The Church talks a lot about power these days. Political power. Cultural influence. Fear. Outrage. Control. But what if the modern Church has forgotten where its power actually comes from? In this sermon from Ephesians 1:15-23, Pastor Jason Barnett explores Paul’s prayer for the church in Ephesus and why it still matters today. Living in a culture obsessed with spiritual forces, empire, and fear, the Ephesian believers needed a reminder that Jesus Christ is already reigning above every ruler,...
May 19
44 min
What do people reach for when life hurts? In this sermon from Proverbs 31:4-7, Pastor Jason explores addiction, emotional numbness, mental health, grief, and the quiet ways people try to survive pain. While many know Proverbs 31 as the "virtuous woman" passage, this message focuses on a mother warning her son, a king, about the danger of losing clarity, compassion, and purpose through numbness. This is not just a sermon about alcohol or addiction. It is about all the ways people disconne...
May 12
45 min
Have you ever felt like you’re just one wrong step away from everything falling apart? In this Derby Sunday message, Pastor Jason Barnett shares from Psalm 121, a song written for people on the road, not people who have it all figured out. It’s a reminder that God is not just waiting for you at the destination… He is watching every step along the way. If life feels uncertain, if you don’t feel steady, and if you can’t clearly see what’s ahead—this message is for you. Bottom Line: You may f...
May 5
31 min
What happens when everything is broken and no one steps in to fix it? In this message from Isaiah 59:15–20, Pastor Jason Barnett explores a world where truth has collapsed, justice has failed, and humanity is unable to repair what’s gone wrong. But instead of leaving things as they are, God does something unexpected—He steps in Himself. This sermon connects ancient Scripture to real life today, addressing the brokenness we see in the world, in our relationships, and within our own hearts. It ...
Apr 28
42 min
Is following Jesus really free, or are there hidden expectations? In Acts 15, the early church faced a critical question: Is faith in Jesus enough, or do we need to add more? In this message, Pastor Jason Barnett explores how easily we add "fine print" to faith, and how the gospel calls us back to something simpler and freer. If you've ever felt like you had to measure up, fit in, or carry extra weight in your walk with God, this message is for you. Grace is enough. Jesus is enough. Lay down ...
Apr 21
41 min
Have you ever missed something that was right in front of you? In Luke 24, two travelers walk alongside the risen Jesus—and don’t recognize Him. Not because He isn’t there, but because He doesn’t match their expectations. In this message, Pastor Nicole Barnett explores how our assumptions about God can actually blind us to His presence. From childhood expectations to deeply ingrained traditions, we often look for God in specific ways—and miss Him when He moves differently. What if God is a...
Apr 14
40 min
What if the thing you’ve already called “over”… isn’t? In this Resurrection Sunday message from Matthew 28:1–10, Pastor Jason Barnett explores one of the greatest paradoxes of the Christian faith: the tomb that was meant to silence Jesus became the place of His greatest victory. The women came expecting death. Grief. Finality. But God had already moved. This episode unpacks what it means that Jesus is not just risen then, but alive now—and how that truth changes everything about your story...
Apr 8
40 min
What if the person who spoke the clearest truth about Jesus… wasn’t one of His followers? In this powerful message from Pastor Nicole Barnett, we step into one of the most overlooked moments of the crucifixion in Gospel of Mark 15—when a Roman centurion, a hardened outsider, becomes the one who finally says what no one else would: “Surely this man was the Son of God.” As part of the Paradox Lenten series, this sermon wrestles with a haunting reality—sometimes the Church goes silent… and whe...
Mar 31
38 min
“If God can do anything… why doesn’t He?” That question isn’t new. It was asked at the cross. As Jesus hung there, the crowd mocked Him with words they didn’t fully understand: “He saved others, but He can’t save Himself.” What looked like weakness was actually the greatest display of love the world has ever seen. In this episode of the Dirt Path Sermon Podcast, Pastor Jason Barnett walks through Matthew 27:32–44 and unpacks the paradox of the cross—how Jesus refusing to save Himself is exa...
Mar 24
37 min
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...
Mar 17
40 min
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