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
81 episodes
The 3 Most Important Words In History | Easter Service 2025
One key moment in time changed the whole trajectory for all of mankind on earth. While the enemy believed that the final blow was struck at the death of Jesus on the cross, Jesus was accomplishing His mission by holding all the sins of the worl...
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Civil Disobedience | Romans 13:1-7
Government officials are tasked with upholding justice, punishing evil, and promoting societal good, and since their authority is derived from God, it implies a divine purpose in their role. Submission to this worldly authority is both practica...
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Vengeance is Mine | Romans 12:14-21
The world often promotes a misinformed mindset of "getting even" or "settling the score", a dangerous revenge story they rely on when someone wrongs them. This self-centered attitude will consume one's life and steal what joy they may hav...
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RADICALS Only | Romans 12:11-13
In the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans, he offers some practical exhortations for a fulfilling Christian life. He encourages us through God's Word to become the right kind of radical Christian, by passionately loving people and inviting oth...
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Hate Evil | Romans 12:9-10
True love rejoices in what is morally good and the scriptures are loaded with the biblical standards of this love. While Hollywood and the secular culture distort real love with their worship of feelings and self-gratification, God reminds us t...
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Spiritual Gifts | Romans 12:3-8
How has God gifted you and why did He choose you for these unique gifts? The church is THE PLAN of God for a lost and dying world, and the spiritual gifts that you bring to the table are imperative in the growth of the body of Christ. Listen th...
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Renewing Your Mind | Romans 12:1-2
Spiritual growth for Christian believers can be dangerously sabotaged by gnosticism, an infusion of ancient ideas and religions that help create a delusional dualistic worldview. The true Word of God openly challenges today's worldly standards ...
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The Remnant | Romans 11
How does our sovereign, all-powerful God handle the Jewish nation of Israel's rejection of Jesus Christ? He allows their stumbling, sinful decisions to extend the gift of salvation to the Gentiles, fulfilling a biblical plan to provoke them to ...
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Sharing the Gospel | Romans 10:1-21
The Apostle Paul opens up a bold indictment against the Jewish nation in Romans this week, as he speaks to the hard-nosed, stiff-necked elites of the religious sector. When your moral structure is built on the belief that man is basically good,...
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The Rock of Offense | Romans 9:1-33
Stumbling blocks are an ever present reality in this broken earth we all inhabit. God's Holy Word and the attributes of Jesus also have the potential to create a stumbling block for unbelievers, as they align their worldly logic with the ancien...
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More Than Conquerors | Romans 8:31-39
The conquering heroes of our ancient past continue to intrigue mankind and their stories of world-changing commands live on through the ages. For generations, their military prowess, strategic genius, and sheer determination have left a lasting...
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Predestination & Election | Romans 8:28 - 9:21
All Christians can agree that God's ways are ultimately beyond human comprehension, especially on the subject of predestination and election. In Romans 8-9, the Apostle Paul reminds us that God's choice for our lives is a sovereign one and tota...
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Groans For Redemption | Romans 8:18-27
Believers in Jesus Christ, though redeemed spiritually, are still awaiting the full redemption of their earthly bodies along with the promise of eternal life. Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 8 that all of creation and all of mankind are groanin...
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No Condemnation | Romans 8:1-17
The law of the spirit of life in Christ has set believers free from the law of sin and death. The Apostle Paul contrasts these two mindsets ~flesh and spirit~ and highlights the hope and power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor John preaches an encoura...
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The Great Rewind | Romans 7:1-25
How many of us would benefit from a "great rewind opportunity" in our lives, for a chance to go back and get it right this time? The Apostle Paul reveals such an outline of possibilities in Romans 7, where he proclaims the controversial doctrin...
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A Theology Of Slavery | Romans 6:15-23
Slavery is a hot topic both culturally and biblically. Contrary to the current belief systems that the history of slavery is exclusive to the USA, the building of ancient and modern empires upon the backs of slavery is evident throughout the sp...
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Walk in the Newness of Life | Romans 6:1-14
The Apostle Paul offers the Romans a radical proposition of the gospel, to join Christ in His death so that you may join Him in a renewed and resurrected life. Christianity is an "ALL IN" spiritual transformation that encompasses our past, our ...
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The New Adam | Romans 5:12-19
Every human on earth has received the worst possible inheritance from Adam after his fall in the garden. This original sin is a spiritual infection that separates us from God, while highlighting man's desperate need for redemption. Listen as Pa...
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Peace With God | Romans 5:1-11
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...
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Salvation...On Credit? | Romans 3:21-4:17
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, fulfi...
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Total Depravity | Romans 3:1-20
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 regene...
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Decoding Bible: Symbols & Circumcision | Romans 2:12-29
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 ...
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The Judgements Of Men | Romans 2:1-11
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...
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How Men & Women Struggle In Marriage Differently | Ryan Frederick
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 ...
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What God Says About Homosexuality | Romans 1:24-32
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 homosexua...
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