Pastor John Lovell

Perfectly timed for the Christian's most joyous season, Pastor John helps us unravel a letter to the Romans where Paul brings a message of peace, hope, and rejoicing. Romans 5 gives us a radical perspective that reveals the wild love of God. As we are justified by our faith in Jesus Christ, we learn the joys and the gifts that are provided through our suffering, displaying the evidence of our...

The biblical laws of the Old Testament reveal humanity's inability to fully obey all of God's commands and ultimately point to the need for a Savior. On the cross, Jesus Christ provided the great exchange, His sacrifice for our salvation, fulfilling God's plan to offer His righteousness to the lost. Listen as Pastor John demonstrates the continuity of scripture between the Old Testa...

The deep theological concept of total depravity has been debated among Bible scholars for centuries. Every aspect of human nature is corrupted by sin (our will, our minds, and our bodies) and a divine intervention from God is required to regenerate and create our new hearts. This week, Pastor John guides us through Romans 3, reminding us that true righteousness comes not from ethnic identity or fo...

Pastor John explores the symbolism of circumcision within the Old Testament, illustrating its deeper spiritual meaning and connection to the New Testament. While circumcision served as an outward sign of the covenant with God, true identity as God's people comes from a circumcised heart— a heart transformed by faith in Jesus Christ. Reliance on legalistic practices cannot save, and only faith...

All of mankind is guilty of being judgemental, but is it always wrong to judge? Listen this week as Pastor John addresses the dangers of gossip and legalism within the church community and outlines biblical practices of righteous judgement that can lead to redemption and building stronger relationships with each other. Thanks for listening! Visit our website for more info: https://www.gracecityrom...

Best selling author, speaker, and founder of Fierce Marriage, Ryan Frederick, takes the pulpit this week to explore the biblical story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3, where God displays the perfect design for the covenant of marriage. In a world where statistical data proves that modern marriages are in shambles, the Bible provides the key to flourishing relationships between husbands and wives. Tha...

This week, Pastor John addresses the controversial topic of homosexuality based on scripture in the book of Romans. Many people immediately shut down or react negatively upon hearing any viewpoint other than their own when it comes to homosexuality, but the Word of God is clear on the subject. Tune in to hear Pastor John respond to 4 false cultural objections with relevant, practical, Biblical cou...

While the intellectual and scientific community continue to argue their distorted views of God, Pastor John uses historical and spiritual truth to disclose numerous arguments in favor of the existence and sovereignty of The Creator. Heaven's perspective is clear on God's wrath against sinfulness, and prideful humans show typical patterns of suppressing the truth of their own ungodliness....

In this week's sermon, Pastor John begins by asking who our tribe is, highlighting the importance of deep connections with fellow believers. He reflects on his own experiences, revealing that his true tribe is formed through the bond of faith within the church community. He warns against the isolating curse of the digital age, emphasizing the importance of in-person community and involvement...

Marked with a reputation for in-depth theology and spiritual wisdom, the Book of Romans promises to provide Christians with some hard truths and challenging biblical concepts. Join us in a new series as Pastor John embarks on a journey through the Apostle Paul's letter to the ancient Romans, focusing on the servanthood component of our relationship with Jesus Christ. www.gracecityrome.com Tha...

Pastor John wraps up the book of Acts this week with a compelling message of living life with radical faith. Listen as he encourages believers to be content missionaries in whatever environment God places you. Fueled with holy ambition, we can run this race seeking the eternal reward of Jesus. www.gracecityrome.com Thanks for listening! Visit our website for more info: https://www.gracecityrome.co...

Pastor Carlos Fernandez from Crosspoint City Church brings a message from Colossians 4 this week encouraging each of us to understand the imperative nature of prayer in our Christian walk.  He challenged us through the Apostle Paul's actions, to increase our prayer life in order to unleash the power of God's heart onto this lost and dying world. Listen now as he provides some practical a...

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...