Sermon
Ages 0–20: Spring
Cornerstone Church of Ames
Speaker: Mark Vance
April 12, 2026 · 46 min
Summary
Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3 and Proverbs 1-3, the sermon teaches that wisdom is pursued by looking outside oneself to God's Word, godly counselors, and parents—not inward to one's heart. For those in the spring of life (0-25), three principles enable growth in wisdom: seeking external godly sources, cultivating godly friendships, and building godly habits, culminating in the critical transition to adulthood marked by choosing a godly spouse.
Highlights
Your heart is a terrible guide for your life. The Bible tells you that we are twisted inside; your heart is deceitful and desperate. We need to train the heart, not listen to the heart.
You show me your friends, I will show you your future.
The sins you sow in your youth you will harvest in your adulthood. Sin is candy-coated poison—it tastes sweet on the outside but the inside is bitter and deadly.