Why Jesus Loves the Church Pt.4

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 God’s Word produces flourishing, stability in trouble, and fruitfulness even in drought. He warns against offense, convenience-driven drifting, and rebellion, emphasizing biblical loyalty built on truth, love, accountability, sacrifice, commitment, and shared vision. The sermon highlights that Jesus loves the church as His bride, is washing and preparing her for the marriage supper of the Lamb, and calls people to repent, return, and surrender to Christ.