Douglas Bradley's Podcast

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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. 

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.

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 strengthen and uphold those who trust in him. 

In this message Douglas responds to the question “How can you believe in God in the face of suffering?” 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 

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 message of comfort preached at the funeral service of June Mathieson

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

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’ authority and trusting Him completely.

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.

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.

In this sermon Douglas explores practical steps to both loving our enemy and establish boundaries to this love

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. 

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.

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.

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.