City Life Church exists to lift you up in your relationship with Jesus Christ as you navigate life in NYC. We are a family of believers seeking to serve our communities with authentic grace and humility. Raymond Cazis is the lead pastor. This podcast includes his Biblical sermons and additional messages from our other pastors and guest speakers. To learn more visit our website at www.citylifechurch.nyc.
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Last week we talked about giving thanks to God, but giving to God also involves giving to Him based on our love for Him. Today we discuss Biblical giving and how God blesses and allows testing in our lives. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifech…
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Giving of thanks to God was a theme in each of Paul’s letters. With such a broad topic we take time in this message to explore what the Old and New Testaments teach us about giving thanks. Our text is 1 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.faceb…
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This young church was given inspired advice by the Apostle Paul. Among his instruction was to “Quench not the Spirit.” Today we continue our study of the Holy Spirit. A better understanding of the trinity helps us to realize why Paul admonished this church not to “quench the Spirit.” Our text is 1 Thessalonians 5:19 and John 17. Questions? Email: h…
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Paul told the believers in Thessalonica to not quench the Spirit. In today’s message we examine what the Bible teaches about the trinity and why that is important to Christianity.. Our text is 1 Thessalonians 5:19 and John 17. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.fac…
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Paul encouraged the believers in Thessalonica to pray without ceasing. Can this be done? What does it mean? This church was surrounded by persecution and temptation. To explore praying in the midst of persecution and temptation we study the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Our text is 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and Luke 22. Questions? Email: …
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The believers at the church in Thessalonica had every reason to be unforgiving, seek vengeance, and hold a grudge. Paul taught them a better way through God’s grace. Our text is 1 Thessalonians 5:15. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc…
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Among Paul’s instructions to this young church is to rejoice at all times. They had no human reason to rejoice, but they had a certain future and the Holy Spirit. In today’s message we study the fruit of joy. Our text is 1 Thessalonians 5:16 which is only two words, “Rejoice evermore”. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information…
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Paul gives six areas of relationship and ministry that are important to every local church. Even in the model church in Thessalonica, Paul challenged them in these areas. Our text is 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15 Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifech…
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A foundation message for this new series, we take an in-depth look at the church of Thessalonica. Our text is 1 Thessalonians. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com CCLI …
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We go to Thessalonians 5 and start looking at the foundation of our faith. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 369…
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As we conclude this series we compare the freedom defined by culture at large with Biblical freedom. Our text is Galatians 5. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com CCLI S…
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Everyone has skeletons in their closets. Why do we default to hiding? What are the consequences of hiding? How can we find hope and freedom? We will be looking at Genesis 3, Psalm 52, and John 4. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?loc…
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Today Pastor Reed helps us identity the false beliefs that can enslave us. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 366…
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Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 365
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In today’s study we discuss what bondage is and how Christ offers freedom. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 364…
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Pastor Ray starts a new series, Freedom! We look at Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 where Solomon teaches us about worship and how it affects our liberty and freedom. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI …
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Episode 362: Things We Hold: Going ALL in with worship! | Pastor Jeffrey Reed
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Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 362
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What are the things that keep us form worshiping God on a daily basis. Let's take a look at ourselves. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com CCLI Streaming Plus License #…
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Paul uses doctrinal truth to convince the believers at Colosse not to allow false doctrine to rob them of a rich relationship with Christ. Our text is Colossians 3:1-4. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music License…
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The new life is contrasted with the “old life” in our text today. Together we learn about a God Who is rich in mercy! Our text is Ephesians 2 Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us…
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The Good Life does not go with the current of culture. One of John’s themes in his first letter is that you will need to learn to deal with rejection if you are a Jesus follower. The good news is that Jesus told us this would be the case, and He prayed for His followers. Our text is 1 John 5:19-20 Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more…
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The Apostle John teaches us how we respond to failure in The Good Life. In today’s message we learn about our Advocate in Jesus Christ! Our text is 1 John 3:4-10. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed thro…
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Loving the way Jesus taught us to love does not come without challenges. We examine 3 challenges to loving the way the Holy Spirit empowers us to love. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - …
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Our perspective of God and how deeply we are connected to Him affects what we allow into our lives. Being a child of God means that you view God as a good father, even if you’ve never had one. Our text is Romans 8:1-17 Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…
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While the Old & New Testaments may seem like they are disconnected and don’t mix well… God’s word is one fluid story of God’s pursuit of humanity. It’s also full of stories about oil and water. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?local…
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John states that the perfect love of God offers us boldness in the day of judgment. In today’s message we study Philippians 4 to see how peace and contentment are natural parts of The Good Life! Texts are 1 John 3 and Philippians 4. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://w…
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In today's message we see Paul describing a supernatural, Biblical love in his first letter to the church at Corinth. We examine that amazing passage today. Love is a natural part of The Good Life! Our text is 1 Corinthians 13: 1-7. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://w…
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Paul describes a supernatural, Biblical love in his first letter to the church at Corinth. We examine that amazing passage today. Love is a natural part of The Good Life! Text 1 Corinthians 13: 1-7. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?…
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Jesus summed up all of His moral commandments with one command…”love God.” This was the “greatest” commandment. Jesus gave the second greatest commandment…’Love your neighbor as yourself.” In today’s message we explore the characteristics of Biblical love. Love is an integral part of The Good Life! Our texts are 1 John 2:7; 1 Peter 1:22-2:4. Questi…
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The Apostle John pastored the church at Ephesus. The church was affected by false teachers just as Paul had warned would happen. John explains Christianity in a doctrinal and practical way. He desired people to enjoy the Good Life. Our text is 1 John. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc …
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The Gospel is the foundation of the fulfilling, flourishing life. The Bible gives amazing prophecies about the Messiah, Who would bring this abundant life. Our text today was written 700 years before Jesus Christ was born, and it reads like a brief history of His life. In our study today we will explore this amazing prophecy. Scripture: Isaiah 52/5…
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Christ followers have a choice to make…conform to the values of a broken world or be transformed by a renewed mind. A renewed mind changes our attitude and brings life and peace. In today’s lesson we discover the pitfalls of a wrong attitude and the cure for it. Scripture: Romans 12:1-3 Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more informatio…
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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you is an important truth ashen applied to marriage and the family. Today we explore it in depth! Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12 Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licens…
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The Apostle Paul teaches us the importance of loving truth and how to avoid the careless life. Scripture: Ephesians 5-6 Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/ CCLI Stream…
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In this final chapter of our series, we examine the aspects of the resurrection as presented in John 20. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/ CCLI Streaming Plus Licens…
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God’s purposeful plan of redemption is revealed in Genesis 3. It culminates in the cross which is a symbol of love, judgment, and mercy. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli…
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In this second part of our series, Victory, we begin with doctrinal and apologetic truths. We end this message looking at the lives of two curious men who followed Jesus from a distance. After the crucifixion, they were transformed and became bold in their love for Jesus. Our Text is John 19. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more info…
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As we enter the Easter Season ending with Resurrection Sunday, we find that many people viewed the crucifixion of Jesus as the end of the story, as defeat. Death seemed like defeat because to some people because they were looking at these events of Jesus’ life through the lens of temporal earthly values. Today we will learn to look at them through …
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The Bible speaks of the importance of forgiveness, yet we all know how hard it can sometimes be. In this message we study what the Bible says about forgiveness, and we break down a parable that Jesus gave concerning forgiveness. Our text is Galatians 6:7-9. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurc…
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Episode 339: The New Fruit or the Old Fruit – Bitterness and Forgiveness | Series: Transformed: The Spirit-filled Family
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In our Bible study today Pastor Raymond Cazis compares the old way of thinking (old nature) to the new nature Christ followers are given at salvation. Scripture: Romans 6:5-18; Ephesians 4:22-24 Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?loca…
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Episode 338: Careless: The Fruit of the Flesh | Series: Transformed: The Spirit-filled Family
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In our Bible study today we explore the reality that we plant seeds that bring life and joy, or we plant seeds that bring destruction and pain. the Bible describes these two seeds as planting seeds of the Spirit or seeds of the flesh. Today we take a look at King David who planted seeds of the Spirit most of the time, but in a moment of weakness, h…
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Pastor Jeffrey Reed asks “Who disciples us?” While people are involved in the process, God provides the context for our spiritual growth and put us in situations that can wake up our faith. How we respond to challenges determines whether or not we grow. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.ny…
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Episode 336: Surrender: The Life of Joseph, Part 2 | Series: Transformed: The Spirit-filled Family
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Pastor Raymond Cazis continues in Romans 6 and Genesis 37. Joseph grew up in a family that we would call dysfunctional in our terminology. How did a young man who grew up in a toxic environment become the second most powerful man in the world? Joseph knew what it was to be transformed by the work of God. In this first part of the message, we will l…
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Episode 335: Surrender: The Life of Joseph, Part 1 | Series: Transformed: The Spirit-filled Family
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Pastor Raymond Cazis takes us to Romans 6 and Genesis 37. Joseph grew up in a family that we would call dysfunctional in our terminology. How did a young man who grew up in a toxic environment become the second most powerful man in the world? Joseph knew what it was to be transformed by the work of God. In this first part of the message, we will lo…
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As we observe the Lord’s Supper, we study the teaching and warning of Paul to the church at Corinth. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10-11. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com…
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Episode 333: The Heart | Series: Transformed,The Spirit-filled Family | Pastor Raymond Cazis
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As Israel was preparing to enter the Promised Land God instructed Moses to give them a refresher course on His covenant with them. In giving the “second law” God gave important advice to parents. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.faceb…
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David wrote a Psalm of lament when he wrote Psalm 3. We take time today to study Psalm 3 and the story behind this amazing Psalm. Our texts will be 2 Samuel 14-16 and Psalm 3. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO All Music …
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A new year brings new opportunities and a new perspective. We want our outlook to be on Looking Up. In our text today Joshua has a new leadership responsibility to lead Israel into Canaan. We examine how he responds when he meets an unexpected visitor. Scripture text: Joshua 5:13-15 Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information vi…
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Jesus was born into a difficult time in the history of Israel. John put it like this, “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not.” Simeon, an elderly man in Jerusalem at the temple called Jesus a “light” who would be revealed to the gentiles. Christmas truly brings a …
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Prophesies about Jesus birth proclaimed He would be a Savior. In today’s message we take a look at a familiar story in John 4 in which Jesus speaks to an unnamed woman who is empty from the hardships of life. To this seemingly insignificant (to those around her BUT not to the Savior) woman, Jesus makes His boldest claim about Who He is. Our texts a…
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