Douglas Bradley's Podcast

In this most puzzling of miracles Jesus declares the intent of his ministry and how he creates newness in weary and burdened lives.

God's sent his Son to live among us and despite being unrecognised and turned away Jesus offers wonderful adoption to all you receive him.

In this message Douglas explores the challenge that John the Baptist was for the early church, his powerful ministry and what we can learn from  one whom Jesus dearly loved.

Who or what is the Word and why should we care? Join us as Douglas explores what the opening of John’s gospel has to teach us about the nature of Jesus and how we can what we learn into practice. 

In his Gospel John clearly describes how we can live transformed lives, full of purpose and joy. This is the first message in a sermon series through the Gospel of John.

In this final sermon at Cromwell Presbyterian Church Douglas explores who Jesus thought he was and how this is “marvellous in our eyes”.

Douglas opens up the Bible to find clear guidance on how local churches can remain united dispite controversies surrounding Public Health responses to covid 19.

Many are muddled about the meaning of Easter but if we’re prepared to do some work mark’s Gospel makes it wonderfully clear how the meaning of Easter can transform our lives.

Jesus’ triumphal entry on Palm Sunday not only speaks to us about welcoming Christ in our lives as King but also points to the role we’ll play in his second coming.

Jesus disrupts the disciples one-upmanship and jockeying for power with his kingdom changing teaching on leadership and success.

In this second message on divorce Douglas looks at the Biblical grounds for divorce and remarriage. 

In today’s message Douglas explore’s Jesus’ tough words on divorce and marriage. And though Jesus raises the bar when it comes to marriage he does so in way offering hope and encouragement. This is the first of two messages on divorce based on Mark 10:1-12.

In this message Jesus has us consider the gates of hell and how he provides the only way to stop us passing through.

If the disciples wrestled with selfish ambition how much more do we? However, Jesus gives clear teaching on how we can be free of this toxic threat and live lives that please the Father Heart of God.

In today's message Douglas explores one the shortest but most authentic prayers in the Bible.

In this message we learn what it is to pray for others as Jesus prays for us.

As we begin 2022 Douglas opens up the Bible to show us how to develop a richer more rewarding prayer life

In this message Douglas tracks the promise of Genesis 3:15 to the birth of Jesus and the freedom it brings today

Joseph often slips under the radar during the build up to Christmas but in todays message Douglas explores how important he is to understanding the ministry of Jesus.

In this first in a new series in Mark Gospel, Douglas opens up the wonder of the transfiguration and the life changing implications for us.