Churches in East Syracuse

Active churches in East Syracuse

2 James St, Syracuse
forwardpoint.org
38 sermons · 5 days ago

Types of churches in East Syracuse

Non-denominational

Modern music, practical teaching, and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere — popular with young adults and families who want a welcoming community without strong denominational ties.

Mainline & historic

Traditional worship with beautiful sanctuaries, choral music, and liturgical services — congregations that connect faith with history and a long-standing community presence.

Students & young adults

With the University of Colorado nearby, many churches emphasize student ministry — Bible studies, worship nights, and service opportunities built for people in their college and early-career years.

Family-friendly

Strong kids’ programs, youth groups, and safe, supportive environments — with Sunday school, childcare, and age-specific ministries throughout the city.

Sermon clips from East Syracuse churches

51s
#JesusIsLord
“And we walk away with our heads down. Because, fourth point, you can want what Jesus offers without wanting Jesus. And we live in a culture of Christians where that's exactly what's happened is they they love eternity in heaven. They love that someday that they're gonna go to heaven, that they said the prayer. They love the fact that they have the right answer, and there's people in the world that don't. But their life shows that they don't want anything to do with Jesus taking over control. They love Jesus being their savior, but they don't want him to be their lord. They don't want him to determine what the picture looks like, to determine what the next step is.”
28s
#GodsWay
“The gospel writer Mark tells us that the man's face clouded over because this was the last thing he expected to hear. And he walked off with a heavy heart because he was holding on tight to a lot of things and not about to let go. He was holding tight onto his picture. He said, you know, Jesus, if you're not gonna fit into my picture, then this relationship's not gonna work out.”
48s
#BeLikeJesus
“experience versus imitation. A lot a lot of times, we love the experiences. We love the lights. We love the fog. We love walking away from a Sunday morning saying, man, I felt so good. Man, that was so powerful. And we say it was powerful because, you know, Kim hit a really nice note or Steven played a really good chord progression or because, you know, Jimmy told a really funny story. So we felt good that morning. And that begins to be the litmus test for our relationship with Jesus. But the real litmus test is imitation. It's how much more like Jesus do we really look? How much more like him do the things that we do reflect who he is?”
40s
#UnconditionalLove
“And that goes the same for the picture that we have. We all have a picture that we're holding in our hands. And what we have to do is we have to let go of it. And we have to see what parts of it do... Does Jesus give back to us. What part of it, as as he takes over the picture and he designs it, he creates it, There may be parts of it that are still the parts that we had. There may be parts of it that are totally missing because they're not good for us. But you're never gonna know unless you take that step that we all have to get to where we are willing to just let go of it.”
37s
#FollowJesus
“And at that moment, Jesus begins to give Peter a picture. Not of what it looks like to be a great fisherman. Because it would have been easy for Peter in that moment to just be like, wow, these are some great fishing techniques that I'm gonna walk away with. Jesus is nice to know when you thank you very much. But Jesus says, what? He says, follow me, and I'll make you fishers of men. You see, Jesus doesn't just improve Peter's fishing, he changes Peter's purpose.”
26s
#GodsPlan
“And in this process that all of us are gonna have to get to, this fork in the road that all of us are gonna come to, we're gonna have to choose. Am I gonna take Jesus' picture, or am I gonna choose to just try to fit him into my picture? The heart of Jesus is seen through in the story in Mark ten twenty one where Jesus looked at him hard in the eye, and he loved him.”
32s
#ChristianGrowth
“as we take these steps and make this next step, now we're starting to say, okay. Where do I belong here? It's not just about what do I get out of it, but where do I belong? What group of people are gonna be the people who, despite my past, despite my history, despite them knowing everything about me, they choose to still love me just like god loves me. And as a result of that, I can be vulnerable. I can be open. I can be known”
26s
#SurrenderToGod
“The... This discipleship process says, okay. I had this idea. I had this picture about my life. But now that I've met and understand what Jesus wants for me, he's changing the picture. And now I want my life to not just see how I can fit Jesus into my picture, but how can I align my life to his picture?”
55s
#AuthenticCommunity
“Because all the information in the world, all the great tech production, little one line statements that anybody can throw together and put into an online services. Great. Until life hits you and you look around and you don't have anybody who you are known by. You don't know anybody who... If the lights got turned on, that they would see all the crap that you have inside and that they would still love you. Not because they wouldn't love you, but because they don't know about it. Because we've created a culture where we gotta put our best foot forward and look like we have it all together.”
40s
#WalkTowardOthers
“Because when it comes to belonging, to find where you belong, it means walking towards where you don't. There is a good chance that for you to experience the same kind of belonging that Zacchaeus is going to experience here, that you're gonna have to walk towards some people who are not like you. You're probably gonna have to walk towards some situations that maybe you wouldn't necessarily choose for yourself. But to belong, to truly find a place where people are going to know you and still say, hey, we love you and God loves you.”

Why East Syracuse churches are unique

Tradition meets innovation: The spiritual landscape in East Syracuse reflects both heritage and progress, with long-established mainline churches standing alongside newer congregations that emphasize casual gatherings and contemporary worship.
A culture all its own: Many churches mirror the city’s culture of inclusivity and connection to the outdoors, offering spaces where people of all backgrounds can experience faith and community in an authentic, welcoming environment.

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