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Located in Brooklyn, New York. A church that desires to make a difference in our community and city with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Giving is the result of worship. Worship is spurred by gratitude. We learn an incredible lesson about both by unnamed woman in Capernaum. Our text is Luke 7:39-48.
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Episode 314
We live in a fast-paced society. If we do not find the “grace pace” that Jesus taught, we can become victims of our society. Let’s learn from Jesus as he teaches Martha the grace pace. Our text is Luke 10:38-42
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Episode 313
Pastor Reed shares about identifying the big thing in your life that is keeping you from God & relying on his strength to manage that thing. Our text is Matthew 19:16-28.
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Episode 312
Every human soul desires to be free. This week Pastor Reed looks at how we can resist the things that enslave us. Our text is Luke 4:1-19.
Episode #311.
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Pastor Cazis continues with the second message in the series "The Generous Life". Most people want to be generous, but never accomplish it. They don’t have a plan, but God gives us a plan for generosity. Our text is Psalm 112:5-6
Episode #310
Our guest speaker , Pastor Gregg Gober of Hope Community Church, looks into the beginning portion of a message Jesus gave known as the Sermon on the Mount. Listen in as we discuss what Jesus meant when he said things like, “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” and “blessed are the meek.” We hope this message is a blessing to you.
Episode #309
The first message in the series, "The Generous Life." This week we at start Mark 6:30-44, an amazing story from the life of Jesus which teaches us a Biblical perspective of generosity.
Episode #308
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This is the eighth and last message in the series “Gospel-Shaped Change."
The heart is the core of our being. Lasting and transformational change begins with the heart. Our text, Mark 12:28-31, examines the answer Jesus gave to the scribe who asked Him about the greatest of the commandments.
Episode #307
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This is the seventh message in the series “Gospel-Shaped Change."
So far in our series we have learned that we all of us need to change. We have seen how God works in that change and contrasted the “natural you” and the “new you.” In today’s message we will find out how distractions work to inhibit Gospel change and how God’s Word and His grace empower us for transformation. Our text is James 1:19-27.
Episode #306
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This is the sixth message in the series “Gospel-Shaped Change."
So far in our series we have learned that we all of us need to change. We have seen how God works in that change and contrasted the “natural you” and the “new you.” In today’s message we will find out how distractions work to inhibit Gospel change and how God empowers us for transformation. Our text is from Hebrews 4 and 5.
Episode #305
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This is the fifth message in the series “Gospel-Shaped Change.” In order to understand how we change, we should understand three aspects of the life of every believer…The Natural You, The New You, and Your New Purpose. The Apostle Paul teaches about this as we examine Romans 8, Ephesians 1, and Galatians 2.
Episode #304
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Who Is God | Pastor Raymond Cazis | June 6, 2023
This is the fourth message in the series “Gospel-Shaped Change.” Our text is Psalm 88.
Episode #303
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This is the third message in the series “Gospel-Shaped Change'. This week we see how Phillipians 1 allows us to understand our purpose and seek our assignment in Christ.
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Episode 302
Paul went to Thessalonica with a new message, with no power or authority, and no logical reason for anyone to take his message seriously. But he delivered the message of the Gospel in power and the Holy Ghost. God gave Paul an influence that turned the world upside down! Our text is Acts 17.
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As we observe the Lord’s Supper today, Pastor Ray examines the purpose and importance of it. We take a look at the inspired words of the Apostle Paul as he explained to the believers in the church at Corinth what he learned from Christ. our text is 1 Corinthians 10-11.
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Pastor Ray takes us to Acts 16:25–40, where we see in the midst of chaos, the Apostle Paul experiencing supernatural comfort. We learn from the text and Paul’s experience that we are comforted to be a comfort.
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Jesus' disciples push past every lie that is thrown at them to save the soul of a little girl.
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Our text today, Acts 16:11-16, takes us on an amazing journey behind the scenes to see how God directs circumstances to pursue individuals and convince them of His love.
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The past few weeks we have been reading and studying some amazing occurrences In the life of Paul and in the history of the early church. Today Pastor Ray takes us on a “backstage tour” which gives us a glimpse of the sovereignty of God Who was working in spite of sensational circumstances. Our text is Acts 16:1-11.
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The meeting at Jerusalem took place to determine the extent of God’s grace and how it is the key to salvation. The determination from the meeting at Jerusalem was that not only does grace lead to salvation, but also it results in sanctification. Our text is Acts 15.
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Continuing our study of the book of Acts, Pastor Reed looks at the difficulty of grace. Our text is Acts 15: 1-15.
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Pastor Raymond Cazis takes us into Acts 14 where we see Paul’s first missionary journey meeting incredible opposition. Paul’s response was increased determination and boldness to spread the Good News. What motivated Paul to such boldness?
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Pastor Raymond Cazis takes us to the book of Acts where we see Paul traveling from Cyprus to Perga where he attends the Sabbath service. Invited to speak, he gives a brief history of Israel and gives them compelling evidence that the Messiah has come. He speaks to them of Jesus and His resurrection.
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A diverse team of men are sent from Jerusalem for the purpose of spreading the Gospel. The first thing they encounter is opposition, but the opposition does not hinder the Gospel. Our text will be from Acts 13.
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Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:20
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Sometimes a new perspective is required to see Jesus in our trials…but he is there. Our text is Acts 11. Note: There is a visual aspect in this message that does get a little lost in this audio podcast. Video of this message is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifeNPgi-_80
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God’s will cannot be thwarted by circumstances. Today’s text, Acts 11, demonstrates the sovereignty of God to work His will in individual lives.
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Our text today, Acts 10:34-43, clearly demonstrates that God works when Christians pray. Peter perceives that God is no respect of persons.
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After the miraculous conversion of Saul in Acts 9, God works miraculously in the life of a Roman centurion, Cornelius. Join us as Pastor Ray shows us from Acts 10, God working in an unlikely way to bring this gentile to a knowledge of Jesus Christ.
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God Uses the Least Likely Vessels to Build His Church. Saul, the Christian-killer, is transformed directly by God, demonstrating one of the greatest transformations to faith in history, setting the background to redemption that is unfolded in virtually all of the New Testament in in almost all of the original congregations of The Church. God often uses the most unlikely people to build his kingdom. Our text is Acts 9:1-31.
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God uses The Church when times seem at their worst. As Saul pursued believers to prison and kill them, multiple Jews and non-Jews alike received Christ as Savior and the gospel continued to spread. God does big things in the midst of tribulation and struggle. Our text is Acts 8.
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When we act like Jesus acted, we will be treated like Jesus was treated. There are multiple parallels between the ministry of Jesus and the ministry of Stephen. Stephen, in his sermon, affirms the person of Christ as the Messiah as he presents the gospel in light of the Old Testament, much as Jesus did to his disciples on the road to Emmaus. As a result, the religious leaders stoned him to death as he became the first Martyr. Believers are usually treated like Jesus was treated. Our text is Acts 6:8-7:60
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Good leadership is critical in growing The Church. The unity of the young Church was threatened by disunity and lacking in leadership. Different responsibilities were assigned based on individual gifts and the church grew and flourished as a result. God forms and grows his Church through those who avail themselves. Our text is Acts 6:1-7.
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Series Title: By Design: God's plan for The Church
Sermon Title: God's Oppressed
The Church often thrives under oppression. On the heels of miraculous wonders performed by the Apostles, they were imprisoned for sharing the gospel where, ironically, they shared the gospel again. They were freed miraculously and once again brought before the Sanhedrin, the very Jewish leaders who had Jesus' crucified. The Apostles were tested/sifted/empowered in Christ and considered it a privilege to be "dishonored on behalf of Jesus." The oppression of God's people is always a precursor to eternal relief.
Our text is Acts 5:29-40
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The church is a community where God is worshipped, the Spirit helps us grow and connect, and that serves the world through the gospel of Christ. Our text is Acts 2:42-47.
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Pastor Reed talks about the cost of following Jesus. Our text is Acts 5 1-18.
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After the miracle of Acts 3 the persecution of the church begins. How will the church respond? In our text today we study one of the great prayers from the early church. It reveals the hearts of the believers in the face of persecution. Our text is Acts 4:4-12.
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After the miracle of Acts 3 the religious leaders seek to silence the message of Jesus Christ that Peter preached. After being unjustly incarcerated Peter and John respond in a Holy Spirit-lead manner. Our text is Acts 4:4-12.
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After Jesus heals the lame man, the entire community takes notice! Peter preaches, and lives are changed as 5,000 place their faith in the Son of God! Our text is Acts 3:12-26.
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This week Pastor Jeffrey shows us how to grow a strong faith who's roots are deep and wide. His text will be Colossians 2:4-15.
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What does it mean to “walk in the Spirit”? In today’s text, Romans 8:7-9, the Apostle Paul explains what it means and how it benefits the life of the believer.
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Today’s scripture, Romans 8:7-9, contrasts walking in the flesh or walking in the Spirit. Every believer has a choice to make. Paul encourages us to examine our affections. When our affections are set on “things above” it makes all the difference in this life.
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Pastor Ray starts in Romans 8:5-11 where Paul tells us what it means to be a Christian. A person goes from being at “enmity” with Christ to walking in the Spirit. In today’s message, Paul explains why true faith is not simply an external change in behavior. It is a life-changing relationship with the God of the universe.
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Pastor Ray has us look at the most important event in the history of the world, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If there was no resurrection, our belief is in vain. If there was no resurrection, we have no hope. If Jesus was unable to conquer death, neither are we able. Paul writes to the believers in Corinth and gives them five proofs of the resurrection! This is not an exhaustive list, but it is an important list. Our text is 1 Corinthians 15.
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This week Pastor Ray helps us take a look at what began to happen in the Garden of Gethsemane as Jesus was praying. To understand this is to understand the great sacrifice that Jesus made to reconcile us to God. In today’s message we explore the Garden. Our text will be Matthew 26.
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Today Pastor Ray continues our study of God’s moral law. It has a two-fold purpose.
1) Bring death—teaching us that all of us have violated God’s moral law.
2) Bring life—pointing us to the Savior Who not only died for us in our place, but also lived a righteous life for us in our place. This is a consistent message throughout the Bible, and it is the heart of the Gospel!
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Today Pastor Ray takes us to Romans 8:3-4. and we look at the answers to the question, "What is the purpose of the law?" It teaches us about God’s righteousness and that we need a Savior. The Bible teaches us that Jesus fulfilled the law for us so that we could be positionally righteous before God and bear the fruit of righteousness in our lives. The result? Others see our good works and glorify our Father. It’s all about Him!
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Today Pastor Ray takes us to Romans 8:3-4. and we look at the answers to the question, "What is the purpose of the law?" It teaches us about God’s righteousness and that we need a Savior. The Bible teaches us that Jesus fulfilled the law for us so that we could be positionally righteous before God and bear the fruit of righteousness in our lives. The result? Others see our good works and glorify our Father. It’s all about Him!
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The Apostle Paul tells us about the legal, miraculous transaction of salvation that comes only through faith in Jesus Christ. Our text is Romans 8:1-2.
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Today is the day that true worshipers must worship God in spirit and in truth. Today Pastor Reed takes a look at what worship is. This message was given in segments with times of worship music between. The music segments have been shortened to save time.
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Today is the day that true worshipers must worship God in spirit and in truth. Today Pastor Reed takes a look at what worship is. This message was given in segments with times of worship music between. The music segments have been shortened to save time.
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God is on our side, but we may not always feel that He is. In today’s message Pastor Ray explores the realities that overwhelmed the Apostle Paul. Our text is Romans 8:31-34.
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Freedom and truth are intricately involved. In John 8 Jesus said, “The truth will set you free.” The truth of Romans 8:1 is that Jesus Christ provides for us to have an eternity with “no condemnation.” This week Pastor Ray wraps up our examination of the Scripture and we see how we can experience this type of Ultimate Freedom.
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Pastor Reed unpacks what it means when "God is for us." Our text is Romans 8:31-39.
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Freedom and truth are intricately involved. In John 8 Jesus said, “The truth will set you free.” The truth of Romans 8:1 is that Jesus Christ provides for us to have an eternity with “no condemnation.” Pastor Ray examines the Scripture to find out how we can experience this type of Ultimate Freedom. Our text is Romans 8:1-8.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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God understands temptation, empowers you to overcome it, and uses it to prepare you for what's ahead.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Are you an "Insy" or an "Out-ty"? What could your unique gifts be and what could be holding you back from using them?
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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.
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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
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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.
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Series: Church: The Agent of Hope; Message: Purpose
Today 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.
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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?”
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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 of a worldwide flood. Our text is Genesis 7.
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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.
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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.
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Pastor Jeffrey Reed continues on the theme of Change.
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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 Change
Acts 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 text will be Acts 2.
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This week our guest speaker is Gregg Gober, Pastor of Hope Community Church, here in Brooklyn.
With so much division in the church today among believers (mask/no mask, vaccine/no vaccine) how can we get back into alignment with the task Christ has given us? Today we take a look at 1 Tim 2:1-6 and the first thing Paul told young pastor Timothy to focus on in the church. The message is still applicable today as the task Christ has given us all remains the same.
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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.
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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.
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Pastor Jeffrey Reed continues our series, In The Beginning, with a look at the story of Noah.
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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 of God in the text. We start with our text, Genesis 6:1–5.
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Series: The Beginning; Title: Errant Ways of Humanity.
Pastor Ray has us look at Genesis 6:1–5. 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 as Pastor Ray begins a 2-part message and shows us how far man fell and how far God went to heal broken humanity.
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Series: The Beginning; Title: Judgment; One of the most recognized stories in the Bible is the story of the flood. Every culture has a version of the flood that has been passed down from generation to generation. Join us as we study Genesis 6 and learn why God’s judgment was necessary.
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Series: Hope in Thy Word: The Beginning; Title: Cain and Abel
Pastor Ray has us look at Genesis 4:1-16 and shows us that God desires pure worship—worship that places Him at the center, as the object of our worship. Cain rejected God’s direction and decided to worship God on his own terms. Disaster was the result. What can we learn from this text?
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Next Sunday is July 4, Independence Day. What caused the founders of America to immortalize “inalienable rights” in the Declaration of Independence? Was it a selfish notion used to seize power, or was it a strong inner belief based on something bigger than their own lives. In honor of Independence Day Pastor Ray explores the Scripture to show us that what they saw in the Scriptures is still true today. Our text is Genesis 1:26-28.
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The Lord God Planted a Garden, Part 2; The historical account of creation tells us of God’s provision for humanity. In today’s Scripture we see that God gave life, He sustained life, and He willingly accepted the responsibility for the payment of our sin debt. Our text is Genesis 2:4-24.
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Pastor Ray introduces this weeks speaker, Pastor Jeffrey Reed. Pastor Reed takes us to Genesis 3:1-19 and shows us the first lie. When we believe Satan's lies, in their infinite forms and forget what God tells us, we will struggle. But when we put our faith and trust in what God tells us we can resist sin and stop believing the lies.
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The historical account of creation tells us of God’s provision for humanity. In today’s Scripture we see that God gave life and God sustained humanity. Our text is Genesis 2:4-24.
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What does the Bible mean when it tells us that humanity was created in God’s image and likeness? Join Pastor Ray as he completes our 2-week study of what makes humanity unique in God’s creation.
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Title: In Our Image, In Our Likeness;
What does the Bible mean when it tells us that humanity was created in God’s image and likeness? Join Pastor Ray today as shows us from the Bible what makes humanity unique in God’s creation. Our text is Genesis 1:26-28.
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Series: Hope in Thy Word: The Beginning; Title: Creation, Part 2
This week Pastor Ray asks us to consider the Bible account of creation found in Genesis and confirmed throughout the Bible. We contrast that worldview with the alternatives presented by culture. Our text is Genesis 1:1-5.
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God didn’t leave us here to wonder if we would one day make it to heaven. If we’ve been “good enough.” He has made it clear. Listen in as our guest Pastor Gregg, talks about the greatest exchange known to man.
Pastor Ray introduces this weeks guest speaker, Jeffrey Reed who reminds us of some key points when we encounter life's storms.
1. Jesus has authority over creation.
2. Jesus has authority over your situations.
3. Jesus has authority over your heart, when He's invited in.
Our text is Matthew 8:23-27.
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Today Pastor Ray asks us to consider the Bible account of creation found in Genesis and confirmed throughout the Bible. He contrasts that worldview with the alternatives presented by culture. Our text is Genesis 1:1-5.
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Continuing the series Hope in Thy Word, The Beginning, Foundations Today Pastor Ray Cazis begins our study of the Book of Genesis by considering the “foundation” of all Scripture. the Bible is inspired by God and has the power to transform our lives when it abides in us.
Our text is Genesis 1:1-5
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Jesus was busy in that first Easter morning. Today Pastor Ray examines what kept Him so busy that Sunday morning. Our text is Luke 24.
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The story of Easter has its beginnings in the Garden of Eden, but still touches our lives today. That's the story Ms. Rebecca, of International Baptist Church's iKids ministry will be sharing with us.
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Pastor Ray continues with The Story of Easter. We will see how very person is guilty of wrong. We know this deep in our hearts. Already guilty, there is no way for us to atone for our sins and save ourselves. Jesus is our substitute, taking what we deserve, and offering to us what only He deserves. This is the what Christ did on the cross! Our text is John 19:23-30. For the full service experience visit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljqW_jJwOwv4ouB_NbvWoQ/videos?view=2&live_view=503
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Why did Jesus come to earth? What was His purpose? This is often misunderstood, but the Bible is clear concerning Who He is and His purpose in coming to earth. Our text is Hebrews 10:5-7.
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From the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry, He taught HIs followers how to live with Kingdom values. He taught parables about His kingdom. When we understand the true nature of the Kingdom, we realize the value of the kingdom and our values are transformed. We are commanded to live with the Kingdom in our hearts and on our minds. Peter’s values were transformed by this understanding. Today we examine what he learned so that the things we value most will be those things that make a difference in eternity for the Kingdom. Our text is 2 Peter 1:19.
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Pastor Ray continues the series, Hope in Thy Word: The Big Picture. In today's message, Thy Kingdom Come, we study the reality of God’s Kingdom and the hope it brings when we understand it and expect it. Our text is Romans 8:14-23.
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Pastor Ray Cazis is away this week but is expected to return next week and continue the series "Hope in thy Word". Another member of our staff, Pastor Ronald Longhofer, will be speaking today. We will look at decision-making principles from the apostle Paul. Should we make decisions only based upon what is permissible, or are there higher principles to live by?
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Pastor Ray leads us to Luke 24 where we listen to the interaction of Jesus with the disciples in a room in Jerusalem on the evening of Christ’s resurrection. We will receive insight as to how we serve God in relation to the “Big Picture” of Scripture.
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Pastor Ray continues the series, Hope in thy Word: The Big Picture. Today we see that the big picture of Scripture involves a God who loves us and pursues us to restore the broken relationship between humanity and God.
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The Bible gives us amazing clarity about the world around us. It answers the most important questions in life. Christianity is the story of how the world began, why the world is the way it is, what role we play in the drama, and how all the plot lines of the story are resolved in the end. Today Pastor Ray takes us to Acts 17 to see how the Apostle Paul applied the story of reality to the Greek philosophers in Athens.
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Series: Hope in Thy Word: God’s Big Picture
Message title: The Story of Reality
In this message Pastor Ray will look at the reality of our life on earth in the context of God’s Big Picture. Join us as we examine four vital words in God’s Story that will give us an understanding of life—Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration.
This message is taken from our livestream worship video of January 31, 2021. For the full experience or to see other videos visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljqW_jJwOwv4ouB_NbvWoQ/videos
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Is the Bible simply a book that defines HOW we are to live and what we are to DO? Is the Bible only a set of doctrines? While the Bible does tells us how to live and gives us a comprehensive set of beliefs, it is so much more than that. the Bible is the story of reality telling us about the Creation, the Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. In this fourth message in our series, Hope in Thy Word, we discover the true essence of the Bible.
This message is taken from our livestream worship video of January 24, 2021.
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Is the Bible simply a book that defines HOW we are to live and what we are to DO? Is the Bible only a set of doctrines? While the Bible does tells us how to live and gives us a comprehensive set of beliefs, it is so much more than that. the Bible is the story of reality telling us about the Creation, the Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. In this third message in our series, we discover the true essence of the Bible. Our starting point is Luke 24:13-35.
This message is taken from our livestream worship video of January 17, 2021. For the full experience or to see other videos visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljqW_jJwOwv4ouB_NbvWoQ/videos
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In the message today we will study the purposes of God’s Word. Why did He give the Bible to us, what is the essence of Scripture, and how can I find hope in God’s Word. We will be starting with the text, 2 Timothy 3:14-17.
This message is taken from our livestream worship video of January 10, 2021. For the full experience or to see other videos visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljqW_jJwOwv4ouB_NbvWoQ/videos
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In today’s message we will begin to unpack the meaning and purpose in Scripture. What is God’s purpose in giving us His Word. What is it designed to accomplish in my life? This is the beginning of several months of study in each Book of the Bible. Pastor Ray also unveils our theme for the year.
This message is taken from our livestream worship video of January 3, 2021. For the full experience or to see other videos visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljqW_jJwOwv4ouB_NbvWoQ/videos
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With Galatians 4:1-7 as our starting point, Pastor Ray leads us on a journey through Scripture ending with the long-expected arrival of the King.
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In this message Pastor Ray examines the hope found in the greatest announcement ever made, the announcement of the birth of the savior of the world! The text is Luke 2:14.
This message is taken from our online worship video from December 13, 2020. For the full experience or to see other videos visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljqW_jJwOwv4ouB_NbvWoQ/videos
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In today’s message Pastor Ray examine the prophecy found in Isaiah 59 and find that Israel was in a culture not unlike ours today. Looking for hope, they found it not within themselves, but outside of them in the promise that God would send the Messiah, His Son. Hope is not found looking within, but by looking outside of ourselves to Jesus Christ. The promise was fulfilled in a manger in Bethlehem.
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In today’s message we will examine how an angel appearing to Mary with the greatest message of hope was a fulfillment of God’s promise in Genesis 3 to provide redemption for sinful humanity.
Our text is Luke 1:26-38
Gratitude is not just polite, it is theological. In today’s message Pastor Ray examines the theology of having a spirit of gratitude. Our text is Luke 17:11-19.
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Our guest speaker, Pastor Gregg Gober, preaches from Acts 23.
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In today's text Peter ends his letter to these scattered Christians reminding them that the Holt Spirit empowers them to live with grace, affection, and peace. Due to a technical problem we join the message after the text is read. It is provided here so you can read it yourself.
1 Peter 5:12-14
12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. 13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. 14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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In today’s message Peter begins to conclude his letter to these scattered Christians by encouraging them to rest in Christ. Today we finish examining what this text teaches us about resting in Christ. Our text is 1 Peter 5:6-11.
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In 1 Peter 5:6-11 we see Peter encouraging the first century scattered Christians to rest in Christ. In this and our next lesson, Pastor Ray examines what it means to rest in Christ,
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In today’s study we are reminded that the goal of every Believer’s life is to become like Christ. In this review of the first 4 chapters of his letter to scattered Believers, We see how Peter reminds them that Christ has called and empowered them to righteous fruit! Our text is 1 Peter 1:15-16.
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Carl Henry referred to our current generation as "intellectually uncapped, morally unzippered and volitionally uncurbed." Culture has a way of shedding personal responsibility and worshipping at the alter of autonomy. In today’s message Pastor Ray shows us Peter teaching the scattered first century Christians that they will give account to a God Who loves them and provides for them even in suffering. Our text is 1 Peter 4:16-19.
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This message is taken from our online worship livestream from October 4, 2020. For the full experience or to see other videos visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljqW_jJwOwv4ouB_NbvWoQ/videos
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Pastor Ray teaches from 1 Peter 4: 1-6, where Peter teaches us how to “arm” ourselves for spiritual warfare.
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Pastor Ray teaches from 1Peter 2:1-12. We need to build our faith and our lives on the cornerstone that is the Gospel of Jesus.
This message is taken from our online worship livestream from September 20, 2020. For the full experience or to see other videos visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljqW_jJwOwv4ouB_NbvWoQ/videos
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Christ is returning! Why didn't He tell us when? What are we to do until then? How do we treat each other and non believers? That's a lot of questions. Our guest speaker, Gregg Gober, takes us to 1 Peter 4 to look for answers.
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Have you ever thought about not wasting your suffering? Usually we just try to "get though" those times. How can we have the same mind as Christ though suffering?
Our guest speaker, Gregg Gober, has us look at this starting in 1 Peter 4:1-6.
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Pastor Ray moves forward in our study of 1 Peter, with today's text being 1 Peter 3:18-22.
Peter reminds the scattered and suffering Christians that union with Christ allows the triumphant life.
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Pastor Ray continues in 1 Peter, where our text today is 2:18-25.
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Pastor Ray continues the 1 Peter series. Today’s study examines a tough subject, relevant today. Many opinions, but God’s is the only one that really carries weight! We look at 1 Peter 2:13-18, as Peter teaches on authority.
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Join us as Peter reminds us who we are in Christ. We have a unique identity in Christ, given to us for a special purpose . If we fail to grasp and embrace this unique identity we gravitate to a false identity from the world.
We will look at two verses, 1 Peter 2:9-10:
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
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Pastor Cazis takes us back to 1 Peter. This time we are looking at chapter 2 as Peter explains how we should live as "strangers and pilgrims."
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Pastor Cazis wraps up this short series on depression and discouragement, and takes us to 2 Samuel 18 starting in verse 5.
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Pastor Cazis takes us to Psalm 143 where we see David reaching out to God in difficult times.
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In our first service back at our Brooklyn campus, we pause from our study of 1 Peter and take a look at Psalm 3.
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Pastor Ray continues in the book of Peter with our text, Peter 2:3-8. He also spend time in Mark 18 looking at the parable of the unforgiving servant. There, we will see the importance not only in being forgiven, but also in forgiving.
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Pastor Ray starts with a quick review of what Peter has taught the scattered church in Chapter 1. We continue, starting at Peter 1:22 and reading to Peter 2:3.
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Pastor Ray Cazis continues a study of the book of 1 Peter. Today's text is 1Peter 1:13-21
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Pastor Ray Cazis continues in 1 Peter.
Are there distractions that keep you from living a Holy life? Peter reminds us that as God is Holy, we should strive to be Holy. To gird the loins of our minds and be alert and purposeful. Our text is 1 Peter 1:13-16
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Pastor Cazis continues in the book of 1 Peter where Peter digs a little deeper into salvation and how it provides the lively hope to joyfully come though difficult times. Our starting point is our text, 1 Peter 1:7-12.
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Pastor Ray Cazis brings us back to 1 Peter, a letter to the scattered believers at that time. Peter encourages the believers in the joy and effective hope they have as citizens of heaven and in their salvation. Pastor Ray shares with is that in this day, that same hope and joy can be ours also. Note: This message was recorded outdoors and there is occasional wind noise. This message is taken from our online worship experience video for May 24, 2020. For the full experience visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3ZaL3MZptE ASL Access: https://youtu.be/n65Dy8jQRI0 For more information visit: http://internationalbaptistny.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationa... Give online: http://internationalbaptistny.org/give
Pastor Ray continues in 1 Peter where Peter encourages the scattered believers. The hope which Peter told the believers of in that day is still ours today.
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The current situation has us, as a fellowship of believers, scattered. In his message Pastor Ray brings us to another time when believers were scattered. We start at 1 Peter 1:1-5, to see how we can gain strength in a time of scattering.
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Pastor Ray is back with a story of two love letters. One was lost for 72 years, and the other was from Paul to the Church at Rome where he tells them of Gods' love. Our text will be Romans 8:35-39.
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As we continue in this unusual time we are living in it is easy to get distracted from what God would have our eyes on . Our guest speaker, Kurt Skelly, speaks about this starting in the book of Haggi chapter 1.
Join Pastor Ray as we delve into Romans 8. It truly is a relevant passage for our current pandemic. One thing holds true...God is here. Be encouraged, be productive, and care for those around you. Be the church.
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Pastor Ray greets you with some encouraging thoughts from Philippians 3 as our nation is gripped with the pandemic of COVID-19.
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Paul had some difficult trials, but the Lord came to Paul and told him, "Be of good cheer." Pastor Ray Cazis shares with us Paul's story and our text, Acts 23:6-11. Key points are:
Paul's Defense,
Christ's Reassurance, and
God's Deliverance.
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"The Power of Weakness in God’s Hand" March 8, 2020
Some people say that God works in mysterious ways. Today as Pastor Ray Cazis continues our study of the book of Judges, we will se that while it may not be mysterious, God does work in ways, and with people you may not expect. Some key points are:
God uses weakness to accomplish His purpose.
God saves in unexpected ways.
God uses those who yield to Him and choose to obey Him.
Our text is Judges 3:12-25.
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Pastor Ray Cazis begins a new series of messages from the book of Judges. This message looks at spiritual inconsistency in Old Testament Israel and our own life. We will be in Judges chapters 1 and 2, with our text being Judges 1:1-7.
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Pastor Ray Cazis leads us to 2 Peter 1:12-21 and shares with us the final thoughts that Peter passed on to the churches in his letter. We will see how:
Christians can face their last days with peace and confidence.
The Christian can rest certain in the eyewitness accounts of the majesty of Jesus Christ.
The Christian can have confidence that he has God's perfect Word.
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Pastor Ray Cazis looks at how Paul not only kept his focus though out his trials, but used them to present the Gospel message. We will look at:
The Circumstances of Paul’s Journey
The Main Purpose of His Life
The Confidence of Paul’s Message
The text is Acts 28:23-29.
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Another member of the International Baptist staff, Pastor Ronald Longhofer, shows us how important it is to be content, but not complacent.
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After a short review, Pastor Ray continues showing how the secular culture robs peoples peace, and how we can have peace though Jesus.
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Pastor Ray starts in Philippians 4:4-9 and shows us how to have "A Peaceful Spirit." Some of the points made are:
Peace is being single-minded.
Peace is being protected.
Peace is being content.
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Our guest speaker, Nathan Lee, has us look at Hebrews 8:10-12 with the theme "The Day Is Coming." Nathan has us look at some of the things we should be doing until that day. some of the key points are:
We should pursue a biblical focus.
We should strive to be a vocal witness.
We should keep our path clear. (cleansed, w/o unrighteousness)
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Starting with Philippians 4:10-14 Pastor Ray shows us how to rejoice greatly though all things. We will see that:
Christ is the source of our strength,
Christ supports our soul, sprit, and physically,
Christ is our sustaining supply.
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On the first Sunday of the year, Pastor Ray guides us though Titus 3:3-8.We will look at our past, present, and future as Christians, in a message titled "Good and Profitable".
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Our guest speaker Jeffery Reed shows us ways to clearly see God's path for us in 2020.
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Pastor Ray leads us on "A Christmas Journey Though the Bible".
We will look at:
God's Plan-The seed introduced.
God's Prophesy-The seed described.
God's Promise-The seed appeared.
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Pastor Ronald Longhofer looks at four specific promises that God kept.
God kept his promise to send a Redeemer.
God kept his promise to send a Messiah.
God kept his promise to send a Son.
God kept his promise to send a King.
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Pastor Ray leads us to Galatians 5:16-26, and a study of the Fruit of the Spirit. We will see the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit, and the growing the fruit of the Spirit.
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Pastor Ray speaks on love and its importance to the church from 1 Corinthians 13. This first letter from Paul was not a lesson on theology, but a book of letters to the Corinthians as they struggled with their interpersonal relationships. Sounds a lot like our city and society today! Take a listen as Pastor unpacks this truth!
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Pastor Ray Cazis continues the series "Resting in Christ" with this message that looks at the parable of the wedding feast. This often misunderstood parable shines a light on how one enters The Kingdome of Heaven. Our text is Matthew 22:1-14.
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Pastor Ray Cazis continues the series "Resting in Christ", this time looking at "Peace."
Starting in Colossians 3:1-15 we will explore understanding biblical peace and the steps to obtaining biblical peace.
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Pastor Ray Cazis leads us in examining the changes that should happen in ones life when one follows Christ. some key points are,
A decision to follow Jesus will result in new priorities for your life.
A decision to be a disciple results in a new identity.
A decision to follow Christ places value on mercy.
We will start in Luke 9:20-25.
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Pastor Ray Cazis starts with Psalm 37:23, and guides us in a look at the opportunities to reach others with the message of Jesus, using the skills we have and the situations we find ourselves in. Some key points are:
- Evangelism is not simply something we "do." It is a way we view the world.
- God directs your life with eternity in view.
- Our mission is affected by the context of each opportunity.
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Pastor Ray leads us in an examination of the parable of the net in Matthew 13:47-52.
We will look at:
The story Jesus used,
The explanation Jesus gave,
The warning Jesus gave,
The command to spread the Gospel.
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Our guest Gary Bates of Creation Ministries International sets about dismantling "millions of years of evolution." "What about dinosaurs?" "Where did the races come from?" "Are the days in Genesis millions of years?" This talk will provide answers to show that the Bible connects with all of reality and can actually answer these questions.
Many claim that invoking a supernatural act by a Creator who is beyond our/time space is unscientific. But the naturalistic view of the origin of the universe has to explain how nothing became everything by itself, and this view actually violates the known laws of science. Gary Bates, of Creation Ministries International, shows us how the universe displays all the hallmarks of complex and purposeful design.
Starting in Galatians 2:15-16, Pastor Ray Cazis shows how we can rest in justification in Christ.
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Pastor Ronald Longhofer shows us why we can trust God and rest in Him.
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After a quick review of the parables we have already looked at Pastor Ray Cazis takes us to Matthew 13:31-35 and the parable of the leaven. This short parable is easily misunderstood if not looked at in context. Here is our text:
Matthew 13:31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
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Pastor Ray Cazis does a quick review of the parables we have looked at the past few weeks. This sets the stage for the parable of the mustard seed. We will hear how Jesus told and explained this parable and how it illustrates for us the kingdom of heaven at its different stages. Our main text is Matthew 13:31-33.
31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. 33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
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Pastor Ray Cazis of International Baptist Church, in Brooklyn New York, takes a look at another familiar parable. This time he guides us though the parable of the wheat and the tares. You may be familiar with the story but probably not its meaning. Join Pastor Ray as he explains the story, its meaning and, most importantly, its application.
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Pastor Ray Cazis uses the familiar parable of the sower and the soil to share what Jesus taught about evangelism. We will be starting the lesson in Matthew 13.
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Why is rest needed? How do we find rest? What is the believer’s attitude toward rest? Three question Pastor Ray Cazis looks at in the message "Resting in Salvation." We will be starting in Luke 6 as we look at rest and the sabbath in the old and new testament.
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Pastor Ray Cazis uses the familiar story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10, to help us examine what we are busy with. Are we trusting in ourselves or Jesus? Are we trying to impress others or Christ with our busyness? Is our busyness a distraction from our life with Christ?
In this lesson, we see Jesus correct our false assumptions, addresses our distractions, and teach us a better way.
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In today's message Pastor Ray Cazis take the first 45 minutes to explore why the Word of God is the key to our spiritual growth. He also look at what the Bible says about our response to Gods Word. All this will help us to stay awake and be vigilant against the powers that war against the soul. Next, Pastor Ray takes us on a tour of the new growth groups starting September third. Our main text starts at 1 Peter 2:1.
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In the first thirty minutes of this message Pastor Ray Cazis looks at spiritual growth, who needs it, what it looks like, and how we can achieve it. He then takes us on a little tour of upcoming growth groups that will be meeting at International Baptist Church starting September third.
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This week, Pastor Ray welcomes guest speaker Noel Shrivnauth, Missionary to Guyana.
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The foundation of our faith is that Jesus is the Son Of God. How can we say this with full certainty? Pastor Ray Cazis examines this foundation and looks at who testifies to the deity of Jesus. It all starts with the verse John 15:1, I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
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Jesus told eleven of the disciples that they were clean, knowing that they would fail him. Like the disciples, we too will fail in our Christian walk. How is it then that we can be clean? Pastor Ray Cazis continues the series "Transformed", asking the question "Are You Clean".
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Pastor Ray Cazis continues the series "Transformed" with a message titled "The Generous Life".
Some key points are:
An important mark of your Christian maturity is how much you love others.
Generous people give more than just money.
We will be starting with our text which is John 15:12-15:
12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
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God has a plan and you are part of it. God promises us the power to do what he wants us to do that our lives would bare fruit. Pastor Ray Cazis continues the series "Transformed", with a message titled "Sent". Our text is John 15:13-16:
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
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We often hear the phrase "What Would Jesus Do." We may not take it all that seriously, but we can receive no greater example of how we should live then looking at how Jesus lived during his time on Earth. In this message "Community" Pastor Ray Cazis gives four major examples of how Jesus interacted with those around Him. Our starting point is John 15:10-12.
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John 15:10-12 (KJV)
10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
John 15:8 says "Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples." We all produce fruit. Today, Pastor Ray Cazis takes a look at the good and the bad fruit that we can produce, and how we can be changed to produce more good fruit.
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As Christians we can be transformed. A big part of making that happen is abiding in God's Word! Pastor Cazis continues the series "Transformed" with the message " Living in the Word." Looking at our text, John 15:4-7, some key points are made:
The Bible is God's Word
The Central Focus of the Bible is Jesus
The Word of God Transforms Us
We Should Be Committed to the Bible
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John 15:4-7 (KJV)
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Today Pastor Cazis continues the series "Transformed" with the message "Growing by Abiding in Christ". Often new Christians are given the impression that you grow as a Christian by following a long list of rules. Pastor takes a look at how we should grow starting in John 15:4-7.
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John 15:4-7 (KJV)
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Today Ronald Longhofer looks at "The Christian and the Will of God".
Four points he will explore are:
Understanding the Will of God,
Attitude Toward the Will of God,
Discovering the Will of God, and
Rejecting the Will of God.
He starts by looking at our text, Ephesians 5:15-17
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Ephesians 5:15-17 (KJV)
15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
When one comes to Jesus there are changes. These changes will come from the inside through growth. Today Pastor Cazis looks at "Life Change". We start by looking at how the fall of humanity corrupted humanity and our desires. Next we will see how Jesus Christ makes spiritual change possible.
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Our text is John 15:1-11
1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
Today Pastor Cazis wraps up the series "Committed", with a message titled "Decisions". We will look at how God;
Invites us to surrender
Invites us to follow Him
Invites us to worship
Invites us to victory.
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Our text is Joshua 5:13-15:
13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?
14 And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?
15 And the captain of the LORD’S host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.
Today Pastor Cazis continues the series "Committed", with a look at one of the traits of one that is committed, "A Generous Heart".
God wants us to give, not out of fear, or a sense of compulsion, but from a willing and joyful heart. We will look at a pattern for giving.
God's Command
God's Provision
God's Mercy
God's Kingdom
God's Liberty
God's Grace
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Our text is Exodus 35 4:9
4 And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying,
5 Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,
6 And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ hair,
7 And rams’ skins dyed red, and badgers’ skins, and shittim wood,
8 And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,
9 And onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod, and for the breastplate.
When the storms of life hit, where do you look for security? As Christians we should be looking to God. Brandon Roberts continues his series in Mark, and shows us that God wants us to find security in Jesus. God wants us to know that:
His plan for your life is secure.
His love for you is secure.
His power over your circumstances is secure.
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Our text is Mark 4:35 5:1
35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
5:1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
Today Pastor Ronald Longhofer comes back to the subject of commitment. What type of commitment does God want of us? We start by looking at the story of David's victory over Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. Later we will consider the two sons in Matthew 28-31a.
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1 Samuel 17:20-29 (KJV)
20 And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle.
21 For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.
22 And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren.
23 And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them.
24 And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.
25 And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's house free in Israel.
26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?
27 And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.
28 And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.
29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
Matthew 21:28-31a (KJV)
28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first.
In a world where you can have yourself added to backgrounds to make it look like you are on vacation at exciting locations around the world, what can you believe? How do you know what is real? Pastor Cazis looks at reasons you can believe the resurrection really happened. Some key points are:
The Evidence of Changed Lives
The Testimony of Detailed Scripture
The Evidence of Witnesses
The Witness of Enemies
Changed Lives of Those Hearing about the Resurrection
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Our main text is Corinthians 15:1-11
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.
In this message Pastor Cazis looks at the events around "The Last Supper". He shows us how the death of Jesus points us all to:
A new future
A new family
A new attitude and values
A new life.
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Our text is Luke 22:14-34
14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.
29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
Why should we give to God? Are we giving for the right reasons? Pastor Cazis shows us what King David learned about giving to God, and how we can learn from David. Together we will look at 2 Samuel 7. Two of the points we will see are:
1. David wanted to use his money to build God's Kingdom.
2. David was motivated by the fact that his time on this earth was limited.
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2 Samuel 7
1 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies;
2 That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.
3 And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee.
4 And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying,
5 Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?
6 Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.
7 In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar?
8 Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:
9 And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth.
10 Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,
11 And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.
12 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
14 I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:
15 But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
16 And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
17 According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.
18 Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?
19 And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?
20 And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant.
21 For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.
22 Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
23 And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, from the nations and their gods?
24 For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel to be a people unto thee for ever: and thou, LORD, art become their God.
25 And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said.
26 And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.
27 For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
28 And now, O Lord GOD, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:
29 Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever. (KJV)
Is God your primary treasure?
Are you more interested in building God’s kingdom or your own kingdom?
These are the two questions asked at the end of a message that starts with the story of Abram in Genesis 12 and 22. Pastor Ray Cazis continues the series "Committed" with the message "Kingdom Building".
Some of the Main points are:
1.Building God’s kingdom means going through the unknown.
2.When God calls, He commissions.
3.God blesses you so you can be a blessing.
4.Receiving the blessing means you have to live a life of trust.
5.To be a blessing means that you believe God to do what you cannot do.
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Genesis 12
1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
4 So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.
5 And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came. (KJV)
Are you a follower of Jesus, or just a fan? When you go to church are you participating or just a spectator? Using a story we all know, the story of Noah, Pastor Cazis has us look at "purpose". Noah had a special purpose and it changed his life. We should have a special purpose. If we commit ourselves to our purpose it will change our lives and the lives of those around us. This message is part of the series "Committed".
Our text is Genesis 6:5-8:
5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
7 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.
8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
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Today our guest speaker, Jeffrey Reed, brings us two stories. One you are probity familiar with, the story of the prodigal son. That is found in our text Luke 15:1-32. The other story you won't know. It's the story of two commanders, which has a surprising twist at the end of the message. The message is "The Perfect Father".
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Luke 15:1-32:
11 And he said, A certain man had two sons:
12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.
13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. (KJV)
True commitment is the beginning to any type of success. Pastor Ronald Longhofer leads us in a look at two types of commitment. First, a loyal commitment, and second, a loving commitment.
Our main text is John 13, starting at verse 21:
21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
25 He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.
27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.
28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.
29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.
30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.
31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.
34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
36 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
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Brandon Roberts continues the series of messages "Serving like our Savior" with the massage "The Production of Spiritual Fruit".
The main point is God wants you to bear spiritual fruit. we will look at:
Sowing the Seed
Its Reach
Our Response
The Result
Reaping a Multiplied Harvest
Seemingly Insignificant Seeds
Explosive Growth
Making a Difference
Our main text is Mark 4:21-32
21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it. (KJV)
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This week Brandon Roberts, our Music Pastor here at International Baptist Church, continues his series, "Give Your Life-Serving like our Savior". The message today is "God's Word: Sharing It & Responding To It". The key points are:
Proposition #1: God wants you to share
His Word.
Proposition #2: God wants you to respond correctly to His Word.
1.God’s Word Is Shared, 4:1-2
2.God’s Word Is Responded To, 4:3-20
A.Stolen Seeds, 4:4, 14-15
B.Scorched Saplings, 4:5-6, 16-17
C.Stressed Seeds, 4:7, 18-19
D.Successful Seeds, 4:8, 20
The text is a familiar one, the parable of the sower and the seeds, Mark 4:1-20.
1And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
6 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.
9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
10 And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?
14 The sower soweth the word.
15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
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After a short review Pastor Cazis wraps up the series "I Will Rejoice", with a message titled "Christian Growth". Together we will look at:
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A Picture of Salvation v. 3-15
The Reality of Punishment for Sin
God is Powerful
God is Patient -
A Picture of Hope v. 16-18
Grief does not exclude hope.
Hope is a choice. -
A Picture of Trust
Our text is Habakkuk 3:3-19
3 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.
4 And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power.
5 Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.
6 He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting.
7 I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: and the curtains of the land of Midian did tremble.
8 Was the LORD displeased against the rivers? was thine anger against the rivers? was thy wrath against the sea, that thou didst ride upon thine horses and thy chariots of salvation?
9 Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.
10 The mountains saw thee, and they trembled: the overflowing of the water passed by: the deep uttered his voice, and lifted up his hands on high.
11 The sun and moon stood still in their habitation: at the light of thine arrows they went, and at the shining of thy glittering spear.
12 Thou didst march through the land in indignation, thou didst thresh the heathen in anger.
13 Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah.
14 Thou didst strike through with his staves the head of his villages: they came out as a whirlwind to scatter me: their rejoicing was as to devour the poor secretly.
15 Thou didst walk through the sea with thine horses, through the heap of great waters.
16 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops.
17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
18 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
19 The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "I Will Rejoice" with the message "The Importance of Meditating". Some of the key points are:
1.It is important to pause and
remember.
2.Develop a passion for God.
•Passion is hindered by
misunderstanding the Gospel.
•Passion is hindered because of pride.
•Passion is hindered because of
ignorance.
QUOTE: We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased. CS Lewis
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
The text for today's message is Habakkuk 3:1-3
1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth.
2 O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.
3 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.
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Pastor Raymond Cazis continues the series "I Will Rejoice" with a message titled " A Biblical View of Reality".
The main text is just one verse: Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Some of the highlights are:
1. An Honest Assessment of Humanity
2. A Biblical Understanding of God
3. A Logical Conclusion Concerning Life
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Pastor Ronald Longhofer, a member of the International Baptist Church staff, presents a message titled, "A Formula for Rejoicing." The four steps explored are:
STEP #1: A PURIFIED HEART
STEP #2: A PLEASANT SPIRIT
STEP #3: A PRESENT GOD
STEP #4: A PLENTIFUL JOY
Our starting point is Psalm 51:10-12
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "I Will Rejoice" with part three, "Waiting on God".
We can trust to wait on God because:
1. God hears
2. God answers
3. God reminds
The text is Habakkuk 2:1-11
1I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
5 Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people:
6 Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay!
7 Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them?
8 Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil thee; because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.
9 Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!
10 Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people, and hast sinned against thy soul.
11 For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it. (KJV)
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "I Will Rejoice" with the second message of the series "A Sure Foundation".
After a short review of last weeks message We look at Habakkuk 1:12-17. Some of the key points are:
Faith believes God never makes a mistake.
Faith believes God is kind and never cruel.
Faith believes God knows best and brings justice in His time.
Faith believes God is sovereign and can rest in Him.
Faith believes that when we cannot understand the hand of God we trust the heart of God.
Habakkuk 1:12-17
12 Art thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O LORD, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction.
13 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?
14 And makest men as the fishes of the sea, as the creeping things, that have no ruler over them?
15 They take up all of them with the angle, they catch them in their net, and gather them in their drag: therefore they rejoice and are glad.
16 Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous.
17 Shall they therefore empty their net, and not spare continually to slay the nations? (KJV)
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Today Pastor Cazis begins a new series based on our theme for the year 2019, "I Will Rejoice". The message is titled "When I am Troubled". Some of the ke points are:
1.Sometimes God’s ways seem foreign to us.
His Actions
His Providence
2.Sometimes God’s ways are misunderstood.
By Careless Thought
By Lack of Knowing God
Our main text is Habakkuk 1:1-11
1 The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.
2 O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save!
3 Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.
4 Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.
5 Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.
6 For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces that are not theirs.
7 They are terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves.
8 Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves: and their horsemen shall spread themselves, and their horsemen shall come from far; they shall fly as the eagle that hasteth to eat.
9 They shall come all for violence: their faces shall sup up as the east wind, and they shall gather the captivity as the sand.
10 And they shall scoff at the kings, and the princes shall be a scorn unto them: they shall deride every strong hold; for they shall heap dust, and take it.
11 Then shall his mind change, and he shall pass over, and offend, imputing this his power unto his god. (KJV)
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Our guest speaker today is Jeff Roberts, Pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church in Sault Saint Marie, Ontario Canada. As we look at going into the new year Pastor Roberts reminds us that how we use our time matters.
Our text is 2 Peter 3:8-18.
8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. (KJV)
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Pastor Ray Cazis with a message recorded at our Chrstmas Eve candle light service. Out text will start at Luke 1: 26.
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Pastor Cazis continues his short Christmas series "Christmas Hope", with a message titled " Hope of the Wise Men". Working through our text, Matthew 2:1-18 we will see how:
1.Jesus was sent to the nations.
2.God orchestrates all of human history to accomplish His purpose.
3.God’s truth is available to all people.
4.Jesus is the hope for a troubled world.
Matthew 2:1-18
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,
18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. KJV
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Pastor Cazis starts a short series "Christmas Hope." In today's message "The Christmas Promise" he looks at Isaiah's prophecy of one to come who would be born of a virgin. In our text, Isaiah 7:3-16, we will see,
God's Purpose Rejected
God's Plan Ignored
God's Presence Promised
Isaiah 7:3-16
3 Then said the LORD unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shearjashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field;
4 And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.
5 Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,
6 Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal:
7 Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.
8 For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people.
9 And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.
10 Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying,
11 Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.
12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.
13 And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?
14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
15 Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.
16 For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings.
(KJV)
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This week our guest speaker is Stuart Mason, Pastor of Timberline Baptist Church, in Sherwood Oregon.
The text is 2 Corinthians 9:15
15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
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Last week was not the conclusion of the "Uncommon, A Study In Philippians" series, but this week is. Pastor Cazis brings the series to an end with a message titled "Uncommon Grace."
The some points in the message are;
1. The Nature of a Saint
• Saints are in “Christ Jesus."
• Saints form a “brotherhood.”
2. The Worship of Saints
• Worship Him as God
• Worship Him as Father
3. The Influence of Saints
4. The Resource of Saints
The text is Philippians 4:20-23
20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Pastor Cazis concludes the series "Uncommon, A Study In Philippians," With a message titled "Uncommon Generosity."
The main points are:
1. A Desire to Meet Needs
2. A Desire to Fund the Gospel
3. A Foundation for Generosity
A New Life
Uncommon Contentedness
Unwavering Trust
God's Glory
The Text is Philippians 4:14-20
14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (KJV)
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "Uncommon, a Study in Philippians."
Today's message is titled "Uncommon Contentment."
Some of the main points in the message are:
Contentment begins with our core
Gospel Values
Unity
Contentment recognizes Gods sovereignty
Contentment brings rejoicing
Contentment brings consistent rejoicing
Contentment is learned
Contentment comes from knowledge
Contentment comes from instruction
The text is Philippians 4:1-13
1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV)
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Pastor Brandon Roberts brings us another message in his series
"Give Your Life – Serving like our Savior."
This week he looks at some of the barriers that can block our way and how to deal with them. The message is titled "Servant-Leadership Struggles."
The text is Mark 3:7-35
7 But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,
8 And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him.
9 And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
10 For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.
11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.
12 And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.
13 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.
14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
16 And Simon he surnamed Peter;
17 And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:
18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
19 And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.
20 And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.
21 And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.
22 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
23 And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?
24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
26 And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
27 No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.
28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.
30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
31 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.
32 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.
33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?
34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. (KJV)
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "Uncommon, A Study In Philippians".
This time he looks at "Uncommon Authenticity". The three points that are explored are:
1. A Shared Goal of Christlikeness
2. A Shared need for Examples
3. A Shared Hope in Christ
The Text is Philippians 3:15-21
15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "Uncommon, A Study in Philippians." Today's message it titled "Uncommon Success." The three key points that we should be looking to achieve are:
- A Righteous Perfection in Christ
- A Secure Future in Jesus Christ
- A Forward Progress in Jesus Christ
The text is Philippians 3:9-14
Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (KJV)
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This week Pastor Cazis continues the series "Uncommon. A Study in Philippians. The message today is "Uncommon Confidence."
Who have you placed your confidence in? In these verses Paul makes a few important points:
I. Misplaced Confidence v. 1-2
Beware of dogs.
Beware of evil workers.
Beware of the concision.
II. True Confidence v. 3-9
They worship by the Spirit of God.
They glory in Jesus.
They have no confidence in the
flesh.
Life Application: Paul made life-changing decisions.
1.Paul counted his “gains” as “loss.”
2.Paul reordered his life priorities.
Our text is Philippians 3:1-11
1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:
5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
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Today's message is from another member of the International Baptist Church staff, Pastor Brandon Roberts. He continues his series of messages from the book of Mark, "Serving like our Savior". The message today is "What needs to Change?-Part 2".
The Application for Today: A Question of Values – Do we value religious culture instead of abundant life in Jesus Christ?
The text is Mark 2:23-3:6
(23) And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.
(24) And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?
(25) And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?
(26) How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?
(27) And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
(28) Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
(1) And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.
(2) And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.
(3) And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth.
(4) And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
(5) And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
(6) And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "Uncommon, A Study In Philippians". This week we start looking at "Uncommon Security". The main point of today's message is "Secure in Jesus."
Our text is Philippians 2:19-30:
19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.
22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
24 But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
25 Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
26 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.
27 For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
28 I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
30 Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. (KJV)
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "Uncommon, A Study In Philippians."
This week we are lead through a study of "Uncommon Sacrifice", as we look what Jesus sacrificed for us.
The points highlighted are:
1. He sacrificed in what He gave up.
• His Glory
• His Independent Authority
• Willingly Limited His power.
• His Riches
• His Favorable Relationship to God
2. He sacrificed in what He took on.
• The Form of a Servant
• The Likeness of Man
The text is Philippians 2:5-8 KJV
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "Uncommon, a Study in Philippians."
This week we look at the joy we can have as Christians filled with the Holy Sprit, "Uncommon Joy.
The key points are that Uncommon Joy is:
1. Eternal Joy
2. Others Centered
3. Christ Centered
The text is Philippians 2:16-18
16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
18 For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me. (KJV)
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "Uncommon, A Study In Philippians."
In today's message, titled "Uncommon Attitude", we look at what our attitude should be as Christians. The key points are;
1. The Believer’s Communication
2. The Believer’s Testimony
3. The Believer’s Mission
The text is Philippians 2:14-16 (KJV)
14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
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This week we break from the Uncommon series Pastor Cazis has been teaching, to hear a message from another member of the International Baptist staff, Pastor Ronald Longhofer. Pastor Longhofer guides us through a tour of "Biblical Foundations."
The key points we visit are:
1. Doctrine-Truth
The Bible is profitable for doctrine because it is our foundation for truth.
2. Reproof-Conviction
For those times you do it wrong.
3. Correction-Reformation
Here is how to do it right.
4. Instructions in Righteousness-Nurturing
Here is how to make good decisions.
Our starting point for this trip is:
2 Timothy 3:16
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Followed by:
Psalm 11:1-7
1 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "Uncommon, A Study In Philippians."
This week Pastor looks at "Uncommon Motivation" As Christians how, and why should we be motivated? We look at:
1. Motivated by Jesus’ Authority
2. Motivated by a Deeper Desire
3. Motivated by Transformation
Our text is Philippians 2:11-13
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. (KJV)
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "Uncommon, A Study In Philippians", with a message titled "Uncommon Love."
After a short review he leads us through our text, Philippians 2:1-11. Some key points made are:
1.Consideration of others creates unity.
Likeminded
Esteem others better than self
2.Sacrifice is Christ-likeness.
Humility
Obedience
Philippians 2:1-11
1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (KJV)
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Today Pastor Cazis continues with part two in the series: Uncommon, A Study In Philippians.
The message is titled "Uncommon Courage." We look at Paul and his uncommon courage which allowed him to advance the Gospel through unlikely circumstances. Like Paul we should strive to have:
1. Courage to advance the Gospel during trouble.
a. Outside the church.
b. Inside the church.
c. Through personal strife.
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Courage during life-threatening circumstances.
a. Because of the prayer of God’s people.
b. Because of the Holy Spirit’s help -
Courage in spite of personal desire.
Today's text is Philippians 1:12-30;
12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.
29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me. KJV
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Today Pastor Cazis starts a new series "Uncommon, A Study in Philippians." Today's message is titled, "Uncommon Gratitude". The text is Philippians 1:1-11. In this letter by Paul to the Church at Philippi, we see him expressing gratitude under difficult conditions. In this portion of chapter 1 we see him expressing:
1) Gratitude for God
2) Gratitude for Others
3) Gratitude for the Gospel
We are left with three life applications:
1) Practice gratitude by regularly considering the things for which you should be thankful.
2) Allow your gratitude to be visible.
3) Take every opportunity to explain to others why you are grateful.
Philippians 1:1-11
1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;
6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.
11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. King James Version
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Today pastor Cazis brings us the last message in the series on the life of Solomon. It is titled "Solomons Fall." We look at three mistakes Solomon made. They are:
1. He looked for security outside of God.
2. He looked for direction that opposed God's Word.
3. He was influenced by unbelieving friends.
The text is 1 Kings 11:1-13.
1 But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites:
2 Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.
3 And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.
4 For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORDhis God, as was the heart of David his father.
5 For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
6 And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father.
7 Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon.
8 And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods.
9 And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,
10 And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.
11 Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant.
12 Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.
13 Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; but will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen. (KJV)
Pastor Cazis continues the series on the life of Solomon. The message is titled "God's Dwelling Place" and looks at the temple Solomon constructed and a few key points we can learn from it.
Those points are:
1. God is approachable.
2. God keeps His promises.
3. God forgives.
4. God wants to be found.
The text is 1 Kings 8:22-27
1 Kings 8:22 And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:
23 And he said, LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart:
24 Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him: thou spakest also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day.
25 Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me.
26 And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father.
27 But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded? KJV
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Today International Baptist Church's Music Pastor, brings us a message titled, "What Needs to Change." If we are to be effective Christians and be doing the Lord's will, some things need to change.
1. From Avoidance to Association, 2:13-17
2. From Religion to Relationship, 2:18-22
This message is part of the "Give Your Life – Serving like our Savior" series.
The text is Mark 2:12-22
13 And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.
14 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
15 And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
16 And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?
17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
18 And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?
19 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.
20 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.
21 No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.
22 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles.
King James Version (KJV)
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Today Pastor Cazis brings us a message titled "Getting the Most from the Lord's Supper."
There are seven points we should think about when taking part in the Lord's Supper. They are:
1.We consider redemption.
2. We celebrate out shared life with Jesus Christ.
3. We recognize our unity with each other.
4.The Lord's Table is a place of unified worship.
5. We understand it as a place of purification.
6. It is a proclamation!
7. We anticipate the coming Kingdom.
Our starting text is 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:
24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. (KJV)
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "The Life Of Solomon" with a message titled "Wisdom, Understanding, and Largeness of Heart. The text is 1 Kings 4 29-34 and Proverbs 9.
1.Let's understand Solomon's wisdom.
It resulted in good leadership.
It resulted in discernment.
It resulted in skill in building.
It resulted in handling finances skillfully.
It resulted in scientific understanding.
It resulted in military leadership.
It resulted in developing close relationships.
It resulted in skill in writing.
2.Let's request Solomon's wisdom.
What does that look like? Let's look at the very words of Solomon in Proverbs 9.
A wise person receives correction.
A wise person fears God.
A wise person prioritizes relationship with God above all else.
1 Kings 4:29-34
29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
30 And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.
31 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.
32 And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.
33 And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.
34 And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
Today another member of the IBC staff, Brandon Roberts, looks at the miracle at Capernaum in Mark 2:1-12. From that text he finds models for service in evangelism, leadership when establishing authority, and worship.
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A Model for Service in Evangelism
Evangelism should be completed through teamwork
Evangelism should be completed with persistence
Evangelism should be completed with creativity -
A Model for Leadership when Establishing Authority
Jesus Dealt with Primary Issues First
Jesus Understood His Critic's Perspective
Jesus Treated His Critics Respectfully
Jesus Verified His Position with Truth -
A Model for Worship
The Crowd Responded with amazement
The Crowd Responded with celebration
Mark 2:1-12 King James Version (KJV)
1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.
3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.
4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.
5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
6 But there was certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?
10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.
12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
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Pastor Cazis continues the series "The Life Of Solomon" with a message titled "A Father's Challenge."
The text is 1 Kings 2:1-11. Here we see King David, in his last days, charges his son, Solomon, with five key points:
1. Be Strong
2. Walk in God's Ways
3. Live With an Understanding of God's Reward
4. Look Beyond Your Own Life
5. Boldly Influence Your Generation
1 Kings 2:1-11 KJV:
1 Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
2 I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;
3 And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:
4 That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.
5 Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet.
6 Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.
7 But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.
8 And, behold, thou hast with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of Bahurim, which cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I sware to him by the LORD, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword.
9 Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.
10 So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.
11 And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.
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Today Brandon Roberts brings us a message titled "Bible Principles for Relationships". The text is Psalm 119:73-80.
The points of the message are:
1 My Relationship with God Establishes My Identity
2 My Relationship with God Includes Correction
3 My Relationship with Godly People will Provide Encouragement
4 My Relationship with Critics Should Be Characterized by Studying
Psalm 119:73-80 (KJV)
73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.
79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
80 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
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Pastor Cazis starts a new series, The Life Of Solomon, It is a follow up to the just completed series on the book of Ecclesiastes. The text is 1 Kings 3:6-13, in which God comes to Solomon in a dream to grant his wishes. We will look at:
- The shock of Solomon's answer
- The substance of Solomon's answer
- The response to Solomon's answer
1 Kings 3:1-13
1 And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.
2 Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the LORD, until those days.
3 And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.
4 And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar.
5 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
6 And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
7 And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.
8 And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude.
9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
10 And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
13 And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. (KJV)
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Pastor Cazis concludes the study series on Ecclesiastes with a message titled "Let us Hear". The text is Ecclesiastes 12:8-14. Together we will look at
1. A Restated Finding
2. A Reassuring Truth, and
3. A Confident Conclusion
Ecclesiastes 12:8-14
8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.
9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. KJV
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Pastor Cazis continues the study of Ecclesiastes, today looking at chapter 12 verses 1-7. The main points are:
1. A Present Truth to Embrace
2. A Coming Reality to Accept
3. A Future Certainty to Plan
Ecclesiastes 12: 1-7
1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
2 While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain:
3 In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened,
4 And the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of musick shall be brought low;
5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:
6 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.
7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
King James Version (KJV)
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Pastor Cazis continues the series on Ecclesiastes. The message is titled "A Cheerful Heart". The text is Ecclesiastes 11, and the main points are;
1. Don't live your life paralyzed by fear. Verses 1-2
2. Spend your life in diligence. Verses 3-6
3 Treasure life while you have it. Verses 7-8
4. Steward life and prepare for eternity. Verses 9-10
Ecclesiastes 11
1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
5 As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
7 Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:
8 But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.
9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
10 Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. KJV
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This week another member of the International Baptist Church staff, Pastor Ronald Longhofer, speaks about "Grace with Purpose."
The lesson, is that we not receive the grace of God in vain, but with purpose!
God gives grace for salvation.
God gives grace for sanctification.
God gives grace for steadfastness.
God gives grace for service.
God gives grace for speaking.
The text is Ephesians 3;
1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:
3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. KJV
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Pastor Cazis continues the series on Ecclesiastes. Today's message is titled "Avoiding the Foolish Life." The main points are:
1. Our reputation is fragile.
Affected by your heart
Affected by your character
Affected by your sprit
Affected by your responses
2. Our words can devour us.
3. Our work affects the productiveness of our life.
The text is Ecclesiastes Chapter 10:
1Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
8 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
9 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.
10 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
14 A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
15 The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.
16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!
17 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
18 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. (KJV)
Pastor Cazis continues his series on Ecclesiastes with a message entitled "Life Priorities'.
Points in today's message are:
1. Many aspects of life are out of my control
2. Know the value of time
3. We will not always understand life's results
4. A life of wisdom can make a big impact
The text is Ecclesiastes 9:1-18
1 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them.
2 All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.
3 This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.
4 For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.
5 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
6 Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.
7 Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
8 Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun.
10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
12 For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
13 This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:
14 There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it:
15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good. (KJV)
This week Pastor Cazis is back and picks up his series on Ecclesiastes. The message is titled Boldness, and looks at these four points:
1 God is the ultimate authority.
2 We can rest in God's judgment.
3 We can trust God's justice.
4 We can walk in God's wisdom.
The test is Ecclesiastes 8.
1Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.
2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
4 Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
5 Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.
6 Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
7 For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?
8 There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.
9 All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt.
10 And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy, and they were forgotten in the city where they had so done: this is also vanity.
11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
12 Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:
13 But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.
14 There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked men, to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also is vanity.
15 Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.
16 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:)
17 Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea farther; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it. (KJV)