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
352 episodes
Exceeded Expectations
Great expectations are a good thing but what if they don’t align with God’s will? In this message Douglas explores how expectations can move from being great to being dashed to being exceeded in most extraordinary ways when God is our focus.
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Season 16
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Episode 39
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22:29
Interrupted But Not Forgotten
Often we feel unnoticed. However in today’s message Douglas reminds us that we are always noticed by Jesus. Jesus sees us, knows us and loves us.
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Season 16
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Episode 38
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20:13
Set the Captives Free
In this message Douglas opens the Bible to show how anyone can have the most tangled part of their lives untangled because Jesus is in the business of “setting captives free”.
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Season 16
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Episode 17
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24:43
Who Is This?
With their lives threatened by a stormy sea the disciples cry out to Jesus and are saved. In this message Douglas shows how we can also look to Jesus in the storms of our lives.
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Season 16
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Episode 36
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21:59
Created to Discover
Has science disproved God? In this message Douglas draws on his background in science, the Bible and his faith to show how science has not disproved God but instead how science can help us to worship God in a fuller, deeper way.
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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27:43
Being Church
What drives a change in a church? It is our core values such as worship, fellowship and service. In this sermon Douglas draws from these core values to introduce a major change to our St Andrews.
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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22:49
When Calamity Strikes
This past Thursday (22 January 2026) six people lost their lives after heavy rain caused a landslide above a popular camping ground at the Mount. In this message Douglas explores how Jesus is never distant when calamity strikes but instead can ...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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30:14
In the Midst of Suffering
In this message Douglas responds to the question “How can you believe in God in the face of suffering?”
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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23:02
An Attitude of Gratitude
As we reflect on the year that’s (almost) gone we do so thankful of God’s great kindness. In this message Douglas explores Psalm 100 where we learn how to better give thanks to the Living and Loving God
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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20:23
Master Interrupter
In this Christmas Eve service Douglas uses a children's story to guide our understanding on how Jesus loves to interrupt for our benefit and his Father's glory.
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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10:16
Mary's Song
As the implications of bearing God's own Son sink in a song of joy wells within Mary - a song full of hope and encouragement for all those with humble hearts.
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Season 16
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Episode 35
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26:35
Sent
In the greatest prayer Jesus ever prayed (as recorded in the Bible) he talks time and time again about being sent. You will be astounded when he hear why this is so important.
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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24:56
Listening
Jesus wasn’t just a miracle worker and powerful communicator. He was in the kingdom building business. In this message Douglas explores this kingdom and how it can be established in our lives.
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Season 16
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Episode 34
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24:28
Respectable Sin
In this sermon Douglas explores how a woman’s extravagant gratitude toward Jesus transformed her life while exposing the sin of a respectable pillar of her community
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Season 16
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Episode 33
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31:00
Persist in Prayer
Knowing we find prayer a challenge Jesus tells a parable of a widow refusing to take no for an answer. Opening up this parable Douglas explains how we can be greatly encouraged as we “always pray and not give up”.
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Season 16
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Episode 31
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24:16
A Mother's Love
A message of comfort preached at the funeral service of June Mathieson
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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7:57
Where Is Your Sting?
In today’s sermon Douglas explores how Jesus repeatedly shows both his authority over death and his compassion towards those who’ve lost loved ones
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Season 16
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Episode 30
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28:02
Amazing Faith
In Luke 7 Jesus is amazed by the faith of a Roman centurion who believes healing can happen with just Jesus' word. As Douglas opens up this passage we'll see God honouring faith isn’t about status or being good enough but by recognising Jesus’ ...
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Season 16
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Episode 29
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25:33
A Firm Foundation
Jesus challenges us to move away lip service and towards putting his words into practice. In this message Douglas shows us how we can follow through and build a foundation that can withstand all life throws at us.
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Season 16
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Episode 28
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22:46
Out of the Overflow
Jesus teaches that our words and actions reveal the true condition of our hearts. In this message Douglas explores how this truth is not only straightforward and helpful but also dangerous and deceptive if misunderstood.
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Season 16
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Episode 27
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29:44
Love Beyond Limits
In this sermon Douglas explores practical steps to both loving our enemy and establish boundaries to this love
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Season 16
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Episode 26
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25:42
The Upside Down Kingdom
In a world obsessed with power, comfort, success, and recognition, Jesus flips the script revealing the true way to find joy and satisfaction in this life and the life to come.
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Season 16
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Episode 25
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26:18
Sabbath Showdown
In this message Douglas explores Jesus’ bold claim to be “Lord of the Sabbath”. We will also see that as Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees he reveals his compassion and power to heal, that is still available today.
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Season 16
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Episode 24
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22:19
