Message Series
We have a wide selection of messages freely available for online listening or download. They have been valuable for spiritual development in our own congregation, and we make them available here to extend the benefit to the wider community.
Our normal Bible teaching during Sunday morning services follows a theme for a period of weeks. Use the quick links to the various series below:
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Kingdom, Power and Glory
Jan - Feb 2012
Practical teaching on the eight beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount -
The Authentic Mary Nov - Dec 2011
Focusing on the life of Mary at Advent - Our Awesome God Sep - Nov 2011
The awesome character of our amazing God - Summer Psalms August
2011
Learning from the experiences of the Psalmist - The Jesus-Shaped Life May -
July 2011
A call to Christian commitment and discipleship - Teaching Weekend
June 2011
Rev. Derek Tidball brings a series of four messages on the Early Church in Acts - Together in Prayer Monthly
during 2011
Exploring the value of corporate prayer, from Acts - Discovering God's Design January
- March 2011
The person and work of the Holy Spirit, from Ephesians - Advent December 2010
Advent according to the fifth gospel ... the prophet Isaiah - Hard Sayings of Jesus September - November 2010
A look at some of the hard sayings of Jesus - sometimes hard to understand, and sometimes hard to put into practice. - Jesus' Journeys August 2010
To help us in our spiritual journey, we learn from Jesus' own journeying in humility, prayer and faith. - Journeying Together in Community April - July 2010
Lessons from the journeys of the people of Israel for our journey together in community as the WBC church family. - Songs of the Servant King
February - March
2010
The servant ministry of Jesus and how it should shape our own ministry as servants of the Lord. - God@work.com
January -
February 2010
A Biblical perspective on the practical subject of being a Christian in the workplace.
Kingdom, Power and Glory
Practical teaching on the eight beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount
MESSAGE
Blessed are the poor in spirit
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit
Matthew 5:3
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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22 Jan 2012
Blessed are
those who mourn Matthew 5:4
those who mourn Matthew 5:4
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
29 Jan 2012
Blessed are the meek
Matthew 5:5
Matthew 5:5
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
The Authentic Mary
Focusing on the life of Mary at Advent
MESSAGE
A Life of Faith
Luke 1: 26-38
A Life of Faith
Luke 1: 26-38
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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4 Dec 2011
A Life of Witness Luke 1: 39-45
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
11 Dec 2011
A Life of Worship Luke 1: 46-56
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
25 Dec 2011
A Life of
Wonder
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
Our Awesome God
The awesome character of our amazing God.
DATE
25 Sep 2011
25 Sep 2011
MESSAGE
Awesome in Creation
Phil. 3: 7-14
Awesome in Creation
Phil. 3: 7-14
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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9 Oct 2011
Our
Awesome God (2)
Isaiah 6
2 Chronicles 26:1–5, 16-21
Isaiah 6
2 Chronicles 26:1–5, 16-21
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
16 Oct 2011
Our
Awesome God (3)
Isaiah 6: 1-2
Isaiah 6: 1-2
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
23 Oct 2011
Our
Awesome God (4)
Psalm 99
Isaiah 6: 3-4
Psalm 99
Isaiah 6: 3-4
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
6 Nov 2011
Our
Awesome God (5)
Luke 5: 1-11
Isaiah 6: 5-7
Luke 5: 1-11
Isaiah 6: 5-7
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
13 Nov 2011
Our
Awesome God (6)
"Awesome Giver"
2 Cor. 8: 1-12
"Awesome Giver"
2 Cor. 8: 1-12
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
20 Nov 2011
Our
Awesome God (7)
Isaiah 6: 1-13
Isaiah 6: 1-13
Rev.
Alan Dinnie,
+ "God-gazer", a poem by Rev. Malcolm Duncan
+ "God-gazer", a poem by Rev. Malcolm Duncan
Summer Psalms
Learning from the experiences of the Psalmist
DATE
21 Aug 2011
21 Aug 2011
MESSAGE
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills"
Psalm 121
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills"
Psalm 121
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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28 Aug
2011
"...
we are filled with joy"
Psalm 126
John 15: 1-11
Psalm 126
John 15: 1-11
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
The Jesus-Shaped Life
A further look at Jesus' call to Christian
commitment and discipleship in the Gospels
DATE
8 May 2011
8 May 2011
MESSAGE
A Kingdom
Orientated Life
John 3: 1-15
A Kingdom
Orientated Life
John 3: 1-15
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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15 May
2011
A
Happiness Inspired Life
Matthew 5: 1-16
Matthew 5: 1-16
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
5 Jun 2011
The
Jesus Creed
Mark 12:30
Mark 12:30
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
19 Jun 2011
A
Generous
Spirited Life
Matthew 5: 38-48
Spirited Life
Matthew 5: 38-48
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
26 Jun 2011
A
Community
Impacting Life
John 13: 1-17
Impacting Life
John 13: 1-17
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
3 Jul 2011
A
Wholeness Enjoying Life
John 11: 17-44
John 11: 17-44
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
10 Jul 2011
A
Worshipping Exalting Life
John 4: 4-24
John 4: 4-24
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
17 Jul 2011
A
Grace Overflowing Life
Luke 15:11-32
Luke 15:11-32
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
24 Jul 2011
A
Cross-centred
& Hope-filled Life
Luke 24:13-35
& Hope-filled Life
Luke 24:13-35
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
Teaching Weekend June 2011
Visiting the Churches of Asia
Lessons from the Early Church in the Acts of the Apostles
DATE
11 Jun 2011
11 Jun 2011
MESSAGE
Session 1: Antioch
Acts 11: 19-20
Session 1: Antioch
Acts 11: 19-20
SPEAKER
Rev. Derek Tidball
Rev. Derek Tidball
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11 Jun 2011
Session
2:
Philippi
Acts 16: 11ff
Philippi
Acts 16: 11ff
Rev. Derek Tidball
11 Jun 2011
Session
3:
Athens
Acts 17: 16ff
Athens
Acts 17: 16ff
Rev. Derek Tidball
12 Jun 2011
Session
4:
Ephesus
Acts 19: 1-20
Ephesus
Acts 19: 1-20
Rev. Derek Tidball
Together in Prayer
Studies in Acts about the value of
praying together collectively as a church community.
DATE
30 Jan 2011
30 Jan 2011
MESSAGE
www.prayer.com
Acts 1:14
www.prayer.com
Acts 1:14
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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27 Feb 2011
Together
in
Prayer
Acts 2:42
Prayer
Acts 2:42
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
3 Apr 2011
Bold
Praying
Acts 4: 23-27
Acts 4: 23-27
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
1 May 2011
Church
Growth through Prayer
Acts 6: 1-10
Acts 6: 1-10
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
4 Sep 2011
The
Impacting Power of Prayer
Acts 7 - 9
Acts 7 - 9
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
2 Oct 2011
Cornelius
&
Peter at Prayer
Acts 10
Peter at Prayer
Acts 10
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
30 Oct 2011
Peter's
Imprisonment
Acts 12
Acts 12
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
Discovering God's Design
The Spirit of God and the work he seeks to accomplish in our lives
to equip us to be effective disciples in today's world.
DATE
16 Jan 2011
16 Jan 2011
MESSAGE
1. Discovering God's Design
Ephesians 1: 1-8
1. Discovering God's Design
Ephesians 1: 1-8
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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23 Jan 2011
2.
The
Spirit
reveals God's great plan
Eph. 1: 3-14
reveals God's great plan
Eph. 1: 3-14
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
6 Feb 2011
3.
The
Spirit-anointed Prayer
Eph. 1: 15-23
Eph. 1: 15-23
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
13 Feb 2011
4.
The
Spirit as Master Craftsman
Eph. 2: 1-10
Eph. 2: 1-10
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
20 Feb 2011
5.
The
Reconciling Spirit
Eph. 2: 11-22
Eph. 2: 11-22
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
6 Mar 2011
6.
The Spirit of Mission &
Ministry
Eph. 3:1-13
Ministry
Eph. 3:1-13
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
13 Mar 2011
7.
The Spirit- Inspired Prayer
Eph. 3:14-21
Eph. 3:14-21
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
20 Mar 2011
8.
The Spirit and the Body of Christ
Eph. 4:1-16
Eph. 4:1-16
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
27 Mar 2011
9.
The Spirit’s Transforming
Power
Eph. 4:17-32
Power
Eph. 4:17-32
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
Advent
Advent according to the Old Testament prophet Isaiah who,
700 years before Christ came, spoke powerfully of his coming into the world.
DATE
28 Nov 2010
28 Nov 2010
MESSAGE
Advent Glory (Isaiah 40: 1-11)
Advent Glory (Isaiah 40: 1-11)
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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5
Dec 2010
Advent
Peace (Isaiah 11: 1-10)
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
12
Dec 2010
Advent
Joy (Isaiah 35: 1-10)
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
19
Dec 2010
Advent
Child
Love Come Down
Love Come Down
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
25
Dec 2010
Advent
God
Isaiah 7:10-16
Isaiah 7:10-16
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
Hard Sayings of Jesus
A look at some of the hard sayings of Jesus - sometimes hard to understand,
and sometimes hard to put into practice.
DATE
19 Sep 2010
19 Sep 2010
MESSAGE
Taking up the cross
(Mark 8:34)
Taking up the cross
(Mark 8:34)
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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26
Sep 2010
This is my body, this is my blood
(Mark 14: 22-44)
(Mark 14: 22-44)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
3
Oct 2010
Sin against the Holy Spirit
(Mark 3: 28 - 29)
(Mark 3: 28 - 29)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
17
Oct 2010
Radical Discipleship
(Luke 14: 26)
(Luke 14: 26)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
24
Oct 2010
Give to Caesar,
Give to God
(Mark 12:27)
Give to God
(Mark 12:27)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
31
Oct 2010
The Great Divide
(Luke 16: 19-31)
(Luke 16: 19-31)
Mike Haywood
7
Nov 2010
Authority to forgive sins
(Mark 2: 1-12)
(Mark 2: 1-12)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
21
Nov 2010
Entering the Kingdom
(Matthew 11:12)
(Matthew 11:12)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Jesus' Journeys
To help us in our spiritual journey, we learn from Jesus' own journeying in humility, prayer and faith.
DATE
22 Aug 2010
22 Aug 2010
MESSAGE
Jesus' Journey
of Humility (Philippians 2: 5-11)
Jesus' Journey
of Humility (Philippians 2: 5-11)
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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29
Aug 2010
Jesus' Journey
in Prayer
(2 Corinthians 12:1-10)
in Prayer
(2 Corinthians 12:1-10)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
5
Sep 2010
Jesus'
Journey
of Faith
(Mark 5: 21-43)
of Faith
(Mark 5: 21-43)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Journeying Together in Community
Lessons from the journeys of the people of Israel for our journey together
in community as the WBC church family.
Download the Small Group Study Notes for this series here.
DATE
11 Apr 2010
11 Apr 2010
MESSAGE
The Mystery Murder Plot (Exodus 1: 1 - 22)
The Mystery Murder Plot (Exodus 1: 1 - 22)
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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18
Apr 2010
Getting
Engaged
The "How to" Guide
(Exodus 2:1-10)
The "How to" Guide
(Exodus 2:1-10)
Mike Haywood
25
Apr 2010
Commissioned
for the Journey
(Exodus 3:10 – 4:17)
(Exodus 3:10 – 4:17)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
2
May 2010
Difficulties
before the journey begins
(Exodus 5:1-23)
(Exodus 5:1-23)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
9
May 2010
The
Journey -
it's all about faith (Exodus 7:8-24)
it's all about faith (Exodus 7:8-24)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
16
May 2010
The
Rhythm of
the Journey (Exodus 15)
the Journey (Exodus 15)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
23
May 2010
Moses
and Pentecost (Numbers 11:29)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
6
June 2010
Provision
on
the Journey
(Exodus 16 - 17)
the Journey
(Exodus 16 - 17)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
13
June 2010
A
Community
of Witness
(Exodus 18: 1-12)
of Witness
(Exodus 18: 1-12)
Rev. Simon Ellis
20
June 2010
God's
Presence
on the Journey
(Exodus 33:1-16)
on the Journey
(Exodus 33:1-16)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
27
June 2010
Faith
or Fear?
(Numbers 13:26 - 14:9)
(Numbers 13:26 - 14:9)
Mike Haywood
4 July 2010
Journey
into God's Holiness
(Exodus 19)
(Exodus 19)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
11 July 2010
God's
10 for
the Journey
(Exodus 20)
the Journey
(Exodus 20)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
18 July 2010
Facing
the Impossible
(Joshua 5: 13 – 6:16)
(Joshua 5: 13 – 6:16)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
25 July 2010
We're
Pressing On
(Joshua 14: 6-15)
(Joshua 14: 6-15)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Songs of the Servant King
DATE
28 Feb 2010
28 Feb 2010
MESSAGE
Songs of the Servant King (1) (Isaiah 42: 1-4)
Songs of the Servant King (1) (Isaiah 42: 1-4)
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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7
Mar 2010
Songs
of the Servant King (2) (Isaiah 49: 1-6)
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
14
Mar 2010
Songs
of the Servant King (3) (Isaiah 50: 4-9)
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
21
Mar 2010
Songs
of the Servant King (4) (Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12)
Rev.
Alan Dinnie
DATE
24 Jan 2010
24 Jan 2010
MESSAGE
1 - "Work - a necessary evil?" (Genesis 2: 4-17)
1 - "Work - a necessary evil?" (Genesis 2: 4-17)
SPEAKER
Rev. Alan Dinnie
Rev. Alan Dinnie
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31
Jan 2010
2 - "I can't get no
satisfaction!"
(Eccles. 2: 17 - 26)
(Eccles. 2: 17 - 26)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
7
Feb 2010
3 - "Honouring God
in the Workplace"
(Col. 3:17; 22-25)
(Col. 3:17; 22-25)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
14
Feb 2010
4 - "Success - God's
way"
(Daniel 1: 1-20)
(Daniel 1: 1-20)
Rev. Alan Dinnie
21
Feb 2010
5 - "The Rhythm
of Spirituality for the Workplace"
(Matt. 4: 1 - 11)
of Spirituality for the Workplace"
(Matt. 4: 1 - 11)
Rev. Alan Dinnie