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 when it does, God still makes sure the truth is heard.

But what does that mean for us today?

This message challenges listeners to confront the moments where we’ve stayed quiet, compromised, or sounded nothing like Jesus—and invites us into something better: a restored voice that reflects His heart of love, truth, mercy, and justice.

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 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 dirtpathpastor@gmail.com