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
329 episodes
Friend and Healer
As Jesus responds to his critics he reveals more of who he is, what true Christianity is about and how this can impact our day to day lives.
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Season 16
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Episode 23
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25:22
Making Sense of Suffering
In this sermon Douglas draws from the Bible to show how, instead of feeling abandoned by God in our suffering, we can experience his beauty and grace in a way like no other.
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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31:02
Follow Me
All Christians are called to belong to Jesus. This is both a joy and delight that has significant implications on how we live out our lives. Douglas will be exploring exactly this as he continues preaching through the Gospel of Luke and the cal...
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Season 16
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Episode 22
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24:47
How Forgiveness Works
Jesus heals—and forgives. Discover why true forgiveness always involves God.
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Season 16
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Episode 21
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29:48
Be Healed Be Whole
Jesus’ healing of a leaper opens a window into our soul showing how deep our need and how wonderful our cure
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Season 16
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Episode 20
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24:14
Putting Out Into Deep Water
After spending all night fishing Peter catches nothing. However, Jesus turns everything on its head not once but twice. Join us as Douglas opens up these two miracles in a way that shows something unique about Jesus and how we mature in our fai...
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Season 16
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Episode 19
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26:51
God's Kingdom Breaking In
When God’s kingdom beaks into the “here and now” all bets are off as lives are transformed and needs met. Join us as Douglas continues to open up the Gospel of Luke.
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Season 16
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Episode 18
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27:50
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
