Sermons - Cornerstone Church of Ames

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?

What sits at the center of your life, the thing that excites you most and where your energy and money naturally flow? Through the story of King Hezekiah, this passage shows that true worship begins with cleansing our lives, drawing others toward joy in God, and finishing the race with humility.

The greatest spiritual danger in your life may not be suffering, but the quiet pride that can grow when success goes to your head. Through the story of King Uzziah, this sermon warns that pride leads to rebellion and destruction, and calls us instead to approach God with humility and obedience on his terms.

The greatest danger to your faith isn’t suffering or failure. It’s quietly settling for less than wholehearted devotion to God. Through the stories of two kings who started strong but finished poorly, Tony's sermon warns us not to settle for borrowed faith, convenient obedience, or repeated mistakes.

The kings of Judah were leaders torn between faithfulness and failure. Some showed courage. Others collapsed under pride, fear, or compromise. In this series, we explore their stories to uncover real lessons for today and see how every flawed ruler points us to the one true King we need.

The kings of Judah were leaders torn between faithfulness and failure. Some showed courage. Others collapsed under pride, fear, or compromise. In this series, we explore their stories to uncover real lessons for today and see how every flawed ruler points us to the one true King we need.