Grace Church Frisco - Sermons: Recent Episodes
Grace Church Frisco
This Podcast contains messages given at Grace Church. Occasionally, it also includes a follow-up discussion of the sermon with one of our pastors.
At Grace Church, we believe that God's Grace Changes Everything. Grace Church is centered on the Gospel. Our mission is to make disciples who love Jesus, His church, and His world. We are overwhelmed by the mercy and grace found in the good news of Jesus Christ's death on the cross for our sins. We seek to carry out this mission in two ways: by actively proclaiming the gospel in our community to those who do not believe and by actively pursuing the ongoing transformation of our own lives by the grace of God found in the Gospel.
In this sermon, Pastor Craig Cabaniss walks us through God's glorious vision of sex as He designed and created it and shows us how that differs from the culture's.
Pastor Aaron Paul recounts the story of the Apostle Paul's defense of the gospel from Acts 26, and how he encountered Jesus, was enlisted by Him, and was empowered by His spirit.
In 1st Corinthians 15:1-11 Paul explains that believing in Christianity is both reasonable and life changing.
On Good Friday Rob Tombrella answers the question why did Jesus need to give up his life to save the world?
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues teaching through the Book of Acts, showing through Paul's example that service to the local church, while costly and challenging, brings the greatest joy.
Pastor Craig continues the series on "Acts: To the Ends of Earth" with verses Acts 17:16-34.
Pastor Craig continues teaching the series "Acts: To the End of the Earth" with Acts 16:11-40.
In Acts 14 we see that when properly understood, the Gospel divides people before it unites them.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches from Acts 13, showing how the Gospel is spread and church communities are planted through everyday believers like you and me.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches from Exodus 20, exhorting us to desire God more and guard against covetousness as we start the New Year.
Book recommendations made:
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment - by Jeremiah Burroughs
Redeeming Money - by Paul David Tripp
In Matthew 1:23 we see Jesus described as Immanuel because God came to us, as one of us.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues the series on Acts by teaching Saul's Conversion in Acts 9:1-31.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues teaching through the book of Acts, showing how God divinely arranges for lives to be changed by the Gospel.
Visiting Pastor Ian McConnell teaches from Romans 11 that we exist to join God in making much of God.
Pastor Aaron Paul teaches from Acts 4 to encourage us to believe on and trust in Christ so that we can follow Him and share the gospel boldy.
In Acts 1:1-11 we see that the church has been given super natural power for a supernatural vision.
Pastor Kalib Wilkinson teaches us from Ephesians about the precious nature of our oneness in Christ.
Pastor Kalib Wilkinson continues the "The Beautiful Community" series by teaching Ephesians 2:11-22.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches through several scriptures to show how God's plan for Heaven is multi-cultural, and that He has given us His Spirit through His Son Jesus to enable us to be one body.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss starts a new series titled " The Beautiful Community" and shares this year's overarching theme. Pastor Craig teaches through Revelation 7:9-10.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches from Revelation 20 about the day when all will be judged for their words and deeds, and how those who are in Christ will find that the Judge is the One who saved them from eternal punishment on the cross.
In Revelation 21:1-8 we see that our great hope as believers is to be with God in the new heavens and the new earth, where He will make all things new.
In 1st Corinthians 15:35-49 Aaron Paul looks at what Paul has to say about the resurrection of believers.
Pastor Craig starts a new series titled: "Last Things" by teaching 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues teaching the Ecclesiastics series through verses 11:7 - 12:8
Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches from Ecclesiastes that we should invest our talents and time in God and in others without fear of whether our efforts will yield results, since God always produces a harvest in His time.
From the Book of Habakkuk and personal stories from the mission field of Cameroon, Guest Speaker Dave Hare teaches about faith in a God who never works the way we expect Him to, but nonetheless always loves and cares for us.
In Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 the Preacher teaches us about the certainty of death, the seizing of life and the uncertainty of death.
Pastor Craig continues the series on Ecclesiastes teaching on verses 7:13-29 with the mystery of God's ways and the limits of human wisdom.
Pastor Rob Tombrella unpacks Proverbs 14:4 by casting a vision for our church family to reach this generation and the next generation through the messy but crucial work of sharing the Gospel.
In Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9 we see that satisfaction and enjoyment are ultimately the gift of God.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues teaching through Ecclesiastes by challenging us to have a mind and heart that are fully engaged with the Living God when we come to worship on Sunday mornings.
In Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11 the Preacher shares the results of his pursuit of wisdom and pleasure.
Guest Speaker Jeff Boettcher teaches from Matthew 16, showing that the way to build a legacy that lasts is to join God in what He is doing.
In 1 Chronicles 29:9-19 we see that our giving is to be motivated by a vision of God, the provision of God and by a vision of the future.
In 1 Chronicles 29:9-19 we see that our giving is to be motivated by a vision of God, the provision of God and by a vision of the future.
Pastor Craig teaches from Luke that our hearts toward God reveal whether we find joy in the things he has entrusted to us, or whether we covet them as our own.
Pastor Craig starts a mini-series called Entrusted focusing on Stewardship. Today's verses are Genesis 1:1-2.
On Christmas Eve we are reminded that God's brings the sunrise into our lives because of his tender mercy for us.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues the Peace series by teaching from Mark 4, showing how fear lies to us in many ways, but Jesus promises to always be "in the boat" with us.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches on finding peace during the stressful Christmas season through Philippines 4:4-9
In 1 Peter 4:12-19, Peter helps us to understand why we suffer and gives us a fresh perspective on our suffering.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss brings the series to a close with a message about how suffering, though often overlooked or ignored in western culture, is an integral part of the Christian life.
This Orphan Sunday, Pastor Aaron Paul teaches James 1:27 that if we are Christians, then we will live distinctly different and take care of those around us.
In 1st Peter 3:8-12 Peter teaches that Christians are called to be a blessing to others with our attitudes and our actions.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues teaching through 1 Peter to show that submission is not something done out of weakness, but rather out of a heart of love empowered by God.
Pastor Kalib continues teaching the Thriving in the Margins series through 1 Peter 2:11-25.
In 1st Peter 1:13-25 Peter encourages believers to Think Right, Live Right and Love Right.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues teaching through 1 Peter, encouraging us that God has given a sin-proof, death-proof, and time-proof inheritance that that we need to keep our eyes on.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss introduces the new series on 1 Peter titled, Thriving on the Margins, with verses 1:1-2.
In 2 Kings 6 we are given a glimpse into the war for our souls that is going on all around us.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues teaching through 2 Kings in the story of the floating axe head, showing what seems a trivial miracle actually reveals God's heart to save us from our most hopeless situation.
In 2nd Kings Chapter 3 Craig Cabaniss explores the question of where do we turn to in times of trouble?
Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches through 2 Kings 2, showing that God always fulfils His promises, whether giving grace and mercy to those who humble themselves, or punishing those who mock Him.
Rob Tombrella continues the Grace in the Dark series by teaching severity and kindness through 2 Kings 1.
Pastor Ian McConnell visits Grace Church to teach about the outrageous love that God, in His triune nature of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has for us.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues the Grace in the Dark series by teaching through 1 Kings 18.
In Matthew 27 and 28 we see that we all search for security in our lives but that true security is found only at the feet of Jesus who defeated our greatest enemy.
Craig Cabaniss preaches on the theology of place as he examine how the church scatters.
Pastor Kalib Wilkinson teaches through the Book of Matthew, revealing how we as believers are called and privileged to steward the resources God has entrusted us with.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches about gathering in small groups for discipleship and ministry in Hebrews 10:19-25.
In Romans 12:9-10 Craig Cabaniss discusses what it means for the church to be a family.
Pastor Rob Tombrella continues teaching through Ephesians, and how we are to live strong while under spiritual attack in verses 6:10-24.
Pastor Kalib Wilkinson continues teaching through Ephesians chapter 5, unpacking the mystery of the real-life, covenant-keeping display that marriage gives of Christ and His love for His people.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues teaching through Ephesians, exploring how believers are to live in a new way and our relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ in verses 4:25-5:2.
In Ephesians 4:7-16 we see that the ascended Christ gives gifts to his people so that we all may minister and mature together.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues teaching through Ephesians, exploring how believers are to show the same radical grace to one another that God has shown to them.
On this National Orphan Sunday, Pastor Rob Tombrella brings a message from James 1:26-27.
Pastor Craig Cabaniss continues teaching through Ephesians, describing how Christ has not only reconciled us to God, but to one another.
Craig Cabaniss discusses the explosion of Grace from God as he teaches through Ephesians 2:1-10.
Aaron Paul looks at Romans 15:7 and shows that hospitality is one of the primary distinctions of what it means to be a Christian.
In John 1:35-42 we see how our families are both an object of and an agent of God's mission.
In Matthew 28:16-20 Craig Cabaniss shows why we have a great king, a great calling and a great promise.
In Judges 17:1-6 we see a glimpse into the daily life of the Israelites in the time of the Judges.
In Psalm 103:10-14 we see that God's immeasurable love for us is higher, wider and deeper than any of us can imagine.
In 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Paul reaffirms that Christ died for our sins, that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day.
In Luke 19:28-44 we see that Jesus is a King with a unique authority, a unique humility and a unique compassion.
In Judges Chapter 4 Craig Cabaniss explores the surprising story of Deborah and Barak and looks at how God uses those who are available.
In Judges 3:12-30, Craig Cabaniss teaches that God is active in the affairs of the world and for His people.
In Psalm 1:1-6, Rob Tombrella discusses how choices lead to results and results lead to consequences.
You can download a copy of the follow-up questions on this handout.
Judges 3:7-11 presents a pattern of God's people forgetting, suffering, and being saved.
In Philippians 3:1-11 Paul tells us how we can have hope and rejoice even in difficult times.
In Advent Part 1, Craig Cabaniss explains that Advent is a season where we prepare our hearts to celebrate the coming of Jesus.
In part 3 of God and Politics, Craig Cabaniss emphasizes that God is sovereign over history even though we disagree about the future of our nation currently.
In Part 2 of God and Politics, Craig Cabaniss explores what Jesus says about the dangers of political idolatry.
In Matthew 6:12, Jesus states that because we have been forgiven we should also forgive others.
In Matthew 6:11 Bob Hughes explores what it means to "Give us this day our daily bread".
Before teaching his disciples how to pray, Jesus teaches them how not to pray in Matthew 6:5-8
As we continue our series on the Holy Spirit, Rob Tombrella looks at the book of Acts to answer the question of "how can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?"
In Galatians 5:13-26, Pastor Kalib explores how the life ruled by the spirit is freed for love
In Daniel Chapter 9 Craig Cabaniss looks at the question, if God is in control of everything, why should we still pray?
In Daniel 7 God gives us a glimpse of what is going on behind the curtain to show how He reigns over all.
Pastor Rob Tombrella looks at Jesus' time leading up to the Crucifixion and what Jesus endured for our salvation.
Mark 4:35-41 shows us that Jesus is in control and that he cares for us in the middle of chaotic circumstances.
In Daniel 2 the Kingdom of God is compared to all other earthly kingdoms to remind us of the limitations of man and the plan of God.
In 1st Corinthians 12:12-31 we see that Every Member Matters because God has given every member gifts.
Aaron Paul preaches on Isaiah 30:15 and looks at the Problem, Prophecy and Promise of the passage.
In 1st Thessalonians 5:1-11 Paul answers the question when Jesus is returning and how Christians should live while awaiting Christ's return.
In Galatians 4:4-7 Paul shows what God has done for us, in us and to us through adoption.
In Thessalonians 1:6-10 we see how public faith advances the gospel through the words and actions of faithful converts
In Jonah 4:5-11 we see that God has true compassion on both Jonah and the people of Nineveh.
In Jonah 1:4-17 we learn that when we see God clearly, we will run to Him and not away from Him.
While discussing Psalms 42 and 43, Kalib Wilkinson discusses how the author hoped in God even when God seemed absent.
In Psalm 127 we see that God is in control and only the work we do in him will last and that work will be joyful and bountiful.
In Genesis 25:19-34 we see how the Gospel breaks favoritism by giving us a new Father, a new family and a new peace.
In 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Paul describes how the resurrection of Christ brings new hope for eternity and a new purpose for today.
In Matthew 7:12-14 Craig Cabaniss discusses the teaching of Jesus on two different ways to live.
In Matthew 6:16-18 Craig Cabaniss discusses the practice of fasting and the right and wrong reasons for doing it.
Matthew 5:38-42 is one of the most challenging teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. As we approach the topic of justice and revenge, we ask what would the redemptive power of love look like in these situations?
In Matthew 5:33-37 Jesus addresses making oaths and vows. What are oaths and is Jesus' teaching still applicable today? And if so how can we apply this passage to our lives?
In Matthew 5:21-26 Jesus continues the Sermon On The Mount by examining how the Old Testament was always meant to be applied.
Guest speaker Jason Weber, of Christian Alliance for Orphans, celebrates Orphan Sunday by calling us to reflect our Father’s heart to orphans in need of families by entering into their suffering with them.
Craig introduces a new series on the Sermon on the Mount with an overview of the sermon and an examination of the authority of Jesus as king, redeemer, and prophet.
As the Psalmist praises God in his affliction, we see how God’s word plays out in our lives as we are suffering.
In Psalm 119 we see that the Psalmist Delights in God's Word, Desires God's Word and it all stems from Dependence on God's Word.
In Colossians 4:7-18, Rob Tombrella reminds us that in order for the Gospel to go forward we have to be willing to ask for help from others.
As we near the end of Colossians, Paul exhorts the church to relate to those outside the grace of Jesus Christ by living wisely, speaking graciously, and listening carefully.
In Colossians Chapter 3:22-4:1 Rob Tombrella discusses how as Christians when we find ourselves in difficult situations we need to focus our perspective on Who we are serving, How we are serving and Why we are serving.
Guest speaker Matt Boswell looks at God’s command for his people to sing. In Psalm 96 we see what singing to the Lord does for us and through us.
In Colossians 3:20-21, Paul speaks to how we as Christians should exercise authority over others and how we should respond to authority in light of what Christ has done for us.
In Colossians 3:1-11, Paul reveals that the secret of Christian growth is in our new identity in Christ and being who we already are in him.
In Colossians 2:6-15 Paul encourages the Colossians to stick with Jesus because you can't improve on the Gospel.
Paul often writes of the mystery that has been revealed to us in Jesus Christ. In Colossians 1 and 2, Craig looks at how this revelation gave Paul and all believers a new king, a new calling, and a new cause.
In the first chapter of Colossians, Paul offers a prayer for the church that we can use as an example and a pattern to pray for one another.
In chapter one of Colossians, Paul writes to the church at Colossae about the faith, love and hope produced in them through the Gospel and how this transforms their community and their world.
Proverb 3 is full of wise instruction for children. Since we are all someone's child we all should follow this wisdom. Solomon, the author, talks about pursuing wisdom, even hunting for it like treasure.
Craig Cabaniss helps give parents perspective. Using Proverbs 22:6, Craig talks about training up children and training ourselves to trust God with the results.