Sermon Archive

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Ross kicks off the Bumper Sticker Theology series by challenging the popular phrase “follow your heart,” showing us that while culture treats our hearts like a trustworthy compass, Scripture reveals they are actually bent, broken, and deceptive (Jeremiah 17:9). Instead of leading us to life, our hearts often lead us deeper into confusion and sin, exposing our need for something more than self-help or self-discovery. Ross points us to the real solution: not fixing our hearts, but surrendering them to Jesus, who gives us a brand-new heart and His Spirit to transform how we think, desire, and live (Ezekiel 36:26–27). This message invites us to stop trusting ourselves and start trusting God daily, allowing Him to take His rightful place at the center of our lives.

Mark 16:1-8

Ross walks us through Mark 16:1–8 and centers on the moment that changes everything—the resurrection of Jesus. He challenges us to see that Easter isn’t just a meaningful ending, but the defining event that gives power to our faith. Because Jesus is risen, it reshapes what we believe about Him—not just a teacher, but Lord—and what we believe about ourselves as people in need of grace. And it transforms what we receive: not judgment, but forgiveness, new life, and a restored relationship with God. The question left in front of us is simple but personal: how will we respond to the risen Jesus today?

Mark 14:1-31

As we come to the final moments of Jesus’ life, we look at familiar figures—Peter, Judas, and a devoted woman—and discover that their stories reflect our own. This message challenges us to stop using Scripture to evaluate others and instead let it reveal what’s in us. We see how devotion can take different forms: passionate but incomplete, self-serving, or rooted in pride. And ultimately, we are invited to the one place that truly matters—the seat of promise—where we stop striving, surrender fully, and trust in Jesus as the One who has done everything needed to bring us to God.

Mark 12:28-34

Jesus is asked what matters most, and instead of simplifying things, He raises the bar—calling us to love God with everything we are and to love others just as deeply. In this passage, we see that faith isn’t about checking boxes or doing just enough to feel okay with God; it’s about a transformed heart that overflows in love. The tension is clear: we can understand the truth, agree with it, and still be “not far” from the kingdom without ever stepping in. The good news is that Jesus doesn’t just give the command—He fulfills it for us and invites us to stop performing and start trusting Him, allowing His love to reshape how we live, think, and love every day.

Mark 13:1-37

In Mark 13, Jesus responds to the disciples’ questions about the temple and the end of the age by calling his followers to readiness rather than giving a timeline. He warns us not to be deceived, alarmed, surprised by opposition, or spiritually asleep as history moves toward his return. Instead, we are called to remain faithful, alert, and anchored in the truth, hope, and mission of Jesus as we await the fulfillment of his kingdom.

Mark 11:1-33

As Easter approaches, we begin slowing down to look closely at the most important week in human history—Holy Week. In Mark 11, Jesus enters Jerusalem to crowds shouting “Hosanna,” appearing to receive the authority people wanted to give Him. Yet instead of claiming power the way they expected, He rides in humbly on a colt and heads to the temple, where He boldly confronts corruption and restores its purpose. When religious leaders challenge Him, asking by what authority He acts, Jesus exposes the deeper issue—the question of His authority over our lives. As we walk through this week together over the next month, we’re invited to consider what these events truly mean and whether we will recognize and surrender to the authority of Jesus.