Pastor John Lovell

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 demonic strongholds. Listen this week as Pastor Andy Middleton compels the church to continue this structured plan as outlined by the New King for spreading the gospel to a lost and dying world.  He recalls the success stories of the last 40 days of prayer and fasting and encourages Christians to make this disciplined preparation a lifestyle, not just a calendar commitment. As we are called and consecrated under God into our desolate places, let us focus on the biblical principles outlined for the mighty Kingdom Mission!Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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 obstacles that could have been avoided had he just done what Jesus told him to do. Listen as Pastor John cautions us this week that it is possible to hurt others with our good intentions, if done so without godly counsel. He outlines several "ministries of destruction" that believers are to avoid in their spiritual walk. Christians are encouraged to seek God's wisdom in all matters related to the relationships in our families, churches, and communities.Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

*Apologies for the audio difficulties in the first 8 minutesIn 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 not allow human urgency or expectations to interfere with His time with His Father. Listen this week as Pastor John unpacks the scriptures that have transformative power in the lives of those who seek desolate places to enjoy communion with our Heavenly Creator. Saying "yes" to too many worldly tasks creates obstacles on our spiritual walk and prolongs our suffering under the weight of constant responsibility. Jesus models that true effectiveness in life and in ministry flows not from the normal rhythms of our overscheduled lives, but from quality alone time spent in prayer with God.Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

A sermon exploring Jesus' absolute authority in teaching, spiritual warfare, and miracles. It contrasts cultural distrust with the Bible's reliability and examines claims that place Christ above rulers and religious leaders. The message presses listeners to a stark, all-or-nothing response and asks how we truly see and submit to Jesus in daily life.

A look at how Jesus picked ordinary, untrained people to change the world. Short profiles of four fishermen and what made them all in for the mission. Reflections on boldness born from being with Jesus and how weakness becomes strength through divine power. A call to humility, wholehearted commitment, and serving faithfully where you are.

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 battles and hardships, yet the heroes arise proclaiming victory while calling for God's people to display heartfelt repentance. Listen this week as Pastor John takes us on a spirit filled walk through the valley of decision, reminding us in a fiery message that God is doing His supernatural work in us and in our church. In this current season of brokenness in our communities and turmoil across our nation, the church will stand strong in our battle cry to the Lord: OUR EYES ARE ON YOU!Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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 discipline of gaining victory over our fleshly desires through sacrificial prayer and fasting. As God draws us in for this divinely ordained moment, we will unite as a church family, as a city, and as a nation, in a battle cry for repentance and revival. Together we will shout the holy invitation for others to join us in the kingdom of light!Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

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 coming Messiah. Listen as Pastor John encourages us to be set apart from the rebellious multitudes who choose to live this life without God while embracing their own enslavement to worldly principles. We are to ignore the cultural silence of the modern era church and speak out with boldness for the kingdom of God. With King Jesus as the hero of our story, we can live out God's divine plan of redemption, starting with the truth of repentance and believing the gospel message.Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.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 Commandments, and yet, he was still not allowed to enter the promised land. In the modern church era, a failure in church leadership and discipleship has led to a new generation of believers carrying the torch for the gospel, just as Joshua did in the Old Testament. How do we prepare the younger generations to stand ready, capable, and confident in this monumental task? Listen as Pastor Andy Middleton encourages the church to shepherd and steward the move of God in our youth. This next generation are the faithful leaders of the kingdom mission, the ones who stand for truth and who surrender to the call of Jesus. Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/

The New Testament clearly indicates a period of time that Jesus was directly tempted by Satan, the Tempter who questioned the identity and the will of God the Father.  Jesus, in human flesh, was alone, hungry, and exhausted from His fasting time in the wilderness, yet never allowed the external or internal temptations of Satan to sway Him from His mission here on earth.  Listen this week as Pastor John challenges believers to implement some biblical strategies, designed to untangle the chains of temptation that stunt our spiritual growth. Just as Jesus verbalized the Word of God in order to overcome demonic temptations, God's people can appeal to the Father during their seasons of guilt, shame, and unforgiveness. The greatest weapon in our war against temptation is the whole armor of God - and the greatest path to victory is through Jesus Christ, our Savior.Thanks for listening!Visit our website for more info:https://www.gracecityrome.com/