Sermon
The Role of Every Generation in God's Work
Cornerstone Church of Ames
Speaker: Troy Nesbitt
May 24, 2026 · 35 min
DiscipleshipLeadershipEvangelism & OutreachIdentity in Christ1 Samuel 181 Samuel 23:16–17Psalm 145:4–5
Summary
David challenges older believers to empower the next generation rather than compete with them, using Jonathan's mentorship of David as the biblical model. The sermon argues that kingdom advancement depends on experienced leaders releasing authority and resources to emerging leaders, refusing cynicism about the future, and investing in younger believers' success.
Highlights
The kingdom of God advances when older leaders celebrate younger ones instead of competing with them.
They don't need critics. They need champions.
The future does not belong to me, and I will do everything I can to help the next generation thrive.