Westerhailes Baptist Church - Sermons: Craig Dowling

Mission Possible: When God Does the Impossible

Craig Dowling — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Mission Possible: When God Does the Impossible

Series: Acts

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd March 2026

The Divine Gift of Rest

Craig Dowling — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

The Divine Gift of Rest

Series: Acts

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 15th March 2026

Jesus Plus Nothing

Craig Dowling — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus Plus Nothing

Series: Acts

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 8th March 2026

The Call to be "Set Apart"

Craig Dowling — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

The Call to be "Set Apart"

Series: Acts

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 1st March 2026

Passage: Acts 13:1-52

Pray Until the Chains Break

Craig Dowling — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Pray Until the Chains Break

Series: Acts

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd February 2026

Passage: Acts 12:1-24

Grace: The End of Earning

Craig Dowling — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Grace: The End of Earning

Series: Acts

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 8th February 2026

Passage: Acts 9:1-19

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If you've ever felt that the standards of the Christian life are impossible to reach, you're right. Craig explains why trying to earn God’s favour is a dead end and how truly 'getting' grace changes our motivation from religious duty to genuine love. Learn how to stop keeping score and start living for a Saviour who dispenses gifts rather than wages.

The Gospel on the Move: God’s Mission Through Scattered People

Craig Dowling — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

The Gospel on the Move: God’s Mission Through Scattered People

Series: Acts

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 1st February 2026

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Acts 8 marks a pivotal moment where the early church shifted from a local community to a global movement. Craig explores how the 'mustard seed' of faith grew through the unexpected catalyst of persecution, scattering believers across Samaria and beyond. Discover how God turns opposition into opportunity and breaks down long-standing cultural divides to build a kingdom without borders.

Called to Serve, Commissioned to Unite

Craig Dowling — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Called to Serve, Commissioned to Unite

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 11th January 2026

Passage: Luke 6:1-15

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From Moses and Wilberforce to modern aid workers, God has a long history of sending 'problem-fixers' into the world. In this study of Acts 6, Craig explores how the early church faced its first internal crisis and responded by pioneering the office of the deacon. Discover why practical service is a deeply spiritual calling and how effective delegation allows the whole church to flourish.

Nativity Service

Craig Dowling — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Nativity Service

Series: One off Sermons

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 14th December 2025

Stepping Out Into God’s Purpose

Craig Dowling — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Stepping Out Into God’s Purpose

Series: Acts

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 7th December 2025

Passages:

Acts 4:36-37
Acts 5:1-11

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God often calls us into situations that feel bigger than our abilities.

Fear is natural, but it should not be what directs our decisions.

Faith grows when we step forward even when the outcome isn’t fully visible.

God equips those He calls — the provision often comes after the step of obedience.

Our identity in Christ removes the pressure to prove ourselves.

Obedience opens doors that comfort would keep closed.

Challenges are not signs of God’s absence but opportunities to experience His power.

The Bible shows again and again how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes.

We are called to trust God’s timing, not our own sense of readiness.

Transformation happens when we surrender control and walk boldly into God’s plan.

Penticost

Craig Dowling — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Penticost

Series: Acts

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 23rd November 2025

Passage: Acts 2:1-47

The Holy Spirit

Craig Dowling — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

The Holy Spirit

Series: Acts

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 16th November 2025

Passage: Acts 1:1-26

The Ressurection

Craig Dowling — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

The Ressurection

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 9th November 2025

Passage: Luke 24:1-53

The Crucifixion

Craig Dowling — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

The Crucifixion

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 2nd November 2025

Passage: Luke 23:32-56

Focus on Communion

Craig Dowling — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Focus on Communion

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 26th October 2025

Passage: Luke 22:1-71

Keeping the faith

Craig Dowling — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Keeping the faith

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 12th October 2025

Jesus rides into Jerusalem

Craig Dowling — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Jesus rides into Jerusalem

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 28th September 2025

Passage: Luke 19:1-48

Faith as small of a mustard seed

Craig Dowling — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Faith as small of a mustard seed

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 17th August 2025

Passage: Luke 13:1-35

The Rish Fool

Craig Dowling — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0100

The Rish Fool

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 10th August 2025

Passage: Luke 13:13-31

How to pray to our Heavenly Father

Craig Dowling — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0100

How to pray to our Heavenly Father

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 3rd August 2025

Passage: Matthew 6:5-15

Will you be a good Samaritan?

Craig Dowling — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Will you be a good Samaritan?

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th July 2025

Passage: Luke 10:25-37

Draw Near in Faith

Craig Dowling — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Draw Near in Faith

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 20th July 2025

Passage: Luke 11:1-54

Choices

Craig Dowling — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Choices

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 6th July 2025

Passage: Luke 9:18-27

The ultimate super hero

Craig Dowling — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0100

The ultimate super hero

Series: One off Sermons

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd June 2025

True Worship - Jesus anointed by a sinful woman

Craig Dowling — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0100

True Worship - Jesus anointed by a sinful woman

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 15th June 2025

Passage: Luke 7:36-50

Jesus: Way, Truth and Life

Craig Dowling — Sun, 25 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Jesus: Way, Truth and Life

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 25th May 2025

Passage: Luke 5:8-31

Jesus' Temptations

Craig Dowling — Sun, 18 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Jesus' Temptations

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 18th May 2025

Part 2 - John the Baptist's Baptisms

Craig Dowling — Sun, 11 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Part 2 - John the Baptist's Baptisms

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 11th May 2025

Passage: Luke 3:10-22

Part 1 - Early years of Jesus

Craig Dowling — Sun, 04 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Part 1 - Early years of Jesus

Series: Luke's Books

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 4th May 2025

Passage: Luke 2:21-40

Easter Sunday

Craig Dowling — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Easter Sunday

Series: One off Sermons

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 20th April 2025

Passage: Matthew 28:1-20

The Armor of God

Craig Dowling — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000

The Armor of God

Series: One off Sermons

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 9th March 2025

Passage: Ephesians 6:1-24

Forgiven to Forgive

Craig Dowling — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Forgiven to Forgive

Series: One off Sermons

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 2nd February 2025

Passage: Matthew 18:21-25

The Fruits of the Spirit

Craig Dowling — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000

The Fruits of the Spirit

Series: One off Sermons

Speaker: Craig Dowling

Sunday Morning

Date: 12th January 2025

Passage: Galatians 5:1-26