Douglas Bradley's Podcast

As we remembered the worldwide persecuted church Douglas opens up Jesus’ teaching on how to face opposition in a why that honours God and grows our faith.

Often it’s easily to spot faults in others while missing them in ourselves. Jesus addresses this as he is approached over a contested will. Jesus takes the opportunity to warn us against being so focused on wealth and possessions that we neglect the joy of being rich toward God.

Many Christians know they need to have God in the mix when it comes to money but are not sure what this looks like. In this sermon Douglas goes right to the source to see what Jesus said about Christians and money.

There are many was we can change but unless Jesus is at the centre all changes leaves us worse off in the long run. In this sermon Douglas explores this controversial idea based on Jesus’ words found in the Gospel of Luke.

Though many in struggle in prayer God cares and draws us to himself. In this sermon Douglas draws from the Bible to explore practical ways to align our prayer life with our Heavenly Father’s warm welcome.

In Luke Jesus offers two parables encouraging us to pray bold, persistent prayers. In this message Douglas unpacks both parables, encouraging us with practical examples so we can pray likewise. 

Before celebrating baptism Douglas explores what we can lean from the church’s past mistakes and how Jesus’ example and teaching keep us joyfully grounded.

In this message Douglas explores how we can pray the Lord’s Prayer with authenticity and freshness. 

In this message Douglas explores how the example of Mary and Martha can help us understand more about ourselves and how we feel close to God.

In this message Douglas connects receiving eternal life with one of the best known and most loved parables - the parable of The Good Samaritan

In this message Douglas explores Biblical guidelines for prophecy in today’s local church.

In this message Douglas explores the Biblical origins of Satan and how Jesus’ authority is delegated to those who follow him.

Mission is offering hope to those without hope and setting prisoners free. In this message we hear Jesus calling us to be part of the adventure.

In this sermon we see Jesus correcting the disciples of attitudes that left unchecked sour relationships and splinter churches. 

Why do Christians hold that the Trinity is essential to their faith?  In this message Douglas explores how grappling with the idea “three in one” can not only deepen our relationship with God but also place it on a much firmer foundation. 

In this sermon Douglas explores how Jesus comes to us in our valley’s and dark places. 

In this message Douglas explores God’s invitation to the “good and the bad” to attend the most wonderful of celebrations.

What was so special about this miracle that Peter didn’t tell anyone until after the resurrection? What made this miracle so unique that it’s the only miracle, apart from the resurrection, that Peter directly refers to  in the Bible? In this message Douglas explores what the transfiguration tells us about Jesus and ourselves.

What does it mean to pick up our cross and follow Jesus? And why should we even bother? In this message Douglas attempts to come to come to grips with this challenge from Jesus in a way that leads to joyful obedience to him who gave his all for us.

The Bible is clear. Without confessing Jesus there is no getting right with God. But what does confessing Christ look like and how can we confess him with joy? In today’s sermon Douglas explores these questions as St Andrews journeys through the Gospel of Luke together.

We can learn  much about prayer from the Master. Join us as Douglas open up what Jesus can teach us about the joy and the power of prayer 

Just as many people were wondering about who Jesus was in Bible days as do today. In this message Douglas explores what the feeding of the 5000 shows us about who Jesus really is. (During the message Douglas in interrupted and read out  a txt from a well loved church member who was watching the service live from hospice care)

In this Good Friday message Douglas explores how the anguish in the garden provides a window into the agony on the cross.

Although is resurrection Sunday sets the course for human history so many waster Easter. In this message Douglas encourages us with how to make the most of Easter while refusing to waste God’s wonderful and life giving gift.

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.