The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast

Can you remain loyal to someone without defending everything they do? Loyalty is important. But what happens when our loyalty to a person, political leader, or nation begins to blind us to the truth? As Christians, how do we remain faithful to God when the people we respect make decisions that contradict His ways?

In 1 Samuel 14:24–30, King Saul makes a reckless oath, forbidding his exhausted soldiers from eating until he has taken revenge on his enemies. His son Jonathan, unaware of the command, eats some honey and regains his strength. When Jonathan discovers what his father has done, he recognizes that Saul's decision has harmed the very people he was supposed to lead. Jonathan teaches us an important lesson: Loyalty does not require blindness to the truth.

Originally preached just before the 2020 presidential election, this sermon from Pastor Jason explores biblical discernment, Christian political engagement, blind loyalty, godly leadership, and what it means to follow Jesus above every earthly allegiance.

Whether we're evaluating political leaders, navigating disagreements, or confronting the failures of people we love, our commitment to Christ must shape how we respond.

Jesus calls us to love God with all our hearts and to love our neighbors as ourselves. That love doesn't require us to ignore wrongdoing, excuse foolish decisions, or abandon the truth. Instead, it calls us to respond with humility, honesty, and grace.

We can love our country without defending everything it does. We can respect our leaders without agreeing with every decision. And we can love people enough to tell them the truth. The question isn't simply who deserves our loyalty. It's whether our loyalty reflects the character of Jesus.

Are we following Christ faithfully, or have we allowed our earthly allegiances to lead us away from Him?

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

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Our hope is not built in the outcome of any hot mess. Where is our hope then? What does Ephesians 4:17-24 has to do with the 2020 election?

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

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There is a beast that man has never been able to tame, and in our modern era it has evolved into something even more grotesque. What does it have to do with the 2020 election?

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

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What does Exodus 21:22–25 have to do with politics, abortion, and the way Christians approach the idea of being “pro-life”?

In Part 1 of the series Things to Think About, Pastor Jason Barnett explores a difficult Old Testament passage and challenges listeners to think beyond political slogans and voting booths.

This message is not about telling you who to vote for—but about asking a deeper question:
 If Christians claim to value life, what should that actually look like?

From the unborn to struggling mothers, absent fathers, poverty, shame, and the responsibility of the church, this sermon wrestles with what it means to conduct ourselves “in a manner worthy of the gospel” during a divisive political season.

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

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"Be salty and be at peace." That is what Jesus tells His disciples. Perhaps our modern understanding of "be salty" is not the same as it was in Jesus' day.

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

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How dangerous is sin to you? Reading the extremes Jesus tells us to go to in avoidance will shock you. Part 3 of the series: "Peace with one another."

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

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The disciples catch a man casting out a demon in the name of Jesus...but the man is not one of them. 😲😱😨How does Jesus respond? We continue our series "Peace with one another" in Mark 9:38-41.

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Greensburg Church of the Nazarene
31 Bluebird Lane, Greensburg, KY 42743

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

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Jesus busts his disciples doing one of the things his followers do best...arguing with one another. They were arguing about which one was the greatest. In this message, we dig into Mark 9:33-37. Part 1 of a series called Peace with One Another.

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

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Why would God command the death of a man for picking up sticks on the Sabbath?

At first glance, Numbers 15:32-36 feels harsh—even impossible to understand. But beneath this difficult passage lies a question every follower of Jesus must answer: What happens when we knowingly choose our own way instead of trusting God's?

In this episode, Pastor Jason explores the true purpose of the Sabbath, the difference between weakness and willful rebellion, and why this story isn't really about firewood at all. It's about a God who invites His people to find rest in His presence instead of chasing the things they think will satisfy them.

Whether you're wrestling with a difficult Bible passage, feeling spiritually exhausted, or wondering what it means to truly trust God, this message will help you see one of Scripture's most challenging stories in a fresh light.

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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 prophet Jonah gets angry with God, and asks the Lord to take his life. Why? And what does the prophet teach us about when we find ourselves angry with God? Listen to this message from Jonah 4:1-11.

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Greensburg Church of the Nazarene
31 Bluebird Ln
Greensburg, KY 42743

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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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