Church on the Move: Roswell

In this episode of the In The Room podcast, Pastor Darius is joined by Madi and Brianna to wrap up Pastor Troy’s sermon series on being “blessed on purpose and for a purpose,” centered on Genesis 12:2–3 and God’s promise to bless Abraham so all families of the earth would be blessed. They discuss dedicating everything to God—homes, businesses, testimonies, talents, influence, and finances—and disc...

In this Church on the Move message, Pastor Troy emphasizes that God is good and can be trusted, even when life feels unclear. Using stories about ships in thick fog and the unchanging lighthouse, the pastor explains that speed is not our friend in confusion—direction is—and God’s Word is a lamp for our steps before it reveals the larger path. The sermon teaches that Jesus holds the keys, not every...

In this Church on the Move Roswell message, Pastor Troy Smothermon teaches that God blesses His people on purpose so His rescue plan can reach others, grounding the principle in Genesis 12:2–3 and reinforcing it with scriptures like Matthew 5:16, Acts 1:8, Acts 4:33, Psalm 67:1–3, and 2 Corinthians 9:8. He explains that blessings, grace, and Holy Spirit power are given to be a witness, to glorify...

On this episode of the In the Room podcast, the hosts Josh, Reed, and Jacob go over Pastor Steve (Stevie) Smothermon Jr.'s sermon, where he shares a message on the difference between condemnation and conviction and the Holy Spirit’s role in warning, correcting, redirecting, and protecting believers. The group reflects on key takeaways, including that whatever has your attention has your direct...

In this message Pastor Troy explores divine direction and how to know God’s will when doors in life stay closed or suddenly open. He teaches that God is not hiding His will and cites Psalm 32:8 to show that God instructs, teaches, and guides His people clearly. Using Revelation 3:7–8, Isaiah 22:22, and Matthew 28:18, he emphasizes that Jesus holds the keys and has all authority to open doors no on...

In this message from the Church on the Move Roswell, Pastor Steve Smothermon Jr. explains a lesser-discussed ministry of the Holy Spirit: conviction, and contrasts it with condemnation. Using John 16:8–11, Romans 2:4, and Romans 8:1, he teaches that condemnation produces guilt, shame, and isolation, while conviction is God’s loving “flashlight” and “rumble strip” that exposes sin to save and prote...

On this episode of the In the Room Podcast, Naomi, Jonah, and Logan discuss Pastor Troy’s message in a series about being a blessing to others, emphasizing that God’s yoke is easy and His burden is light because He carries our burdens with community. The group reflects on Genesis 12 and Abraham’s call to be a blessing for future generations, then explores stewardship through personal examples: lea...

In this message from Luke 12:15–21,Pastor Darius Bishop unpacks Jesus’ parable of the rich fool and asks, “When will more be enough?” Warning against all kinds of greed, he notes that greed thrives when generosity doesn’t and reminds listeners that we are stewards of everything and owners of nothing. He argues that more possessions often create more problems and false security, while more of Jesus...

In this Church on the Move Roswell message, Pastor Troy continues the theme of being “blessed on purpose for a purpose,” urging listeners to live consistently in a way that pleases God through faith and daily obedience. He teaches that God blesses people so His rescue plan can reach others, highlighting Genesis 12:1–3, Galatians 3:8, and Deuteronomy 4:6–9 to show God’s long-standing plan to bless...

In this episode of In The Room, Pastor Shawn, Pastor Billy, and Jean discuss Pastor Troys message “Blessed on Purpose for a Purpose,” emphasizing that prosperity can test believers more than adversity and that blessings are meant to flow through us to honor God and serve others. They reference Matthew 6:33 and examples from Genesis 12:2 about Abraham being blessed to bless others, along with Noah’...

In this message Pastor Troy Smothermon urges us to follow the Bible’s way of handling offense by pursuing reconciliation, expressing expectations, and forgiving even without an apology. Drawing from James 5 he teaches that those who need healing should actively seek prayer and that faith is often built through persistent pursuit—asking, seeking, and knocking without quitting—illustrated by biblica...

In this Church on the Move Roswell message, Pastor Troy Smothermon teaches that believers are “blessed on purpose for a purpose,” using Anne Wilson’s refusal to compromise her faith in the music industry as an example. He explains from Genesis 12:2 that God blesses people so they can be a blessing to others, encouraging listeners to enjoy God’s provision without letting it stop with them, like a r...

Pastor Tim hosts Pastor Marco and Pastor Brett on the In the Room podcast to discuss Pastor Troy’s message in the “Why Jesus Loves the Church” series, focusing on “the church on fire” and finding purpose through surrender to Jesus, who breaks chains of addiction, depression, and negativity. They talk about staying kingdom-minded in every season of life, including retirement, leaving a legacy, and...

In this Church on the Move Roswell message, Pastor Troy Smothermon teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:18–21 on the ministry of reconciliation, emphasizing that every believer is a royal priest and ambassador for Christ. He explains how the Old Testament priesthood pointed forward to the Messiah, while Christians look back to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection as God’s intentional answer to humanity’s n...

In this Church on the Move Roswell message, Pastor Troy Smothermon speaks about being a “church on fire,” contrasting religion with a transformative relationship with Jesus that gives purpose beyond oneself. Using Psalm 67:1–2, he explains that God’s mercy and blessing are meant to shine through believers so others can know His way and find salvation. He recounts the Welsh Revival as an example of...

Pastor Darius welcomes guests Logan and Josh on the In the Room podcast to continue a series on why Jesus loves the church, highlighting Pastor Troy’s message about the power of being planted in God’s house (Psalm 92:13) rather than drifting or being led by offense and feelings. Logan shares how disconnecting from church led to spiritual decline and how community and accountability helped him, whi...

In this Church on the Move Roswell message titled “If I Was There,” Pastor Shawn Kelly reflects on Luke 23:32–43 and the two criminals crucified beside Jesus—one who mocked Him and one who asked Jesus for grace. He contrasts their different responses, emphasizing that salvation comes from accepting Jesus for who He is, not Jesus “accepting us” as we are, and cites John 3:16–17 and Romans 10:9 to e...

In this Church on the Move Roswell message, Pastor Troy Smothermon explains from John 10 that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and believers can know His voice through time with Him, surrender, and obedience, contrasting yielded “sheep” with resistant “goats.” He then teaches that God calls people to be planted in a local church, using Psalms 92 and Jeremiah 17 to show that being rooted and watered by G...

On this episode of the In the Room podcast, Jonah, Naomi and Braden discuss Pastor Troy’s “Love the Church” message about “don’t be the missing piece,” comparing the church to a puzzle where missing pieces stand out and reminding listeners that everyone has a unique function in the body of Christ. They talk about moving from merely attending church to belonging, serving, and finding purpose throug...

In this Church on the Move Roswell message, Pastor Troy Smothermon encourages believers to keep gathering as the last days approach and shares concerns about cultural distractions, deception, and end-times themes, including skepticism about “alien” narratives and one-world government ideas. He then teaches on grace, explaining it as God satisfying justice through Jesus rather than ignoring sin, us...

In this Church on the Move sermon, Pastor Troy Smothermon uses Ephesians 5:25 as he argues that people cannot fully love Jesus without loving His bride, the church, and explains that the local church builds and sharpens people (Proverbs 27:17), combats loneliness through relationships, and teaches integrity, responsibility, sacrifice, and servant leadership. He calls older believers to disciple yo...

Reed, Brianna, and Pastor Billy recap Pastor Troy’s message on why Jesus loves the church and why believers should too, describing the church as God’s plan for the earth where truth is proclaimed, lives are changed, and darkness is pushed back. They discuss what makes church different from a typical social gathering, share personal moments when church felt like home through worship, support during...

In this Church on the Move Roswell message, Pastor Troy Smothermon teaches that seasons of resistance—spiritual, emotional, financial, and relational—often appear before breakthroughs and can reveal God’s purpose and value in a believer. Using 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, he explains Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” as a messenger of Satan sent to buffet him, and emphasizes that while God did not remove the...

Pastor Troy Smothermon explains why he loves the church—especially the local church—reading a letter about how refreshing church community is, sharing his testimony of being saved after trying to pull his brother from what he thought was a cult, and teaching that the local church is God’s house, a pillar of truth, and essential for salvation, discipleship, and transformation. He ends with an invit...

On this episode of the In the Room podcast, Jonah is joined by Maddie and Amaya to discuss Pastor Troy’s new sermon series, Love the Church, beginning with “Why Jesus Loves the Church.” They share a tornado story about a man cleaning his damaged church because “the church is what built my life,” and reflect on the church as a hospital for hurting people and an ark for salvation. They highlight quo...