
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
Latest episodes

Apr 29, 2025 • 34min
What is your Pain Pointing to?
How do the narratives we tell ourselves influence our current behaviors? This week, Pastor Ike Miller launched our new sermon series, “Pain Points.” This four-week series will explore how pain—past wounds, fears, and false beliefs—can quietly shape our lives and relationships.

Apr 22, 2025 • 38min
Easter Sunday 2025
What if Jesus’ death wasn’t the end, but the beginning of something unstoppable? In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Sharon Miller unpacks how the cross became the seed that reshaped the world—launching hospitals, human rights, and a revolution of love. What looked like defeat on the cross was actually the planting of a Kingdom that continues to grow today.

Apr 15, 2025 • 31min
How does Jesus Confront an Empire?
On Palm Sunday, Pastor Ike Miller unpacks how Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem was a bold, subversive confrontation of empire—not through force, but through humility and peace. In this message, we explore how trust in God, not control, leads to true peace and how Jesus models a kingdom power unlike any the world has known.

Apr 1, 2025 • 30min
The Power of Prayer
Prayer is essential to sharing the Gospel—because evangelism isn’t about our ability, but God’s power. In this message, Pastor Abbie Thomas explores the vital connection between prayer and evangelism and how it shapes our faith, trust, and obedience to God.

Mar 26, 2025 • 33min
Engaging People the Jesus Way
Jesus had a way of engaging people that was deeply personal, intentional, and transformative. In this message, Pastor Ike Miller unpacks Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, showing us how He was fully present, spoke to her pain, and created space for her questions. Join us as we learn how to engage others the way Jesus did—with love, truth, and a heart for redemption.

Mar 21, 2025 • 38min
As The Father Sent Him...
Join Pastor Alex Regalado as he kicks off our new series, Sent, exploring what it truly means to live on mission for God. Through personal stories and the Gospel of John, this message challenges us to embrace our calling as sent individuals, not out of obligation, but out of love for our neighbors and for God’s glory. Don’t miss this powerful start to the series!

Mar 11, 2025 • 33min
When Religion Becomes Hollow
Are we holding on to something that keeps us from fully following Jesus? In Matthew 19:16-23, a rich young ruler walks away sorrowful because he wasn’t willing to give up what he treasured most. This message challenges us to examine our hearts, break free from a shallow gospel, and recognize that true life is found in surrendering everything to Christ.

Mar 4, 2025 • 35min
How to Steward What God Gave You
Everything we have—our money, time, education, and opportunities—was given to us by God, not to own, but to steward. In this sermon, Pastor Sharon Miller unpacks the Parable of the Ten Minas, showing how Jesus calls us to be faithful managers of what He has entrusted to us. Discover what it means to live with a stewardship mindset and use what you’ve been given for God’s Kingdom!

Feb 25, 2025 • 20min
How to Know When You Have Enough
Greed keeps us chasing more, but true contentment sets us free. In this message, Pastor Ike Miller unpacks Jesus’ warning about the deceitfulness of wealth and the false promises it makes. Discover what it means to be “rich toward God” and find lasting security beyond material possessions.

Feb 18, 2025 • 33min
The Illusion of More
In this sermon, Pastor Sharon Miller challenges us to rethink the promises of money and possessions. Just like children who believe the next toy will bring lasting joy, we often fall into the same trap—thinking that more will finally satisfy us. As we begin our series on the spiritual discipline of generosity, we’ll explore how giving shapes our faith, redirects our souls, and aligns our lives with God’s priorities.