The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast

God's prophet, Elisha, comes to the king with a word from the Lord at a time when a word was desperately needed. Only the king's right-hand man is skeptical of what he hears. What does his doubt cost him? What does doubt cost us? Pastor Jason shares from 2 Kings 7:1-20. Send us Fan Mail Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you...

A man loses both his father and grandfather as well as his ability to walk at the age of 5. Years later, he is summoned to the king. A big deal when your grandfather was the former king. Pastor Jason is preaching from 2 Samuel 9:1-11. Send us Fan Mail 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 Churc...

We serve a God who speaks, and He is always speaking to us. But hearing His voice is something that we need to learn. Pastor Jason shares a sermon from 1 Samuel 3:1-11. Send us Fan Mail 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 Support the s...

Pastor Nicole shares a sermon from John 8:42-47. In this passage, Jesus tells a group of people that they are "children of the devil." The group will surprise you. Why? Send us Fan Mail 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 Sup...

God has trimmed Gideon's army to 300, and now they are on the eve of battle. Gideon confesses his fear to God, and God calms it. But God does so in a very interesting way. Pastor Jason preaches from Judges 7:9-15 as he continues his journey preaching through the Bible. Send us Fan Mail Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you shoul...

For many of us, we hear the Christmas story every year. A mom, dad, or grandparent will gather the family around to read Luke 2 and the birth of Jesus. But have you ever noticed the characters in the story? Pastor Jason shares a Christmas message on this traditional Christmas passage. Send us Fan Mail Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares wh...

Over the years, we have read about the manger scene a hundred times. We have seen all kinds of presentations of the nativity. All of them are part of our celebration of God with us. Has our focus on the miraculous overshadowed the reality of the moment? This sermon is on Matthew 1:18-25,  the fourth Sunday of Advent in series titled "Let us adore Him" written by Samantha Chambo, availabl...

The drive-thru takes too long, or our favorite fast food place has a broken ice cream machine, these are inconveniences that leave us grumbling. If we cannot find joy in these moments, how can we possibly do so when we endure true suffering? Pastor Jason preaches from James 5:7-10, sharing a message titled "Joy." This is the 3rd Sunday of Advent in a series called "Let Us Adore Him&...

On the night Jesus was born, angels appeared to the shepherds and said, "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to man." Fast forward to 2022, we live in a world divided over every issues. The idea of peace on earth seems like a fairy tale. Pastor Jason shares from Romans 15:4-13 on how peace can be reality. This is the second Sunday of Advent in series titled "Let us adore...

Sin has humanity in a world of darkness. But with the birth of Jesus, light began to shine into the darkness. The night was replaced by a morning dawn, a new day that is coming. You and I are children of this day. Pastor Jason shares from Romans 13:11-14 to mark the first Sunday of Advent, beginning a series titled "Let us adore Him." This series is available from The Foundry Publishing...

Our hearts and minds want to know where we stand with God. Often, instead of measuring with God's standard, we look at our neighbor to see how we stack up. If we are better or worse than them, our perception is impacted. Pastor Jason brings a word from Galatians 6:1-5 about the measuring stick matters.  Send us Fan Mail Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of th...

Followers of Jesus are called to walk in the victory through faith in His name. But temptations attack us like skilled warriors, striking our most vulnerable points. There are habits, pain, and emotions that rule our minds like tyrants. Facing these enemies often leave us feeling nothing like winners. Is this how we are meant to live? Pastor Jason shares from Isaiah 49:24-26. Send us Fan Mail Link...

What can the structure of the atom teach us about how we are to shape our lives? Pastor Nicole Barnett shares from Matthew 6. Send us Fan Mail 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 Ravenna Church of the Nazarene 530 Main Street, Ravenna,...

Moses has died. Joshua now finds himself at the helm of God's people with the charge to enter them into the Promised land. God gives him words of encouragement as well as instruction. These words can a lesson for us in our journeys as well as purpose. Pastor Jason shares from Joshua 1:1-9. Send us Fan Mail Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and...

Circumstances do not always go our way. The phrase "suck it up, buttercup" does not make us feel any better. But sometimes it is the phrase we need hear. It is a phrase heard by a favorite Bible character from a surprise source. Pastor Jason preaches a sermon from Deuteronomy 3:23-29. Send us Fan Mail Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and...

In many of ways, we are like a mischief of rats trying to stay afloat. The prophet Isaiah shared a message of hope for a group in a similar situation. Pastor Jason preaches from Isaiah 35:1-10. Send us Fan Mail 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, Ravenn...

Moses came down from Mount Sinai looking different. So different that the people were afraid to come near him. After spending time in God's presence, Moses carried the visible evidence of that encounter. But instead of using that transformation to push people away, he adjusted his approach so they could hear and respond to God's message. In this final message from the Show Me Your Face s...

Moses had already seen miracles, heard God’s voice, and experienced His presence in extraordinary ways. But it still was not enough. In Exodus 33:18–23, Moses makes one of the boldest requests in Scripture: “ Show me your glory. ” In this message from the Show Me Your Face series, Pastor Jason Barnett explores humanity’s longing for the presence of God, why Moses could only experience the “aftergl...

God tells Moses something devastating: “ I will not go with you. " After Israel’s rebellion with the golden calf, God warns Moses that His presence cannot remain among a stiff-necked people without consuming them. But instead of backing down, Moses responds with boldness and confidence in prayer. In this first message from the series Show Me Your Face , Pastor Jason Barnett explores Moses’ de...

Deuteronomy is Moses's farewell address to God's people as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. In chapter 11, Moses shares on some important topics like who can enter the LORD's assembly, cleanliness of the camp, cult prostitution, loans, vows, and neighbor's crops. But in verses 15 and 16, Moses stops to address what to do with runaway slaves.  Pastor Jason shares that it...

To be someone the enemy must game plan around is to be obedient to God and His ways. Pastor Jason shares from Deuteronomy 11:16-25 #ravnaz #thedirtpathpastor #thedirtpathsermonpodcast #podcast #kickoff Send us Fan Mail 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...

The gospel is the story of God's love to justify sinners so they can shamelessly live their faith. Pastor Jason shares from Romans 1:16-17. #ravnaz #thedirtpathsermonpodcast #thedirtpathpastor Send us Fan Mail 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, Ra...

Moses was called to lead the people, but he was never meant to do all the work himself. In Exodus 31:1–11 , God gives specific skills, wisdom, and creativity to Bezalel, Oholiab, and others to help build the Tabernacle. Their abilities were not accidents, they were gifts from God for the work He had called His people to do. In this message, Pastor Jason Barnett explores how God uses different peop...

What do you do when the battle won’t let up and your strength starts to fail? In Exodus 17:8–13 , Moses stands on the hill with his hands lifted—but when they fall, the battle turns. The lesson? Victory isn’t just fought in the valley, it’s sustained through prayer. But here’s the truth: prayer gets heavy. Pastor Jason Barnett explores why you were never meant to fight alone and how God uses peopl...

A building is not a requirement for worshipping God, it is surrendered and obedient hearts. Pastor Jason shares from Ezra 3:1-6.  Send us Fan Mail 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 Support the show The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a p...