Douglas Bradley's Podcast

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

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

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.

In this last message in our series through Exodus  Douglas explores the building of the Tabernacle and what it has to teach us about worship while celebrating a unique time in the life of Cromwell Presbyterian - “we did it in 2”

In today’s mission service Douglas explores how Jesus gave priority to the outsiders and how this connects with the Hansen’s ministry with the Roma (Gypsy) people in Hungary.

With the golden calf we see how easily the Israelites turn to idols - and modern Christians are no different. Today Douglas will show us how to identify and get rid of the modern day idols that grip our lives.

Though there is much intrigue and speculation over the fate of the Ark, the Bible is clear about its meaning and the impact it can have on our walk with God.

Moses again travels up the mountain but this time he’s accompanied by key leaders. Here they encounter God in a dramatic way, as can we as we experience God’s covenant love for us

Is it possible to obey the Ten Commandments for even a week? In today’s message Douglas explores exactly this and shows how proper use of these “rules to live by” always point us to the compassion of Jesus.

Are the Ten Commandments something you put into practice day by day? In today’s message Douglas explores the proper use of God’s laws and that when used correctly they point us to a life changing encounter with Jesus.