Higher Ground Church Oakland

Higher Ground Church Oakland We're a growing and diverse body of believers in Jesus Christ. We offer one service at 10:00am and hope you will join us for Sunday worship.

We hold to the preeminent authority of the whole Bible, and rejoice in the doctrines of grace rediscovered during the Reformation. An environment that is safe for all has been created to practice social distancing while worshipping with fellow believers!

02/16/2026

🔥 THE REAL FIGHT PODCAST 🔥

Join Pastor Billie Dempsey and Head Coach Brother Carlos Resendez as we talk about a fight that never stops not just in the ring, but in the spirit. Scripture reminds us that we are fighting against principalities, pressures, and the pull of a world filled with idols competing for our hearts.

Stay tuned this year as we go deeper into what it truly means to live godly in an idolized world standing firm in faith, discipline, and truth.

🎙️ The fight is real. The mission is eternal.

The gospel reminds us that our hope is not found in denying our brokenness, but in trusting the finished work of Christ....
01/06/2026

The gospel reminds us that our hope is not found in denying our brokenness, but in trusting the finished work of Christ. Accusation drives us to the cross, where grace silences condemnation and mercy triumphs over guilt. Our confidence rests fully in Christcrucified, risen, and sufficient.

The gospel reminds us that our hope is not found in denying our brokenness, but in trusting the finished work of Christ....
01/06/2026

The gospel reminds us that our hope is not found in denying our brokenness, but in trusting the finished work of Christ. Accusation drives us to the cross, where grace silences condemnation and mercy triumphs over guilt. Our confidence rests fully in Christcrucified, risen, and sufficient.

The gospel reminds us that our hope is not found in denying our brokenness, but in trusting the finished work of Christ....
01/06/2026

The gospel reminds us that our hope is not found in denying our brokenness, but in trusting the finished work of Christ. Accusation drives us to the cross, where grace silences condemnation and mercy triumphs over guilt. Our confidence rests fully in Christ crucified, risen, and sufficient.

12/29/2025

💧 “All who thirst, let them come and drink.”💧

Are you searching for hope, peace, and renewal? You are warmly invited to worship with us at Higher Ground Church 🙏🏽. Experience powerful worship, Christ centered teaching, and a loving community where you belong. No matter where you are on your faith journey, there is a place for you here. 🤍
Come as you are we look forward to welcoming you!

🕚 Service Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 6022 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA

Jesus Is the Reason for the Season ✝️🎄“The Son of God became the Son of Man, that the sons of men might become the sons ...
12/25/2025

Jesus Is the Reason for the Season ✝️🎄

“The Son of God became the Son of Man, that the sons of men might become the sons of God.”

Christmas is not merely a tradition or a moment in history it is the divine miracle of God stepping into humanity. In humility, Christ was born in a manger so that through Him, we might receive redemption, adoption, and new life.

This season reminds us that true hope entered the world not through power or position, but through obedience, sacrifice, and love. Jesus came to seek and save the lost, to reconcile sinners to God, and to bring light into darkness.

As we celebrate, may our focus remain on Christ the greatest gift ever given.

Jesus is the reason for the season.





12/23/2025

Christmas is the celebration of God’s redemptive work through Jesus Christ. ✨

Scripture tells us that “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14), reminding us that Christmas is about God entering human history to save sinners. The birth of Christ fulfills God’s promise of a Savior “she will bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). 🎄✝️

At Christmas we remember that Jesus came to bring true hope and peace “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). The manger points us forward to the cross and the empty tomb, where our salvation was accomplished. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son” (John 3:16).

We warmly invite you to worship with us this Christmas season at Higher Ground Church. ⛪️ If you are seeking a Christ centered, Bible teaching church, we would be honored to welcome you. Whether you are new to the faith, returning to church, or exploring Christianity for the first time, come and hear the good news of Jesus Christ. 🤍

📍 Higher Ground Church
6022 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94506

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11/11/2025

✨ Clean and Washed in His Blood ✝️

Through the precious blood of Jesus Christ, we are made clean not by our works, but by His mercy and grace. True holiness begins when we are washed and renewed by the Spirit, set apart to live a life pleasing to God.

🩸 “But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.”
1 John 1:7 (KJV)

Holiness is not perfection achieved by man, but transformation accomplished by God. We stand righteous only because Christ took our sin and gave us His purity.

Come experience the cleansing power of God’s Word and worship with us this Sunday! 🙌
📍 Higher Ground Church
📅 Every Sunday at 11AM
📍 6022 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, ded...
11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your selfless service has helped preserve the freedoms we cherish and the peace we enjoy.

At Higher Ground Church, we remember that true service reflects the heart of Christ — the One who said, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’ — Isaiah 6:8

To all our veterans: we thank you, we honor you, and we pray God’s continued blessing and protection over you and your families.

When we look at the cross of Christ, we see the full weight of God’s justice and the depth of His mercy meet. Scripture ...
11/05/2025

When we look at the cross of Christ, we see the full weight of God’s justice and the depth of His mercy meet. Scripture says, “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God” (1 Peter 3:18). Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God, bore the wrath we deserved (Isaiah 53:5–6).

Our salvation is fully the work of God, “It is finished” (John 19:30). We contribute nothing to our redemption. Therefore, when we consider the cross, any sacrifice we make cannot compare to His. As Romans 12:1 says, our response is simply to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” What we call “sacrifice” is really worship in light of His finished work.

📍 Join Us This Sunday!
⛪ Higher Ground Church
🕚 Sunday Service at 11 AM
📍 6022 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94605

Address

6022 Seminary Avenue
Oakland, CA
94605

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+15105622635

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