City Life with Raymond Cazis

Today we start a new series by studying the longest recorded prayer that Jesus prayed in the Bible. In what we refer to as “The Lord’s Prayer” Jesus was teaching the disciples to pray. In John 17, Jesus is hours away from the crucifixion, and He prays a prayer we will study over the next seven weeks. This recorded prayer gives us an amazing look into the relationship of the Father and Son. Our text is John 17. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 413

This message explores the spiritual burden of neglecting our relationship with God, especially during seasons of drift like summer. Drawing from Psalm 91, the message contrasts the passive drift of spiritual neglect with the intentional, daily act of abiding in God's presence. It emphasizes that abiding doesn't promise a pain-free life, but it does offer an unshakable one. The sermon unpacks how neglect leads to fear, anxiety, and self-reliance, while abiding brings peace, protection, and intimacy with God. Ultimately, it invites listeners to return to the shelter of the Most High, reminding them that even when we drift, God’s heart remains open and ready to receive us back.ASL interpretation is provided starting 20 seconds into message. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 412

The Christian life is not about trying harder or about moral restraint. Some people on the outside looking in think it is about restraining yourself from the things that will bring you happiness…just say “no” because God will “zap” you if you have too much fun in life. Well, the Apostle Paul dispels that myth in his letter to the believers in Galatia. The Christian life is about a beautiful, prosperous, satisfying life of transformation. Our text is Galatians 5:16-26.ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 411

What are you carrying that God never asked you to pack?In this message, Pastor Caleb Surface unpacks the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15:13–18 to explore the spiritual baggage we carry when we drift from God. From rebellion and regret to the turning point of repentance, this sermon invites us to lay down the burdens of shame and self-reliance and return to the Father who runs to meet us.Whether you’ve wandered far or just feel weighed down by your past, this message is a call to come home—and to travel lighter this summer.ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 410

Have you ever been surprised by your own actions? The Apostle Paul, perhaps the greatest Christian who ever lived, explains why we have this tension. We examine the new nature and the carnal flesh, and we find answers to the tension that is a part of every life. Romans 7:14-25. Our text is ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 409

Pastor Jeffrey continues our Summer Baggage series. We go to Luke 15 and look at the story of the prodigal son. We see that there is much more to this story than you might have been taught in the past.ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 408

In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve fall into the trap of imitation—grasping for God’s authority, righteousness, and relationship—rather than walking in authentic trust. This same pattern is echoed in 1 John 2 and Matthew 4, where Jesus resists the very temptations they succumbed to. Through His perfect obedience and sacrificial covering, Jesus frees us from the need to perform or hide, inviting us into a life of authenticity. In a season where spiritual drift is common, we’re called to shed the baggage of imitation and walk openly and honestly with God. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 407

In today’s message we examine two important parts of the believer’s armor. It is important to protect the feet of soldiers. It gives the soldier footing. For the believer, this is the Gospel. The soldier’s shield provided protection from flaming arrows. Faith is the shield that protects a Christian from the sly attack of the wicked one. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 406

Paul understood the importance of actual armor in warfare as did his namesake Saul. Both men learned the hard way that spiritual battles are won because of deep faith, not strong weapons. Our text is Ephesians 6:17.ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 405

Ephesians 6:18-20; Believers are blessed with spiritual blessings, but are in need of the armor of God to withstand evil. Even that is not the full arsenal to ensure victory. Prayer is essential Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 404

Pastor Ray reads from Ephesians 4 where the Apostle Paul describes God’s gifts for ministry in the local church. ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 403

Pastor Ray starts a new series by taking us to Ephesians 6 where the Apostle Paul instructs the believers at Ephesus on how to stand in the face of spiritual warfare.  Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 402

Pastor Ray explores the last, glorious, victorious day of the last week of the public life and ministry of Jesus Christ.Scripture: Mark 16. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 401

After a sham of a trial, Pilate, allows Jesus to be condemned to death on a cross. The Bible emphasizes the mockery and ridicule that Jesus endured. He suffered the wrath of God so that we can experience the love and acceptance of God through faith in Jesus Christ. Scripture: Mark 15. Questions? Email: [email protected] 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 400

We arrive on early Friday morning and follow the steps of Jesus Christ from the Garden of Gethsemane to the sham trial that the religious rulers conducted. We follow the Apostle Peter from the Garden to the courtyard of the high priest’s palace where he does the unthinkable and denies that he ever knew Jesus. Our scripture is Mark 14. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 399

In our text today we follow the details of Thursday which lead to the arrest of Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. Scripture: Mark 14. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 398

Jesus told three parables the day after He cleansed the Temple. Together with the cursing of the fig tree, we see that He tells a parable that brings the listener to self-indictment. Our scripture is Mark 12.  Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 397

Pastor Ray begins a new series looking at the last week of Jesus’ last week of his public life and ministry. To start we look at the plan and purpose of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Our text is Mark 11. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 396

Be fruitful and multiply. Pastor Ray shares with us God’s pattern for marriage which gives us a model of a healthy marriage. Scripture: Genesis 2:25-25. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 395

Pastor Ray examines the Biblical foundation of marriage and studies why God included that as part of human flourishing. Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-32. This message was recorded as part of a Sunday service at City Life Church, Brooklyn, NY. ASL interpretation is provided. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 394

Pastor Reed teaches on the Ten Commandments in our series New Year, New You. They are NOT what you think. Bring your idols. You’ll need to rethink things after listening to this. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 303

God created us to live in honor, innocence, peace, and prosperity. The fall changed that. In this message we examine how Christ offers us a solution for fear and anxiety. We will be looking at Matthew 6.  Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 392

God created us to live in honor and innocence. Wisdom is gained not by eliminating fear, but by aiming it…at God.Scripture: Proverbs 1. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 391

God created us to live in honor and innocence. The fall changed that. We examine how Christ offers us freedom from guilt and shame. Scripture: Genesis 2-3. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 390

Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 389

The Apostle Peter tells us how we can find rest in this world through Jesus Christ. Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 388

We begin our new series with a study that is a foundation of spiritual, mental, and physical health—rest. What does God say about rest? What is the sabbath? How can rest benefit us?Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11 Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 387

Faith or Fear? This is the question that was faced many times in Scripture. Elisha faced a seemingly impossible situation. His faith permitted him to see what could not be seen without faith. Scripture: 2 Kings 6.This message was recorded at a Sunday service at City Life Church in Brooklyn, NY. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 

Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 384

This evening’s study takes us to the hills of Bethlehem where the skies explode with angelic activity the night of Jesus’ birth. This angelic activity teaches us that God approaches the ordinary person, who is in an ordinary place so that the Good Tidings may be available to every person. Our scripture is Luke 2. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 383

What does the Bible say about angels and their involvement in the birth of Christ? In today’s talk we meet Zacharias, Mary, and Joseph and  study the message that the angel took to each one of them.  Scripture: Luke 1, Matthew 1 Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 382

What does the Bible say about angels? Why were they created? What is their purpose? We explore these questions and others as we lay the foundation for this four-part series. Scripture: Hebrews 13:2, various. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 381

Today we study various Scriptures separating fact from fiction concerning the generous life. Our focus is on what type of person God blesses.  Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 380

Pastor Reed looks at God’s provision, presence and healing in our lives. We start in Matthew chapter 2. Questions? Email: [email protected] 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 379

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: [email protected]  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 378

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: [email protected]  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 377

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: [email protected]  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 376

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: [email protected]  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 375

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: [email protected]  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 374

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: [email protected]  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 373

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: [email protected]  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 372

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: [email protected]  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 371

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: [email protected] 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 370

We go to Thessalonians 5 and start looking at the foundation of our faith.  Questions? Email: [email protected]   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

As we conclude this series we compare the freedom defined by culture at large with Biblical freedom. Our text is Galatians 5. Questions? Email: [email protected]  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 368

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: [email protected] 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 367

Today Pastor Reed helps us identity the false beliefs that can enslave us.  Questions? Email: [email protected] 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

Questions? Email: [email protected] 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

In today’s study we discuss what bondage is and how Christ offers freedom. Questions? Email: [email protected] 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

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: [email protected] 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 363