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Douglas Bradley's Podcast
by Douglas Bradley
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
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Jesus and Money
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.
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Transformed And For The Better
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.
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Encouraged in Prayer
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.
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No More Feeble Prayers
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.
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Right Thinking About Baptism
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.
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Teach Us To Pray
In this message Douglas explores how we can pray the Lord’s Prayer with authenticity and freshness.
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Choose the Better Thing
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.
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The Neighbour Question
In this message Douglas connects receiving eternal life with one of the best known and most loved parables - the parable of The Good Samaritan
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Eagerly Desire
In this message Douglas explores Biblical guidelines for prophecy in today’s local church.
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Seeing Satan Fall
In this message Douglas explores the Biblical origins of Satan and how Jesus’ authority is delegated to those who follow him.
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Harvest of Plenty
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.
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260628 Consider Others
In this sermon we see Jesus correcting the disciples of attitudes that left unchecked sour relationships and splinter churches.
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Glory in the Valley
In this sermon Douglas explores how Jesus comes to us in our valley’s and dark places.
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Three In One
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.
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The Wedding Feast
In this message Douglas explores God’s invitation to the “good and the bad” to attend the most wonderful of celebrations.
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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 this message Douglas explores what the transfiguration tells…
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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 all for us.
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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 through the Gospel of Luke together.
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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
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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 txt from a well loved church member who was watching the...
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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.
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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.
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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 focus.
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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.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 can strengthen and uphold those who trust in him.
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In the Midst of Suffering
In this message Douglas responds to the question “How can you believe in God in the face of suffering?”
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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”.
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A Mother's Love
A message of comfort preached at the funeral service of June Mathieson
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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
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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 Jesus’ authority and trusting Him completely.
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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.
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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.
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Love Beyond Limits
In this sermon Douglas explores practical steps to both loving our enemy and establish boundaries to this love
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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 call of Levi.
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How Forgiveness Works
Jesus heals—and forgives. Discover why true forgiveness always involves God.
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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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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.
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