Douglas Bradley's Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
About
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
- Where Glory Dwells
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 thi…
- Follow Me - The Cost of Discipleship
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 al…
- Our Confession
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 throu…
- The Example of Prayer
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
- Satisfied to the Full
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 t…
- Not Wasting Easter
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.
- The Cup of Suffering
In this Good Friday message Douglas explores how the anguish in the garden provides a window into the agony on the cross.
- 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 focu…
- 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.
- 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”.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
- In the Midst of Suffering
In this message Douglas responds to the question “How can you believe in God in the face of suffering?”
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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”.
- A Mother's Love
A message of comfort preached at the funeral service of June Mathieson
- 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
- 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 Je…
- 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.
- 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.
- Love Beyond Limits
In this sermon Douglas explores practical steps to both loving our enemy and establish boundaries to this love
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 th…
- How Forgiveness Works
Jesus heals—and forgives. Discover why true forgiveness always involves God.
- 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
- 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 ou…
- 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.
- 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 s…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
- 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.
- 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 resist…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Preparing the Way
In this message Douglas explains from the Gospel of Luke how we can prepare the way for people to meet Jesus.
- 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.