Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: John 3:16-21; Matthew 9:35-38; Luke 15:1-24

In this kickoff to our “Be the Light” series, we explore the radical compassion of a God who doesn’t condemn the world but pursues it in love. Through John 3, Matthew 9, and Luke 15, we see that whether someone has wandered, hidden in shame, or ran in rebellion—God seeks them out to rescue, restore, and rejoice. Discover the beauty of being found—and the invitation to help others experience life in Jesus.

Speaker: Jon Couser

Passage: Acts 1:8, James 2:14-26, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 6:12

Being an effective witness requires daily engagement with the Holy Spirit. Our witness matters because through a devoted life, we make the invisible God visible. Through our walk we will face battles and attacks because the forces we are fighting against are not flesh and blood, but powers and principalities of the spiritual realm. That is why it is so important to live a set apart life to display the evidence of the Holy Spirit and give credit to Jesus along the way! If your different way of life is shrouded in mystery about the source, you are falling short of being effective as a witness.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Luke 4:18-19; Matthew 9:35; James 5:14-16

Healing isn’t just something Jesus did—it’s a sign and substance of God’s Kingdom breaking into our lives today. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus still heals, restores, and moves in power. In this teaching, we explore: why healing was central to Jesus’ ministry and his disciples, and how we engage healing today with faith, persistence, and obedience. God still heals—but it’s not a formula. Healing is a gift that points us to the greater hope: full restoration in Christ.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Acts 2:17-18; 1 Corinthians 14:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

What if God wants to speak through you? In this teaching, we explore how the Holy Spirit gives us words to strengthen, encourage, and comfort others—what the Bible calls prophecy. It’s not about predicting the future but revealing God personally through Spirit-led words. Discover how to hear from God, share what you receive, and build others up with love and humility.

Speaker: Sarah Taylor

Passage: John 10:1-5; 1 Kings 19:11-13; Psalm 37:23; Romans 12:2

In this week’s teaching, we explore the gift of spiritual discernment—the Spirit-empowered ability to recognize God’s voice, quiet the noise of the world, and take faithful steps in response. Drawing from passages like John 10 and 1 Kings 19, we see how God speaks both powerfully and gently, calling us into a life of daily listening and obedience. Whether through Scripture, subtle “God-nudges,” or a quiet whisper, the Spirit is always drawing us closer. This teaching invites you into a posture of listening prayer and reminds us: spiritual discernment begins when we tune our hearts to hear—and follow—God’s voice.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Hebrews 1:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; John 16:7-15

In Week 2 of our “You Are Spiritual” series, we explore how engaging the Holy Spirit begins with grounding ourselves in God’s Word. The Bible isn’t just an ancient book—it’s God-breathed truth, alive and active, and the Holy Spirit is our guide to understanding and applying it in everyday life.

In this episode, we’ll walk through how we got the Bible, why we can trust it, and how the Spirit leads us into truth and wise-living. You’ll discover how the Spirit and the Word always work together to reveal Jesus, and why the Bible remains our trustworthy guide in every area of life.

You’ll also learn a practical tool for engaging Scripture daily called "Lectio Divina," an ancient practice to slow down and hear God speak through His Word.

Let’s become people formed by the Word and led by the Spirit.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Genesis 1:1-2; 2:7; John 20:21-22; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:22-26

Today we’re kicking off a brand-new series called "You Are Spiritual." Many of us long for more than just religious habits or church activity — we long to actually encounter with God. In this message, we’re unpacking what it truly means to be a spiritual person: not just someone with good vibes or mindfulness, but someone filled with the Holy Spirit, walking daily with God in surrender, obedience, and love.

We’ll explore how the Holy Spirit is not just a force, but a Person — the very breath and presence of God animating our lives from the beginning of creation until now. Being spiritual isn’t reserved for a few superior Christians; it’s the normal, beautiful invitation for everyone who follows Jesus.

Whether you feel uninformed, suspicious, self-reliant, or thirsty — there’s an invitation for you to experience the Spirit’s filling, forming, guiding, and empowering work in your everyday life.

This message sets the foundation for our six-week journey into engaging the Holy Spirit more deeply through Scripture, prayer, prophecy, healing, love, and witness.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Mark 10:17-22; Mark 8:34-37; Philippians 3:7-8, Ephesians 1:19-20

What if resurrection wasn’t just something that happened to Jesus—but something He’s inviting you into today?

In this Easter message, we explore the powerful truth that resurrection is available now for those who surrender to Jesus. Drawing from stories of the first eyewitnesses and the teachings of Jesus, we uncover how the resurrection isn’t just the foundation of our faith—it’s the pattern for our lives.

Pastor Josh talks about a man who asked Jesus how to gain eternal life, only to find out it wasn’t about adding something new—but surrendering something old. You’ll be challenged to consider: What if the thing you won’t let go of is the very thing keeping you from the life God has for you?

Whether you’re exploring faith or have followed Jesus for years, this message will inspire you to lay down what’s holding you back and step into the new life Jesus offers.

Resurrection isn’t just for someday. Resurrection starts here.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Ephesians 6:10-20

We close out our 11-week journey through Ephesians with talking about the Christian life is a battleground and a powerful call to stand. In a world where evil is often dismissed or redefined, Paul reminds us that there is a real enemy—and a real victory already won. In this teaching, we explore the armor of God, the unseen battle we’re all part of, and how we’re called to stand strong not in our own strength, but in God’s power. We're not fighting for victory—we’re fighting from it.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Ephesians 5:21–6:9

What does it look like when Jesus begins to reshape our most personal relationships—marriage, family, and work? In this episode, we explore how Paul in Ephesians challenges the social norms of his day with a revolutionary idea: submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph. 5:21). Drawing from Roman social codes and infused with Gospel transformation, Paul doesn’t throw out his culture—he reimagines it under Christ’s lordship. This teaching reframes submission not as control or suppression, but as giving the best of ourselves in love—offering the Jesus in us to those around us. Discover how mutual submission, sacrificial love, and spiritual formation become the foundation for a new relational code. A code not built on power, but on partnership. You can build an empire with hierarchy, but you can only build a Kingdom with Christ.

Speaker: Casey VanCauwenbergh

Passage: Ephesians 5:1-20

In this episode, we explore Ephesians 5:1-20 and the "New Walk" Christians are called to, focusing on how our identity as God's beloved children shapes our daily lives. We break down three key aspects of this new walk: walking in wisdom, living in the light, and embracing joy. Join us as we unpack how these principles guide us toward a deeper, more fulfilling life with Christ, and challenge us to live intentionally and authentically in Him.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Ephesians 4:17-32

In this episode, we dive into Ephesians 4:17–32 to explore how new life in Jesus begins with a new mind. To step into the new life Jesus offers, we must first clear out the spiritual clutter—old patterns, idols, and ways of thinking that hold us back. God designed our minds with a powerful ability to change (neuroplasticity) and to let the Holy Spirit lead. This message unpacks how to “put off the old self,” be renewed in our thinking, and “put on the new self” shaped by Christ. This gives us the life we actually want. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure how to actually experience change spiritually, we want to give you a clear, Spirit-filled path forward.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16

What does it mean to walk worthy of your calling in Christ? In this episode, we explore Ephesians 4:1-16 and the shift from understanding our identity in Jesus to actively living it out. Calling is just about knowing who we are, stepping into the assignments God has for us, and growing into spiritual maturity. Join us as we break down how calling, assignments, and growth work together in our journey of faith.

Speaker: Sarah Taylor

Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21

In this episode, we explore Paul’s powerful prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21. He invites us to be rooted in God’s love—a foundation that strengthens us, sustains us in hardship, and transforms our lives. Using the analogy of deep roots, we unpack three key lessons: (1) Roots planted in the right soil will grow – We thrive when grounded in God’s Word, prayer, and community. (2) Deep roots keep us strong in every season – God’s love sustains us through trials. (3) Going deeper leads to true life – Hard times can drive us closer to God, not away. Paul reminds us that God’s love is wider, longer, higher, and deeper than we can imagine—but we can experience it. Where are your roots planted?

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Ephesians 3:1-13

We were all born into a story that was already unfolding. In Ephesians 3:1-13, Paul unveils God’s eternal purpose: to unite heaven and earth through Jesus and make this reality known through the Church.

In this episode, we explore how we have been given a new purpose. God has entrusted His people with the mission of making His kingdom visible—through our relationships, our words, and our actions. How can we make Jesus make sense in our everyday lives? How can we embody heaven on earth? Let’s dive in and discover the role we were made to play in God’s unfolding story.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22

In this episode, we explore how Jesus doesn’t just give life to us individually—He brings us into something bigger. Because of Jesus, we are no longer outsiders. We are welcomed into a new family where belonging replaces isolation, peace replaces division, and love breaks down every barrier.

Paul reminds the Ephesian church that before Jesus, there was a dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles—between those considered “in” and those considered “out.” But Jesus destroys barriers and makes peace. The same is true today. Too often, we build walls instead of welcoming others. But the Church is meant to be a radically hospitable family, where no one is a stranger, and everyone has a place.

So, what does it actually look like to live as a spiritual family of peacemakers? How do we break down the walls that still divide us? And what if our experience of new life in Jesus is incomplete without His new family?

Join us as we unpack Ephesians 2:11-22 and discover why Jesus didn’t just die to save individuals—He died to create a new people.

Let’s talk about it.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10

In this episode, we dive into the heart of the Gospel—new life in Jesus. Ephesians 2:1-10 shows us that sin is the deepest problem in our world, but God’s grace is even greater. Salvation isn’t just about securing a future in heaven; it’s about experiencing freedom, healing, and purpose now.

We’ll explore what it means to be made alive in Jesus, why grace is an unearned gift that invites relationship, and how faith is our response to God’s incredible love. Whether you’re searching for meaning, feeling stuck in life, or wondering if Jesus is really for you, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to embrace the new life God offers.

Let’s talk about sin, salvation, grace, and what it means to live for God’s good purposes.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23

Following Jesus isn’t just about knowing the right things—it’s about experiencing His power in our lives. In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul prays not that believers would receive something new, but that they would see and experience what is already theirs in Jesus. In this message, we unpack what it means to truly know God—not just intellectually, but experientially. We explore how God's power is both resurrecting power (bringing life where there was death) and ruling power (Jesus reigning over all things). If you've ever felt a gap between what the Bible says about God’s power and what you actually experience, this episode is for you. God reveals His power when we pray to see and start looking. Let’s close the gap and experience more of Jesus today.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Ephesians 1:1-14

We’re kicking off a 12-week journey through Ephesians—a letter that reveals what God is doing behind the scenes in every Jesus-community.

In this episode, we explore the foundation of our identity in Christ. So many of us struggle with knowing who we truly are, often basing our identity on what we do, what we have, or what others think of us. But in Ephesians 1:1-14, Paul reminds us that our identity isn’t something we create—it’s something we receive from God. We're invited to see our identity through the lens of God’s story, not the shifting narratives we often believe about ourselves. We are blessed, chosen, redeemed, and sealed through Jesus—and it changes everything. Let's unpack what it means to live from our new identity in Christ and become fully alive in His story.

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Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: John 8:12; Matthew 5:14-16; John 4

Welcome to the launch of Bright City! Drawing from John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, and John 4, we explore Jesus as the source of real life—and how following Him not only changes us but empowers us to help others experience His love and light. We’ll dive into the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, exploring the barriers that often keep us from believing we can experience the fullness of life in Jesus. Through her encounter with Jesus, we’re reminded that no one is beyond His reach, and no well we draw from will ever satisfy like He can. At Bright City, our mission is to help more people experience life in Jesus. Today, we celebrate what God has already been doing in our community, and we invite you to join us in this exciting journey. The future is bright because God is already at work!