There are two types of wisdom a person can have. Which kind of "wise" are you? Listen to this message from Pastor Ike Miller as he discusses the end of James 3 and the call to heavenly wisdom. In this message you'll learn the difference between the two wisdoms and how to identify the better.

While the tongue is a small part of the body, it has the potential to direct the entire self. Join pastor Sharon Miller as she discusses a passage from James about the dangers of not taming our tongues. In this message, you will learn three practices intended to help the believer tame their tongue and avoid destruction.…

How do we celebrate the gift of mothers while also honoring the complicated circumstances surrounding Mother's day? Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she speaks into the hardships many people experience on this special day. In this message, you'll hear about the curse of Genesis 3, the effects on family dynamics, and the hope we have in Jesus.…

What good is it if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Join Pastor Ike Miller in a discussion on works and how they relate to our faith. Throughout this message, you will receive four indicators that serve as the vital signs of faith.

What happens when we try to hold onto Jesus + (something else)? Join Pastor Ike Miller as he discusses James 2:1-13 and the dangers of showing partiality with our neighbors. In this message, we take away three reasons to avoid partiality and why it's important to serve the needs our community.

Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she speaks on James 1:19-27 where she explains two types of anger. In this message, you'll be given the opportunity to practice listening as a way to manage our anger responses.

Join Pastor Ike Miller as he speaks on James 1:1-18. In this passage James addresses three things that threatened the integrity of his community. In this message, you will see how these three threats are still prevalent in our community today.

Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she introduces the book of James. For the next few months, we will be practicing an integrated faith in a disintegrated world by studying this New Testament letter. In this introduction, you will receive context for the writing of this book and two major warnings James gives his readers throughout his letter.…

Every year we come together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join Ike and Sharon Miller discuss the reliability of the resurrection. In this message, you'll receive four key evidences pointing to the resurrection and what it means for believers today.

Our talents and achievements pale in comparison to Jesus Christ. Join an interview with John Peterson and Ike Miller as they discuss John's testimony when he discovered Jesus. In this interview, you'll see how John's perspective on his own accomplishments changed when he began to follow Jesus.

Perfect people aren't the ones that bring people to Jesus. It is through the faithfulness of imperfect people that many believers find Christ. Join us as we discuss the faithfulness of several high school students and how that changed the trajectory of an entire family.

It's not always a grand, life-altering event that brings someone to Jesus. Join us as we discuss misconceptions and reservations around sharing your testimony with others. Throughout this series, we will hear from various members of the Bright City staff how Jesus touched their lives in unexpected ways.…

Fasting has always been used as a way to engage in the work of justice. Listen to Pastor Ike Miller give insights on Isaiah 58 and God's calling for His people to fast meaningfully. In this message, you'll hear the importance of connecting to the work of justice through fasting.

Ever wonder how the Lord speaks to believers through fasting? Join Abbie Crick in a message on fasting as an means of directing our attention to God. In this message, we'll explore five ways in which fasting deepens our connection with the Lord.

One of the most influential factors shaping the life of a modern-day Christian is their relationship with their appetites. Listen to Pastor Ike Miller's message, where he discusses the crucial role of training and practice in the pursuit of Holiness. In this message, you'll learn the importance of developing a healthy appetite.…

What does it look like for modern Christians to practice fasting? Listen to Pastor Sharon Miller discuss various views on fasting and why so many Christians struggle to practice this ancient discipline. In this message, you'll receive three purposes that fasting serves to help us draw closer to God.

What did Jesus mean when He said to "make disciples"? Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she teaches on Jesus' words from Matthew 28:19-20. In this message, you'll hear about five ways Jesus made disciples and what it looks like for believers today.

How much does a person need to make in order to be financially generous? Listen to Pastor Ike Miller discuss Jesus and His disciple's perspectives on generosity. In this message, you'll receive key points on how to steward your resources well in order to be generous to others.

Why is it important to know that we become who we spend our time with? Join Pastor Sharon Miller in this sermon as she discusses community in the church. In this message, you'll hear four roles each person plays in community and how Jesus himself created community.

Who are the marginalized who knock at the door of the Church? Join Ike Miller as he discusses Jesus' love for the marginalized and the mission every believer has as part of the church. "How often have men experienced a similar disappointment when they knocked on the door of the Church at midnight." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…

Where does your time, money, and energy go? What outcomes do you believe your use of these things will produce? Join Ike Miller as he discusses the priorities of Jesus and why it's important to align ours with His. In this message, you'll learn about the freedom we have when our priorities are aligned to Christ's.…

Come and celebrate Christmas Eve at Bright City Church! Listen to the Kid City children sing Christmas carols and a special message from Pastors Ike & Sharon Miller.

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 introduces the third theme of Advent: Joy.

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 she introduces the second theme of Advent: Peace.

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 Josh Magee as he introduces the first theme of Advent: Hope.

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 4:11-16. In this message, you'll see two types of accountability and gain insights into the accountability framework implemented at Bright City Church for our le…

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 of clarity: drinking, quarrelsomeness, and sexual ethics in the context of spiritual leadership.

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 2:8-15. In this message, you'll learn more about women and leadership.

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 Miller as she delves into these crucial themes found in 1 Timothy 1:1-11 and explores the concept of being an integrated leader.…

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.

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 about prayer and how to discern God's voice.

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 into WHO God is and why prayer can be an enriching experience.

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. This message is based on The Prayer Practice, a four-week practice on prayer, produced by Practicing The Way. For more information on this study and other similar studies, vi…

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 own testimony with others!

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, you'll learn from the disabled man at the healing pool in John 5 and what it means to participate in our own healing.…

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 idea that not everything happens for a reason.

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 us for healthy relationships.

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 God's love and acceptance. This message will help you reflect, process, and redeem the past for a brighter future.…

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 from pastor Sharon as she discusses Jonah's misunderstandings about God and the anatomy of having a polarized heart.…

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 it means to humble ourselves for the sake of the Kingdom.

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.

Listen to this message from Erica Jackson who spends time reflecting on The Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-10.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 discover what Acts is all about.

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.

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 from turning into a wolf among the flock of sheep.

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 importance of baptism.