In a time of great need, the Spirit of God descends on Saul transforming him from an average farmer into a military leader. Join Sharon Miller as she explores 1 Samuel 11 and offers three ways that the Holy Spirit can work in the life of a believer.

Join us for a special message from Pastor Steve Cuss, author of Managing Your Leadership Anxiety. In this message, Steve discusses the different kinds of anxiety, how they impact us, and the role our inner critic plays in our spiritual life. He also discusses how Palm Sunday demonstrates the distinctness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and what it means for us today.

The idea that God is for us has been used in a multitude of ways to both encourage believers and lead them astray. What exactly does it mean that God is for us? Join Pastor Ike Miller in 1 Samuel as he discussed the idea that God is still for us even if it looks different than we'd expect.

Join Pastor Sharon for the next message in our 1 Samuel Series at Bright City Church as we dive into the complexity of calling. We'll look at the story of King Saul, and talk about why calling doesn't guarantee a specific outcome. This lesson from 1 Samuel is helpful as we process both our own calling, and the idea of "calling gone wrong."

This week's message is about seeking wise counsel. Follow along with pastor Ike Miller as he discusses the passage when the nation of Israel decided it was time for a king.

The Bible calls all people to repent of their sins. However, repentance is often misrepresented by street preachers holding signs. Listen to pastor Sharon discuss what a genuine repentance looks like and how it can lead to real life change.

Scripture gives many examples of the Lord overcoming the idols of man. What happens when people make an idol out of God? Listen to Pastor Ike speak from 1 Samuel on choosing to treat God as a real, living God instead of as an idol for our own purposes.

There were many times when God's glory departed from the people of Israel, including a time when the Israelites experienced a massive defeat against the Philistines. Listen to guest speaker Josh Magee discuss lamenting when our sin causes God's glory to fade from us.

How often do you hear the voice of God in your life? For many, it can feel like God rarely speaks. Listen to Pastor Ike Miller preach from 1 Samuel 3 on what it means to listen to the voice of God.

Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she talks through the story of Eli's sons and how God dealt with their wicked actions. This story will help you understand how God calls us to respond to corruption.