Pastor John Lovell

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.gracecityrome.comThanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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 unwavering desire to follow Jesus, the Light of the world, is a great model for modern-day Christians, as we strive to bring God's Light into a dark and broken world. Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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. Listen as Pastor John teaches the powerful difference between being a fan of Jesus and being a follower of Jesus.Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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 God will always use His Word to remind us to take courage in the midst of persecution.Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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 Jesus is always the hero!Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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 and our obedience to Him be the center of our daily lives.Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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 earthly trials and persecution.Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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 listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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.gracecityrome.com/

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!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/