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Church of Christ at Oakridge

"The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the
Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." Matthew 9:37-38
Hello! We want to welcome you  to our website. It is our prayer that it will be a blessing to
you spiritually.

We believe that learning more about God and worshiping the God, who has done so
much for each one of us, are the greatest things anyone can do to bless their  life and  
family. On behalf of all the members here in the Oakridge community, we invite you to
worship the Lord with us. Visitors are always welcome at all of our assemblies. When you
visit us, you'll find people from different backgrounds who have been brought together on
common ground through Jesus Christ.

May the Lord Bless You!
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The Milk of the Word
As new born babes, desire the milk of the word that
you may be able to grow. 1 Peter 2:2
Church of Christ at Oakridge
1217 Lexington St N.
Birmingham, Al 35224
205-786-3901
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"These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God,
that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to
believe in the name of the Son of God." (1 John 5:13)
Are you Saved? If so, when did you become saved and what did you have to
do, if anything? Many people are confused over these questions because of the
many things that  are being taught from the various pulpits of our day and time.
However, you don't have to be confused. Let God's word guide you. The Bible
clearly gives you the answer and you can know what to do to be saved and
have confidence that if you were to die this hour, heaven will be your home.
God's Plan For Your Salvation
Grace        Christ's Blood        The Gospel        Faith       Repentance        Confession        Baptism        Faithfulness
God’s gift of Salvation is
the most precious thing
ever offered to mere
man. Paul said, “For
when we were still
without strength, in due
time Christ died for the
ungodly. Read Article

Homosexuality: Gene or
Choice?
As tragic as it may be,
we have come to a point
in time where men and
women wonder whether
homosexuality is
something inherited
through our genes or if
one chooses this
lifestyle. Read Article

Faithful Against All Odds
The book of Revelation
was written by the
Apostle John
supposedly around AD
96. He wrote of a vision
he received while on the
Island of Patmos, to
which he was banished
because of his testimony
about the Christ (Rev 1:
9). Read Article

The Value of Godly Fear
In our everyday lives, we
place a great amount of
value on many things.
From improving
marriage relationships,
how we raise our
children, and even
making society a better
place, the list is endless
as to what is of value to
many of us. Although
there’s nothing wrong
with value being placed
on these things, what
about “godly fear."
Read Article
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by Douglas A. Edwards
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Elders and the Main Focus
By Douglas A. Edwards
When we look at the work of an elder, we fully understand that it is great. Paul said, “This is a
true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work” (1 Tim. 3:1). He
further states that those elders who rule should be counted worthy of double honor, especially
those who labour in word and doctrine (1 Tim. 5:17).

I believe, however, that many men who desire this office do not fully understand it’s duties in
the eyesight of God and thus, come into the office of a bishop unprepared. In Acts 20:28, we
find the apostle Paul letting the elders, of the church in Ephesus, know that the Holy Spirit had
made them overseers. Although this word “overseer” means superintended, I believe
sometimes the focus or too much of the focus in the wrong place. Read Article
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Does God Exist Debate
Between Kyle Butt (Church of Christ) and Dan Barker (Athiest). This
debate took place at South Carolina University on February 12, 2009.
Many efforts are made to try to prove that Baptism is not essential to our salvation. Once
such effort was made by the Middletown Bible Church in an article entitled "Does Water
Baptism Save? A Biblical Refutation of Baptismal Regeneration." I don't normally go to
church websites to write in response to any articles they may have. However, when people
try to attack the "Churches of Christ" and tie the doctrine of baptism to us rather than the
Scriptures, it comes a time that the word of God must be defended.

The fact that Baptism is essential to salvation is not a "Church of Christ" teaching, it is the
"Bible's" teaching. Many people say this to try to prejudice others against the truth but it will
not work. I read the Middletown church's article thoroughly and have written a response to all
of their claims. With much love, paitence, and prayer, I hope the Bible's true message will
help someone seeking. READ MY RESPONSE NOW
Here They Go Again Denying Baptism