Craig Cabaniss preaches a message from Genesis 44. In this chapter we see God at work changing the heart of Joseph's brother, Judah.

Pete Payne preaches a Father's Day message from Ephesians 5:1-2. Imitation is a good thing when you are imitating God.

Craig Cabaniss preaches a message from Genesis 43. In this chapter we see Joseph exemplify the mercy that God has shown him.

Rob Tombrella preaches a message from Genesis 42. Do you ever wonder if God is for you or against you based on your circumstances? In this chapter we see that God 1. Remembers His people, 2. Convicts His people and 3. Provides for His people.

Craig Cabaniss preaches a message from Genesis 41. Continuing our study on the life of Joseph, we see that in God's sovereign rule, He has the ability to change things instantly.

Craig Cabaniss preaches a message from Genesis 40. As Craig points out, the truth of scripture is that God often works most powerfully when He seems to be absent.

Craig Cabaniss preaches a message from Genesis 39. This is a story of God working faithfully through the lives of His people.

Craig Cabaniss preaches a Mother's Day message from Psalm 121.

Pete Payne preaches our next message in Genesis. In Genesis 38 we take a detour away from the story of Joseph. The content in this chapter is of a mature nature, so please be advised that it may not be appropriate for some children. In Genesis 38 we see that God is faithful to keep His word by, 1. Watching over all His people, 2. Watching over each one of us, and 3. Watching over the seed of the woman. Through this we find ourselves asking questions. Are you asking the correct questions?

Guest preacher Billy Raies preaches a message from Joshua 8:30-35 reminding us why we gather.

Craig Cabaniss preaches a message from Genesis 37. This is the first message in a series on the life of Josheph. In the pages of scripture we find that even when our circumstances are difficult, even when the ways of God are unclear, even when we are more aware of God's absence (His seeming absent) than we are of His actual presence, that even in those situations, God is at work. We see this in the life of Joseph.

Craig Cabaniss preaches our Easter message. He is risen. He is risen indeed!

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 11th and final message of our "Relentless" series. In Genesis 35 we see a story of God's relentless grace, fulfilling His promises for those who He chooses in spite of all the sins of Jacob and his family. We see Jacob repenting and turning towards God. In all of our lives, the fruit of God's grace is being brought to repentance.

Guest speaker Toby Kurth preaches a message titled, "Don't Waste Your Mess." Using Proverbs 14:4, Toby asks the question, "is your spiritual life supposed to be messy?" The answer is, Yes. We need to see that if there's going to be real spiritual work going on, that is God is going to be at work in our lives and at work in the lives of those around us, then there's going to be mess going on.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 10th message of our "Relentless" series. In Genesis 34 we read a horrific account of Jacob's life while in Shechem. When we read this story, we say if God is going to bring rescue to fallen humanity, if God is going to work through this mess, it's going to be the grace of God that brings salvation and not the work of man.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 9th message of our "Relentless" series. In Genesis 33 we see the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau. This passage is about restitution and putting the past behind and beginning afresh. In the previous chapter we saw Jacob wrestle with God and come to realize his need for dependence on Him. Vertical repentance, being right with God, precedes horizontal repentance, being right with others.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 8th message of our "Relentless" series. In Genesis 32 we read that Jacob plans to meet Esau. What Jacob doesn't plan for is to be assaulted by God's grace. Like Jacob, often we have in view something that we say is a big deal in our lives, but often God has something else in view.

Rob Tombrella preaches the 7th message of our "Relentless" series. In Genesis 30:25-31:55 we continue the story of Jacob and see an account that entailed deception, distress, more deception and then deliverance. Do you ever find yourself living with a "Plan B" in mind?

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 6th message of our "Relentless" series. In Genesis 30 we read about Jacob's sons being born. Through this passage, we see how God is fulfilling His purposes through sinners without ever endorsing sinful actions.

Grace Church Frisco Care Groups recently went through evangelism training. This is a testimony from Jonathon Sawyer.

Rob Tombrella preaches the 5th message of our "Relentless" series. In Genesis 29 we see that God works through the failure of Jacob's independence and his dullness towards God.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 4th message of our "Relentless" series. In Genesis 28 we read that Jacob encounters the grace of God. Like Jacob, when we encounter God's grace He says to us that wherever you go, whether you sin or mess up, I am pursing you and I am with you and I will keep you and I will fulfill My purposes in you.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 3rd message of our "Relentless" series. In Genesis 27 we read the story about the deception around Isaac's blessing for one of his sons. We see that God will fulfill His purposes through sinners and that there is no sin that can derail God's redemptive plan.

Grace Church Frisco Care Groups recently went through evangelism training. This is a testimony from Eileen Elledge.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 2nd message of our "Relentless" series. In Genesis 26 we learn about Jacob's father, Isaac. What is the theme of this chapter? God blesses Isaac with His presence. For those of us who are God's children, His promise is that He is with us. we are not alone.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 1st message of our new sermon series, "Relentless." Relentless means unyielding, never ceasing and it can't be stopped. It is persistent in the face of resistance. The word relentless in biblical terms has more to do with the grace of God than it does human effort. God is relentless in His pursuit of saving a people. In Genesis 25:19-34 we are introduced to Jacob.

Guest speaker Dave Harvey preaches the 3rd and final message of our mini series in Philippians. In a message titled "Quest for Contentment," Dave shows us in Philippians 4:11-13 that God teaches us that we are to be content in whatever situation we are in. As Dave points out, this message is summed up by a quote from the Puritan Thomas Watson, "If you have not what you desire, you have more than you deserve."

Dave Harvey is the guest speaker at a Grace Church Frisco Men's Breakfast meeting. Using John 12:27-43, Dave preaches a message on not wasting your ambition. He points out that we chase after what we love. We pursue what we value. Ambitions should lead us to explore new paths and new opportunities to glorify God.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 2nd message of our mini series in Philippians. Tying into the time of year where people make New Year's resolutions, using Philippians 3:12-14, Craig shows us our goals should not be the end of 2009, but rather eternal. Where is God calling you to press on?

Guest speaker Jon Payne preaches a message from Philippians 1:27-30. How do you live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ?

Craig Cabaniss preaches a message from Luke 2:1-7 about the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 5th and final message of our "Think Big" series. In Mark 8:34-38 we see that living beyond ourselves is at the very heart of the Christian life. In this passage, Jesus is laying out a description for a disciple. He is describing what discipleship is all about.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 4th message of our "Think Big" series. This week is a continuation of Matthew 6, living for the Kingdom of God. In vs. 25-34 we are called not to be anxious or worry. What we worry about tells us which kingdom we are pursuing, my needs or God's reign.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 3rd message of our "Think Big" series. In Matthew 6:19-24, we see that we are to live for God with a single devotion, an undivided heart.

Pete Payne preaches the 2nd message of our "Think Big" series. In Philippians 4:4-9, we see that praying big prayers and thinking big thoughts prepares us to live big lives enjoying the peace and the presence of God.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the first message of our new series, "Think Big." This new series is on thinking about the greatness of God. To think big thoughts that are more in line with the nature of our God and to live a life in response to who He is, which is not only thinking big about God, but also living big by what the Bible defines as a big life. Using Genesis 3:1-7, Craig brings us a foundational message, a visionary overview, on living a life for something bigger than ourselves.

Rob Tombrella preaches the 8th message of our "Atonement" series. We see in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 that Paul is taking on the false teachers and prophets who are saying that trusting in Christ is not enough. They are saying you need to be a good Sabbath keeper, have circumcision, have all the ritual laws of the old law, etc. Basically they start to say that how you work and the things that you do in front of God makes you acceptable to God. Paul is writing this passage to cut down the lie that says the finished work of Christ on the cross is not enough. Paul tells us that if anyone is in Christ they are a new creation (v.17). Paul's burden is to show that God, through the gospel, has given His people a new power, a new peace and a new purpose.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 7th message of our “Atonement" series. In Revelation 5 there is a vision that highlights the truth of the atonement, which is Jesus died for sinners. This vision is the ultimate goal of the atonement. It is why Jesus does what He does so that we, His people, will be gathered around His throne worshipping Him forever.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 6th message of our “Atonement” series. In 1 John 4:7-12 we see that God is love and He calls us to love one another. To fully understand God’s love for us we must first understand His wrath that we were saved from. He sent His son to be the propitiation (sacrifice) for our sins.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 5th message of our "Atonement" series. This week's passage, Romans 5:1-11, highlights that Christ's loving sacrifice makes us right with God forever. We see the motivation for this sacrifice in vs. 8, "God shows His love for us that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." It is because of His profound love for us that He makes amends for us and justified us by the blood of Christ.

Pete Payne preaches the 4th message of our "Atonement" series. Using Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Pete shows us that it is the brutality of God's wrath that serves as the greatest reminder of the amazing love of God.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 3rd message of our “Atonement” series. Craig takes a look at the mission of Jesus Christ. In Mark 10:45 we see that the Son of Man came to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. Jesus ransoms us from our sins so that we may serve others.

Guest speaker Jim Donohue preaches a message on evangelism from 1 Peter 2:1-12. The point of this passage is that God has made us His people to proclaim His Excellencies. We do this by, 1) speaking the message of the gospel and 2) living in line with the gospel.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 2nd message of our "Atonement" series. This message is from Leviticus 16. The book of Leviticus deals with laws and regulations regarding what makes a person clean or unclean before God. Culturally the book of Leviticus is very distant from us today, but the overall meaning of what's happening is extremely relevant and accessible because the point of the book is that once the people of God are freed, and now can worship God, the question becomes how can a holy God dwell in the midst of a sinful people. How can a sinful people come before a holy God and worship? The answer is through atonement. God himself makes amends for us through His son. Craig points out that we could not do a series on atonement without looking at Leviticus 16, which is about the Hebrew Day of Atonement, and then looking at what it points forward to in Jesus Christ.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the first sermon in a new series on the atonement. Today's passage is Exodus 12. As Craig points out, atonement is a central theme in scripture and that there is no greater need in our lives. Atonement means restoring a broken relationship by making amends for a wrong, by satisfying an injured party and bringing restoration to a relationship. From the beginning of scripture we realize we have a broken relationship with God because of our sin. We do not have the ability to make amends on our own. The glorious message of the Bible is that God makes amends by the act of atoning for our sins Himself in the person of Jesus Christ.

Craig Cabaniss preaches a message reminding us that when God calls us He builds us into His people. We are part of the people of God and we walk out this commitment in a local church. Church is not the building we go to on Sunday mornings, but rather it is the relational community of the people gathered who share Christ in common. Craig points out that meeting doesn’t guarantee that genuine fellowship will happen. We must engage ourselves in the lives of the people who make up our local church. For Grace Church, the primary means of cultivating fellowship and building relationships is through our small groups, which are called Care Groups. Craig draws our attention to several passages in scripture where we are called to, “one another.”

Rob Tombrella preaches the 13th and final message of our "Summer of Psalms." Rob shares a fear of his and transitions into Psalm 27 written by David who was well acquainted with darkness, terror and a great need in his life. In Psalm 27 we see David cry out for God to reveal something to him in a tangible and personal way. We see the one thing that set David free from the fear of all things. How does David describe his fear in this psalm? What is the one thing he pursues in his fear? How does he pursue it? These are questions that Rob asks us to consider and shows us how the answers apply to us today.

Rob Tombrella preaches the 12th message of our "Summer of Psalms." Rob shows us there is a great call to worship in Psalm 96. We see that the greatness of God demands an appropriate response in worship.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 11th message of our "Summer of Psalms." Psalm 126 is a response to God when life is going well. It is a reminder that God is going to meet us. In vs. 3 we read, "The Lord has done great things for us" and using this psalm Craig makes an exciting announcement about the future of Grace Church Frisco.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 10th message of our "Summer of Psalms," As Craig shows us, Psalm 130 is a psalm about waiting on God.

Pete Payne preaches the 9th message of our "Summer of Psalms." Psalm 1 is a wisdom and teaching psalm and it's about two ways of living, the righteous and the wicked. Pete shows us God's formula for His people at that time, 1. Promise, 2. Pursuit, 3. Prize and 4. Proclamation. The psalm opens with, "Blessed is the man," and Pete explains that this man is Jesus Christ. Because of this, today we should read this psalm first as a proclamation and realize the formula for us is now in the reverse order.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the 8th message of our "Summer of Psalms." Psalm 13 is a psalm of lament, an authentic expression. In the psalm we see that David has three sections, 1. His distress, 2. Prayer and 3. Trusting in God's steadfast love. As Craig points out, we should acknowledge our need, cry out to God in prayer and trust, turning to the gospel and fixing our eyes in hope on Jesus Christ in what He has done for us.

Rob Tombrella preaches the seventh message of our "Summer of Psalms." In Psalm 19 we see how someone gets a divine perspective and maintains it. The author, David, demonstrates how he trusts God. His faith comes from the fact that God has revealed Himself to us through creation and His word. Rob asks, "how much do you value God and His word?" What are you tempted by that can distract you from keeping God your first priority?

Guest speaker Eric Hughes, who is on the pastoral staff at the Sovereign Grace church in Virginia Beach, VA, preaches the sixth message of our "Summer of Psalms." In Psalm 73 we see the author has lost his focus from God and become envious of the non-believers prosperity. He feels the wicked have the good life. But, what is the definition of the good life apart from God? Eric asks us, "What thing would make your life good right now?" and then points out that seeing what God sees changes how you see everything. The psalmist regains his focus and in vs. 25 states, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on this earth that I desire besides you." When God allows you to see what He sees, that's divine perspective.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the fifth message of our "Summer of Psalms." In Psalm 24, David begins with the reality that God owns everything because He created everything. In light of this and that God has set a righteous standard, David continues with a question, "Who can come before God?" In vs. 5, David writes, there is a righteousness that can be received from God. When we turn from our sin and trust in Jesus Christ we receive this righteousness from God. David closes with a responsive reading declaring the King of glory is coming bringing victory. This psalm directly addresses our lives with the promise that the one who came the first time allowing us to receive righteousness is also the same King of glory that is coming back for His people and will make everything right.

Pete Payne preaches the fourth message of our “Summer of Psalms.” Using Psalm 138, Pete asks us a series of questions. What hope occupies your thoughts? In both days that are filled with good things as well as days that you are facing struggles, what thoughts rose to an exalted position in your thinking? What rises to the exalted position of thinking in the mind of God? In vs. 2 the psalmist answers this question, “for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.” What relation to God’s thoughts and what He exalts have to my thoughts and what I exalt in my thinking?

Craig Cabaniss preaches the third sermon in the "Summer of Psalms." Psalm 139 gives us an intimate picture of God. In this psalm we see answers to many common questions. God, do you really know what's going on in my life? God, where are you? In verse after verse, David shows us how God knows everything about us, our thoughts, actions and words before they even happen. Christians should take comfort in the knowledge that God is with us every moment of the day and has not left us alone.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the second message of the "Summer of Psalms". In Psalm 103 David begins with a call to worship, to praise the God of the universe, and not to forget all of His benefits. He ends with instructing every person to praise the Lord. This is one of the primary things we do when we gather on Sunday. We seek not to forget any of the Lord's benefits.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the inaugural message of the "Summer of Psalms". Starting with Psalm 33, we see a call to exuberant worship (4 verses), then reasons to praise (19 verses). Honest emotion and honest questions about the human conditions are expressed in the Psalms. If you are feeling it, there is likely a Psalm that expresses your situation. At the same time the Psalms express the nature and character of God (Godward focus).

Craig Cabaniss preaches the last message of our sermon series in the book of 1 Timothy. In verses 6:17-21, we see that Paul is issuing a summary statement for Timothy's calling. The emphasis that Paul has given Timothy for his church comes in three parts, 1. Sound belief, 2. Sound doctrine and 3. Sound practice. Paul brings these together in vs. 20 when he tells Timothy to guard the deposit (God's Truth) that has been entrusted to you.

Josh Jordan, a Care Group leader at Grace Church Frisco, brings us a message from Philippians. Using verses 4:6-7, Josh demonstrates how we are to live in God's presence through prayer and to be protected by His peace.

Craig Cabaniss preaches part 19 of our series in 1 Timothy. In chapter 6:11-16, Craig shows us this text asks of us something great. This passage is for the people saying, "give me something to do for God."

After searching the Scriptures regarding mothers, although not fully determinative, Pete Payne shares how a mother's teaching is of great value and it exerts a powerful influence in the lives of her children. Three points expounded on, 1) the value of a mothers teaching, 2) the power of a mother's influence and 3) the joyful privilege and sober responsibility of being a gospel-centered mother. Scriptures: Proverbs 1:8-9, Proverbs 6:20, Proverbs 14:1, Proverbs 31:1, Titus 2.

Nearing the finish of the book of 1 Timothy, Craig Cabaniss preaches Part 18 using verses 3-10 of chapter 6. Craig teaches that contentment is one of the most counter culture messages in the Christian life, passing on the warning from Scripture about wanting to be rich, Craig highlights the balance between desires for improvement and biblical contentment.

Craig Cabaniss preaches Part 17 in our sermon series in 1 Timothy. Using verses 6:1-2, Craig teaches that we are to represent God with our behavior at work. Do we see our time at work as an opportunity for witness and honoring God?

In Part 16 of our sermon series in 1 Timothy, Craig Cabaniss asks the question, "Why all this concern over elders?" Craig answers this question using vs. 5:17-25, it's because God loves His church.

Craig Cabaniss brings us Part 15 in our sermon series on 1 Timothy. In 1 Timothy 5:1-16, Craig teaches on how we are to practically express mercy to those in need in our family at home and as well as to our church family.

Craig Cabaniss preaches part 14 from our sermon series in 1 Timothy. In vs. 11-16 Paul sets forth things that he wants Timothy to do until he returns. Paul instructs Timothy to pay close attention to his life and doctrine and to live his life in a way that reflects the gospel's power in his life.

Guest speaker, Dave Harvey, Senior Pastor of Covenant Fellowship Church in Philadelphia and a member of the Sovereign Grace Leadership Team, examines three claims the gospel places on our lives 1) go forward, uncertain, 2) prepare for difficulty, 3) value it (the gospel) above all. In the unpacking of this area of scripture, Dave asks the question, "What is your Jerusalem (your audacious gospel call)?"

Dave Harvey, the author of "When Sinners Say 'I Do' Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage," brings us Part 2 of 2 from our Marriage Seminar. Using Titus 2:11-15, Dave encourages us by showing how God's grace represents His commitment to help us change.

Dave Harvey, the author of "When Sinners Say 'I Do' Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage," brings us Part 1 of 2 from our Marriage Seminar. Using Luke 6:27-36, Dave shows us how Jesus tells us we are to demonstrate mercy to others just as our Father in heaven has been merciful to us.

On Easter Sunday, Craig Cabaniss asks, "What if there is no resurrection?" Using the text from 1 Corinthians Paul asks the church the same question, showing the gravity of this pivotal event in Christianity.

What makes someone Godly? Using 1 Timonthy 4:6-10, Craig Cabaniss shows us that Godliness is not defined by what someone doesn't do, but rather Godliness is about whom we pursue, living with a reverance, a respect and awe for God. Psalm 16:8, I have set the Lord always before me.

Pete Payne brings us Part 12 of our sermon series on the book of 1 Timothy. In 1 Timothy 4:1-5, Pete shows us that Paul lays out how individuals should behave in the household of God. On a side note, Pete tries to offer a compelling argument against cilantro.

Craig Cabaniss uses 1 Timothy 3:14-16 to have a "do over" of sorts, preaching the text of the message from last week. What was said last week is not being adjusted, but being applied to the upcoming two-service expansion Grace Church will be going to the first Sunday in April.

Craig Cabaniss preaches from the text about the risk of obscuring the person and work of Christ; how the church is a family and a means to help and serve; versus a means for me to benefit, individualistically, to the exclusion of the corporate or community aspect of the local church.

Pete Payne brings us Part 9 of our series in the book of 1 Timothy. In 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Paul gives us the qualifications for a deacon. Pete demonstrates that deacons pursue the promises of God through the privilege of serving the people of God.

Pete Payne brings us Part 9 of our series in the book of 1 Timothy. In 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Paul gives us the qualifications for a deacon. Pete demonstrates that deacons pursue the promises of God through the privilege of serving the people of God.

Craig Cabaniss continues as our tour guide through the cultural minefield of first Timothy as we arrive in treacherous terrain, unpacking this counter-US-culture area of Scripture. In the text, Paul addresses the roles of each gender and gives specific Holy Spirit inspired guidelines for the role of women in the local assembly.

Craig Cabaniss, acting as our tour guide through a cultural minefield, continues in the study of 1 Timothy, unpacks the truth that an "others orientation" is to be our aim when we gather. In the text, 1 Timothy 2:8-10, as a word of correction, Paul addresses the Ephesian Church men to pray and deal gently with others, and ladies to adorn themselves with good works from a heart of modesty.

Craig Cabaniss preaches the last of four assessment messages as our New Year begins. Taking the text from James 1:22-25, Craig helps us see that while hearing is important and good, without application to our lives (doing), we risk self-deception. (vs.22) “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” (vs.25) “…a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.”

Pete Payne shows us how the Psalmist lays out three ways to guard our way in Psalm 119. 1. Dependence on the Word, 2. Disciplines of the Word, 3. Delighting in the Word.

Craig Cabaniss, exegetically working with the text, reminding us that Jesus is not only Lord of difficult circumstances; not only desperate circumstances -- but also Lord of impossible circumstances. Craig asks the question, how can you apply this principle to your life in 2008?

Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches on the gift of prophecy.