

Bright City Church
Ike and Sharon Miller
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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Aug 26, 2025 • 32min
Let Jesus Wash Your Feet
In John 13, Jesus kneels to wash His disciples’ feet, revealing the depth of His love and the freedom He came to bring. In this message, Pastor Ike Miller unpacks how Jesus covers our shame, cleanses us, and sets us free.

Aug 19, 2025 • 33min
Following Jesus in a Culture of Image Management
What does it really mean to follow Jesus in a world obsessed with image, status, and performance? In this message, Pastor Sharon Miller looks at Mary’s bold and costly act of devotion in John 12 and shows how her love, humility, and sacrifice reveal the true heart of discipleship. Discover what it looks like to move beyond image management and live with spiritual clarity in the way of Jesus.

Aug 12, 2025 • 38min
What Do We Do With Miracles?
What happens when miracles feel unpredictable or absent? A powerful story of a Christian musician's miraculous healing sparks a discussion on faith amidst suffering. The narrative of Lazarus is explored, revealing the profound emotions of grief and divine compassion. It prompts a deeper understanding of how miracles showcase the divine nature of Jesus and the importance of God's presence during difficult times. The intersection of waiting, confusion, and faith offers insights on navigating life's uncertainties.

Aug 5, 2025 • 30min
Will You Let Jesus Change Your Life?
Pastor Ike Miller delves into the remarkable story of a man born blind, showcasing the profound transformation that occurs through faith. He invites listeners to assess the 'billboard' their lives present to the world and encourages embracing a new vision through Jesus. The discussion navigates the tension between divine sovereignty and human choice, advocating for spiritual liberation over traditional constraints. Ultimately, it's a call to trust in God's purposes and take meaningful risks in life.

Jul 22, 2025 • 31min
Jesus and The Festival of Shelters
Why did the religious leaders want Jesus dead? In this message, Pastor Alex unpacks the deeper confrontation between Jesus and the kingdom of darkness and shows how Jesus still brings light into our lives today.

Jul 15, 2025 • 32min
When You Don’t Have Much to Offer
What do you do when it feels like you have nothing worth giving? In this message from John 6, Pastor Sharon Miller unpacks the miracle of the loaves and fishes to reveal the heart of a God who is already enough, who multiplies what we offer, and who remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. Discover how even the smallest act of trust can invite God’s abundance into your life.

Jul 1, 2025 • 23min
How Jesus Affirms Our Infinite Worth
What gives us our worth and who has the power to define it? In this message, Pastor Ike Miller looks at Jesus' encounter with the man at the pool of Bethesda to show how Christ affirms our infinite value. Discover how being seen, respected, and invited into healing reveals the heart of God toward each of us.

Jun 24, 2025 • 32min
3 Keys to Growing Your Faith
What does it really mean to grow in your faith? In this message, Pastor Sharon Miller shares three biblical keys to spiritual formation. Learn how practices like prayer, study, fellowship, and service shape us into the likeness of Christ.

Jun 17, 2025 • 31min
How Jesus Meets Us
In this message, Pastor Ike Miller walks through Jesus’ late-night encounter with Nicodemus to show how Christ meets us exactly where–and how–we need him. From seeker to supporter, Nicodemus’s journey reveals that receiving Jesus means starting life anew and trusting his love, even when it’s hard to understand.

Jun 10, 2025 • 30min
Extravagant Encounters with Jesus
Guest speaker Chad Wenger explores how encounters with Jesus inspire extravagant trust, value, and belief. Through the stories of Mary, the servants at Cana, and the disciples, we see how Jesus reveals His glory in deeply personal ways. These moments are written so that we may believe that He is the Messiah and find life in His name.