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Joy can feel like the first thing to disappear during the Christmas season--especially when life feels unresolved. In this Advent message, Pastor Jason explores Luke 1:39-45 and reminds us that biblical joy does not wait for everything to make sense.

As Mary visits Elizabeth, joy erupts not because circumstances have changed, but because God's promises are trusted. This sermon invites listeners to rediscover a childlike faith that believes God is faithful--even in the waiting.

Whether you're walking through Advent for the first time or returning to faith with questions, this sermon offers encouragement, honesty, and hope rooted in Jesus. Discover how joy grows when we trust God like a child.

Episodes in the "Like a Child" series:

1. Hope like a Child
2. Peace like a Child
3. Joy like a Child
4. Love like a Child

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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If you love Jesus but feel worn down by the weight of life--family pressure, grief, finances, burnout, or the constant need to hold everything together--Jesus offers you something your heart desperately craves. Peace.

In this Advent message, Pastor Jason reflects on Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:25-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Jesus does not offer peace by removing responsibility or chaos, but by offering Himself in the middle of it.

This message explores what it means to stop trying to control what was never ours to carry and to discover peace. Not through strength or self-reliance, but through childlike trust in Christ. Real peace does not come having everything figured out--it comes from knowing who is holding you.

If like feels crushing and rest feels out of reach, listen in. Jesus is still calling the weary to come.

Episodes in the "Like a Child" series:

1. Hope like a Child
2. Peace like a Child
3. Joy like a Child
4. Love like a Child

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 Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week.

Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor.

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Christmas is supposed to be a season of hope, but for many of us, it feels heavy. The calendar is full. The expectations are high. And the world feels anything but peaceful. If you have ever wondered why the most "joyful" time of year can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, or numb... this sermon is for you.

Pastor Nicole opens our Advent series "Like a Child" with a powerful reminder that hope is not something we create, but it is something we receive. Through the surprising true story of a silent night on a World War I battlefield and the ancient promise of Isaiah, this sermon speaks to anyone walking through darkness and longing for the light that actually lasts.

This is not a message about pretending everything is fine. It is about hope that steps into the mess with us. It is about a peace that does not fade when the circumstances change.

Whether you are feeling worn down by the season, unsure what you believe, or simply looking for something steady to hold onto, this episode offers space to breathe, reflect, and rediscover where real hope is found.

Episodes in the "Like a Child" series:

1. Hope like a Child
2. Peace like a Child
3. Joy like a Child
4. Love like a Child

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 Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week.

Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor.

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For many people, the words "Jesus is coming again" do not bring comfort. They bring anxiety. Fear-filled sermons, end-times charts, and bad theology have left some believers uneasy, confused, or even wounded. But that's not how the Bible ends.

In Revelation 22:20, Jesus' final promise is not meant to terrify us; it is meant to give hope. The early Church did not dread Christ's return; they longed for it. So why do so many of us struggle to feel the same way?

We take a gentle, honest look at the last words of Scripture and rediscover the heart of Jesus behind them. This message sets aside speculation and fear to focus on relationship, trust, and hope. If you have ever felt uneasy about the Second Coming, or if end-times teaching has caused more harm than healing, this message is for you.

Because when we truly know the One who is coming, fear gives way to hope, and our hearts can finally say, "Come, Lord Jesus."

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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What if God is not impressed with our worship... even when it looks and sounds impressive to us?

In this eye-opening episode, Pastor Jason digs into one of the most uncomfortable passages in Scripture, Amos 5:21-24. God tells HIs own people, "Take away the noise of your songs." Why? Because their lives did not match their praise.

If you have ever felt like church was just a routine... if you have ever wondered why your spiritual life feels flat... or if you have ever carried the title "Christian" while feeling disconnected from the life Jesus actually calls us to live--this message is for you.

Jason breaks down what real worship looks like, why God cares more about how we live than how we sing, and how Jesus invites us into a transformed life that overflows with justice, mercy, and integrity. This is not a guilt-trip; it is a grace-filled wake-up call.

Whether you are a longtime believer, a Sunday-only Christian, or someone who just knows there is more to faith than checking boxes... this episode will challenge you, encourage you, and maybe even change you.

If you are ready for a faith that is real, honest, and lived--not just worn as a label--hit play.

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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What does it really mean to follow Jesus? For many people, faith gets reduced to a slogan: "I don't believe in religion--I believe in Jesus." But in this powerful message from Pastor Nicole Barnett, we explore what Scripture actually says about the kind of faith God calls us to live.

Drawing from James 1:22-27 and the teachings of Jesus, Nicole challenges the idea that Christianity is only a private relationship or a set of beliefs. Instead, she reveals a deeper, richer vision: a faith that listens AND lives... believes AND acts... loves AND shows up.

If you have ever felt the tension between what you say you believe and how you actually live, or if you have wondered why faith should lead to compassion, mercy, and tangible love for others, this episode will speak directly to your heart.

Whether you are new to Christianity, burned out on empty religion, or longing for a faith that looks more like Jesus, this message offers a compelling and hope-filled reminder of what following Christ is truly meant to be.

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 Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week.

Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor.

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In the conclusion of the "Empty Jars" series, Pastor Jason steps into one of the most heartbreaking and hope-filled moments in Elijah's story. What do you do when God has provided... and then everything falls apart again? When the jar runs empty, the breath leaves the room, and you are left standing at a situation that feels beyond saving.

God does not stop at provision. He steps into the places we have declared finished and brings life where we have seen only loss. Whether you are carrying grief, wrestling with disappointment, or trying to believe again after a setback, this message will remind you that you are not alone... and you are not without hope.

Other messages in this series:

1. Before the Jar
2. The Jar that Never Runs Out
3. Beyond the Jar

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 place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week.

Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor.

Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Email rav.naz.ky@gmail.com

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Feeling like you are running on empty? We dive into a powerful story from 1 Kings 17, about a widow, down to her last meal, who is invited to trust God with what little she has left. What unfolds is not just a miracle of provision, but a lesson in faith, surrender, and the surprising ways God meets us in scarcity.

You don't need full hands for God to work, just an open heart.

Whether you are new to the podcast or a returning listener, this message will meet you right where you are, especially if you have ever wondered, "Do I really have enough to make it through?"

Join us as we discover how God turns surrender into supply--and how He can take what feels small and make it more than enough.

Other messages in this series:

1. Before the Jar
2. The Jar that Never Runs Out
3. Beyond the Jar

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 place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week.

Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor.

Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Email rav.naz.ky@gmail.com