Church Profile
Service Times
Christian Education: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.
Worship: Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, 6:00 p.m.
Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
(352) 694-2212
Pastor Andy Bloom
Our Mission
Whether you have connected with us to investigate the truths about Jesus Christ, find information about our church, find directions or just browse you are welcome at OcalaFirst. Where everyone is part of the family. And like families, we stay connected to each other through small group fellowship and discipleship.
Be sure to check out all of our ministry oportunities we have available or just stop by one Sunday for a visit. We're confident that you'll like what you see - not only in us, but what God will do in your life through this ministry.
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About Central Baptist Church
OcalaFirst is a dynamic church located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. We are definitely not the same old "church" you may be used to or have grown tired of. We are different! No "members only" club here. Anyone and everyone is invited to stop in and find out how God can change your life through the ministry of OcalaFirst's congregation and leadership.
www.OcalaFirstnaz.net
Denomination / Affiliation:
Baptist- Independent
Dress Style:
casual
Average Age of Attendees:
all-ages
Community Projects:
0-12
MINISTRIES AND GROUPS
Church Ministries
Kids
Youth
Men’s
Women’s
Sunday School
Groups and Public Services
Christian School
Daycare
We have a daycare, preschool, and free VPK programs in our Promiseland Academy. This school is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and provides a faith-based environment for all ages. The address is the same as the church. School phone number is 352-694-1473
BELIEFS
1. ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three
personalities; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal
and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19;1Peter 1:2; 2Corinthians 13:14
2. ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless
human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by
dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power
over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return someday to earth
to reign as King of kings and Lord of lords.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15;
1Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
3. ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world
to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the
moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of
spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift
when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.
2Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1Corinthians 2:12, 3:16;
Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
4. ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural
guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2Timothy 3:16; 2Peter 1:20-21; 2Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6;
Proverbs 30:5
5. ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are
the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential
for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”.
This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
6. ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our
sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer
of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled
life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one
receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26;
Romans 5:1;
7. ABOUT SANCTIFICATION
We believe that believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to (following)
regeneration (salvation), through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is brought about by
the baptism with the Holy Spirit, whereby a person experiences the cleansing of the
heart from the sin nature we were born with following a complete surrendering of the
will to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
John 17:17-19; Romans 15:16; Ephesians 5:26; 2Timothy 2:21; Hebrews 13:12;
1Peter 1:2; Isaiah 3:3; James 4:8; 1John 1:7;
8. ABOUT ETERNITY
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by
sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated
from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are
real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15;
1Corinthians 2:7-9
Baptism:
Older Children/adults
Eternal Security:
No, Can't Lose
Healing and Charismatic Gifts:
Open But Cautious
We agree with these Doctrinal Statements:
Apostles Creed
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Central Baptist Church is a Baptist Church located in Zip Code 34471.
Church Profile Manager: John Voges