International Baptist Church Podcast

Among Paul’s instructions to this young church is to rejoice at all times. They had no human reason to rejoice, but they had a certain future and the Holy Spirit. In today’s message we study the fruit of joy.Our text is 1 Thessalonians 5:16 which is only two words, “Rejoice evermore”.  Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 372

Paul gives six areas of relationship and ministry that are important to every local church. Even in the model church in Thessalonica, Paul challenged them in these areas. Our text is 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15  Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 371

A foundation message for this new series, we take an in-depth look at the church of Thessalonica. Our text is 1 Thessalonians.Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 370

We go to Thessalonians 5 and start looking at the foundation of our faith.  Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc  For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EO  All Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com  CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922  Episode 369

As we conclude this series we compare the freedom defined by culture at large with Biblical freedom. Our text is Galatians 5. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 368

Everyone has skeletons in their closets. Why do we default to hiding? What are the consequences of hiding? How can we find hope and freedom? We will be looking at Genesis 3, Psalm 52, and John 4.Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 367

Today Pastor Reed helps us identity the false beliefs that can enslave us. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 366

Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 365

In today’s study we discuss what bondage is and how Christ offers freedom.Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 364

Pastor Ray starts a new series, Freedom! We look at Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 where Solomon teaches us about worship and how it affects our liberty and freedom.Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 363

Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 362

What are the things that keep us form worshiping God on a daily basis. Let's take a look at ourselves.Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 361

Paul uses doctrinal truth to convince the believers at Colosse not to allow false doctrine to rob them of a rich relationship with Christ. Our text is Colossians 3:1-4.Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 360

The new life is contrasted with the “old life” in our text today. Together we learn about a God Who is rich in mercy!  Our text is Ephesians 2Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 359

The Good Life does not go with the current of culture. One of John’s themes in his first letter is that you will need to learn to deal with rejection if you are a Jesus follower. The good news is that Jesus told us this would be the case, and He prayed for His followers. Our text is 1 John 5:19-20Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 358

The Apostle John teaches us how we respond to failure in The Good Life. In today’s message we learn about our Advocate in Jesus Christ! Our text is 1 John 3:4-10. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 357

Loving the way Jesus taught us to love does not come without challenges. We examine 3 challenges to loving the way the Holy Spirit empowers us to love.Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 356

Our perspective of God and how deeply we are connected to Him affectswhat we allow into our lives. Being a child of God means that you viewGod as a good father, even if you’ve never had one. Our text is Romans 8:1-17Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 355

While the Old & New Testaments may seem like they are disconnected and don’t mix well… God’s word is one fluid story of God’s pursuit of humanity. It’s also full of stories about oil and water.Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 354

John states that the perfect love of God offers us boldness in the day of judgment. In today’s message we study Philippians 4 to see how peace and contentment are natural parts of The Good Life! Texts are  1 John 3 and Philippians 4.Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 353