Douglas Bradley's Podcast

“The Bible teaches that it’s impossible to be a Christian unless you are born again”. Is this true? In today’s sermon Douglas ecplores this question and others as he opens up God’s word on what it means to be born again. 

There is an emptiness, a void, deep within each of us longing to be filled. In today’s message we’ll see  the Bible not only describing this emptiness but how it can refilled with fullness that overflows with joy. 

While some ministries fly and others struggle the Bible is clear - both can please God and bring great joy when our eyes are fixed on the one who gave his all for us.

In today’s message Douglas describes how a run away slave, under threat of death, becomes a Christian and then how God works a miracle of reconciliation, forgiveness and freedom.

Many of us have a broken relationship we’d love fixed. In this sermon Douglas shows how much this means to Jesus and how Christ can help reconcile even the most damaged relationship.

One of the toughest things that Jesus expects his followers to do is forgive others. In today’s message Douglas explores the wonderful freedom that can be ours when we do forgive those who hurt us most.

In this message Douglas opens up Biblical truths so we can be free from the burden of guilt and plague of shame.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, almost to the day, the well known hymn, Amazing Grace, was first sung. Today Douglas explores the background to Amazing Grace and how it continues to powerful point the great kindness of God. 

God loves to do new things in our lives but we often miss them. Today Douglas opens up the Bible so we can enjoy these new things while being careful not to miss out.You can watch the video clip referred to in the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo

Imagine if Mary & Joseph had access to social media when Jesus was born. In this creative retelling of the nativity story the central message of Christ’s coming continues to be compelling and change lives.You can watch the video clip referred to in the podcast at www.youtube.com/watch?v=sghwe4TYY18   

Though many people talk about the spirit of Christmas it’s only in the Bible that we get to the core. Today Douglas will show how the true spirit of Christmas can transform and bring lasting joy, even to those struggling through this holiday season. 

Joseph is often the forgotten person of the nativity yet his kindness and obedience to God's Word shows us what righteous person is.

Have you come from a family or church where there were favourites? If you have this message not only gives practical insight but also describes a path of healing and restoration.

If our Heavenly Father loves us dearly why does the Bible say we must “fear the Lord”? Not only this, why is this “fear of the Lord” essential to a healthy, live-giving walk with God?  This is what will be explored and opened up in this message from 1 Peter.

The ancient prophets searched long and hard for the new way of salvation that was to come and is available now.  We do indeed live in marvellous times.

In this sermon Douglas explores why God allows trials into our lives and how joy enables us to suffer well

Today’s message explores how we received salvation in the past, we are receiving salvation day to day and how we will receive salvation when Christ returns.

Moving back into our our series on 1 Peter we explore some difficult questions about being chosen including why are some chose and some not.

What is baptism all about? In this message Douglas explores what happens at baptism by exploring  the baptism of Jesus After the message there’s a short clip of Liam’s baptism.

Knowing that we have been chosen by our Heavenly Father is one of the deep truths of the Christian faith can make our hearts sing for joy.