Douglas Bradley's Podcast

In today’s message Douglas explores key themes in leadership focusing on the role of church elders as described in 1 Peter 5. Theme music supplied by bensound.com (32nd of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)

Where does our help come from, especially as we face death or mourn for loved ones? In this  message preached at the funeral service of Charlie Summers, we’ll be encouraged to find God’s comfort is an ever present reality. Theme music supplied by bensound.com

Have you ever wondered if there’ll be a final judgment we all must face? As Peter starts to close off his letter he not only summarises what he’s been saying about suffering but instructs on the the Day of Judgment. Theme music supplied by bensound.com (31st  of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)

When it comes to dying and the afterlife what do we know? In this message Douglas offers words of encouragement and challenge at the Memorial Service for Neil Hight. Theme music supplied by bensound.com

In this message Douglas explores what the vital signs of a healthy church are and how these are influenced by the second coming of Jesus. Theme music supplied by bensound.com (30th  of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)

What a delight to have someone seek us out, especially if that someone is the Living God. Theme music supplied by bensound.com

With the Rugby World Cup about to start there’s a lot of focus on our national team. In this message Douglas uses a heart warming example from the All Blacks to shed fresh insight on how we can look out for each other in prayer. Theme music supplied by bensound.com (29th  of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)

Everyone has experienced the pressure to belong to the “in crowd” even if it means compromising our standards. In this message from 1 Peter Douglas explores what the Bible has to say about peer pressure and how we can find the strength to resist and remain strong. (28th  of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)Theme music supplied by bensound.com

In todays message Douglas shows  how Noah and flood gives fresh insight to the meaning of baptism. Theme music supplied by bensound.com (27th  of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)

As we move through 1 Peter Douglas opens up one of the most puzzling passages in the New Testament as well as celebrating what it means for Jesus to die once for all. Theme music supplied by bensound.com (26th  of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)

Atheists tell us that all religious faith is blind faith. Is this true? In this message Douglas explores compelling evidence for the Christian faith with a focus on the resurrection. (25th  of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)

In this mid-week message Douglas explores what faith is and how even the smallest faith can make all the difference when placed in the right place.

What is one of most rewarding ways of communicating our faith? In this message we learn how to prepare and share our testimony so we can answer people who ask about the hope we have in Jesus. (24th  of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)

Suffering can make us either bitter or better. In today’s message Douglas explores how God uses our suffering for his glory and our benefit. (23rd of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)Theme music supplied by bensound.com

What makes one church healthy and another unhealthy? In this sermon Douglas explores what 1 Peter tells us about doing church together and doing it well. (22nd of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)Theme music supplied by bensound.com

How Jesus can be a real comfort as we grieve the loss of a loved one.  Words of encouragement spoken at the funeral service for Nancy Aked.

In today’s message Douglas opens up the Bible to explore God’s plan for healthy husband and wife relationships. (21st  of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)

In this midweek service Douglas explores how we can bear much good fruit even when we are in life’s later stages.Theme music supplied by bensound.com

Today Douglas explores what the Bible says about suffering, including advice given to an accident victim who had just become a quadriplegic, “God permits what he hates, to accomplish that what he loves”. (20th of 36 sermons from 1 Peter)Theme music supplied by bensound.com

How do young people establish their identity in a social media world? In today’s message Douglas looks at how we can develop a healthy, robust and authentic identity that honours God while being true to ourselves. The video referred to (9million hits) is well worth viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD8tjhVO1Tc&t=60s