Sermons

The first of a 5-part series of messages from John’s First Letter. ‘Walking in God’s Light’.

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison

Key Bible reference 1 John 1 – 2:2

Guest speaker: Singer, songwriter… Amanda Stewart.

An honest testimony on the Resolve to overcome mental health issues.

Key Bible reference 1 Peter 5:8

Concluding  our series of Sunday morning messages on the theme ‘Messy Church‘ based on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth.  This week… do everything in love.

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison

Key Bible reference 1 Corinthians 16

Continuing our series of Sunday morning messages on the theme ‘Messy Church‘ based on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth.  This week… Messy hope.

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison

Key Bible reference 1 Corinthians 15

He is Risen. It changes everything.

Continuing our series of Sunday morning messages on the theme ‘Messy Church‘ based on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth.  This week… Messy gatherings.

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison

Key Bible reference 1 Corinthians 11 – 14

Continuing a series of Sunday morning messages on the theme ‘Messy Church‘ based on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth.  This week… Messy Love.

Guest Speaker Nathan Marshall.  Nathan oversees Church Engagement and Pioneering within Churches of Christ in NSW and the ACT.

Key Bible reference 1 Corinthians 13

This message led into a time of Communion around the Lord’s Table.

Week five of a series of Sunday morning messages titled ‘Messy Church‘ based on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth.  This week… Messy Food.

‘…whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God’

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible reference 1 Corinthians 8-10

Week four of a series of Sunday morning messages titled ‘Messy Church‘ based on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth.  This week… More Messy Matter! Covering issues of Sex, Marriages and Singleness

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible reference 1 Corinthians 6 – 7

Week three of a series of Sunday morning messages titled ‘Messy Church‘ based on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth.  This week… Messy Relationships’.

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible reference 1 Corinthians 5 – 7

Week two of a series of Sunday morning messages titled ‘Messy Church‘ based on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth.  This week… Messy Leadership’.

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible reference 1 Corinthians 3&4

Commencing an eight-week series titled ‘Messy Church‘ based on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth.  Week one… ‘Messy priorities’.

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible reference 1 Corinthians 1 & 2

A two week series on ‘Things Jesus Never Said’. Week 2:  believe in yourself

Guest speaker Geoff Hall.  Key Bible reference John 14

A two week series on ‘Things Jesus Never Said’. This week:  Follow your heart

Guest speaker Geoff Hall.  Key Bible reference Luke 6: 45

Pastor Colette introduces guest speakers Darryl and Maggie Patterson from Liminus, Goulburn NSW.  Key Bible passage: Mark 4: 30-32

Darryl introduces a video clip at around 11 mins which can be viewed on-line at… https://www.welcomehome.org.au/

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible passage: Joshua 14: 6-14

Speaker: Marie Percival.  Key Bible passage:John 17: 14-19

Speaker:Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible passage:  Acts 17: 30-31

Speaker:Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible passages: John 3: 1-8, Acts 1:8

Speaker:Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible passage: Romans 8: 1-4

Speaker:Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible passages: Hebrews 4: 14 – 16

Speaker: Ray Sheppard.  Key Bible passages: 1 Peter 5:5 and Daniel 4: 25-33

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible passage Romans 8: 14-25

As an introduction to this message, the Worship Song ‘You Say’ was played.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD_s4U5AAdw

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible passage Ephesians 6: 10-18

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible passage Gen 1: 26 – 27

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible passage 2 Peter 1: 1-11   (The Message)

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison.  Key Bible passage Mark 6: 1-13

Healthy Christian Conduct

April 14 2024

Bible reading Romans 14: 1-13.  Bible reader Allison Bond

Our DNA: Alongside – in Service

April 7 2024

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison
Key Bible reference: John 13: 1-9

Easter Sunday – Peace be with you

March 31, 2024

Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ this Easter Sunday 2024

‘Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.’
Romans 5: (NLT)

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison
Bible readings: Mark 16: 1-8

Good Friday – Into the darkness a light had shone

March 29, 2024

Pastor Colette’s 2024 Good Friday message leading into a time of Communion around the Lord’s Table.

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison
Bible readings: Keith Nicholson

Our DNA: Adventurous – in Restoration

March 17, 2024

Continuing a series of Sunday morning messages exploring who churches of Christ are, by unpacking the seven ethos statements, that express our commonality and exploring how we live these values out at Bowral Church of Christ.

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison

Our DNA: Engaged – in Transformation

March 10, 2024

Continuing a series of Sunday morning messages exploring who churches of Christ are, by unpacking the seven ethos statements, that express our commonality and exploring how we live these values out at Bowral Church of Christ.

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison
Key Bible reference. Roman 12:1

Filling our Barns

March 3, 2024

In today’s message, Pastor Colette issues the challenge… What are we filling our barns with?

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison
Scripture reference Luke 12:  13-34

Lord have Your way with me

February 25, 2024

Obedient to God’s call

Speaker: Phillip Giddings
Key scripture reference: 2 Corinthians 5:14 – 6:2

Our DNA: Welcomed – into Family

February 18, 2024

Welcomed – into Family. Week 3 of a series of Sunday morning messages exploring who churches of Christ are, by unpacking the seven ethos statements, that express our commonality and exploring how we live these values out at Bowral Church of Christ.

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison

Our DNA:  Empowered – by the Spirit

February 11, 2024

A series of Sunday morning messages exploring who churches of Christ are, by unpacking the seven ethos statements, that express our commonality and exploring how we live these values out at Bowral Church of Christ.

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison

Our DNA: Anchored – in the Scriptures

February 4, 2024

Series of Sunday morning messages exploring who churches of Christ are, by unpacking the seven ethos statements, that express our commonality and exploring how we live these values out at Bowral Church of Christ.

Speaker: Pastor Colette Harrison

Finding Rest

January 28, 2024

As Gentle January comes to a conclusion, Pastor Colette calls us to find rest in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Scripture reference Matthew 11: 28-30

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison

Psalm 116 – What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?

January 21, 2024

Recalling the first Christian service held in Australia on Feb 3rd 1788 by Rev Richard Johnson, the chaplain, being the preacher. Text: Psalm 116 and its application today.

Bible reading: David Broadbent
Message: Pastor Colette Harrison

A Time to Remember

December 31, 2023

As we enter 2024, Pastor Colette challenges us to remember God’s provision and faithfulness in the past and His promise to be with us in the future.

Speaker Pastor Colette Harrison.
Key Scripture: Lamentations 3: 19 – 26