Douglas Bradley's Podcast
This podcast explores the riches and depth of God's word through the sermons of the Rev Douglas Bradley. Douglas has a passion for communicating Scripture in a clear, compelling and Christ-centered fashion. He is the minister at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Mount Manganui, New Zealand.
Episodes
322 episodes
Kingdom Authority
What are we to make of demons and evil spirits in the 21st century? Are they a Biblical misconception or a Biblical reality? In this sermon Douglas explores these questions as we see Jesus casting out a demon in the middle of a synagogue servic...
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Season 16
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Episode 17
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29:09
The Empty Tomb
Because of Easter Sunday death is never the final word. In this sermon Douglas explores how the women upon discovering the empty tomb move from bewilderment to great joy.
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Season 16
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Episode 16
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21:31
Surely He is the Son of God
Why did the hardened military officer declare “He is the Son of God” as Jesus breathed his last? In this message Douglas explores why this was said and how it impacts us on this Good Friday.
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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10:00
From Distance to Devotion
At times Christians feel distant toward God - we can even get stuck in our distance. In this Palm Sunday message Douglas explores why we feel distant and how we can return to a warmth and closeness to God as our loving Father.
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Season 16
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Episode 15
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29:57
Lost in the Jungle
The search for four children lost in the Amazon has much to say about how God’s pursues us with relentless love.
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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20:28
Lunatic, Liar or Lord
Was Jesus well meaning but deluded when he claimed to be the Son of God? Was he good moral teacher but with self understanding that was badly askew? This has been the position of number of people through the centuries and will be the focus of t...
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Season 16
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Episode 14
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27:19
Like No Other
We all have thoughts on who Jesus is. But who did Jesus think he was? In this sermon Douglas explores the audacious but life giving claim Jesus made in his hometown.
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Season 16
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Episode 13
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30:52
The Temptation of Jesus: Part Three
Having faced temptations around legitimate needs and taking the easy way Jesus is now tempted in the area of his strengths and giftings. In this message Douglas explores what this meant for Jesus and how we can be better equipped to resis...
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Season 16
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Episode 12
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26:27
The Temptation of Jesus - Part Two
The devil’s second temptation of Jesus was about who to worship. In this sermon Douglas explores how Satan uses modern day idols to temp us in a similar way and how we can overcome just as Jesus did.
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Season 16
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Episode 11
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22:40
The Temptation of Jesus: Part One
Jesus was tempted in every way but never gave in. In this first of two sermons Douglas explores how Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, how he overcame and what we can learn.
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Season 16
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Episode 10
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25:22
Jesus Christ: Who Is He
Jesus’ baptism has much to teach us about who he is, as the members of the trinity show up and show off.
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Season 16
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Episode 9
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26:53
Preparing the Way
In this message Douglas explains from the Gospel of Luke how we can prepare the way for people to meet Jesus.
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Season 16
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Episode 8
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21:53
Call to Repentance
Though a lifestyle of repentance sounds like drudgery and discouragement when exercised correctly it can bring life, vitality and a joyful walk with Jesus.
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Season 16
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Episode 7
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25:17
In My Father's House
After three days missing a young Jesus is finally found by Mary and Joseph. In today’s message Douglas explains how Jesus’ explanation has profound implications for us, even today.
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Season 16
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Episode 6
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26:57
In the Temple
In this sermon Douglas tracks a significant change in Luke’s Gospel. For instead of angels Simeon and Anna declare Jesus to be God’s salvation.
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Season 16
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Episode 5
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27:48
A Very Special Christmas
In this Christmas Day service children help us understand why the first Christmas was a very special Christmas
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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11:39
Four Helps at Christmas
In this Christmas Eve service children help Douglas to explain the meaning of Christmas
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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13:36
Out in the Fields
The first Christmas was all about “Glad tidings of Good News” and is just as true for Christmas 2024. In this message Douglas explores how shepherds were visited by a host of angels and celebrated the coming of Christ our Saviour
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Season 16
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Episode 4
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22:04
The Angel Came
Who was this Mary that Gabriel announced that her future son would be great and rule over God’s people? In this sermon Douglas explores who Mary is and the implications of the great Good News she received.
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Season 16
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Episode 3
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27:35
Waiting
After waiting and waiting a barren couple hear news that they’ll be expecting. However, this is not from a doctor but by an angel who brings good news that still has deep significance for us today.
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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24:44
Confidence in Christ
In his introduction Luke explains why we can stake our eternal lives in the Jesus we meet in his Gospel. Join us as Douglas starts a new preaching series through the Gospel of Luke.
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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22:15
Hope in the Darkness
What is the Biblical view of suicide? In this message Douglas explores what the Bible says about taking one’s life in response to questions raised at a youth group “Ask the Minister” evening.
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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29:48
Jesus and the Son of Man
The Book of Daniel impacted Jesus and his ministry in a number of ways. This is especially clear when it comes to the title “The Son of Man”. In this message Douglas explore Jesus use of this title and how it impacts us today.
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Season 15
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Episode 16
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23:23
