Douglas Bradley's Podcast

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.