Bright City Church Podcast

In this teaching of our series "Following Jesus", we explore the vital role of community in the life of a disciple. Following Jesus is not meant to be a solo journey, but one that is lived out in the context of a healthy, supportive, and serving spiritual community. We dive into Biblical teachings about how the church should function like a family—where everyone belongs, contributes, and helps eac...

In this teaching of our series "Following Jesus," we explore the final part of apprenticeship: doing as Jesus did. How can we live out today the example Jesus gave us? Drawing from 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, we’re reminded that our qualification doesn’t come from ourselves but from God. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, a new identity as God’s ministers, and a purpose rooted in God's desire to recon...

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 Go...

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...

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 h...

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 thr...

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.

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....

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 l...

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

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