Batemans Bay Baptist Church

Children of the Light | Peter Nelson What should a life transformed by Jesus actually look like? In this message from Ephesians 4:17–5:20, Peter Nelson explores Paul’s call to leave behind the old way of life, put on the new self, walk in love, live wisely, and reflect the light of Christ in the world around us. Following Jesus changes more than what we believe. It begins to reshape our words, cho...

Built Together | Jason Morris What does it look like to live in a way that reflects the calling we have received in Christ? In this message from Ephesians 4:1–6, Jason explores Paul’s call to humility, gentleness, patience and love, and the importance of preserving the unity God has already given His people. We are not simply individuals following Jesus on our own. In Christ, we are one body, unit...

Rooted in Love | Pastor Anthony Watson How deep is the love of Christ, and what difference does it make to the way we live? As we continue our journey through Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, we come to one of Paul’s great prayers for the Church. He prays that God’s people would be strengthened by the Spirit, rooted and established in love, and able to grasp together just how wide, long, high and d...

Ephesians 2:11–3:13 | Pastor Anthony Watson What does it mean to belong to the people of God? As we continue our journey through Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, we see that the gospel does more than reconcile us to God. In Christ, those who were once far away are brought near, dividing walls are broken down, and strangers become members of God’s household. Jesus creates a new community — not built...

Ephesians 1:15–2:10 | Pastor Anthony Watson What does it really mean to be alive in Christ? As we continue our journey through Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, Paul prays that our eyes would be opened to the hope we have in Jesus and the incredible power of God at work in us. Then comes one of the great contrasts of the gospel: we were dead in our sins, but God , rich in mercy and because of His gr...

Ephesians 1:1–14 | Pastor Anthony Watson What does it mean to know that, in Christ, we have already been given every spiritual blessing? As we begin our journey through Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, we discover that Paul doesn’t start by telling Christians what they need to do. He begins by reminding us of what God has already done. We are chosen and adopted by the Father, redeemed and forgiven...

Mark 14:1–11 | Pastor Anthony Watson What is Jesus worth to you? In a house in Bethany, a woman comes to Jesus carrying something precious — an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume. She breaks it and pours it out. Others call it wasteful. Jesus calls it beautiful. In Nothing Held Back , we explore this remarkable act of devotion and what it teaches us about the worth of Jesus, the things we hol...

John 14:1–11 | Pastor Anthony Watson What picture of God are you carrying? An angry policeman? A distant landlord? A disappointed parent? A scorekeeper? Sometimes the images we carry of God become distorted—and those distortions can shape the way we see ourselves, the way we see others, and the way we live. When Philip says to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father,” Jesus gives a remarkable answer: “An...

Matthew 14:22-33 | Peter Nelson The Great Confession Who is Jesus? As the disciples witness His power over the wind and the waves, they are led to one of the most profound declarations in all of Scripture: “Truly You are the Son of God.” In this message, Peter Nelson explores what this great confession means, why it matters, and how recognising Jesus for who He truly is transforms the way we live,...

Romans 1:16–17 | Pastor Anthony Watson The Road Home Where are you looking for hope? Through Isaiah’s invitation to “Come” and Paul’s declaration that the gospel is “the power of God for salvation,” we journey along the Romans Road to discover humanity’s greatest need and God’s greatest gift. This message explores why we all need saving, how Christ has done everything necessary through the cross,...

Hebrews 12:1–4 | Guest Speaker: Peter Bartlett How do we keep following Jesus when life is difficult? Hebrews 12 reminds us that the Christian life is not a sprint but a race of endurance. Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses and called to lay aside every weight, we’re invited to fix our eyes on Jesus, who endured the cross and now reigns in glory. Join guest speaker Peter Bartlett from EARS I...

John 4:19–26 | Pastor Anthony Watson Where do we truly meet with God? In His conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus turns the focus away from sacred places and religious traditions, revealing that the Father is seeking worshippers who will worship Him in Spirit and in truth. Join us as we discover how Jesus transforms our understanding of worship, showing that it is no longer cen...

Psalm 63 | Pastor Anthony Watson What is the greatest threat to a thriving relationship with God? Often it isn’t outright rejection of God, but slowly becoming familiar with Him. In Psalm 63, David shows us what wholehearted worship looks like—a heart that longs for God’s presence above everything else, even in the wilderness. Join us as we explore what it means to behold God with our whole heart,...

Isaiah 6:1–8 | Pastor Anthony Watson What happens when we truly see God for who He is? As we begin our Heart of Worship series, we step into Isaiah’s breathtaking vision of the Lord, high and exalted, holy beyond measure, and worthy of all our worship. Discover how beholding God’s holiness transforms our view of ourselves, deepens our understanding of His grace, and calls us to lives of wholeheart...

Luke 10:25–37 Pastor Anthony Watson | Sunday 28 June 2026 The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus’ best-known stories, but is there more to it than simply being a good neighbour? In this message, we look beyond the familiar moral lesson to discover the heart of the gospel. Before Jesus calls us to show mercy, He reveals Himself as the One who comes to us in our brokenness. When we are un...

Psalm 145; Luke 11:1-4 Peter Nelson | Sunday 21 June 2026

Habakkuk 3:17-19 Pastor Anthony Watson | Sunday 14 June 2026 What happens when life doesn’t go the way we hoped? Through the prophet Habakkuk, we explore what it means to trust God when we don’t understand, when circumstances change, when loss comes, and when the future feels uncertain. A message about faith, perseverance, and discovering that Christ is enough—even if.

Mark 8:27-38 | Pastor Anthony Watson

Isaiah 56:1-8 | Guest Speaker: Gary Moore Sunday 31 May 2026

1 John 3:11–24 | Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 24 May 2026 As we continue our May Mission Month series, What’s Love Look Like? , this message explores what it means to live as love in action. In a world where brokenness is real and needs can feel overwhelming, we’re reminded that love is not just something we say or feel, but something we live. Grounded in the love of Christ, we are called to respo...

Luke 4: 14-21 Anthony Watson Sunday 17 May 2026 Continuing our May Mission Month series, What’s Love Look Like? . As we live in the Kingdom of the 'now' and the 'not yet'. How do we navigate faith and love when things aren't as they should be and the problems seem monumental.

Psalm 19:1–6 Scott Pilgrim Sunday 10 May 2026 Continuing our May Mission Month series, What’s Love Look Like? , Scott Pilgrim from Baptist Mission Australia shares a message from Psalm 19, reminding us that all creation points to the glory and love of God. As the heavens declare His glory, we’re invited to see God’s heart for the world and our place in His mission. Because love isn’t just somethin...

Philippians 2:1–11 Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 3 May 2026 As we begin May Mission Month, Pastor Anthony explores the call to live as imitators of Jesus. Love doesn’t start with us. It begins with God. And when we receive His love, it shapes how we live, serve, and relate to others. From Philippians 2, we see that love is humble, sacrificial, and others-focused, just like Jesus. Because love isn’t...

1 John 2:25–29 Peter Nelson Sunday 26 April 2026 What does it mean to truly stand on the promise of eternal life? In this message, Peter Nelson opens up 1 John and reminds us that eternal life is not just a future hope, but a present reality grounded in the faithfulness of God. As we navigate the uncertainties of life, we are invited to anchor ourselves in the promise God Himself has given, a prom...

Psalm 116 Jason Morris Sunday 19 April 2026 Psalm 116 is a personal response to God’s faithfulness in the midst of distress. This message explores what it looks like to remember God’s deliverance and respond with a life of gratitude, trust, and devotion. It’s an invitation to move beyond words, offering our lives in wholehearted worship to the One who hears, saves, and sustains.