Sermons - Cornerstone Church of Ames

Explore the 'age of anxiety' and how societal pressures challenge personal identity. Learn about the rise of individualism in a tech-driven world and its effects on relationships. Discover the contrast between modern distractions and spiritual commitments, and the importance of prioritizing scripture over entertainment. Embrace a spiritual workout plan to deepen your connection with the Bible. Ultimately, commit to daily spiritual growth for personal transformation and community revitalization.

What if your doubts aren’t a dead end—but an open door? This Easter, we looked at the story of “Doubting Thomas”—the disciple who didn’t walk away in denial, but struggled to believe until he saw Jesus’ scars. His story reminds us that Jesus meets us in our doubts and invites us to trust him, because the resurrection changes everything.

Before he breathed his last, Jesus declared, "It is finished"—not in defeat, but in victory. In his final hour, he fulfilled the Scriptures and paid our infinite moral debt by taking the wrath we deserved so we could be reconciled to the Father. Simeon’s message reminds us that through Christ’s suffering and sacrifice, we're invited into abundant life—now and forever.

Before nails pierced his hands, Jesus prayed for you. He lifted his eyes to heaven and asked the Father for glory—not just for himself, but to share it with us. Mark’s message unpacks the hope Jesus’ final prayer offers for our unity, transformation, and eternal future.

What if your sorrow isn’t the end of the story—but the beginning of unshakable joy? As Jesus prepared his disciples for his death, he promised their deep confusion and sorrow would be transformed into lasting joy through his resurrection. That same joy is available to us now, even in the midst of suffering.

Our battles aren’t just physical—they’re spiritual. Jesus knew we couldn’t fight them alone, so he promised the Holy Spirit to guide, convict, and strengthen us in a world that tries to pull us away from him.

We devote about 4% of our lives to our faith—how do we live in the other 96%? Jesus doesn’t want to be connected to you only on Sundays, but in every moment. Learn how to remain in him daily, even in the mundane, the boring, and the difficult seasons of life.

What does it mean to truly believe in Jesus? Explore how some of Christ's final words in John 14 call us to trust him completely, pray boldly, and face death with unshakable confidence.

Explore the two words that change everything: ‘Just As.’ Jesus calls us to love, serve, and forgive just as he did—humbly, selflessly, and completely.

If Jesus is truly our King, what does it look like to live under his rule here and now? As we explore The Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7, we’ll discover practical ways to follow Jesus in everyday life. The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most well-known and transformative teachings in the Bible. It’s not just a collection of wise sayings; it’s a roadmap to understanding the mission of Jesus and the heart of God’s Kingdom in a broken world.