Douglas Bradley's Podcast

How is it that we can say, "Blessed are those who mourn" as we grieve someone so dear to us?

Jesus responds to the Pharisees trap with stern words and clear guidance on how to handle God's Word well.

Jesus walking on the water was so much more than a convenient way to join his disciples without a boat. In this message we explore what this miracle shows us about Jesus as well as how he meets us with his compassion and glory in our storms.

In the feeding of the 5,000 we see Jesus as our Wonderful Shepherd who seeks out the lost and has compassion on the weary.

What do we do when the Bible describes a giant fish spitting out a prophet? Did Balaam's donkey really speak to his master? This morning we discuss why we struggle with miracles and how we can increase our faith in God.

Even in his death John the Baptist challenges us as he points to Jesus.

Though defeated Satan still causes trouble. To counter this, and to go on the attack, God has given us special armour. Today we look at Satan's tactics, God's response and how to use our armour so we can be effective in God's Kingdom. It was special having the children listening as part of our All Age Worship Service 

Jesus call his disciples to him and then sends them out on the same adventure he calls us too.

Jesus returns to his home town to a most unexpected reaction. Yet, all he goes through has direct consequences for us as we learn that all who follow Christ will cause offence.

In this month's midweek service Hamlet's "to be or not to be" is compared with the apostle Paul's "To Live is Christ and to die is gain".

The book of Acts shows people being filled with the Holy Spirit more than once and this gift is available for us today.

Jesus shows his power over sickness and over death as two very different people have their lives transformed. This is the twenty-third message in a series through Mark 1-8

At Messy Church we explored the connection between Pentecost and the Holy Spirit.

In response to Satan's strongest attack so far Jesus not only triumphs but shows how we can be set free from Satan's worst. This is the twenty-second message in a series through Mark 1-8

In a funeral service for a loved one we can take great comfort from the words of Psalm 23, The Lord is my Shepherd...

Yes, Christ is in the boat with us in the worst of storms but also this miracle points to something much deeper and much more profound. This is the twenty-first message in a series through Mark 1-8.

"The Kingdom of God is near" Jesus proclaims, but what does this kingdom look like? The answer is found in the four parables of Mark 4 and has practical implications for us today. This is the twentieth message in a series through Mark 1-8

The answer to the question, "Who is Jesus?" has profound implications for each of us. Join us through this series as we explore the Gospel of Mark and discover who Jesus really is. This is the nineteen message in a series through Mark 1-8

Many have cried out to God in anguish, "If you'd only been there!" Jesus' response is wonderful and is all to do with an empty tomb and a resurrection - but not whose you think.

In this message we explore the meaning behind Good Friday's cry of dereliction. 

Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem tells us a great deal about who this coming King is.

Using the Gospel of Mark's account of the Last Supper we explore the background to communion.

A word of encouragement preached at the funeral service of a loved much church member

Many Christians reacted with a mixture of compassion and caution to the March 15 Mosque attacks. Today's message places these responses alongside Scripture to help us hear God's word in the midst of this tragedy.

This message was preached at the ordination and induction of Aaron Johnstone at St Ninians, Hawera