Pastor John Lovell
We are Grace City Church in Rome, Georgia.
We preach the Word of God unapologetically and seek to apply the truths of the gospel to our everyday lives. We build authentic relationships by doing real life together in community. And we call the men to step up and lead their families with intentionality, so that they, their wives, and their children can stand firm and thrive in the midst of cultural chaos and confusion.
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Episodes
115 episodes
the Mission Begins | Mark 1:14-15
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 duri...
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I Will Be With You | Joshua 1:1-6 & Exodus 33:7-11
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 w...
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Overcoming Temptation | Mark 1:12-13
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 fastin...
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Greatness in the Wilderness | Mark 1:1-8
The prophets of the Old Testament foretold his coming, all four Gospels mention his name, and even the words of Jesus Himself declared that no man was greater than John the Baptist. This remarkable hero of the Christian faith didn't step into m...
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CHRISTMAS Invitation
The birth of Jesus Christ on that very first Christmas Day was the perfect gift from God the Father, and was undoubtedly the most important day in the history of the whole universe. This cosmic event included supernatural angels and watch...
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Healing from Anger, Betrayal & Rejection
The world holds on tightly to their countless stories of rejection and betrayal, marked by repeated let-downs and disappointments from family and friends. This continuous trauma cycle of bitterness and unforgiveness causes poisoned hearts, isol...
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get RICHES | Philippians 4:17-20
The Book of Philippians opens and closes with scripture regarding finances and money matters, therefore highlighting the deep spiritual relevance of the topic. The Apostle Paul is urging the Church of Philippi to view their riches according to ...
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E$caping the MONEY TRAP | Philippians 4:14-19
In the New Testament, Jesus talked more times about money than He did about heaven and hell combined. Shouldn't believers follow this same model while escaping culture's money trap? The world distorts the dynamics of money, creating an idol tha...
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the SECRET of CONTENTMENT | Philippians 4:10-13
Be very discerning when listening to casual Christians try to comfort or guide you with their favorite out-of-context Bible verses. While the lost world often seeks answers to their earthly woes in their next big promotions, fancy neighborhoods...
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Take your MIND BACK | Philippians 4:8-9
The Apostle Paul's quest to exhort encouragement to the early church at Philippi reminded believers to recalibrate their minds to walk in the way of Christ, in virtue and goodness. The modern world is full of doom and gloom, and humans feel the...
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The Soul that Sings | Psalm 84 by Andy Middleton
In ancient biblical times, God's presence was centered around a holy temple and the old testament saints would journey to this dwelling place in eager anticipation of His glory. While this pilgrimage would often encounter human suffering and tr...
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Enemies or Allies? | Philippians 4:1-3
While some believers embrace their divisive and prideful intellect during a church conflict, the Apostle Paul models the proper church discipline with two faithful workers, free of judgement and always focused on the goal of unity in Christ and...
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FIGHTING Anxiety & FEAR | Philippians 4:4-7
Regardless of worldly circumstances, believers who are rooted in the Lord can live a continual life filled with peace and joy. The Apostle Paul encourages us to rejoice in all things brought on by our broken and sinful world, as we belong to an...
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Mentors Abandoned | Philippians 3:17-21
Quality mentorship is imperative for the spiritual growth of believers, as your age and the number of years professing your Christianity does not dictate the wisdom of a person. Surrounding yourself with godly people in a world full of ch...
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Holy Ambition | Philippians 3:12-16
Christians are not perfect people, we are just forgiven people who recognize that mankind is fatally flawed and that we need a Savior. Believers have heard the liberating call of Jesus Christ to be gloriously authentic, pressing toward th...
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Religious RUBBISH | Phil 3:1-11
The Apostle Paul performs a savage take-down of the inadequate and corrupt religious crowd in the early church era. He proudly proclaimed in the book of Philippians that all his former religious accolades and laws were rubbish compared to the j...
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The Houses of Mirth and Mourning | Phil 2:25-30
The world is mourning the loss of some very influential, kingdom-building Christian leaders at this current time, those who unapologetically shared the Word of God. Carrying this burden of such devastating and heart-breaking loss brings believe...
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No one like Timothy | Philippians 2:19-24
What would it be like to be part of a genuine dream team for your church? The Apostle Paul singles out a brother in Christ, Timothy, as a model for the kind of leader the church should value - those who put Christ and others first in all they d...
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A LIGHT in the Darkness | Philippians 2:14-18
This vile and broken world that we inhabit is full of warped and wicked displays of behavior, and the disgusting evidence from our current news cycles show a continuous downward spiral of moral decay. We have witnessed the evil of lost souls wh...
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Are you Saved? Take the Test | Philippians 2:12-13
To be saved through God's salvation plan is when you give your whole heart and life to Jesus Christ. It may begin with a beautiful, eternal moment at an earthly altar, but then the lifelong quest of His holiness and righteousness comes from our...
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the Lowly Exalted | Philippians 2:1-11
Love God and love others. This profound and simple foundation of Christian principle is boldly exclaimed by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the church at Philippi, as he calls the church to unity through humility. Listen as Pastor John passio...
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Live Worthy | Philippians 1:27-30
The road to victory often goes through pain and suffering, as the Bible does not endorse the current worldview of happiness - that temporary, shallow emotional state based on external circumstances. The Apostle Paul calls for a genuine unity of...
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Death Wish | Philippians 1:19-26
A unique form of radical extremism is demonstrated through the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians, as he wrestles with the tension of his soul's deep desire to be with Jesus and his heart's desire to strengthen the spiritual walk of the n...
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Gospel Envy & Church Discipline | Philippians 1:15-18
The seeds of destruction are sown in churches across America when envy, rivalry, and selfish ambition enter in, sometimes disguised as a true ministry of the gospel. In his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul acknowledges that people ca...
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From Suffering to Courage | Philippians 1:12-14
Being imprisoned typically denotes disgrace and punishment upon the outcast who experiences social shame and failure. The Apostle Paul's message to the Philippians, however, completely flips the script on this prisoner stereotype, as he defied ...
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