The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast

What do river rocks, grocery cats, and the Apostle Paul have in common? In this down-to-earth and thought-provoking message, Pastor Nicole uses a tiny pebble and a kid's rock collection to unpack a powerful truth from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-7: The church cannot afford idle rocks. The Kingdom doesn't thrive on standstill saints. And your faith was never meant to stagnate. Through humor, hear...

The storm had passed, but Noah didn’t rush. He waited—watching, listening, trusting. When the dove didn’t return, he knew: the season had changed, and it was time to move forward. In this episode, Pastor Jason explores what it means to wait on God’s timing and how spiritual maturity is shown in our willingness to surrender control. Drawing from Noah’s quiet obedience, this sermon challenges us to...

 We say God can have it all… but what about the parts we keep hidden? In this episode, Pastor Jason explores the story of King Azariah (also known as Uzziah) and the “surrender gap” that blocked the blessing of God—not just in his life, but in his community. With honesty, humor, and hope, this message challenges us to examine the “keep out” signs in our hearts. Whether it's pride, fear, or co...

"What are human beings that You think about them?" That’s the question King David asks in Psalm 8—and it’s a question many of us still wrestle with today. In a world that measures our worth by performance and perfection, Scripture tells a different story. In this episode of The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast , we explore the stunning truth that you were made not just to admire God’s glory, but...

On Pentecost, the disciples were transformed from blabber mouths and doubters into bold, Spirit-filled witnesses. The fire came, the Spirit moved, and 3,000 people came to faith in one day. But what about us? In this bold and timely sermon, Pastor Nicole asks a powerful question: Are we still waiting for our Pentecost? We say we do not want to offend--but have we really surrendered to the Spirit w...

What does it mean when Jesus says, "I am coming soon"? For many, those words spark fear, uncertainty, or confusion. But in Revelation 22, they are not a threat--they are a promise. In this Ascension Sunday message, Pastor Jason explores how "soon" is less about clocks and more about certainty and readiness. With grace-fueled urgency and heartfelt honesty, we are invited to exam...

What do you do when the story ends in sorrow? In this episode, we open a quiet and often overlooked passage in 1 Chronicles 7—a father named Ephraim mourns the loss of his sons. There’s no tidy resolution, no Hallmark ending. Just grief… and a God who doesn’t turn away from it. Through personal story and biblical reflection, we explore how God meets us in our brokenness and how His promises still...

In this episode of The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast , we journey into the often-overlooked book of Song of Songs , where a tender invitation becomes a wake-up call for our spiritual lives. Drawing from Song of Songs 2:14–15, Pastor Jason explores the metaphor of “little foxes” that sneak in and threaten to ruin the vineyards of our faith, relationships, and calling. This message was more than just a s...

Is Proverbs 31 a blueprint for the perfect woman—or something more? In this special message, Pastor Nicole takes us beyond the surface of this often-misunderstood passage. With wisdom, grace, and humor, she invites us to see Proverbs 31 not as a checklist of expectations, but as a celebration of faithfulness, strength, and character—qualities that reflect the image of God in us all. Whether you’ve...

In the final message of our Hearing Voices series, we arrive at the empty tomb—and discover that the first voices to proclaim the resurrection weren’t apostles or angels, but women. In a culture that didn’t recognize their testimony, God entrusted them with the greatest news in history: He is not here. He has risen. This Easter message challenges us to reconsider who we listen to—and who we may be...

In this sixth installment of our Lent series Hearing Voices , we turn our attention to a group we often love to judge—the Pharisees. Found in Luke 19:39–40, their demand to silence the crowd during Jesus’ triumphal entry reveals more than just religious rigidity—it reveals a heart resistant to uncomfortable truth. In this episode, Pastor Jason gets honest about his own bias against the Pharisees a...

In a world that often tunes out the quiet and broken, Jesus hears what others ignore. We continue our Lent series, “Hearing Voices,” by listening to the silent but powerful faith of a woman in Luke 8. She doesn’t have a name, a voice in the crowd, or a place in society—but she does have faith. As Jesus is on His way to heal a prominent leader’s daughter, He stops everything to acknowledge a woman...

Have you ever felt like an outsider—like you don’t belong, like you're on the outside looking in? In this episode of The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast , we continue our Hearing Voices series by listening to the voice of a persistent woman in Mark 7:24-30 . She wasn’t part of the "in crowd." She wasn’t supposed to have access to Jesus. And yet, her relentless faith moved Him to respond. T...

Too often, churches send the unspoken message that children are distractions rather than disciples in the making. But in Mark 10, Jesus makes it clear—children belong in His presence. In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to welcome children in our churches and in our hearts. From personal experiences with resistance to creating spaces of belonging, we’ll explore how embracing the voic...

Have you ever found yourself waiting on God—praying, believing, but wondering if He’s ever going to come through? In this episode, we look at the story of Simeon , a man who waited his entire life to see God’s promise fulfilled. His faithfulness, patience, and trust in the Holy Spirit led him straight to Jesus at just the right time. We’ll also talk about the keepers of the promise —those seasoned...

What does success in God’s eyes really look like? If we measure it by results, then Isaiah’s mission was a failure. But in Isaiah 6, we see that God wasn’t calling Isaiah to be successful—He was calling him to be faithful. In this episode of The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast , we begin our Lent series, Hearing Voices , by listening to the voice of the prophets. Isaiah was sent to speak God’s truth, kno...

We often believe that knowledge and wisdom will keep us on the right path—but the story of Solomon proves otherwise. He was the wisest man to ever live, yet his heart was slowly turned away from God through small compromises. Wisdom alone isn’t enough if our hearts are divided. Solomon knew God’s commands but chose personal desires over obedience. His downfall serves as both a warning and an invit...

Have you ever wondered if God is really listening? There are moments in life when prayer feels powerful—and moments when it feels like our words disappear into silence. In those seasons of waiting and suffering, it’s easy to wonder if God hears us at all. In this message from Exodus 2:23–25 , Pastor Jason Barnett explores a powerful moment in Israel’s story. The people of Israel are enslaved, groa...

Our world thrives on division—political, social, religious. Lines are drawn, sides are chosen, and outrage becomes the loudest voice. But when we look at Jesus, we see a different approach. He didn’t fight division with more division. Instead, He crossed the lines with love. We explore 1 John 2:1-6 and what it truly means to follow Jesus in a culture addicted to outrage. How do we live like Christ...

In Part 3 of our series on the Second Coming of Jesus, we dive into Mark 13:14-27, where Jesus describes the turmoil of the last days—but also gives us a promise: He will return. Just like a man trapped in Hurricane Katrina clung to hope for rescue, we, too, must hold fast to the hope that Christ is coming again. This episode unpacks Jesus’s warning about deception, suffering, and the darkening of...

We continue our Bible study in the book Hebrews, The Jesus Supremacy , by diving into 2:1-15. This chapter offers a profound lesson on how doctrine informs practice, showing us that what we believe must move beyond knowledge into action. We explore the supremacy of Jesus as both fully God and fully human—the perfect mediator who bridges the gap between God and humanity. Through vivid imagery, like...

What does it mean to remain faithful when life feels like an uphill battle? In this episode, we continue our series on the Second Coming of Jesus by diving into Mark 13:9-13, where Jesus prepares His followers to endure hardship with courage and trust. Through the inspiring story of Florence Chadwick's perseverance and real-life examples of God's faithfulness, we’ll explore how adversity...

We embark on an in-depth Bible study on Hebrews Chapter 1, a powerful passage that reveals the supremacy of Jesus Christ. While the authorship of Hebrews remains a mystery, the message is crystal clear: Jesus is superior to the prophets, the angels, and all creation. We explore how the Old Testament served as the foundation for understanding Jesus as the Son of God, who fulfills God’s redemptive p...

We begin a brand-new series, Living Ready in the Last Days , with part one: Signs of the Times . As Christians, we believe Jesus is coming back—but let’s face it, the idea of His return often stirs up fear and uncertainty. In Mark 13:1-8, Jesus’s disciples wrestle with similar anxieties as they ask Him about the signs of the end. His response challenges them—and us—not to place our trust in the te...

We dive into the story of Zechariah from Luke 1 and the powerful transformation that happens when silence leads to clarity. Pastor Nicole Barnett shares how losing the ability to speak gave Zechariah the opportunity to listen, observe, and recognize the faithfulness of God in a way he never had before. How often do our words and doubts get in the way of seeing what God is doing? What if the noise...