The Tree Church Sermon Podcast

Church hurt is one of the most common reasons people walk away from faith. In this message, Pastor Matthew Johnson of The Tree Church takes it seriously. He walks through the four levels of hurt inside every church community, why most responses to that hurt fall short, and what Jesus actually intended. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, John 13, and Matthew 18, Pastor Matthew calls both members and leadership to stop viewing the church as a service provider and start treating it the way Jesus designed it to be.Watch the full message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TsEJTsdqrSc

Pastor Matthew Johnson addresses Christianity's most contested claim - that Jesus is the only way to salvation and eternal life. Drawing from John 14 and Acts 4, he makes the case that exclusivity is not arrogance. It is the only and best offer ever made. Everyone is invited.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9pRKv7P9zto

Pastor Matthew Johnson addresses Christianity's most contested claim - that Jesus is the only way to salvation and eternal life. Drawing from John 14 and Acts 4, he makes the case that exclusivity is not arrogance. It is the only and best offer ever made. Everyone is invited.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9pRKv7P9zto

Pastor Anthony Lombardi addresses whether the Bible can be trusted, walking through five reasons for Scripture's credibility and five common objections raised by those deconstructing their faith. He closes by pointing back to the cross as the clearest picture of God's heart.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_oo2HfDvPoE

Pastor Anthony Lombardi addresses whether the Bible can be trusted, walking through five reasons for Scripture's credibility and five common objections raised by those deconstructing their faith. He closes by pointing back to the cross as the clearest picture of God's heart.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_oo2HfDvPoE

Trusting God Through Unanswered QuestionsPastor Matthew Johnson tackles what to do when God doesn't meet our expectations. Drawing from Hebrews 11-12, he shows that trust in God - even through suffering - is anchored in the cross, where God's love, Jesus' example, and the hope of eternity come together.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O_45FJmmbYY 

Trusting God Through Unanswered QuestionsPastor Matthew Johnson tackles what to do when God doesn't meet our expectations. Drawing from Hebrews 11-12, he shows that trust in God - even through suffering - is anchored in the cross, where God's love, Jesus' example, and the hope of eternity come together.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O_45FJmmbYY 

Pastor Matthew Johnson opens a new series by tracing deconstruction's origins and showing how culture has reshaped it into something that simply tears down. Using Jesus as the model and the Sermon on the Mount as the framework, this message is an invitation to reconstruct your life on something solid.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tztxYAnACc

Pastor Matthew Johnson opens a new series by tracing deconstruction's origins and showing how culture has reshaped it into something that simply tears down. Using Jesus as the model and the Sermon on the Mount as the framework, this message is an invitation to reconstruct your life on something solid.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tztxYAnACc

Pastor Matthew Johnson marks two years of Not Coming Down by celebrating God's faithfulness through the Logan campus launch, 1,500+ baptisms, and growing ministries - then issues a challenge from Joshua 23-24: declare whom you truly serve and take one more step forward in serving, connecting, and giving.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7muWX1Ijto 

Pastor Matthew Johnson marks two years of Not Coming Down by celebrating God's faithfulness through the Logan campus launch, 1,500+ baptisms, and growing ministries - then issues a challenge from Joshua 23-24: declare whom you truly serve and take one more step forward in serving, connecting, and giving.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7muWX1Ijto 

Pastor Matthew Johnson delivers an Easter message through John 3, unpacking Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus to explain what it means to be born again. He presents John 3:16-18 and makes clear - the difference between condemnation and salvation is your response to Jesus.Watch here: https://youtu.be/VxSq1YmkCPs 

Pastor Matthew Johnson delivers an Easter message through John 3, unpacking Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus to explain what it means to be born again. He presents John 3:16-18 and makes clear - the difference between condemnation and salvation is your response to Jesus.Watch here: https://youtu.be/VxSq1YmkCPs 

Pastor Anthony Lombardi closes the Unstoppable Force series by addressing two pillars of a healthy faith: daily personal devotion and consistent church community. Drawing from Hebrews 10, Acts 2, and the example of Jesus, he challenges listeners to close the gap between what they value and how they actually live.Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i39eaC8n4o

Pastor Anthony Lombardi closes the Unstoppable Force series by addressing two pillars of a healthy faith: daily personal devotion and consistent church community. Drawing from Hebrews 10, Acts 2, and the example of Jesus, he challenges listeners to close the gap between what they value and how they actually live.Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i39eaC8n4o

Pastor Matthew Johnson unpacks what Jesus actually intended when he commanded his followers to be baptized. Drawing from Matthew 28 and Romans 6, he walks through four truths about dying to self, surrendering control to Jesus, and being filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit. This message is worth your time.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dhOqDdKLcao

Pastor Matthew Johnson unpacks what Jesus actually intended when he commanded his followers to be baptized. Drawing from Matthew 28 and Romans 6, he walks through four truths about dying to self, surrendering control to Jesus, and being filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit. This message is worth your time.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dhOqDdKLcao

Pastor Matthew Johnson preaches from Luke 9:23 on what true salvation requires, total surrender to Jesus. He exposes three dangerous postures people take toward God and closes with four diagnostic questions every believer must confront. Many who believe they're saved may not be.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mbKFX52uNGs

Pastor Matthew Johnson preaches from Luke 9:23 on what true salvation requires, total surrender to Jesus. He exposes three dangerous postures people take toward God and closes with four diagnostic questions every believer must confront. Many who believe they're saved may not be.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mbKFX52uNGs

Pastor Matthew Johnson challenges from Matthew 20:20–28 that every follower of Jesus has been shaped by a self-focused culture, but Jesus calls us to something different. Serving is a command, it refocuses your heart, and it is a privilege. Take your place in the body of Christ.Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLMkareP6o 

Pastor Matthew Johnson challenges from Matthew 20:20–28 that every follower of Jesus has been shaped by a self-focused culture, but Jesus calls us to something different. Serving is a command, it refocuses your heart, and it is a privilege. Take your place in the body of Christ.Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLMkareP6o 

In this message from the Unstoppable Force series, Pastor Mary Johnson teaches on evangelism through John 4 and the Samaritan woman. She reminds us that a personal encounter with Jesus and a simple testimony are enough. Because we have been loved first, we are called to share that hope with others.Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPd5YgkJBq4 

In this message from the Unstoppable Force series, Pastor Mary Johnson teaches on evangelism through John 4 and the Samaritan woman. She reminds us that a personal encounter with Jesus and a simple testimony are enough. Because we have been loved first, we are called to share that hope with others.Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPd5YgkJBq4 

Pastor Matthew Johnson continues the series on becoming the church Jesus designed, reminding us the mission carries eternal weight. Teaching from Luke 12, he warns against covetousness and calls believers to seek first the kingdom by honoring God with their finances, trusting Him as provider for eternal impact.Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjswn8UPR78

Pastor Matthew Johnson continues the series on becoming the church Jesus designed, reminding us the mission carries eternal weight. Teaching from Luke 12, he warns against covetousness and calls believers to seek first the kingdom by honoring God with their finances, trusting Him as provider for eternal impact.Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjswn8UPR78

This message continues our series on becoming the unstoppable church Jesus designed. Facing death, sin, and spiritual opposition, we find life through Christ's body. In Ecclesiastes 4:7–12, we see that relationships bring strength, support, and protection. In a lonely culture, intentional church community is essential, not optional.Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTz8p2W0w58&t=2401s0w58

This message continues our series on becoming the unstoppable church Jesus designed. Facing death, sin, and spiritual opposition, we find life through Christ's body. In Ecclesiastes 4:7–12, we see that relationships bring strength, support, and protection. In a lonely culture, intentional church community is essential, not optional.Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTz8p2W0w58&t=2401s0w58

Pastor Matthew Johnson challenges believers to move beyond attending church to being the church. Teaching from Matthew 16 and 1 Corinthians 12, he explains that Jesus is the world's greatest hope and calls every follower to live as an active, obedient part of His body.Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w01HxTthg78 

Pastor Matthew Johnson challenges believers to move beyond attending church to being the church. Teaching from Matthew 16 and 1 Corinthians 12, he explains that Jesus is the world's greatest hope and calls every follower to live as an active, obedient part of His body.Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w01HxTthg78 

Pastor Anthony Lombardi teaches from Philippians 4:14–20 on generosity as partnership with God. Using the Philippian church's support of Paul, this message shows how giving builds God's kingdom, serves as worship, and reflects trust in God as faithful provider.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=204JMGhTM9A

Pastor Anthony Lombardi teaches from Philippians 4:14–20 on generosity as partnership with God. Using the Philippian church's support of Paul, this message shows how giving builds God's kingdom, serves as worship, and reflects trust in God as faithful provider.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=204JMGhTM9A

In this devotional message, Pastor Matthew Johnson explains why hardship is purposeful for God's people. Drawing from Psalm 107, Hebrews 12, and 2 Chronicles 6–7, this teaching shows how discipline flows from God's steadfast love and calls believers to respond with humility, prayer, and obedience.Watch the full message here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pa30601dec

In this devotional message, Pastor Matthew Johnson explains why hardship is purposeful for God's people. Drawing from Psalm 107, Hebrews 12, and 2 Chronicles 6–7, this teaching shows how discipline flows from God's steadfast love and calls believers to respond with humility, prayer, and obedience.Watch the full message here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pa30601dec

In Luke 19, Jesus tells a parable that challenges how we view faithfulness, obedience, and success. This message calls believers to examine how they are using what God has entrusted to them, live with eternity in mind, and respond to Jesus with trust, surrender, and obedience.Watch the full message here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=808yS1kIVbg 

In Luke 19, Jesus tells a parable that challenges how we view faithfulness, obedience, and success. This message calls believers to examine how they are using what God has entrusted to them, live with eternity in mind, and respond to Jesus with trust, surrender, and obedience.Watch the full message here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=808yS1kIVbg 

What does it mean to honor God with everything we have? From Genesis, this message explores God's generosity and the story of Cain and Abel, showing that God desires priority, faith, and wholehearted worship, not convenience or leftovers.Watch the full message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SAOT0e6swA

What does it mean to honor God with everything we have? From Genesis, this message explores God's generosity and the story of Cain and Abel, showing that God desires priority, faith, and wholehearted worship, not convenience or leftovers.Watch the full message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SAOT0e6swA

In this opening message of a new series, Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches from Deuteronomy 6–8 and challenges a foundational mindset of the Christian life: all that we have belongs to God. He explains how God's people often forget His faithfulness when blessing increases, slowly shifting credit from God to themselves.Using the story of Israel, Pastor Matthew shows how obedience and blessing work together, and why forgetting God's role leads to pride, pressure, and rebellion. He also connects this warning to modern culture, where self-reliance and ownership can quietly replace trust in God.Jesus' teaching in Luke 14 reinforces that following Him begins with surrender, not ownership. This message invites listeners to reflect honestly on what they are holding tightly and to intentionally release it back to God through prayer and obedience.Watch the full message on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfDMeGrbQHg

In this opening message of a new series, Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches from Deuteronomy 6–8 and challenges a foundational mindset of the Christian life: all that we have belongs to God. He explains how God's people often forget His faithfulness when blessing increases, slowly shifting credit from God to themselves.Using the story of Israel, Pastor Matthew shows how obedience and blessing work together, and why forgetting God's role leads to pride, pressure, and rebellion. He also connects this warning to modern culture, where self-reliance and ownership can quietly replace trust in God.Jesus' teaching in Luke 14 reinforces that following Him begins with surrender, not ownership. This message invites listeners to reflect honestly on what they are holding tightly and to intentionally release it back to God through prayer and obedience.Watch the full message on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfDMeGrbQHg

In this Tree Church Bible Study, Pastor Stacey Crawford is joined by Pastors Mary Johnson and Chris Reid as they continue through Acts 26, focusing on Paul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus and the transformation that followed. The conversation centers on Acts 26:12–23, where Paul describes his vision of Jesus, his calling to the Gentiles, and his obedience to that calling despite suffering and opposition.The pastors discuss how transformation is not a one-time moment but an ongoing process of repentance, trust, and growth. They explore how genuine faith leads to obedience, even when it is uncomfortable or costly, and how Paul's outward focus kept him faithful to God's mission rather than personal comfort.This episode encourages listeners to live with an outward focus, trust God through seasons of change, and remain open to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.Watch the full episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMNqcM9Jo0w

In this Tree Church Bible Study, Pastor Stacey Crawford is joined by Pastors Mary Johnson and Chris Reid as they continue through Acts 26, focusing on Paul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus and the transformation that followed. The conversation centers on Acts 26:12–23, where Paul describes his vision of Jesus, his calling to the Gentiles, and his obedience to that calling despite suffering and opposition.The pastors discuss how transformation is not a one-time moment but an ongoing process of repentance, trust, and growth. They explore how genuine faith leads to obedience, even when it is uncomfortable or costly, and how Paul's outward focus kept him faithful to God's mission rather than personal comfort.This episode encourages listeners to live with an outward focus, trust God through seasons of change, and remain open to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.Watch the full episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMNqcM9Jo0w

In this message from our Christmas series A Patchwork Christmas, Pastor Mary Johnson walks through the story of Joseph and the unexpected pain he faced when life did not turn out the way he imagined. Teaching from Matthew 1, she reminds us that devastation is a real part of life, but God meets us in the middle of our brokenness rather than minimizing it.This message explores how God speaks during seasons of pain, how He reframes our perspective, and how faith often requires trusting Him when the situation defies logic. Through Joseph's obedience, we see how God can turn pain into purpose and weave broken plans into His greater story.If you are navigating grief, uncertainty, or disappointment, this message offers hope that God is near, faithful, and at work even when the path feels unclear.Watch the full message here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l99-gPWaNnA

In this message from our Christmas series A Patchwork Christmas, Pastor Mary Johnson walks through the story of Joseph and the unexpected pain he faced when life did not turn out the way he imagined. Teaching from Matthew 1, she reminds us that devastation is a real part of life, but God meets us in the middle of our brokenness rather than minimizing it.This message explores how God speaks during seasons of pain, how He reframes our perspective, and how faith often requires trusting Him when the situation defies logic. Through Joseph's obedience, we see how God can turn pain into purpose and weave broken plans into His greater story.If you are navigating grief, uncertainty, or disappointment, this message offers hope that God is near, faithful, and at work even when the path feels unclear.Watch the full message here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l99-gPWaNnA

In this message from the Christmas series A Patchwork Christmas: Ordinary People, Extraordinary God, Pastor Anthony Lombardi teaches from Luke chapter 2 and the story of Simeon. Simeon was not a well-known or influential figure, but he walked closely with God, trusted God's promises, and waited faithfully for their fulfillment. Through Simeon's life, we are reminded that God speaks to ordinary people who seek Him, that waiting is often part of walking with God, and that true peace is found by trusting God's character rather than our circumstances. Simeon's encounter with Jesus reveals that salvation is not only personal but offered to all people. This message invites listeners to walk faithfully with God, trust Him in seasons of waiting, and recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of our deepest longings.Watch the sermon on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY0TthvLRig

In this message from the Christmas series A Patchwork Christmas: Ordinary People, Extraordinary God, Pastor Anthony Lombardi teaches from Luke chapter 2 and the story of Simeon. Simeon was not a well-known or influential figure, but he walked closely with God, trusted God's promises, and waited faithfully for their fulfillment. Through Simeon's life, we are reminded that God speaks to ordinary people who seek Him, that waiting is often part of walking with God, and that true peace is found by trusting God's character rather than our circumstances. Simeon's encounter with Jesus reveals that salvation is not only personal but offered to all people. This message invites listeners to walk faithfully with God, trust Him in seasons of waiting, and recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of our deepest longings.Watch the sermon on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY0TthvLRig

In this message, Pastor Matthew turns to Jesus' words over Jerusalem in Luke 19 and Matthew 23. Jesus speaks truth that challenges people, yet His heart remains full of compassion. Pastor Matthew explains why Jesus wept, why people often resist God's correction, and how Jesus continues to offer peace to those who are willing to trust Him. The teaching moves through honest reflection, the danger of adding anything to Jesus, and the hope found in Psalm 118. This message encourages listeners to consider what needs to change, what needs to be surrendered, and how Jesus meets us with mercy every time we turn toward Him.If you'd like to watch the full message, you can find it on our YouTube channel:www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUfJzmV1C3o

In this message, Pastor Matthew turns to Jesus' words over Jerusalem in Luke 19 and Matthew 23. Jesus speaks truth that challenges people, yet His heart remains full of compassion. Pastor Matthew explains why Jesus wept, why people often resist God's correction, and how Jesus continues to offer peace to those who are willing to trust Him. The teaching moves through honest reflection, the danger of adding anything to Jesus, and the hope found in Psalm 118. This message encourages listeners to consider what needs to change, what needs to be surrendered, and how Jesus meets us with mercy every time we turn toward Him.If you'd like to watch the full message, you can find it on our YouTube channel:www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUfJzmV1C3o

In this message, Pastor Anthony teaches from Matthew 23, where Jesus speaks directly to the scribes and Pharisees about the dangers of religious hypocrisy. These leaders created barriers that kept people from God, elevated minor details over what truly mattered, and focused on outward image instead of genuine righteousness. Pastor Anthony shows how these warnings invite us to deeper honesty, humility, and transformation so our lives reflect Jesus rather than hinder others from knowing Him. 

In this message, Pastor Anthony teaches from Matthew 23, where Jesus speaks directly to the scribes and Pharisees about the dangers of religious hypocrisy. These leaders created barriers that kept people from God, elevated minor details over what truly mattered, and focused on outward image instead of genuine righteousness. Pastor Anthony shows how these warnings invite us to deeper honesty, humility, and transformation so our lives reflect Jesus rather than hinder others from knowing Him. 

In this sermon, Pastor Matthew teaches from Matthew 24 and talks honestly about why life often feels so different from what we expected when we first chose to follow Jesus. He explains how Jesus prepared His disciples for seasons of pressure, loss, and uncertainty, while also promising that those who endure in faith will be saved and that the gospel will keep moving forward. This message invites listeners to bring their anxiety, confusion, and pain back to Jesus again and again, trusting that He is not surprised by our circumstances. Instead, He meets us with mercy, strength, and a peace that holds steady even when everything around us feels unsteady.

In this sermon, Pastor Matthew teaches from Matthew 24 and talks honestly about why life often feels so different from what we expected when we first chose to follow Jesus. He explains how Jesus prepared His disciples for seasons of pressure, loss, and uncertainty, while also promising that those who endure in faith will be saved and that the gospel will keep moving forward. This message invites listeners to bring their anxiety, confusion, and pain back to Jesus again and again, trusting that He is not surprised by our circumstances. Instead, He meets us with mercy, strength, and a peace that holds steady even when everything around us feels unsteady.