Douglas Bradley's Podcast

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.

Jesus heals—and forgives. Discover why true forgiveness always involves God.

Jesus' healing of a leaper opens a window into our soul showing how deep our need and how wonderful our cure

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 our faith.

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.

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 service.

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.

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.

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.

The search for four children lost in the Amazon has much to say about how God's pursues us with relentless love.

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 of today's message from the Gospel of Luke. 

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.

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 temptation ourselves.

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.

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' baptism has much to teach us about who he is, as the members of the trinity show up and show off.

In this message Douglas explains from the Gospel of Luke how we can prepare the way for people to meet Jesus.

Though a lifestyle of repentance sounds like drudgery and discouragement when exercised correctly it can bring life, vitality and a joyful walk with Jesus.

After three days missing a young Jesus is finally found by Mary and Joseph. In today's message Douglas explains how Jesus' explanation has profound  implications for us, even today.

In this sermon Douglas tracks a significant change in Luke's Gospel. For instead of angels Simeon and Anna declare Jesus to be  God's salvation.

In this Christmas Day service children help us understand why the first Christmas was a very special Christmas

In this Christmas Eve service children help Douglas to explain the meaning of Christmas

The first Christmas was all about “Glad tidings of Good News” and  is just as true for Christmas 2024. In this message Douglas explores how shepherds were visited by a host of angels and celebrated the coming of Christ our Saviour

Who was this Mary that Gabriel announced that her future son would be great and rule over  God's people? In this sermon Douglas explores who Mary is and the implications of the great Good News she received.

After waiting and waiting a barren couple hear news that they'll be expecting. However, this is not from a doctor but by an angel who brings good news that still has deep significance for us today. 

In his introduction Luke explains why we can stake our eternal lives in the Jesus we meet in his Gospel. Join us as Douglas starts a new preaching series through the Gospel of Luke.

What is the Biblical view of suicide? In this message Douglas explores what the Bible says about taking one's life in response to questions raised at a youth group “Ask the Minister” evening.

The Book of Daniel impacted Jesus and his ministry in a number of ways. This is especially clear when it comes to the title “The Son of Man”. In this message Douglas explore Jesus use of this title and how it impacts us today.

In this message Douglas explores how Daniel's bold statement on the resurrection impacted Jesus - a statement that still has significant implications for us today.

How did Jesus see the  book of Daniel with the drama of the kingdom of God forcefully replacing the kingdoms of men?  In this message Douglas explores just this - Jesus, Daniel and the kingdom of God.  (Note: the sound quality is average for the first 2.5 minutes before improving)

In this funeral service message Douglas shares how Psalm 46 can be a comfort and source of strength as we grieve.

Fulfilled prophecy is compelling evidence that God exists and has history in the palm of his hand. In this message Douglas opens up Daniel 8 to show exactly this as well as to explore implications for us at a personal level.

Prayer makes a difference! In this message we will see how  Daniel's example can help us grow in prayer as we face the biggest challenge to our church. 

In his vision Daniel is disturbed by the rampaging fourth beast. In this message Douglas draws from Revelation to help us understand what will happen in the last days.

At Jesus' trial a verse from Daniel was the tipping point that led to conviction and crucifixion. As we discover how this happened we will discover how this passage in Daniel practically impacts our lives. 

In this message Douglas unpacks who the four beasts of Daniel 7 represent and the implications for us today.

Many assume they know the story of Daniel in the lions den but in this message Douglas opens up the Bible story to reveal the surprising and unexpected.

Many people use the expression, “They saw the writing on the wall” but few know of its origin. In this sermon we'll see how the original use of the phrase still has implications for us today and how it points to some very good news.

Revelation has long held the attention of both those inside the Church and those outside. In this message Douglas lifts the veil on two crucial doors found in this “end times” book. (Theme music supplied by bensound.com)

We are quick to recognise pride in others but what about closer to home? In this sermon from Daniel Douglas explores what pride is, how it affects us and how to be free. (Theme music supplied by bensound.com)

Three friends refuse to compromise and are thrown into the flames, yet God works a miracle. In this message Douglas explains how God is also with us, even in our darkest days. (Theme music supplied by bensound.com)

In today's message we see Daniel interpreting a dream that impacted not only for the king but can impact us as. Listen as Douglas unpacks Daniel 2 God's Word for busy lives today.

How can we stop from being squeezed into the shape of our God dishonouring world? In this sermon Douglas shows how Jeremiah 29 helped and Daniel and his three friends and how this same passage can help us. 

In this sermon Douglas opens up the book of Daniel to show how we can honour God in a God-dishonouring world. Theme music supplied by bensound.com

How can we be assured that God's control when our world is falling apart? This exactly what the book of Daniel focus' on. In this first message from Daniel Douglas explains why this book is so important for us.

When it comes to prayer God has wired us differently. In this message Douglas will help identify which of seven pathways best fits you and how leaning into this can transform your prayer life for the better.

When it's easy to start judging one another the Bible has refreshing and practical guidance on how to avoid falling into this pattern.

As a cheering crowd spurs on an athlete to finish the race and finish well so we can spur on one another to honour God and build each other up. Theme music supplied by bensound.com

You can tell a lot about a person by the way they pray. This is especially so for Jesus as he prays his magnificent prayer on the night he was betrayed. (Theme music supplied by bensound.com)

As we settle into the New Year Douglas explores how to use the Lord's prayer to deepen and refresh our devotional life. Theme music supplied by bensound.com

Out of the ten healed lepers one has a lot to teach us about being thankful. Theme music supplied by bensound.com