Podcasts by Bright City Church
Welcome to the podcast of Bright City Church, a community of faith in Raleigh-Durham, NC. If you would like to learn more about Bright City, or about how you can get involved, visit us at brightcitychurch.com
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Peace 2023 from 2023-12-13T20:46:47
Come and celebrate Advent at Bright City Church! Each week, we'll observe the different themes of Advent in preparation for Christmas. Listen to this week's sermon with pastor Sharon Miller as s...
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Accountability for Leaders from 2023-11-28T17:28:31
Every organization should spend quality time developing a system of accountability for their leaders. Join Pastor Ike Miller has he discusses guidelines for this process found in 1 Timothy 4:11-...
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Qualifications for Leaders from 2023-11-21T20:35:46
Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she navigates through the specifics of 1 Timothy 3, detailing the qualifications for overseers and deacons. In this message, you'll delve into three specific points ...
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Women and Leadership from 2023-11-13T20:20:27
Does 1 Timothy mean that women should not teach or have authority over a man? Listen to this message from Pastor Ike Miller as he discusses interpretative practices and the meaning of 1 Timothy ...
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The Integrated Leader from 2023-11-07T19:26:19
At the time of writing 1 Timothy, two religions held significant influence in Ephesus. Paul took great care to alert Timothy to the presence of their false teachings. Listen to Pastor Sharon Mil...
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The Prayer Practice: Being With God from 2023-10-31T15:32:49
Is contemplative prayer the same as mindfulness? Listen to Pastor Sharon Miller talk about being with God in prayer. In this message, you'll learn how to be still and present with the Lord.
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The Prayer Practice: Listening To God from 2023-10-24T15:00:51
What does it look like to hear the voice of God? Join us as Pastor Ike Miller discusses five ways the Lord speaks to His people. In this message, you'll hear the answers to common questions abou...
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The Prayer Practice: Talking With God from 2023-10-17T18:33:53
Discover what it means to delight in a rich prayer life! Join us as Pastor Ike Miller breaks down the barriers that often hinder our approach to God. In this message, you'll be given insight int...
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The Prayer Practice: Talking To God from 2023-10-11T03:47:11
Do you struggle to create daily rhythms of prayer? Listen to this message from Pastor Chris Gaynor who teaches what it looks like to cultivate a personal prayer life with God.
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Let's Celebrate 5 Years! from 2023-10-03T18:56:41
Join us for our 5 year anniversary service celebrating God's faithfulness to the community at Bright City. We hope the message and these testimonies encourage you and inspire you to share your o...
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Do You Want To Be Well? from 2023-09-26T16:42:43
How often do we blame others or indulge in self-pity when it comes to our brokenness? Join Pastor Ike Miller as he dives deeper into the conversation surrounding good baggage. In this message, y...
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Not Everything Happens For A Reason from 2023-09-19T16:48:02
Have you heard the saying 'everything happens for a reason'? Join Pastor Ike Miller as he explores the healing role of Jesus in our pain. In this message, you'll be challenged to consider the id...
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Good Baggage of Relational Intentionality from 2023-09-12T17:27:12
Oftentimes, we talk about the BAD baggage of broken relationships rather than the GOOD baggage. Listen to Pastor Ike discuss motivations and specific ways in which our good baggage can prepare u...
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The Gospel for Codependency from 2023-09-05T18:07:51
The story of David and Goliath serves as a reminder that our relationships shape us into who we are. Listen to pastor Ike Miller discuss David's armor and how we can shed our 'armor' to embrace ...
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Anatomy of a Polarized Heart from 2023-08-29T17:11:26
Timothy Keller once said that the Prophet Jonah is similar to both the prodigal son AND the older brother in Luke 15. That's why Keller called him the "Prodigal Prophet". Listen to this message ...
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Are you self-righteous like Jonah? from 2023-08-22T19:03:25
Jonah's self-righteousness was a stumbling stone to him fulfilling God's call. In what way do we find ourselves stumbling over our own pride? Listen to pastor Josh speak from Jonah 2-3 on what i...
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Why did Jonah run? from 2023-08-15T18:31:02
Everyone knows the story of the guy swallowed by a big fish... But, how did he get there? Listen to pastor Sharon discuss the reason Jonah ran from God and how he ended up inside a giant fish.
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The Beatitudes | Erica Jackson from 2023-08-08T18:16:24
Listen to this message from Erica Jackson who spends time reflecting on The Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-10.
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The Unseen Nearness of Jesus | Joel Muddamalle from 2023-07-30T22:21
For our last guest preacher in our Summer Series, we're so excited to welcome Joel Muddamalle! Listen as Joel dives deep into Luke 24:13-33 and discusses the unseen presence of God in our lives....
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Rooted in the House of the Lord | Pradeepan and Amreitha Jeeva from 2023-07-24T03:38
This week, we welcome Pradeepan and Amreitha Jeeva. Listen as Pradeepan and Amreitha dive deep into the importance of being spiritually rooted, wherever you are.
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Using Your Gifts in the Church | Molly Stillman from 2023-07-19T03:58
This week, listen as Molly Stillman discusses 1 Peter 4:7-11 and how we can use our God-given spiritual gifts to serve others.
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3 Steps for Revival | Lisa Whittle from 2023-07-09T23:23:38
For our first guest preacher of our Summer Series, we're so excited to welcome Lisa Whittle. Listen as Lisa outlines how we can encounter revival, starting within ourselves.
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What Do We Do With The End Of Acts? from 2023-06-27T20:58:36
Listen to pastor Sharon Miller in Acts 28:30-31 talk about why the book of Acts ends so abruptly. In this message, you'll be challenged to see this book through the eyes of the author to discove...
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Eyes Up: A Father's Day Message from 2023-06-20T19:19:10
Does Father's Day ever feel complicated? Listen to this message with Pastor Ike as he opens up about his father and talks about what it means to see and hear your children.
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A Wolf Or A Sheep In Pain? from 2023-06-13T17:39:04
Join pastor Ike Miller in Acts 20:17-38 as he recounts Paul's warning against savage wolves not sparing the flock. In this message, you'll receive a list of questions to help prevent yourself fr...
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Understanding The Hardest Chapter In Acts from 2023-06-06T18:16:04
Join pastor Sharon Miller in Acts 19:1-7 as she explores one of the most difficult chapters in the Book of Acts. In this passage, you'll learn what it means to be filled with Holy Spirit and the...
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Breaking The Chains of Suffering from 2023-05-30T18:03:02
Join Abbie Crick in Acts 16:25-40 as she tells the story of the time Paul and Silas were caught singing hymns in prison. In this message, you'll be reminded of the importance of praising even in...
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The Birth of the Multiethnic Church from 2023-05-23T17:24:22
Join pastor Ike Miller in Acts 15:1-21 as he talks through the moment the church became multiethnic. In this message, you'll learn the importance of cultural awareness and ethnic diversity withi...
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Becoming A Sending Church from 2023-05-16T17:05:08
Join pastor Sharon Miller in Acts 13:1-3 as she discusses what it means to be a "sent person". In this message, you'll hear three practical steps on what it looks like to become a sending church...
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Reorientation By The Spirit from 2023-05-09T17:01:39
Join pastor Josh Magee in Acts 10:1-11:18 as he discusses the Holy Spirit. In this message, you'll learn what it means to be reoriented by the spirit.
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Evangelism 101 from 2023-05-05T18:44:41
Join pastor Sharon Miller in Acts 9:1-31 as she discusses the basics of evangelism. In this message, you'll learn what it means to become a real disciple of Jesus and the importance of community...
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Empowered By The Holy Spirit from 2023-04-25T01:25:24
Join pastor Ike Miller in Acts 8:14-40 as he discusses the Holy Spirit. In this message, you learn what it means to be animated by the Holy Spirit and how He empowers us as believers.
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Doing Evangelism Without Harm from 2023-04-18T22:42:53
Join pastor Ike Miller in Acts 4:1-31 as he discusses what it looks like to evangelize in a modern culture. In this message, you'll learn the power of your story and the healing work of Jesus.
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Easter Sunday 2023 from 2023-04-11T14:57:30
Join us for our Easter Sunday service to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. In this message, listen to pastors Ike and Sharon Miller discuss the believability of the resurrection of Jesus and ...
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Why Did God Create The Church? from 2023-03-28T17:33:25
Join pastor Sharon Miller in Acts 2:1-47 as she compares the story of the Holy Spirit in Genesis 1 and in Acts 2. In this message, you'll hear the importance of understanding why God created the...
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How to not Miss the Movement of God from 2023-03-22T15:05:39
Listen to pastor Sharon Miller teach on Acts 1:1-14 from the New Testament. In this message, you'll learn how to not miss the movement of God. This topic is part of Bright City's study of the Bo...
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The Sabbath Practice: Worship from 2023-03-14T20:45:30
The fourth movement of The Sabbath Practice is to WORSHIP. Listen to Pastor Ike Miller speak on the importance of true worship and how Sabbath helps us orient our lives around Jesus.
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The Sabbath Practice: Delight from 2023-03-08T15:46:34
The third movement of The Sabbath Practice is to DELIGHT. Listen to Pastor Josh Magee discuss how to enter Sabbath delight and the ways we can experience delight in each other and in creation.
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The Sabbath Practice: Rest from 2023-03-03T13:08:15
The second movement of The Sabbath Practice is to REST. Oftentimes, we find our identity, security, and satisfaction in our restless labor. Listen to Pastor Ike Miller discuss three ways we can ...
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The Sabbath Practice: Stop from 2023-02-23T13:39:02
The first movement of The Sabbath Practice is to STOP. God created this rhythm of rest to help us find peace and joy, but oftentimes we fight it. Listen to Pastor Sharon Miller discuss how livin...
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3 Ways to Tend to Your Soul in Heartaches from 2023-02-14T20:16:38
How do you care for yourself spiritually when you're in a season of heartaches? Listen to this message from Pastor Alex on 3 spiritual practices to help you take care of yourself in difficult se...
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Perspectives on Singleness in the Church from 2023-02-07T19:48:14
Join us for a speaking panel where multiple members of our church family offer their perspectives on singleness in the church. In this message, you'll hear various views on what it feels like to...
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The Heartache of Parent Wounds from 2023-02-01T19:03:52
Relational pain is difficult to navigate, especially when it's between you and your parent. Listen to pastor Ike teach on the process of internalizing and externalizing parent wounds.
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5 Practices of Healthy Friendships from 2023-01-24T19:42:40
Have you ever felt like maintaining a healthy relationship with a friend was impossible? Listen to pastor Sharon speak on 5 essential practices for maintaining healthy friendships.
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Being In A Difficult Marriage from 2023-01-17T23:31:51
Have you ever felt like your marriage was too difficult to navigate? Listen to pastor Ike discuss what it looks like to be part of a difficult marriage. In this message, you'll learn practical t...
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Vision Sunday 2023 from 2023-01-10T22:45
Welcome to the year 2023! Join Bright City for a special message where Ike and Sharon Miller discuss the vision of the church. In this message, you'll learn what it means to be in a season of wa...
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Peace: Everything You Heard Is True from 2022-12-20T22:01:16
Come and celebrate Advent at Bright City Church! Each week, we'll observe the different themes of Advent in preparation for Christmas. Listen to this week's sermon with Sharon Miller as she disc...
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Joy: In Uncertainty from 2022-12-14T17:15:02
Come and celebrate Advent at Bright City Church! Each week, we'll observe the different themes of Advent in preparation for Christmas. Listen to this week's sermon with Abbie Crick as she discus...
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Faith: New Life Starts In the Dark from 2022-12-06T21:54:14
Come and celebrate Advent at Bright City Church! Each week, we'll observe the different themes of Advent in preparation for Christmas. Listen to this week's sermon with pastor Sharon Miller as s...
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Hope: What Makes It Worth It from 2022-11-29T22:10:45
Come and celebrate Advent at Bright City Church! Each week, we'll observe the different themes of Advent in preparation for Christmas. Listen to this week's sermon with pastor Ike Miller as he i...
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The Fall of Saul from 2022-11-22T19:52:27
Join us for the conclusion of 1 Samuel where we consider the life of Saul and the ways he failed as king. In this message, you'll hear a summary of king Saul's life, his downfall, and what it me...
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Defying Our Culture of Despair from 2022-11-15T19:00:18
Over the last 5 years, the CDC has seen a significant increase in high school students reporting feelings of hopelessness. Additionally, researches have reported a rise in what they are calling ...
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The Path of Reliance on God from 2022-11-08T20:27:26
Remember that time Saul asked a medium to summon the spirit of Samuel from the dead? Join Pastor Ike Miller in a discussion of 1 Samuel 28 and how the path of self-reliance was destructive for k...
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Seek The Kingdom from 2022-11-04T01:46:18
Have you ever felt called to build up God's kingdom? Listen to this message from pastor Alex about why Christians should NOT build the kingdom. In this message, you'll learn the difference betwe...
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Self-Control Demands we Know the "Self" from 2022-10-25T21:06:57
In 1 Samuel 26, David finds another opportunity to take matters into his own hands against King Saul. Listen to pastor Ike Miller discuss three times David was tempted to kill God's anointed and...
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A Woman After God's Own Heart from 2022-10-18T20:05:16
When conflict escalates to retaliation, a woman steps between her husband and the future king of Israel. Join pastor Sharon Miller in a study and breakdown of 1 Samuel 25. In this message, you'l...
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Examining Your Internal World from 2022-10-12T16:56:17
What happens when you fail to examine your internal world? Listen to Pastor Ike Miller teach on a time Saul became blinded to reality. In this message, you'll discover some helpful tips on how t...
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Let's Celebrate 4 Years! from 2022-10-04T21:11:42
Join us for our 4 year anniversary service celebrating God's faithfulness to the community at Bright City. In this service, you will hear amazing testimonies from people who call Bright City the...
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What is required? from 2022-09-27T19:54:23
What are you willing to give for the sake of the kingdom? Listen to Pastor Josh tell the story of Jonathan, who, in spite of deadly consequences, shows amazing love to David in his time of need....
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Toxic People from 2022-09-21T20:57:59
Have you ever used the word 'toxic' to describe another person? Listen to Pastor Ike talk about a time when King Saul began to shows signs of toxic behavior. In this message, you'll learn how to...
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The Most Stupid of Vices from 2022-09-15T03:16:07
Proverbs 27:4 says, "An angry person is dangerous, but a jealous person is even worse." Listen to this message from Pastor Ike Miller on a time when King Saul was poisoned by jealousy. You'll di...
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The Real Power God Promises from 2022-09-06T19:07:45
Join us for our four-part series on pastor Sharon Miller's book: The Cost of Control. In this message, you'll discover the REAL power God promises when we choose not to control. To dive deeper i...
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What It Costs Us from 2022-08-31T16:38:46
Join us for our four-part series on pastor Sharon Miller's book: The Cost of Control. In this message, you'll see how the attempt to control costs us 3 things in our relationship with God and ot...
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How We Control from 2022-08-24T18:56:07
Join us for our four-part series on pastor Sharon Miller's book: The Cost of Control. In this message, you'll learn 2 common misconceptions about knowledge and how it can lead to the temptation ...
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Why We Control from 2022-08-18T22:49:46
Join us for our four-part series on pastor Sharon Miller's book: The Cost of Control. In this message, you'll learn three reasons why everyone struggles with control. To dive deeper into this to...
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You're Not David In This Story from 2022-08-11T16:58:24
Oftentimes, we are told to be like David when facing our metaphorical giants. But, what happens when we find ourselves becoming the giants we are told to face? Join pastor Ike Miller as he discu...
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Partnership With God from 2022-08-03T01:42:30
Listen to pastor Josh Magee speak from 1 Samuel 16 on partnership with God. In this message, you'll learn the differences between King Saul, King David and why their differences matter.
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Serious About Justice from 2022-07-28T17:14:44
Oftentimes, the Bible challenges our understanding of God. Listen to Pastor Ike discuss some of the challenges found in 1 Samuel 15. In this message, you'll discover just how serious God is abou...
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Transparency vs. Vulnerability from 2022-07-22T21:44:49
This sermon explores the time Jesus resurrected Lazarus, but instructed the disciples to take his grave clothes off. It's possible for us to be alive, but stuck. We need both resurrection from J...
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"Gods" in the Bible with Kaitlyn Schiess from 2022-07-13T20:42:39
Often, we approach the spiritual, political, and personal seperately. Psalm 82 shows us that all three are connected through the sovereignty of God. Listen to guest speaker Kaitlyn Schiess dive ...
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Finances with Molly Stillman from 2022-07-01T15:00:56
Join guest speaker Molly Stillman as she unpacks her personal story around her finances. In this message, you'll learn about the power of surrendering your control of finances and how to shift y...
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Life Is Better When It's Not About You from 2022-06-18T19:43:18
Join Pastor Sharon Miller for a special sermon inspired by her book Free of Me. In this message, you'll hear some of her thoughts about why life is better when it's not about you.
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Baptism Sunday - June 5th from 2022-06-10T15:47:07
At Bright City Church, Baptism Sunday is a BIG deal! Watch this special message from Pastor Sharon Miller on baptism and then see a few individuals get baptized!
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When The World Is Not As It Should Be from 2022-06-03T21:00:39
Since the start of 2022, the United States has seen 213 mass shootings where 4 or more people were shot or killed. Listen to Sharon Miller talk about how to respond when the world is not as is s...
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Genuine Faith or Just Playing Religion? from 2022-05-24T21:00
As a follower of Jesus, it can be easy to get caught up in "playing religion". Join Pastor Ike Miller as he discusses a time when king Saul became more concerned with his own image rather than t...
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Who Are You Under Pressure? from 2022-05-19T18:24:25
What kind of person are you when you're under pressure? Join Pastor Ike in 1 Samuel 13 while he highlights a moment when King Saul made bad decisions in a moment of intense pressure. This messag...
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Why God Created Family from 2022-05-14T10:00
Listen to this special Mother's Day message from Pastor Sharon Miller on why God created family.
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Fear of God and Fear of Man from 2022-05-04T11:00
What's the difference between the fear of God and the fear of man? Listen to Pastor Ike Miller talk through 1 Samuel 12 when the people of Israel began to fear man above God.
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The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament from 2022-04-28T12:46:19
In a time of great need, the Spirit of God descends on Saul transforming him from an average farmer into a military leader. Join Sharon Miller as she explores 1 Samuel 11 and offers three ways t...
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The Inner Critic from 2022-04-12T16:56:50
Join us for a special message from Pastor Steve Cuss, author of Managing Your Leadership Anxiety. In this message, Steve discusses the different kinds of anxiety, how they impact us, and the rol...
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God Is Still For Us from 2022-04-12T16:54:34
The idea that God is for us has been used in a multitude of ways to both encourage believers and lead them astray. What exactly does it mean that God is for us? Join Pastor Ike Miller in 1 Samue...
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The Complexity of Calling from 2022-04-01T19:43:23
Join Pastor Sharon for the next message in our 1 Samuel Series at Bright City Church as we dive into the complexity of calling. We'll look at the story of King Saul, and talk about why calling d...
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Seek Wise Counsel from 2022-03-23T10:00
This week's message is about seeking wise counsel. Follow along with pastor Ike Miller as he discusses the passage when the nation of Israel decided it was time for a king.
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A Genuine Life-Changing Repentance from 2022-03-16T10:00
The Bible calls all people to repent of their sins. However, repentance is often misrepresented by street preachers holding signs. Listen to pastor Sharon discuss what a genuine repentance looks...
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Letting Go Of Your Dagon Idols from 2022-03-09T11:00
Scripture gives many examples of the Lord overcoming the idols of man. What happens when people make an idol out of God? Listen to Pastor Ike speak from 1 Samuel on choosing to treat God as a re...
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Where Is The Glory In The Battle? from 2022-03-03T15:22:32
There were many times when God's glory departed from the people of Israel, including a time when the Israelites experienced a massive defeat against the Philistines. Listen to guest speaker Josh...
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Listening For The Voice Of God from 2022-02-22T23:00
How often do you hear the voice of God in your life? For many, it can feel like God rarely speaks. Listen to Pastor Ike Miller preach from 1 Samuel 3 on what it means to listen to the voice of G...
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How To Respond To Corruption from 2022-02-15T23:00
Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she talks through the story of Eli's sons and how God dealt with their wicked actions. This story will help you understand how God calls us to respond to corruption....
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Looking For God In The Waiting from 2022-02-09T11:30
Listen to guest preacher Gil Shelsby as we dive into week three of our series on 1 Samuel. In this message, you'll hear Hannah's intimate prayer and how she experiences God in the midst of her r...
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Praying Through The Pain from 2022-02-02T11:00
Join Pastor Ike as we dive into week two of our series on 1 Samuel. This week, we’re looking at the story of Hannah and Samuel. It’s a story that often prompts more questions than answers, and t...
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Wrestling With The Old Testament from 2022-01-26T11:00
What do you do with books of the Bible that challenge your faith? Listen to Pastor Ike introduce Part 1 of our series in the book of 1 Samuel. In this message, you'll discover some challenges fo...
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Wrestling With The Old Testament from 2022-01-26T11:00
What do you do with books of the Bible that challenge your faith? Listen to Pastor Ike introduce Part 1 of our series in the book of 1 Samuel. In this message, you'll discover some challenges fo...
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Vision Sunday from 2022-01-20T16:37:14
Would you consider 2021 to be a successful year? What is God calling you into this year? Join pastors Ike and Sharon Miller as they talk through the vision of Bright City Church and what it mean...
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I Hope You Fail from 2022-01-12T17:00
Join us for a special message from Brian McCormack, lead pastor at Reach Church Kirkland, WA. In this message, you'll learn about the various failures of Peter the apostle and how they teach us ...
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Advent: Love from 2021-12-23T14:06:29
Christmastime is here! And for many of us, it's a season of heartache and pain. Listen to pastor Ike and Sharon Miller as they walk through the sacred wounds of Mary and Elizabeth to teach us ho...
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Advent: Joy from 2021-12-16T17:24:15
Join us for a special message from Josh Magee on the advent theme of joy. In this message, Josh explains the meaning of joy and gives practical tips on how to find it this season. This message i...
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Advent: Peace from 2021-12-08T11:00
What does it mean to have peace? Why does scripture call Jesus the Prince of Peace? Listen to Pastor Ike's message all about peace and how believers can find peace in Jesus. This message is part...
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Advent: Hope from 2021-12-02T11:00
Have you ever wondered what Christmas Advent is all about? Join Pastor Sharon as she unpacks advent and why many Christians observe it before Christmas. This message is part of Bright City Churc...
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Determining Our Worship Values from 2021-11-25T11:00
How does a church develop their values for corporate worship? Listen to Pastor Sharon discuss how Bright City Church determined their worship values and why it's important for the community in c...
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How To Worship God At Church from 2021-11-18T11:00
What do you do when Sunday morning worship makes you feel uncomfortable? What do you do when you feel foolish during worship? Join Pastor Alex Regalado in a sermon all about worshiping God with ...
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Why Corporate Worship? from 2021-11-13T14:49:16
What is corporate worship? Why do we need it as believers? Listen to Pastor Ike introduce a brand new series about what it looks like to worship in the church.
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His Ways Are Not Our Ways | Ike Miller | Bright City Church from 2021-11-05T10:00
The ways of Jesus are much higher than our own including His compassion for sinners. Listen to pastor Ike Miller speak from Isaiah 55 and what it means for God to have compassion on His people.
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He Will Never Cast Out from 2021-10-28T10:00
What does it mean that Jesus will never cast us out? Listen to guest preacher Josh Magee in the continuation of the Gentle and Lowly series based on Dane Ortlund's book Gentle and Lowly: The Hea...
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He Can Deal Gently from 2021-10-20T10:00
In the Old Testament, high priests were responsible for making sacrifices to atone for sins committed unintentionally. Understanding this Old Testament practice is vital for understanding Jesus'...
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He Is Able To Sympathize from 2021-10-14T01:19:47
Does Jesus understand what it means to be fully man? Check out this message by Pastor Sharon discussing how Jesus can fully understand and sympathize with sinners having committed no sin Himself...
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The Emotional Life of Christ from 2021-10-06T22:31:01
How does Jesus feel about sinners? Listen to Pastor Ike share Jesus' encounter with a leper and how it demonstrates the true heart of Jesus. This message is based on Gentle and Lowly: The Heart ...
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Celebrating 3 Years: Testimonies From The Church from 2021-09-29T19:49:39
Celebrating 3 years at Bright City is the perfect time to hear the testimonies of the church! Listen to four stories from people who call Bright City Church their home. We hope this encourages a...
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He Is Gentle And Lowly from 2021-09-29T19:17:25
Join Pastor Sharon Miller for a new series based on Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund. The only passage in the New Testament that talks about the he...
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PROVERBS | Week 6: Self-Control from 2021-09-20T20:22:34
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PROVERBS | Week 5: Money and Wealth from 2021-09-16T17:48:56
Proverbs 6:6-8; 11:24-25, 28; 21:17; 22:9 23:4-5
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PROVERBS | Week 4: The Bigger Picture of Our Sexual Decisions from 2021-09-06T14:53:57
Proverbs 7:1-23
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PROVERBS | Week 3: Taming The Tongue from 2021-09-06T14:37:04
QUICK TO LISTEN | Part 3: The Art of Deescalation from 2021-07-26T20:56:36
In the final week of our series, Quick to Listen: The Art of Communicating So Others Feel Heard, we take a look at responding well.
In the midst of heated, confrontational,...
QUICK TO LISTEN | Part 2: Practical Tools for Good Communication from 2021-07-20T00:39:34
In this episode, licensed counselor Shannon Plate gives us tools for how to listen so others feel heard. This includes the role of empathy, how to respond non-judgmentally, how to prepa...
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QUICK TO LISTEN | Part 1: The God Who Listens from 2021-07-15T01:15:41
Pastor Ike begins the first message of this 3-part series on Listening by providing a theology of listening. Listening is not something we do just because it is a good relationship skill to have...
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Q&A Sunday from 2021-06-27T17:25:14
This is a special Q&A Sunday where we took your questions and answered them! This weeks questions were:
1. If God knew Adam/Eve would sin, why did he give them a choice anyways? Why could...
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FATHER'S DAY | The Messages We Leave Our Children from 2021-06-21T23:07:44
As fathers, we leave messages for our children about themselves. The question is, what are the messages we are leaving them, and are they the messages we want to leave them?Â
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MOTHER'S DAY | Raising Women Ready from 2021-05-14T01:20:40
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PALM SUNDAY | Lament from 2021-03-29T12:00
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THE PARTY OF THE LAMB | Part 2: 5 Ways the Church Should be Different from the World from 2020-11-03T19:49:24
Acts 2: 5-11
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THE PARTY OF THE LAMB | Part 1: When We Become Religious About our Politics from 2020-10-27T18:09:41
Jeremiah 29: 4-9
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Q&A Sunday | Questions about the Bible from 2020-10-14T15:15:09
In this message we address questions about the bible such as:
What is the inerrancy of Scripture?
What is the difference between the Gospels?
In Genesis, did God regret maki...
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2nd Anniversary Service and Testimonies from 2020-10-14T14:51:20
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DEFIANT JOY | Joy that Defies Hitting A Wall from 2020-08-25T21:17:40
DEFIANT JOY | Joy that Defies Isolation from 2020-07-27T19:21:11
Philippians 1:1-11
(Outdoor service - July 19th)
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FLOURISHING UNDER QUARANTINE | Celebration from 2020-07-13T18:16:11
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Title: 7 Reasons we can Delight in God as Our Father from 2020-06-25T17:13:50
Ike Miller preaches on Father's Day
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FLOURISHING UNDER QUARANTINE | Sacrificial Generosity from 2020-06-18T21:01:58
Matthew 25:14-27
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Prophetic Witness from 2020-06-15T13:18:09
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Better Together | A Conversation on Race and the Gospel from 2020-06-06T03:20:06
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Mother's Day from 2020-05-14T20:18:29
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FLOURISHING UNDER QUARANTINE: Farm Formed vs. Factory Formed from 2020-05-14T20:13:12
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FLOURISHING UNDER QUARANTINE | The *First* Step Is Surrender from 2020-05-04T13:22:13
Matthew 11:28-30
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Bright City Church RDU and CHS Collaboration from 2020-05-04T13:08:40
Join us for this special collaboration with Bright City Church in Charleston!
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CONTROVERSIAL CHRIST | How to Approach the Harder Teachings of Jesus from 2020-02-17T01:53:24
Mark 9:30-41
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It's Easy to Trust God for Other's Provision, Hard to Trust God for Our Own from 2020-01-20T18:14:13
Mark 8:1-21
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VISION SUNDAY 2020 from 2020-01-06T15:52:33
Why is our city brighter because we are here? Why are our neighor's futures brighter because we are here? Join in to listen to where God is taking us as a church in 2020!
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GOD WITH US | What the Incarnation Means for our Body from 2019-12-16T14:49:26
John 1:1-14, Hebrews 4:14-16
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GOD WITH US | How the Incarnation Restores Relationships from 2019-12-09T17:33:39
Ephesians 2:13-17
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GOD WITH US | Why Was It Necessary for God to Become Human? from 2019-12-02T19:33:41
John 1:1-14
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DISCIPLE-SHIFT | The God of Creative Solutions from 2019-11-18T15:23
Mark 6:45-52
This week we look at 5 elements that are common to all steps of obedience. One of those steps is how God shows up to overcome the obstacles we find impossible. This is the Go...
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DISCIPLE-SHIFT | The Cost of Discipleship from 2019-11-05T03:48:12
Sharon Miller
Mark 6:14-29
DISCIPLE-SHIFT | No Longer Living in Fear of Rejection from 2019-10-28T15:43:49
Ike Miller
Mark 6:1-13
JESUS MOVEMENT | A Renewed Vision for the Movement from 2019-10-22T02:12:51
Ike Miller
Mark 5:21-43
JESUS MOVEMENT | What Jesus Teaches Us about Anxiety from 2019-10-07T15:42:27
Sharon Miller
Mark 4:35-41
JESUS MOVEMENT | Why Does God Feel So Hidden? from 2019-09-23T18:11:12
Ike Miller
Mark 4:21-34
JESUS MOVEMENT | Have You Ever Been Misunderstood? from 2019-09-01T17:39:40
Sharon Miller
Mark 3:20-35
UNEXPECTED JESUS | What Do We Do With The Old Testament? from 2019-08-12T20:50:39
Sharon Miller
Mark 2:18-28
UNEXPECTED JESUS | 3 Obstacles To Healing from 2019-07-29T18:15:12
Ike and Sharon Miller
Mark 2:1-17
UNEXPECTED JESUS | Freedom, Meaning and Community in Christ from 2019-07-22T21:42:08
Ike Miller
Mark 1:21-45
UNEXPECTED JESUS | The Incredibly Busy, Unanxious Christ from 2019-07-15T21:38:32
Sharon Miller
Mark 1:9-20
Body and Soul: The Relationship Between Body Image and Faith from 2019-06-25T15:04:42
Sharon Miller
Genesis 1-3
GROW | Invite a Friend to Share Hope from 2019-06-03T14:05:49
Ike and Sharon Miller
Matthew 28:16-20
Grow | Serve On A Team to Make a Difference from 2019-05-20T16:16:46
Ike Miller
Genesis 2, Romans 12:4-7
GROW | Gather Weekly to Connect with God and Others - Part 2 from 2019-05-06T16:09:45
Sharon Miller
Hebrews 10:25-26
GROW | Gather weekly to Connect with God and Others - part 1 from 2019-04-30T01:40:35
Ike Miller
Psalm 63:3
This Not That| Part 4 - Preparation Not Procrastination from 2019-04-08T20:23:46
Ike Miller - Matthew 25:1-13
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This Not That | Part 3 - Humility Not Hypocrisy from 2019-04-01T16:29:55
Sharon Miller - Matthew 23:13-31
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This Not That | PART 2 - Worship Not Consumerism from 2019-03-25T20:05:45
Ike Miller
Mark 11:12-21
Relationship Goals | PART 5 - Parenting For More from 2019-03-09T04:07:47
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Relationship Goals | Part 4 - Married For More from 2019-02-24T21:42:19
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Relationship Goals | Part 3 - Dating For More from 2019-02-19T02:55:48
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Relationship Goals | Part 2 - Single For More from 2019-02-12T01:53:28
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Love Does: The Restored Self from 2019-01-29T04:35:24
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