The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast

Have you ever wished someone could take away the pain?

Whether it's addiction, depression, grief, bitterness, physical illness, or wounds that no one else can see, we all long for healing. But where do we turn when life has poisoned our hearts and left us wondering if we'll ever be whole again?

In Numbers 21:4–9, God tells Moses to lift up a bronze serpent so those who have been bitten can simply look up and live. Centuries later, Jesus reveals that this strange moment in Israel's history was always pointing to Him.

In this message, discover how the bronze serpent foreshadows the Cross, why Jesus is our true Healer, and what it means to trust Him with every poison sin has brought into our lives. Whether God heals through medicine, science, a miracle, or ultimately by bringing us home, our hope is found in Christ.

If you've been carrying wounds that seem too deep to heal, this message is an invitation to look up.

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Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.

Ravenna Church of the Nazarene
530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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Ever wonder what God actually expects from you?

In Exodus 20:1–17, God makes it clear through the Ten Commandments, and Jesus later sums it all up in two: love God and love others.

But here’s the problem: knowing the expectations doesn’t mean we can meet them.

Pastor Jason Barnett walks through God’s commands, why we fall short, and how the grace of Jesus meets us in our failure and begins to transform our hearts.

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530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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Have you ever laughed at an idea because it felt completely impossible?

In Genesis 17, Abraham hears God repeat a promise that seems unrealistic after years of waiting. Instead of instant confidence, Abraham laughs. Yet Scripture later calls him a forefather of faith. This message explores the tension between belief and doubt, and how faith is not the absence of questions, but the decision to trust God more than our own understanding.

God introduces Himself to Abraham as El Shaddai — God All-Sufficient, reminding him that the fulfillment of the promise does not depend on human effort or perfect circumstances. The sermon looks at what happens when we try to force God’s blessing on our timeline, and how surrender opens the door to peace, patience, and renewed hope.

Connecting Abraham’s story to the message of Jesus, this episode highlights how God specializes in the impossible — restoring relationships, redeeming mistakes, and offering grace even when we struggle to believe. Faith grows not by controlling every outcome, but by trusting the One who is greater than our doubts.

If you’ve ever wrestled with uncertainty, waited longer than expected, or wondered whether God can truly work in your situation, this episode invites you to discover a faith that is honest, grounded, and hopeful.

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Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.

Ravenna Church of the Nazarene
530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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The world had become wicked and violent, the most merciful thing God could do was send a flood to preserve creation. How does this tie in with Lent? Pastor Jason shares from Genesis 9:8-17.

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Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.

Ravenna Church of the Nazarene
530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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Have you ever felt trapped with nowhere to go?

In Exodus 14:13–31, the Israelites found themselves stuck between the Red Sea and the Egyptian army. Panic set in. Fear took over. It looked like there was no way out.

But in that moment, Moses gave a surprising command: “Don’t be afraid. Stand still.”

And then God moved.

In this message, Pastor Jason Barnett explores what it means to trust God when fear is rising and the situation feels impossible.

• What do we do when panic is our natural response?  
• How do we find peace when the pressure is overwhelming?  
• And what does it look like to live by faith instead of fear?

The same God who made a way through the sea is still able to stand between us and what we face today.

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Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.

Ravenna Church of the Nazarene
530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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Paul writes to the Corinthians to address the dispute of which leader is better. He answers with a building metaphor. What does he say? And how does it apply to us? Pastor Jason shares from 1 Corinthians 3:10-15.

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Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.

Ravenna Church of the Nazarene
530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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Pastor Jason shares a message from Matthew 11:11-19, with Jesus addressing the labels placed on him and John the Baptist. What does it have to teach us?

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Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.

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530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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Following Jesus is not just one decision. It is a lifetime of choosing to keep walking with Him.

Rahab's faith began when she welcomed the Israelite spies in Joshua 2, but that was only her first step. When the walls of Jericho fell, Rahab had to trust God's promise, gather her family, leave behind the life she had known, and become part of the people of God.

In this sermon from Joshua 6:22-23, Pastor Jason Barnett explores what Rahab's story teaches us about Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, obedience, and continuing to follow Jesus after our first step of faith.

Maybe you have decided to follow Jesus but still have a lot to learn. Maybe your faith has grown stagnant and you know God is calling you forward. Or maybe you have followed Jesus for years and are discovering that He is asking for another yes.

Faith is more than a momentary decision. It is an aligning of our lives with Jesus, one decision at a time.

Rahab started as a broken woman in Jericho. She ended up part of the people of God and eventually in the family line of Jesus.

Your first yes to Jesus matters. But it was never meant to be your last.

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Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.

Ravenna Church of the Nazarene
530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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What if your faith is real, but your life is still a mess?

Rahab does not enter the story of Joshua with a clean past, perfect theology, or everything figured out. She is a prostitute living in Jericho when two Israelite spies arrive at her door. What happens next is messy, complicated, and ultimately remembered in Scripture as an act of remarkable faith.

In this sermon from Joshua 2:1-14, Pastor Jason Barnett explores the story of Rahab and what her life teaches us about faith, repentance, grace, and taking a first step toward God.

If you have ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you, whether God could really want someone like you, or whether you have to get your life together before coming to Jesus, Rahab's story offers hope.

Faith does not always begin after the mess is cleaned up. Sometimes faith begins right in the middle of it, when a broken person catches a glimpse of who God is and decides to take one step toward Him.

You do not have to understand everything before you come to Jesus. You just have to be willing to take the next step.

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Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.

Ravenna Church of the Nazarene
530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor.   

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The writer of Hebrews tells his readers, “Get off the bottle.” What is the bottle? And what does this passage have to teach us? Pastor Jason closes out 2023 with a message from Hebrews 5:11-14. 

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Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.

Ravenna Church of the Nazarene
530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week.

Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor.   

Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Email [email protected]