City Rome Associate Pastor Torin takes us on a biblical journey through Exodus 1. Listen as he guides us through successful stewardship strategies of embracing oppression, trusting and fearing God, and locking arms with believers. Our joy on this path, often fraught with persecution, is always found in Jesus Christ,...

The Good News tells us that the cross of Jesus must be central in our daily lives. This week, Pastor Carlos Fernandez from Crosspoint City Church shared with us for week 3 of our 4-week guest preacher series. Pastor Carlos directs us to the Gospel for inspiration found in God's Word and His Holy Spirit. Thanks for listening! Visit our website for more info: https://www.gracecityrome.com/

Jesus makes His Messianic claim in a fabulous healing encounter in Luke 5. Listen this week as guest preacher Topher Stockton, Executive Pastor of West Rome Baptist Church, takes us through the remarkable details of this Bible passage and shows the imperative role we play in getting people to the feet of Jesus - where all our answers await.  Thanks for listening! Visit our website for more info: h...

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Join Pastor John Lovell this week for the final message in the "Married For Life" series as he shares the biblical principles of parenting by God's standard. When the gospel message regarding raising children is demonstrated in homes, it provides a testimony to the world that our Heavenly Father can bring immense joy, peace, and abundance to our families! Due to technical difficulti...

Married for Life" series Part #3 focuses on some important questions about marriage, love, and relationships. Listen as Pastor John Lovell directs us to what the Bible says about finding the right spouse, healthy fighting tips, and enjoying the benefits of a godly sex life. Thanks for listening! Visit our website for more info: https://www.gracecityrome.com/

Pastor John Lovell teaches us in week #2 of the "Married For Life" series how to unleash the radical blessings of biblical marriage. The scriptures clearly disclose the biblical roles of a man and a woman, while culture levies war against the wisdom of God's Word about marriage. When men seek to love, and women seek to respect, the marriage union flourishes and brings glory to God. ...

Join Pastor John Lovell as he begins a 4-part series on the biblical concept of the marriage covenant. He unearths some old wisdom from the Bible, cover-to-cover, to prove the power of this intimate, spiritual union between man, woman, and God. Once we grasp that Jesus is our ONE TRUE Soul Mate, our marriages will flourish! Thanks for listening! Visit our website for more info: https://www.graceci...

He Is Risen Indeed! Pastor John Lovell leads us this week in celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This single miraculous event has changed the course of human history for all mankind ~ and now offers eternal hope through the Gospel to all the lost souls of earth.  Happy Resurrection Sunday! Thanks for listening! Visit our website for more info: https://www.gracecityrome.com/

In Acts 15, Peter boldly proclaims that the Gospel message makes no distinctions between Gentiles and Jews and that the gift of salvation by grace is offered to all people. The early church was experiencing tension and division over the religious weight of the 613 Old Testament laws. Jesus fulfilled these OT laws through His perfect life and offers salvation through Grace instead. Join us this wee...