Batemans Bay Baptist Church

Luke 8:40–48 Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 29 March 2026

After years of suffering and isolation, a desperate woman reaches out to Jesus in faith. This message explores how desperation can lead us past disappointment, fear, and what we can see, drawing us toward the One who brings healing and restoration.

It’s an invitation to reach out to Jesus, trusting that He sees us, meets us in our need, and responds with both power and compassion.

Luke 8:22–25 Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 22 March 2026

In the middle of an unexpected storm, the disciples encounter Jesus in a way they never anticipated. This message reminds us that trusting God is not always easy, especially when life feels out of control and the storm is loud.

Yet even in the chaos, Jesus is present. Our story isn’t finished, and we are not alone. It’s an invitation to trust Him, not just when the storm passes, but while we are still in it.

John 3:1–7 Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 15 March 2026

Nicodemus comes to Jesus as a seeker, curious, searching, and full of questions. In this encounter, Jesus challenges him with a deeper truth: that new life cannot be achieved, but must be received.

This message reminds us that seeking often leads to unexpected answers, and that true transformation comes not through our own effort, but through the Spirit and through faith in Jesus, the one who makes the way.

Luke 1:26–35 Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 8 March 2026

Mary’s encounter with the angel begins with uncertainty and fear, yet becomes a powerful picture of faith, surrender, and trust in God’s purposes.

This message reminds us that God often works through ordinary people in unexpected ways, inviting us to respond with openness and obedience as we encounter His call.

Acts 2:42–47 Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 1 March 2026

As we look ahead to a new season, Acts 2 gives us a picture of the kind of church we are called to be, devoted to God, committed to one another, and engaged in His mission.

This message sets the vision for the year ahead, grounded in our calling to be a community of faith, hope and love in Jesus’ name. It’s an invitation to step into this new chapter together, growing as disciples, worshipping God, loving one another, and serving our world with the love of Jesus.

Psalm 144; Philippians 2:5–11 Peter Nelson Sunday 22 February 2026

Psalm 144 celebrates the goodness and blessing of God, while Philippians 2 points us to the humility and exaltation of Christ. This message reminds us that true blessing is found not in what we have, but in knowing God and living with a Christ-shaped heart.

As we look to Jesus, we’re invited to live in humility, gratitude, and trust in the One who is above all.

Colossians 2:6–15 Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 15 February 2026

In a world that constantly pushes us to look for “more,” Paul reminds us that in Christ we already have fullness. This message calls us to stay rooted in Jesus, resist the pull of empty substitutes, and rediscover the wonder of the gospel.

We are not lacking or incomplete, but fully alive, forgiven, and secure in Him.

Jeremiah 17:9–10; Luke 6:43–45 Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 8 February 2026

Jesus reminds us that what flows from our lives is shaped by what is stored in our hearts. This message explores the importance of examining our inner life, allowing God to transform our hearts, and recognising that our heart’s condition determines our life’s direction.

It’s an invitation to intentional, daily formation, filling our lives with the things of God so that our lives overflow with His fruit.

Psalm 28 Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 1 February 2026

Psalm 28 takes us into the space between calling out to God and seeing His answer. This message reminds us that we can cry out honestly in the midst of injustice, pain, and uncertainty, trusting that God hears and will act in His perfect justice and timing.

As we remember the cross and resurrection, we are invited to live as people of hope, praising God not only after the answer comes, but even in the waiting.

Mark 10:46–52 Pastor Anthony Watson Sunday 25 January 2026

In this encounter with blind Bartimaeus, Jesus asks a question that goes deeper than the obvious. This message explores what it means to truly recognise our greatest need and to come to Jesus with honesty and faith.

As Jesus hears, responds, and invites, we’re reminded that He is both willing and able to show mercy, and that real sight begins with seeing who He truly is.