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Batemans Bay Baptist Church

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Season 2026

Ephesians: Alive in Christ

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 great love for us, made us alive with Christ. This is not something we achieve or earn. It is the gift of God’s grace. “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ… it is by grace you have been saved.” — Ephesians 2:4–5

Ephesians: Every Spiritual Blessing

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 through the Son, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. Along the way, we also explore a simple way of reading Scripture — looking behind the text, in the text, and in front of the text — as we seek to understand God’s Word and allow it to shape our lives today. Before behaviour comes belonging. Before instruction comes identity. Before our response comes God’s grace. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us… with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” — Ephesians 1:3

Nothing Held Back

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 hold most tightly, and the invitation to live with open hands. The perfume was precious. But Jesus was more precious still. What might it look like for us to trust Him with everything?

The God that Jesus Reveals

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: “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.” In this message, we lay down some of our distorted images of God and look again at Jesus, the One who reveals the Father. When we see Jesus more clearly, we see God more clearly. And when we see God more clearly, we begin to see ourselves and others differently too.

The Great Confession

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, trust, and follow Him today.

Running the Race

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 Inc. as he opens God’s Word and encourages us to persevere in faith, keeping our hope firmly anchored in Christ.

Heart of Worship: Behold Him in Spirit and Truth

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 centred on a place, but on a Person. Through Christ, every moment of life becomes an opportunity to glorify God. True worship is a life centred on Christ, empowered by the Spirit, and lived for the glory of the Father.

Heart of Worship: Behold Him with Your Whole Heart

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, discovering that true worship flows from a deep love for Him, a life surrendered to Him, and the confidence that He alone can truly satisfy. True worship begins with a heart that seeks God above all else.

Heart of Worship: Behold His Holiness

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 wholehearted surrender. True worship begins when we behold the holiness of God.

Mercy on the Road

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 unable to rescue ourselves, Christ draws near with compassion, healing, and grace. A message about mercy, salvation, and the Saviour who meets us on the road.

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