What is Christianity?

The message at the heart of Christianity is pretty simple. Find out what it's all about on this two-minute video. Turn your speakers on! At the bottom of the page there are details on how to ask any questions you may have.

Christianity is about Jesus. But who is Jesus?

Jesus once asked His followers this question: "Who do you say I am?"

A prophet with a new teaching?
A healer to the sick?
A saviour to a lost world?

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Jesus claimed each of these, but most importantly, He claimed to be God in the flesh.

At the dawn of time He ignited human history when He spoke. He breathed life into the lungs of the first man and woman - and every inch of creation itself.

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But we rebelled. We turned against our King and followed our own ways, even though it would cost us our life. Our sin poisoned His perfect creation, giving way to sickness, injustice, and death.

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Sin separated us from one another, and from God.

Why did Jesus come?

But rather than cast off humanity, God sent His Son Jesus to enter into the world He Created - the one broken by our sin. He breathed our air, became human like us.

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He lived a perfect life - the one God intended we live - and called us to repent of our sin and follow Him in faith.

Some believed His word and recognised Him as King. Others denied Him. They crowned Him with thorns and murdered Him. They rejected Him, and so have we.

But God had a plan. Jesus willingly gave Himself up to die on a cross to save us from God's judgment and the death we deserve.

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On that cross, He exchanged our rebellion for his obedience. Our brokenness for his perfection.
The Son of God died so we could live.
And on the third day, He rose to life again, defeating death forever.
And now, He sits on the throne of heaven, offering life through the Holy Spirit to all those who repent and trust in Him.

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What does it mean for us?

Jesus is the King of Kings.
You can either crown Him or crucify him. There is no middle ground.
No one will ever ask you a more important question than the one Jesus asked: Who do you say I am?

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Planning your Visit

You are Welcome...

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

We meet for Worship at the Oakridge Baptist Church building on the corner of Oakridge/Jubilee Roads (details here). The main entrance is up some steps but if you need level access then please use the side door in Oakridge Road.

Our Service starts at 10:30am and finishes at about 11.45am; we serve tea, coffee and biscuits afterwards and it's is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Sunday Services

Following a warm welcome and prayer from one of our Leadership Team members, the service opens with songs led by our music group. Sometimes a person might pray out loud, read a small passage from the Bible or share things that they believe God is saying to the whole Church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. One of our speakers will then give a sermon that is Bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We finish with a final worship song following which we share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the Church.

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On the 3rd Sunday of each month the service will include 'Communion' or the ‘Lord’s Supper’ which is an act of worship that involves eating bread and drinking non-alcoholic wine (red grape juice). More about this here

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Children are always welcome to stay in the service with parents/carers but we also have Bible based 'Junior Church' activities available for children which vary from week to week. On the second Sunday of each month, we have an 'All-Age' family service where children remain in the service.

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We run a series of Bible study groups for the growth of faith and discipleship; these are held at the Church and via Zoom. Further details here or speak to a member of the Leadership Team

If you want to get involved in the life of the Church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. Further details can be obtained from a member of the Leadership Team

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the Church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you. We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at Oakridge Baptist Church.

Blessings...

Alison Irwin - Church Secretary