Sermons - Cornerstone Church of Ames

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.

Revival can turn into ruin faster than you think. In this sermon, Simeon warns how quickly obedience can give way to destruction, yet points us to the greater hope of restoration found only in Jesus.

Before God plants new life, he burns away what's dead. In our generation, attention to his word is fading fast. As we look at King Josiah's story of repentance and lifelong obedience, what might God be asking you to burn away so his renewal can take root in your life?