City Life with Raymond Cazis

Today Pastor Ray wraps up our study of one of Jesus’ most famous parables, The Good Samaritan. This is one of the most misunderstood parables in the Bible. Today we look more closely at this parable and realize Jesus’ intent in telling this story, we will see it's full meaning. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.or...

In our message today Pastor Ray continues looking at one of Jesus’ most famous parables, The Good Samaritan. This is one of the most misunderstood parables in the Bible. Today we look more closely at the context of this parable and realize Jesus’ intent in telling this story was to demonstrate truth to a young lawyer who was believing a lie. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistn...

In our text today, Luke 10:25-29, we read about one of Jesus’ most famous parables, The Good Samaritan. This is one of the most misunderstood parables in the Bible. Today we look at the context of this parable and realize Jesus’ intent in telling this story was to demonstrate truth to a young lawyer who was believing a lie. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: htt...

Today we start in Acts 18:1-11.   Here we find Paul in Corinth after a difficult year of ministry. He is feeling depressed and alone. Pastor Ray shows us four things God does for Paul to demonstrate His sovereignty and to comfort Paul. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: http://internationalbaptistny...

God understands temptation, empowers you to overcome it, and uses it to prepare you for what's ahead. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: http://internationalbaptistny.org/giveMusic: All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922

In our text today, we find Paul in Corinth after a difficult year of ministry. He is feeling depressed and alone. Corinth was a secular city known for its licentious lifestyle. It would have been known of the Las Vegas of its day. What Paul finds surprises and encourages him. Our text is Acts 18:1-11. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/i...

Pastor Ray shows us four important names/titles given to the baby born in Bethlehem. Those four titles tell us Who He was and what He came to accomplish. Our text is Matthew chapters 1 and 2. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: http://internationalbaptistny.org/giveMusic: All Music Licensed through C...

For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: http://internationalbaptistny.org/giveMusic: All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922

Series: Christmas Hope;  Message Title: Peace and Good Will;   Mary was highly favored! But highly favored doesn’t mean what we tend to think it means. Today Pastor Ray examines the life circumstances of Mary and her response. Our Text is Isaiah 9:6. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: http://interna...

Series: Church: The Agent of Hope; Message Title: The Heart of a Hopeful Believer; Pastor Ray introduces us to Lydia, the first Christian convert in Europe. In today’s text we see how God brings an immigrant lady together with the Apostle Paul, demonstrating the care and love of a sovereign God. Our text is Acts 16. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www...

The early church carried the message of Hope, the Gospel! That message of Hope resulted in changed lives. The message of hope in the church in 2021 also results in changed lives. Join us as we study this important passage in Scripture. Our text is Acts 2:42-47. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: htt...

Are you an "Insy" or an "Out-ty"? What could your unique gifts be and what could be holding you back from using them? For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: http://internationalbaptistny.org/giveMusic: All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922

Pastor Ray challenges us to be thermostats and not just thermometers, to make a difference and not just reflect what is around us. Our text will be found in Acts 9. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: http://internationalbaptistny.org/giveMusic: All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/C...

A hopeful church is a unified church. Today Pastor Ray examines the first century church, which was unified in purpose and prayer. Our text is Acts 1-12–26  For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: http://internationalbaptistny.org/giveMusic: All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Stre...

The local church has been given a mission by God. What is that mission? Is that mission the mission of each Bible believer? In this week’s message Pastor Ray continues to examine Luke’s description of the early days of the church. Our text is Acts 1:1-12. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: http://in...

Series: Church: The Agent of Hope; Message: PurposeToday Pastor Ray shows us that the local church has been given a mission by God. What is that mission? Is that mission the mission of each Bible believer? Luke, the Beloved Physician, meticulously and passionately describes the mission. For answers we look at our texts, Luke 24, and Acts 1:1-12. For more information visit: http://internationalbapt...

This week our speaker is Pastor Jeffrey Reed. How do you respond in the aftermath of a huge event? To you recoil, retire, or regroup? We can learn a lot from Noah and his family after they got off of the ark. We can also learn that God is with us before, during, & after the big events in our lives to help us answer the question, “What next?”For more information visit: http://internationalbapti...

The flood is an event in Scripture that is relegated to fairy-tale status by some doubters. Today Pastor Ray shows us that Scripture gives us a straight—forward language that clearly indicates a worldwide, cataclysmic event that brought judgment to a sinful world and changed the geology of the world as we know it. We also take some time to examine two reasons why a secular world rejects the idea o...

In today's podcast Pastor Ray looks at the flood, an event in Scripture that is relegated to fairy-tale status by some doubters. We will see that Scripture gives us straight—forward language that clearly indicates a worldwide, cataclysmic event that brought judgment to a sinful world and changed the geology of the world as we know it. Our text will be Genesis 7. For more information visit: http://...

Not many people in Scripture experienced sudden, life-altering change like Joseph. Joseph’s experience with change over a 13-year period of his life teaches us invaluable lessons about how God works through our changing circumstances to bring about His purpose in our lives.  For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGi...

Pastor Ray will be shifting gears for 2-3 Sundays and leave Genesis, but we will come back to it. Series: Transitioning in Hope: Our Response to ChangeActs teaches us much about the mission of the local church. It is a book that tells us how the early church responded to a transitional time. In today’s message we will learn from the early church how to navigate change in a way that honors God. Our...

Series: The Beginning,  Title: A Better Covenant Genesis introduced an important word to us - Covenant. Today Pastor Ray explores that word, comparing the OLD covenant with the NEW covenant as we observe Lord’s Supper together. Our text is 1 Corinthians 3:6-11.For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistny.orgGive online: http...

Series: The Beginning; Title: Noah Walked With God; Text: Noah had a personal relationship with God and so can you. Join Pastor Ray as shows us that unique relationship. We will be starting in Genesis 6:13–7:5. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistnyGive online: http://internationalbaptistny.org/give Music: All Music L...

Pastor Jeffrey Reed continues our series, In The Beginning, with a look at the story of Noah. For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbaptistnyGive online: http://internationalbaptistny.org/give Music: All Music License through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/ CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922

Series: The Beginning; Title: Errant Ways of Humanity, Part 2;The Bible is clear that something catastrophic happened in human history. It resulted in a broken world with broken humans. Genesis teaches us exactly what happened. Today’s text shows us just how far humanity went to embrace a lie and choose evil over God. Join us today as we conclude this 2-part message, and see the benevolent heart o...