What happens when people who claim to follow God end up giving their loyalty to something else?

In this episode of the Dirt Path Sermon Podcast, Pastor Jason Barnett continues the Paradox Lent series by exploring one of the most shocking moments in the Gospel of John. In Gospel of John 19:6–16, the religious leaders stand face to face with Jesus and declare, “We have no king but Caesar.”

This passage reveals a powerful truth about the human heart: when we reject the rule of Christ, we don’t remove a king—we replace Him.

Through the story of Pontius Pilate, the religious leaders, and the crowd, this sermon uncovers how fear, power, comfort, and control can quietly take the throne in our lives.

This message will challenge you to ask:

• Who is really king in my life?
• What am I trusting more than Jesus?
• What would it look like to fully surrender to Christ’s authority?

Whether you are a long-time believer, someone wrestling with faith, or just exploring Christianity, this sermon invites you to consider what it truly means to say: Jesus is King.

Listen now and discover why the choice between Christ and everything else still matters today.

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