
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

Feb 11, 2025 • 33min
How to Handle Criticism
Nobody loves being criticized, but what if we could handle it in a healthier way? In this sermon, Pastor Ike Miller unpacks how to handle criticism wisely—shifting our self-worth to God's truth, finding the kernel of wisdom in feedback, and responding relationally rather than reactively. Discover practical, biblical life hacks to navigate tough conversations with confidence and grace!

Feb 4, 2025 • 26min
How to be Honest with Yourself
How do we cultivate honesty with ourselves in a world that encourages self-deception? In this message, Pastor Abbie Thomas unpacks biblical wisdom on self-awareness, accountability, and humility before God. Through Proverbs and Genesis 3, we explore how listening to wise counsel, surrounding ourselves with truth, and humbling ourselves before God can lead to a transformed heart and life.

Jan 28, 2025 • 27min
How To Build Self-Control
Self-control isn’t just about resisting temptation—it’s about seeing the full story of our choices. In this message, Pastor Ike Miller unpacks Proverbs 25:28 and Proverbs 7 to reveal how self-control protects us from the deception of short-term thinking. When we pause to consider the long-term impact of our decisions, we gain the wisdom to choose what leads to life instead of destruction.

Jan 21, 2025 • 29min
How To Make Better Decisions
Did you know that Proverbs is full of practical wisdom for everyday life? Listen as Pastor Sharon Miller unpacks what it means to make better decisions. In this message, you'll learn three key insights about the Book of Proverbs.

Jan 7, 2025 • 34min
Vision Sunday
Listen to Pastor Sharon Miller as she shares Bright City's vision for 2025. In this message, she outlines three key goals—serving, giving, and inviting—that everyone is encouraged to participate in.

Dec 23, 2024 • 27min
Merry Christmas!
Come and celebrate Christmas at Bright City Church! Listen to this week's message by Pastors Ike and Sharon Miller with some fun Christmas trivia and a message on the story of Christmas.

Dec 17, 2024 • 33min
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 third theme of Advent: Joy.

Dec 10, 2024 • 23min
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 Abbie Thomas as she introduces the second theme of Advent: Peace.

Dec 3, 2024 • 25min
Hope
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 first theme of Advent: Hope.

Nov 26, 2024 • 34min
What is the Point of Solitude?
Solitude isn't just about disconnecting from the noise of our lives. Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she explores Elijah's encounter with God during a great and mighty wind. In this message, she unpacks three essential truths about solitude.