
Teachings
We are devoted to teaching the Bible at Bright City Church.
Josh Taylor is taking on the primary teaching role for our Sunday gatherings at Bright City. Other gifted women and men are also part of our teaching team and will share at our gatherings. We hope these messages are hopeful and helpful for you in following Jesus in your everyday life.
If you have questions about our teaching or beliefs, email Josh at josh@brightcitysunbury.com.
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Trusting In Jesus
Speaker: Josh Taylor
Passage: John 6:25-35, 66-69
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?
Experiencing Life In Jesus
Speaker: Josh Taylor
Passage: John 4:4-42
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.
Hospitality to Strangers
Big Idea: God’s people offer hospitality to strangers—helping outsiders become insiders.
Passage: Leviticus 19:33-34; Ephesians 2:11-22; Hebrews 13:1-2a
Speaker: Josh Taylor
Caring for the Poor
Big Idea: God cares for the poor and needy. God’s people are called to join with him in meeting poverty needs and restoring people’s lives.
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20; Psalm 72:13; 1 John 3:17; 1 Corinthians 8:9
BIG IDEA: Speaker: Josh Taylor
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
The Goal Is Love
Big Idea: The goal of pursuing mental health is to better love God and love others
Passage: Romans 12:1-2, 9-21
Speaker: Josh Taylor
Dead-End Moments
Big Idea: God uses dead end moments for our ultimate good
Passage: Exodus 14
Speaker: Sarah Taylor
Calling and Fear
Big Idea: God knows who he is calling and goes with those he is calling
Passage: Exodus 3:1–4:13
Speaker: Josh Taylor
Living In Compromised Community
Big Idea: In a compromised community, the core problem is idolatry
Passage: 1 Kings 11:11–16:34
Speaker: Josh Taylor
Jesus and the Wilderness
Big Idea: God does not abandon us in the wilderness. He brings us there to prepare us for what’s next.
Passage: Luke 4:1-13
Speaker: Josh Taylor
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
The Half-Built Tower
Big Idea: Resilient faith in Jesus requires a predetermined “yes”
Passage: Luke 14:25-33; Romans 5:3-5
Speaker: Josh Taylor
God Wants the Heart
Big Idea: God’s great conquest was not for the land but for people’s hearts.
Passage: Joshua 23:1-10; 24:14-20; Genesis 12:1-3; Ezekiel 36:24-28
Speaker: Josh Taylor
Physical Health
Big Idea: Since our bodies belong to God and are good, set physical health goals rooted in responsibility and freedom.
Passage: Romans 12:1-2
Speaker: Josh Taylor & Sarah Taylor
Spiritual Health
Big Idea: Growing spiritually is a life-long process of intentionally being with Jesus, becoming more like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did.
Passage: Colossians 2:6-7; Mark 1:17
Speaker: Josh Taylor
Church Planting
Big Idea: Sending > Self-Interest
Passage: Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Hebrews 11:6
Speaker: Josh Taylor
Wise Parenting
Big Idea: Wise parenting reflects how God parents his children—with discipline and grace. He is a good and perfect Father.
Passage: 1 John 3:1; Proverbs 29:15, 17; Hebrew 12:5-11
Speaker: Josh Taylor