Christ Fellowship Church Dawsonville Podcast

“If Jesus wants me, He’ll find me… no—I’m gonna climb a tree.”

Sunday morning, Pastor Todd Smith brought a message out of Luke 19 that just felt real. Not polished, not fancy—just straight truth.

He talked about Zacchaeus and how he didn’t sit back and wait on Jesus. He pushed through the crowd, climbed a tree, and did whatever it took just to see Him. And that was the heart of the whole message—you don’t stumble into an encounter with God… you go after it.

We live in a world where everything’s easy. Food shows up at your door, church is online, sermons are 30 seconds long. But Pastor Todd made it plain—you can’t “DoorDash” a real encounter with Jesus. It’s gonna cost you something. Time. Effort. Hunger.

He also got real about people. Church people. Life. Hurt. Disappointment. The truth is—we’re all flawed. We all miss it sometimes. But that’s not a reason to quit… it’s a reason to keep climbing anyway.

That was the message:
No matter what’s in your way…
No matter who let you down…
No matter how you feel…

Just keep climbing.

If you’ve been tired, frustrated, or thinking about backing off—this one will hit you right where you are.

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04.08.26 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | DR. KAREN SMITH

This is the Easter message from the ONE Series called Not There.

In this message, Pastor Todd shares the power and meaning of the resurrection—how everything changed because the tomb is empty. Jesus isn’t there. And because of that, everything about our lives can be different too.

Walking through Luke 24, he reminds us that the resurrection isn’t just a moment in history—it’s the reason our faith is alive today. Without it, the cross would have just been another death. But because Jesus rose, sin was not just covered… it was completely taken away.

Pastor Todd breaks it down in a real and honest way—we’ve all had things in our lives: mistakes, sin, regret, stuff we try to hide or cover up. But Jesus didn’t come to cover it… He came to take it away completely.

That’s the beauty of Easter. What used to define you isn’t there anymore.

This message is also a clear invitation. Not just to believe in Jesus, but to truly follow Him—to be changed, to be made new, to be born again.

Because one day, we’ll all stand before God. And the question won’t be how good we were… it will be whether our name is written in the book of life.

Scripture: Luke 24:1–7

If this message spoke to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

And remember this simple truth:

He’s not there… and your sin doesn’t have to be either.

This message is part of the ONE Series leading up to Easter, called The Lost Son.In this message, Pastor Todd shares the heart of the Father for people who have walked away. It’s a reminder that no matter how far someone goes or how much they’ve messed up, God is still watching, still waiting, and ready to welcome them home.Looking at Luke 15, he talks through the story of the prodigal son—how he left, wasted everything, and ended up in a place he never thought he’d be. But everything changed when he came to himself and decided to go back to his father.This message really challenges you to think about people in your own life who may have drifted away. Friends, family, people you care about who might be farther from God than they’ve ever been. It’s a reminder not to give up on them, because God hasn’t.There’s also a strong call to step out and be intentional—especially during this invite week. To pray, to invite, and to believe that God can change someone’s life in a moment.Scripture: Luke 15:11–24If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it.And take a moment to ask yourself:Who is your one?

03.25.26 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | DR. KAREN SMITH

In this message from the ONE Series, Pastor Todd Smith shares a powerful teaching on the Lost Coin from Luke 15. This isn’t just a story about something lost—it’s about the value of one life and the urgency of going after it.

Pastor Todd reminds us that lost people aren’t just “out there”… they’re in our homes, our workplaces, our friend groups—even sitting right next to us. Just like the woman in the parable, we’re called to search intentionally, not casually. Lost people don’t get found by accident.

This message will challenge you to shift your focus off yourself for a moment and begin listening for the “ping” of someone’s soul—someone God has already placed in your life. Who is your one? Who is the person God is calling you to reach?

With Easter approaching, this is a call to action: pick up your light, start sweeping, and don’t stop until they’re found.

🔥 Key themes:

• The value of one soul
• Why we must search intentionally
• Recognizing the hidden brokenness in people
• Being bold in inviting others to Jesus
• Preparing for a harvest of lives changed

This isn’t just another sermon—it’s a reminder that eternity is at stake, and God wants to use you.

👉 Who is your “one”?

03.18.26 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | DR. KAREN SMITH

This message is the second part of the series called One, leading up to Easter, titled The Lost Sheep.In this message Pastor Todd talks about the heart of God for the one person who is still lost. Pastor Todd shares from John chapter 1 about when Jesus called Philip, and Philip immediately went and found Nathanael and said three simple words: come and see. That invitation changed a life, and it reminds us that the Gospel often spreads one person at a time.The message challenges every believer to think about the one person in their life who needs Jesus. A neighbor, coworker, family member, or friend who may be hurting, searching, or simply waiting for someone to invite them.Jesus spoke about the lost sheep and how the shepherd will go after the one. This message reminds us that God still cares deeply about every single soul and that we all have a part to play in reaching them.Scripture: John 1:43–46If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who may need to hear it.And ask yourself the question that Pastor Todd asked the church:Who is your one?

03.11.26 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | DR. KAREN SMITH

03.08.26 | COME AND SEE | PASTOR TODD SMITH