The Tree Church Sermon Podcast

In this powerful message, Pastor Anthony Lombardi explores Matthew 14: 22–33, where Peter steps out of the boat and walks on water toward Jesus. With transparency, humor, and deep biblical insight, Pastor Anthony teaches that our faith journey is often marked by both courage and failure. He reminds us that Jesus meets us in our storms, sustains us through our struggles, and extends grace when we f...

In this powerful exploration of faith, we delve into the story of the Canaanite woman from Matthew 15. This narrative challenges us to reconsider our understanding of difficulty in our spiritual journey. The woman's persistence in seeking Jesus' help, despite facing silence and apparent rejection, serves as a model for unwavering faith. We're reminded that our struggles and moments of divine silen...

In this powerful exploration of faith, we delve into the story of the Canaanite woman from Matthew 15. This narrative challenges us to reconsider our understanding of difficulty in our spiritual journey. The woman's persistence in seeking Jesus' help, despite facing silence and apparent rejection, serves as a model for unwavering faith. We're reminded that our struggles and moments of divine silen...

In this sermon from our Following Jesus series, we explore one of the most foundational questions in all of Christianity: “Who do you say Jesus is?” Through Matthew 16, we unpack Peter’s bold confession and Jesus’ call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. This message highlights the personal and transformational implications of recognizing Jesus as both Lord and Savior. With real-...

In this sermon from our Following Jesus series, we explore one of the most foundational questions in all of Christianity: “Who do you say Jesus is?” Through Matthew 16, we unpack Peter’s bold confession and Jesus’ call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. This message highlights the personal and transformational implications of recognizing Jesus as both Lord and Savior. With real-...

In this powerful message, Pastor Matthew Johnson challenges us to reflect on how we truly view the authority of God’s Word in our lives. Are Scripture and God’s commands rules to obey or merely suggestions to consider? Using the story of the Pharisees and scribes from Matthew 15, Pastor Matthew exposes the danger of letting man-made traditions and personal desires override the clear teachings of S...

In this powerful message, Pastor Matthew Johnson challenges us to reflect on how we truly view the authority of God’s Word in our lives. Are Scripture and God’s commands rules to obey or merely suggestions to consider? Using the story of the Pharisees and scribes from Matthew 15, Pastor Matthew exposes the danger of letting man-made traditions and personal desires override the clear teachings of S...

In this powerful exploration of the Kingdom of God, we're challenged to consider the true value of our faith. Through Jesus' parables of the mustard seed and leaven in Matthew 13, we see how something small can grow into something magnificent when empowered by God. 

In this powerful exploration of the Kingdom of God, we're challenged to consider the true value of our faith. Through Jesus' parables of the mustard seed and leaven in Matthew 13, we see how something small can grow into something magnificent when empowered by God. 

The sermon explored Jesus' response to those demanding a sign, emphasizing the importance of having an open heart towards God. We delved into the contrast between the hardened hearts of the Pharisees and the receptive attitudes of unlikely believers like the Ninevites and the Queen of Sheba. Most importantly, we discussed Jesus' ultimate sign - His resurrection - and its profound implications for...

The sermon explored Jesus' response to those demanding a sign, emphasizing the importance of having an open heart towards God. We delved into the contrast between the hardened hearts of the Pharisees and the receptive attitudes of unlikely believers like the Ninevites and the Queen of Sheba. Most importantly, we discussed Jesus' ultimate sign - His resurrection - and its profound implications for...

In this powerful exploration of Matthew 13, we delve into the Parable of the Sower and its profound implications for our spiritual lives. Jesus uses this story to illustrate how differently people receive and respond to God's truth. The four types of soil represent various states of our hearts: the hard path, rocky ground, thorny soil, and good soil. This parable challenges us to examine the condi...

In this powerful exploration of Matthew 13, we delve into the Parable of the Sower and its profound implications for our spiritual lives. Jesus uses this story to illustrate how differently people receive and respond to God's truth. The four types of soil represent various states of our hearts: the hard path, rocky ground, thorny soil, and good soil. This parable challenges us to examine the condi...

What if the words you speak and the way you act, especially when life gets hard, are actually the clearest indicators of your heart’s condition? In this message, Pastor Matthew Johnson unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 12, where He says, “A tree is known by its fruit.” This isn’t just a metaphor, it’s a direct challenge to evaluate your life through your choices, reactions, and relationships. If...

What if the words you speak and the way you act, especially when life gets hard, are actually the clearest indicators of your heart’s condition? In this message, Pastor Matthew Johnson unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 12, where He says, “A tree is known by its fruit.” This isn’t just a metaphor, it’s a direct challenge to evaluate your life through your choices, reactions, and relationships. If...

In this powerful message, we explore the sobering reality of spiritual complacency and the dangers of gradual disobedience. The core of the teaching revolves around Matthew 12, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees who accuse Him of casting out demons by the power of Satan. This extreme accusation serves as a stark warning for us all - how can those who once followed God end up so far from Him? We'r...

In this powerful message, we explore the sobering reality of spiritual complacency and the dangers of gradual disobedience. The core of the teaching revolves around Matthew 12, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees who accuse Him of casting out demons by the power of Satan. This extreme accusation serves as a stark warning for us all - how can those who once followed God end up so far from Him? We'r...

In our fast-paced world, we often find ourselves exhausted and running on empty. But what if there's a divine gift we've been overlooking? This message delves into the concept of Sabbath, not as a restrictive rule, but as God's loving provision for our well-being. Drawing from Genesis 2 and the Ten Commandments, we're reminded that God himself modeled rest, making it a sacred part of creation. The...

In our fast-paced world, we often find ourselves exhausted and running on empty. But what if there's a divine gift we've been overlooking? This message delves into the concept of Sabbath, not as a restrictive rule, but as God's loving provision for our well-being. Drawing from Genesis 2 and the Ten Commandments, we're reminded that God himself modeled rest, making it a sacred part of creation. The...

In this powerful message, we explore the profound invitation Jesus extends to all who are weary and burdened. Focusing on Matthew 11:28-30, we delve into the concept of Jesus' yoke being easy and his burden light. This teaching challenges us to consider the unnecessary yokes we carry - whether from the world, religion, or our own lives. We're reminded that some burdens we simply can't bear, like t...

In this powerful message, we explore the profound invitation Jesus extends to all who are weary and burdened. Focusing on Matthew 11:28-30, we delve into the concept of Jesus' yoke being easy and his burden light. This teaching challenges us to consider the unnecessary yokes we carry - whether from the world, religion, or our own lives. We're reminded that some burdens we simply can't bear, like t...

In this powerful exploration of faith, we delve into the story of John the Baptist, a man of unwavering conviction who faced a crisis of faith. The central message revolves around dealing with unmet expectations in our spiritual journey. We're reminded that even the greatest prophets had moments of doubt, as John questioned Jesus from prison, asking, 'Are you the one who is to come?' This narrativ...

In this powerful exploration of faith, we delve into the story of John the Baptist, a man of unwavering conviction who faced a crisis of faith. The central message revolves around dealing with unmet expectations in our spiritual journey. We're reminded that even the greatest prophets had moments of doubt, as John questioned Jesus from prison, asking, 'Are you the one who is to come?' This narrativ...