Sermons - Cornerstone Church of Ames

What if stealing isn’t just taking what isn’t yours, but keeping what God gave you to give? In this message, Troy challenges us to see greed as the quiet thief of our hearts and invites us to discover the freedom that comes from generosity.

The discussion tackles the normalization of pornography and its impact on relationships. A contrast is drawn between cultural extremes and God's vision for intimate connections. Mark emphasizes the significance of sexual union as a divine design for intimacy. He explores the biblical endorsement of marital sexuality and the sanctuary of marriage for sexual intimacy. Warnings against adultery highlight its destructive nature, while practical steps urge listeners to embrace holy sexuality and seek accountability in an over-sexualized culture.

Murder doesn’t end when justice is served, but when hearts are changed. In this sermon on the sixth commandment, Simeon teaches that murder ends not through punishment but through a gospel heart that values every person as made in God’s image—because when love rules the heart, life is preserved.

The foundation of society is the family. In this message, Pastor Mark shows how the Fifth Commandment points us back to God’s design for the home as the source of authority, honor, and freedom.

Is the Sabbath just an old rule, or a gift we still need today? In this sermon, Alex shows us how honoring God through both work and rest leads to true freedom and the ultimate rest found in Christ.

Baptism is the moment we lay down our old identity and rise with a new name in Christ. Mark's message from Romans 6 reminds us that following Jesus means surrendering everything so we can walk in the new life he gives.

Are you truly living out the name of Jesus? Tony unpacks the Third Commandment, reminding us that honoring God’s name goes beyond our words to how we live, calling us to wear, speak, sing, and learn his name.

The real danger isn’t bowing to a statue, but reshaping God into a version that serves our wants. We are called lay aside distorted images and behold Christ as he truly is—the Savior who lived, died, and rose for us.

Who are you serving? In this sermon, Mark unpacks the first commandment, revealing how modern idols promise freedom but only enslave—while Christ alone offers true life and lasting freedom.

What if God’s commands aren’t just rules, but the path to true freedom? Kicking off a new series, Mark shows how the Ten Commandments reveal God’s heart for his people and lead us to a life of love and flourishing.