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Why does the church take communion together, and what does it really mean? In this message, Pastor Chris Reed teaches that communion is a meal that makes salvation real. It is not a magic trick or only a symbol. It is a simple act where God's Spirit is with us, making His salvation something we can taste and touch. You will hear Pastor Chris trace communion back to the Passover, from the spotless lamb and the bread of affliction to the four cups drawn from God's promises in Exodus 6. He then walks through Luke 22, where Jesus places Himself at the center of the meal as our Passover lamb and offers a new covenant in His blood. The message closes with a time of reflection as the church prepares to take communion together. Watch the full message on YouTube at https://youtu.be/D2TJaeG5WFk

Following Jesus is difficult, and it can be scary. In Power and Boldness, the final message in our series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches from the book of Acts. He explains that the calling of Jesus is impossible without the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. You'll hear the story of Peter, a man who denied Jesus three times and then preached with courage at Pentecost. Pastor Matthew shares five truths from Peter's life. Peter resolved to obey, began to obey, was empowered by the Spirit, was ready for God-ordained moments, and was amazed by what the Spirit did. This message will encourage you to say yes to God before you know every detail, and to trust that the Holy Spirit fills the gap between your ability and His calling. Watch the full message on YouTube https://youtu.be/Q7nyhlMIv08

What happens when you don't even know what to pray for? In this message titled Perfect Prayers, Pastor Matthew Johnson continues The Tree Church's series on the Holy Spirit, teaching from Romans 8:18-39 on how the Spirit helps believers in their weakest, most confusing seasons. Pastor Matthew begins with Psalm 23's declaration, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want," reframing it as a statement of trust rather than a promise that every desire will be met. He then walks through Paul's teaching that present suffering, though real and never minimized, is outweighed by the future glory believers are promised. Using the image of creation groaning and believers groaning as they wait for full redemption, Pastor Matthew shares personal stories, including his wife's experience in childbirth and his own accident falling off a ladder, to describe what it looks like to hurt too deeply for words. He then unpacks Romans 8:26-27, teaching that in these moments, the Holy Spirit intercedes for believers with groanings too deep for words, praying prayers that are always perfectly aligned with God's will and always answered. Pastor Matthew closes with Romans 8:28-39, reminding listeners that all things work together for good and that nothing, no circumstance, no failure, and no fear, can separate a believer from the love of God. This message continues The Tree Church's Holy Spirit series. Watch to learn how to trust the Spirit's help when you don't have the words to pray.

Pastor Matthew Johnson opens up honestly about his own anxiety before teaching what Jesus promised His disciples in John 14. Drawing from 1 Peter 5 and Philippians 4, he shows how anxiety often signals an attempt to control what was never meant to be carried alone, and what it practically looks like to release that anxiety to God. He closes with the story of Jesus calming the storm, showing that real peace comes from His presence, not from the absence of hard circumstances. If you have ever felt anxious about things you cannot control, this message will meet you right where you are. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kNUDr0ft61k

Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches that God's voice can direct every area of a believer's life, not just the areas of obvious tension. Drawing from Psalm 119, James 1, Acts 16, and Proverbs 3, he unpacks four practical steps for recognizing God's direction, knowing His Word, asking and believing, listening and looking for checks, nudges, open doors, and shut doors, and walking in obedience. If you have ever wondered how to know whether you are truly hearing from God, this message will give you a clear and practical place to start. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xXLcpfvzueQ

Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches that every believer has a supernatural calling that requires supernatural power. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, he unpacks the gifts of faith, healing, miracles, and distinguishing between spirits, sharing biblical and personal stories along the way. He closes by addressing what to do when prayers for healing or miracles seem to go unanswered, teaching a posture of proven, hopeful, and relational faith. If you have ever wondered how to trust God when the outcome is uncertain, this message will show you a faith that holds steady either way. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7c4Tauszs64

Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are grace gifts, freely given rather than earned. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, he unpacks what it means to have the Spirit of God rather than simply one gift, and walks through wisdom, knowledge, prophecy, tongues, and interpretation with real biblical and personal examples. If you have ever felt intimidated or confused by the gifts of the Spirit, this message will show you they are meant to feel normal, personal, and good. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/61wYtRE_154

Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches that real change comes from walking by the Spirit, not by willpower. Drawing from Galatians 5, he unpacks the difference between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit, showing how everyday habits quietly feed one or the other. He explains four practical ways the Holy Spirit produces lasting fruit in a believer's life, from setting the standard to empowering real change. If you have ever felt stuck trying to fix the same struggle over and over, this message will show you a better way forward. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BGvKeMUv_dQ

Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches that the Holy Spirit's conviction is good news, not guilt. Drawing from John 16, Romans 8, and 2 Corinthians 5, he unpacks the difference between conviction and condemnation, and how the Spirit points believers toward trust, righteousness, and hope rather than shame. Using the four ways the Spirit convicts today, through Scripture, prayer, relationships, and circumstances, he shows what it looks like to actually respond when God speaks. If you have ever felt like conviction means you have failed, this message will show you it means He hasn't given up on you. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dpX6E7eooVE

Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches that the Holy Spirit is not just to be known, but experienced. Drawing from John 1 and multiple accounts in Acts, he unpacks what it looks like to move from head knowledge of God to a real, felt encounter with His presence. Using the illustration of an unopened gift, he shows how many Christians have access to the Holy Spirit but never actually open Him up in daily life. If you have ever wondered why your faith feels more informational than transformational, this message will show you what may be missing. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GlSDq_ZtPjM

We were created for real community—not to live in isolation. Through Scripture and his own powerful story, Micah Hegerle shows how gathering around Jesus helps us come out of hiding, grow together, and become who God created us to be.

Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches that worship brings blessing, both a weapon for battle and a tool for everyday life. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 20, Exodus 17, and Acts 16, he unpacks what it looks like to worship before, during, and after the battle. If you have ever wondered when the right time to worship really is, this message will show you that the answer is always. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7hl3lZmOccw

Pastor Stacey Crawford teaches that worship must shape every part of our lives, not just Sunday morning. Drawing from Exodus 20, Psalm 115, and the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel, she unpacks what it looks like when we let other things, our kids, our jobs, our money, take God's rightful place. Divided worship is never true worship. If you have ever wondered what your priorities reveal about your heart, this message will challenge you to lay it all down again. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bPnY2CV5TiY

Pastor Jonathan Phillips teaches that worship is more than a song. Drawing from Psalm 66 and Romans 12:1, he unpacks what it looks like to live a worship life beyond Sunday morning. Whether it is in the extraordinary, the mundane, or the painful moments of life, worship is a continual response to who God is. If you have only experienced worship as a moment, this message will change how you see the rest of your week. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fHi4MIRLgeE

Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches that worship pleasing to God must first be sacrificial. Drawing from Romans 12:1–2, he unpacks what it means to offer your life as a living sacrifice - a daily, moment-by-moment choice to place God's will above your own. If you are willing to walk through the fire, transformation is on the other side. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ky-nhg4ofB0