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Bright City Church Podcast

We are devoted to teaching the Bible at Bright City Church. We hope the messages are hopeful and helpful for you following Jesus in your everyday life.

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Become Like Jesus

In this teaching of our series "Following Jesus," we explore the next step of apprenticeship: becoming like Jesus. We explore the goal and the process of becoming like Jesus—a journey of becoming a person of love. Drawing from Philippians 1:9-11 and 2 Peter 1:3-8, we unpack what it means to grow in love through partnership with God, intentional habits, and Jesus-centered community. Discover how God’s love reshapes our attitudes, actions, and relationships, and learn practical steps to align your life with Jesus' example. Whether you're curious about following Jesus or committed to apprenticing with him, we hope this is hopeful and practical for you.

33 min
OCT 27

Being with Jesus

In this teaching of our series "Following Jesus," we explore the first step of apprenticeship: being with Jesus. Drawing from John 14:16-17 and 15:4-8 and Luke 10:38-42, we unpack the promise of the Holy Spirit and the call to abide in Christ. We reflect on what it truly means to make Jesus our home in a busy world. Through the story of Mary and Martha, we discover how to prioritize being present with God over the distractions of life. We lastly discuss practical ways to cultivate this connection with God through Scripture, silence, and solitude. Experience the power of being with Jesus, and learn how a relationship with God empowers us to live as His disciples in everyday life.

31 min
OCT 7

Helping Others Find Life In Jesus

Welcome to the Bright City Church teachings podcast. In the final episode of our series "Life in Jesus," we explore how we are called to help others discover the life we’ve found in Jesus. Drawing from Acts 1:8 and 4:13, we look at the early disciples, who—despite their fears and ordinary backgrounds—became bold witnesses for Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. A "witness" is someone who has seen or experienced something important. "Living as a witness" means telling others about something you’ve seen or experienced. Just like the disciples, we don’t need a perfect plan to tell others about Jesus. We only need the Holy Spirit’s promise and courage to share what we've experienced in Jesus.

28 min
SEP 30

Healing Our Stories

Welcome to the Bright City Church teachings podcast. In this fourth episode of our "Life In Jesus" series, we delve into the transformative journey of Peter. As we explore John 21:1-17 and Luke 22:31-62, we focus on Peter’s highs and lows, particularly his devastating denial of Jesus during his arrest and trial. Peter’s story is one of deep commitment, but also failures and wounds. Nobody gets through this life without wounds. We discuss how these wounds impact our lives, often leading us to believe harmful lies about ourselves and God. Just as Peter felt unworthy after his denial, we too grapple with feelings of inadequacy and shame. After his resurrection, Jesus meets with Peter, asking him three times, “Do you love me?” This moment is pivotal, illustrating Jesus’ grace and the restoration of Peter’s identity and purpose. In the same way, Jesus redeems our stories, heals our wounds, and replaces shame with love.

29 min
SEP 22

Knowing the Way

Welcome to the Bright City Church teachings podcast. In this third episode of our series "Life in Jesus," we dive into the uncertainty of life how Jesus speak into it. In John 14:1-7, Jesus comforts His disciples before His trial and execution. He claims that he is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Even in our most confusing times, Jesus provides direction, defines reality, and gives good things.

31 min
SEP 16

Trusting In Jesus

Welcome to the Bright City Church teachings podcast. In this second episode, we continue our series "Life in Jesus" exploring what faith truly means and how it is the beginning of experiencing life in Jesus. In John 6, Jesus challenges the crowds after his miraculous feeding of the 5,000. He declares himself the "bread of life," asking them to place their trust in Him, but many turn away instead. This reflects a broader theme: while some embrace faith in Jesus, others struggle with belief. Faith is more than intellectual agreement—it’s acting in confidence that something is true. Yet, faith can feel uncomfortable because it involves trust without all the answers upfront. God’s past faithfulness enables us to live by faith today and tomorrow. It’s not about waiting for endless proofs, but about living with hope and trust in what we know of Jesus' promises. What is God asking you to trust Him with today?

27 min
SEP 10

Experiencing Life In Jesus

Welcome to the Bright City Church teachings podcast. In this first episode, we kick off our series "Life in Jesus" by exploring what it means to truly experience life at its fullest by making Jesus the source of our lives. In this week's teaching, we reflect on a transformative encounter from John 4:4-42. We dive into the story of a woman who, despite feeling unworthy and far from God, finds new life through her encounter with Jesus. Her story reveals four common barriers that keep us from experiencing life in Jesus: feeling unworthy, believing we're beyond rescue, thinking we're content with what we already know about God, or delaying a true commitment to Him. Jesus wants to be our source of life—the living water that satisfies our deepest longings. We explore how turning away from temporary "wells" and embracing Jesus as our source leads to life at its best. No matter who you are or where you are at, you can experience the fullness of life in Jesus today.

29 min
MAY 19

Four Ways to Become a Resilient Person

Big Idea: Jesus is the source to becoming a resilient person Passage: Philippians 2:12-18 Speaker: Josh Taylor
11/26/2023

The “Yes… And…” Savior

Big Idea: The Gospel gives us a “yes… and…” response to our pain and suffering— because God’s not done. Passage: John 4:46–5:18 Speaker: Josh Taylor

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We are devoted to teaching the Bible at Bright City Church. We hope the messages are hopeful and helpful for you following Jesus in your everyday life.

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