Pastor John Lovell

The disciples thought death was surely imminent as the boat was rocked by massive and angry waves. While Jesus took a well-deserved nap during the storm, they exclaimed their fear and boldly questioned His compassion and loyalty. After calming the winds and the stilling the sea, Jesus noted their fears and immediately admonished them for their lack of faith. Listen this week as Pastor John outline...

For centuries the world has experienced conquering kings and emperors who have used their military might, clever politics, and technological intellect to advance their earthly kingdoms. Historical greats such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar ruled empires, oftentimes through bloody wars and violent endeavors. The Kingdom of God is remarkably different from this cultural view of conquering...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor John Lovell (former Army Ranger and founder of the Warrior Poet Society) challenges men to break free from passive living and embrace a massive, kingdom-sized mission. Drawing inspiration from the life of the Apostle Paul, John breaks down what it truly means to be an effective missionary and statesman for Christ in today's world. Satan wants nothing more than...

Our earthly fathers who are believers in Jesus are directed to discipline and love their children through difficult times and uncomfortable situations, knowing that strength is built through adversity. This fatherly love is a reflection of God, the Father, who loves yet admonishes His children on the paths to righteousness, building character and integrity along this challenging journey. Listen to...

God's Word clearly informs believers that they are to be a light to the world, just as Jesus was the Light to our dark and lost souls. One of Satan's priorities is to extinguish that light of Christians, spreading worldly lies regarding religion and the church. Listen this week as Pastor John proclaims the truth of the gospel that cuts through the darkness and draws people to fellowship,...

Time and time again during His ministry on earth, Jesus spoke to the massive crowds in parables, sometimes leaving them hanging with His engaging stories packed with veiled and coded meanings. Only the eyes and ears that had been prepared for the gospel news were ready to discern the wisdom and power of His Holy Words. Listen this week as Pastor John preaches about the raw and infinite holiness of...

Jesus Christ was the exemplary model for living a life focused on the gospel mission, displaying true Christian discipleship that sometimes separated Him from His biological family. The spiritual family that is created when believers join other believers may divide us from our worldly family and traditions, yet it is where the gospel message thrives and grows. Listen this week as Pastor John opens...

The New Testament contains the most intense spiritual warfare passages in the Bible and clearly reveals that Commander Jesus came to invade and overthrow the kingdom of darkness. Human hearts, like those of the Pharisees, can sadly become so hardened that they are blinded to the truth, giving Satan undue credit and power instead of where the honor truly lies, which is in God. Listen this week as P...

ll Christians are missionaries, called by God to join King Jesus to spread the gospel message. Jesus lived the perfect example of seeking and saving the lost souls of the world, while suffering greatly for this holy work. The Bible is very clear about believers' commitments to that exact same mission. Listen this week as Pastor Andy assures believers that a crown of righteousness awaits those...

The New Testament engages readers with story after story of the disciples of Christ being beaten and broken, yet they always considered it worthy to suffer dishonor for the glory of our Holy God and His gospel message. They were the ones handpicked by Jesus, the true followers and not just the fans who benefited from His noble and generous actions. Listen this week as Pastor John asks believers so...

The Bible clearly commands that God's children keep the Sabbath holy, taking time to rest and enjoy the presence of God. Yet the modern-day hustle culture, as well as the legalistic, religious elite of the New Testament, distorts this spiritual discipline of honoring God on the Sabbath. One of Satan's favorite tactics is distraction, so he loves when our calendars are full of activities...

Jesus always throws the best party in town, and true to their hypocritical character, the religious elite called Him out for it. The stoic, "holy on demand" Pharisee crowd couldn't grasp the concept of freedom from the Old Testament Laws, and they held tightly to their restrictive performance pressures to be holy. Listen this week as Pastor John encourages the hearts of the believer...

When Jesus Christ stepped into His earthly ministry, creating the most powerful religion on the planet, He didn't qualify His disciples through a resume filled with worldly accolades. The clever, hard-working, skilled leaders with excellent management and fund-raising skills were not the priority for Him, as He chose the unwanted, the poor, and the broken. God does not choose His teams like p...

Our modern culture is on information and knowledge overload, yet who is wise and understanding among them? Charles Spurgeon was a highly influential English preacher from the 19th century who spoke with biblical authority when he wrote: "Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise; many men know a great deal and are all the greater fools for it." Listen this week as B...

The gospel message starts out with some really bad news that our hearts are deceitful and that none of us can compare to the infinite goodness of God.  What a miraculous act indeed to pitch this Christianity truth as Jesus did, and yet still become the largest religion in the world, boasting billions of followers to date. The Bible tells us about the sinfulness of mankind and offers a sobering rem...

The best of friends are the loyal, faithful, and hard-charging kind who will tear the roof off someone's house to get you to Jesus. By not allowing obstacles or inconveniences to stop them, these loving and selfless friends demonstrate how they are ALL IN for Jesus, seeking to do the highest good for their brothers in need. Listen this week as Pastor John brings to life a biblical story from...

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ intentionally equips and deploys His disciples and other teams as foot soldiers for the gospel message, sending them out with spiritual authority and purpose.  This kingdom mission was fueled by divine empowerment granted by God the Father, as they possessed ALL AUTHORITY now to heal the sick, to restore the lost and broken lives, and to deliver people from demon...

Without godly wisdom, even the grandest intentions performed in love can accidentally lead to destruction. The miraculously healed leper in the book of Mark had a passionate zeal for Jesus Christ, showed immense gratitude toward Him while in His presence, and then immediately acted disobediently upon leaving Jesus. The consequences of his actions affected the future ministry of Jesus, creating obs...

*Apologies for the audio difficulties in the first 8 minutes In the Gospel of Mark, scripture reveals Jesus waking very early in the morning to seek a desolate place to pray and spend time with His Heavenly Father. Though the crowds sought His teaching and His fellowship, Jesus Christ did not seek the earthly opportunity to grow His ministry or to focus on productivity and accomplishment. He did n...

Jesus speaks with absolute authority as He began teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum and astonishes those who hear Him for the first time. The Son of God steps forward in unmistakable command, boldly and directly proclaiming His divinity while immediately silencing the voices of the demons in His presence. He heals the sick with compassion and rebukes the unclean spirits with all spiritual powe...

When Jesus was ready to assemble His core team of disciples, the world never expected that He would ordain a ragtag bunch of ordinary people with no social status or formal religious training.  He didn't call the rich, the religious sect, or the kings and princes. He called those with a heart for Him and whose life was ALL IN for the gospel message. Listen this week as Pastor John calls us to...

God's holy fingerprints are evident in the movement of His people and His church during this season of worship, prayer, and fasting. As the broken world feels unending pain and uncertainty about their present and future plans, Christians are being called to the mission field by Commander Jesus to advance the banner of His love and truth. Ancient biblical texts reveal story after story of batt...

The Holy Spirit is stirring in His people, inviting the church to be called out and consecrated for His purpose.  Just as Jesus was called to the wilderness to commune with His Father God before His ministry ever began, we are being called to seek His holy presence through prayer and fasting. Listen as Pastor John passionately reminds us today to seek God's nearness, to commit to the discipli...

John the Baptizer was arrested for calling out the kings, the emperors, and the religious elite, all who believed that their lofty positions of power and prestige could shield them from the truth of the gospel. As Jesus begins His ministry during this time, He proclaims that God's time has been fulfilled and that the kingdom of God is at hand, confirming John as a prophetic witness to the com...

Faithful leaders are held accountable to God's holiness and His commands. While Moses was divinely rescued by God and then anointed to lead millions of Israelites to the promised land, his disobedience left a void in the leadership mission he was appointed. Moses witnessed the burning bush, stood in the very presence of God, and was designated to carry the holy tablets written with the 10 Com...