Churches in Haverhill

Active churches in Haverhill

17 Newcomb Street, Haverhill
changingliveschristianchurch.com
1 sermon · 3 days ago
232 Main Street, Haverhill
brookridgecommunity.church
1 sermon · 3 days ago
14 Brandy Brow Road, Haverhill
lifelinebaptistchurch.com
1 sermon · 5 days ago
957 Kenoza St, Haverhill
haverhillchurch.com
1 sermon · 5 days ago
278 Groveland St., Haverhill
riversidehaverhill.org
1 sermon · 5 days ago
284 Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill
graniteunited.com
140 sermons · 5 days ago
320 South Main St., Haverhill
renaissancecitychurch.com
1 sermon · 5 days ago
26 White Street, Haverhill
trinityhaverhill.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
232 Main Street, Haverhill
haverhillcommonschurch.org
1 sermon

Types of churches in Haverhill

Haverhill Catholic Churches

Long-established parishes anchor neighborhoods from Bradford and Mount Washington to Riverside, offering sacramental life, weekday Mass, and robust faith formation for children and adults. Many host seasonal festivals and food drives that reflect Haverhill’s mill-town roots and tight-knit, multi-generational families.

Historic & Liturgical

Traditional New England congregations around Bradford Common, Ward Hill, and the city center emphasize choirs, organ music, and classic liturgy in steepled sanctuaries. These churches appeal to worshipers who value reverence, historic architecture, and continuity with Haverhill’s colonial and industrial-era heritage.

Riverfront Contemporary Worship

Non-denominational and evangelical congregations meeting in renovated mill spaces along the Merrimack or near the downtown boardwalk offer band-led music, practical teaching, and casual atmospheres. They often draw young professionals and creatives living in lofts and riverfront condos, with strong kids’ programs and weekday community service.

Young Adult Churches in Haverhill

Congregations focused on 20s–30s offer late-morning or evening services, small groups that meet in downtown coffee shops, and easy access for MBTA Haverhill Line commuters and NECC students. Expect social events, mentoring, and volunteer nights that connect new residents to neighborhoods from Mount Washington to Riverside.

Sermon clips from Haverhill churches

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#SantidadCotidiana
“Quizás sea un poco extraño, pero también me encanta, porque significa que nuestros santos no pertenecen a algunas categorías que sean de personas diferentes de los demás. Son personas comunes, como tú y como yo. Como nosotros, no son perfectos. De hecho, a pesar de todo su egoísmo, Paul Cofer mantuvo algunos prejuicios contra los judíos durante toda su vida. Pero somos otras personas que han sido reconocidas por dedicar su vida de una humanidad extraordinaria al servicio de dios y de su pueblo, y por seguir el ejemplo de Jesús con sus propias vidas.”
40s
#FaithOverPerfect
“Thank God for the Samuels. Thank God that the church steps in where the biological family steps out. Church is not perfect. No church is perfect. You don't need it to be perfect. You just need to be good. Every good and perfect thing. Perfect are the spiritual things, the Holy Ghost, the Word of God. Good things is your marriage, the church, your pastor. They're not perfect, but they're good, and even good comes from God. So bless what's good instead of complaining because it's not perfect.”
44s
#GodsPurpose
“And God has chosen to place you at this time, in this place. And you could say, oh, it's not easy. And you know what? You are correct. And God knew that when he put you here. And he made you equipped to do a hard thing. You can do it. Your reward is not your fruit, it is your labor. not your results, it's your effort. Be diligent in doing what you can for the Lord.”
52s
#TruthAndLove
“Church, the goal here isn't to be more accepted. The goal is to be more like Jesus, and grace doesn't excuse sin. Can I say that again? Grace doesn't excuse sin. Grace invites us into a changed life. And church, this is something that the world desperately needs to see in us. Not Christians who are afraid to speak the truth, and not Christians who abandon biblical convictions, but Christians who speak the truth with humility, with patience, and with love. People should be able to encounter us and experience both the truth of God's word and the compassion of God's heart.”
56s
#TrustGodOverMoney
“Do you have more trust and hope in gaining money than you do in god? That's the difference. If you're putting your hope and your trusted money, your hope and your trust isn't in god. Our hope and our trust must be in god. Society pulls us in a whole bunch of different directions that seem contrary to Christ teaching. We also must flee from those. As followers of Christ, we are called to flee these things and pursue righteousness.”
23s
#ForgiveAsYouAreForgiven
“So we bear with one another, and we forgive one another, not only because we don't know what's going on inside someone's heart, but also because we know how incredible it is to be forgiven. Amen? We are fully forgiven, like, for everything. And if Christ has gifted us with complete forgiveness, then who are we to withhold that forgiveness from anyone else?”
34s
#GodIsJust
“Amen. We must understand that God is infinite and absolutely just in his judgments. Every judgment God makes is just, whether you like it or not, whether you agree with it or not. God is just. Whenever he makes a judgment, he is just. It's not to be questioned, it's to be submitted to because he is God. Every human being will either experience the grace of God through Christ or the justice of God spending eternity in hell forever. Amen?”
39s
#PrayBeforeYouPost
“If someone's activity on social media is hurting your feelings, pray before you post. That's what I'm asking. We need to pray for each other and then seek the most redemptive way to love each other. I'm gonna uproot negativity and pursue positivity. Sometimes the people in this church are gonna be heavy. They're gonna inconvenience They're gonna disappoint you. Sometimes they're gonna hurt you. But they're not strangers. They're your brothers and sisters, and Jesus never looked at you and decided that you were too heavy to carry.”
32s
#WalkWorthy
“To walk worthy. Walk worthy. God's like, therefore, I've told you all of this about your identity in Christ because I left you here on purpose for a purpose, and I want you to walk worthy. If you're with me, give me a uh-huh. This is really important because the word of God is not for information. It's for transformation, only through application. This word therefore is very important. The Holy Spirit God puts us in here. He's like, want you to lean in and I want you to listen.”
51s
#ComunionDeLosSantos
“Esta comunión va a más pagar el espacio, el tiempo, el guion, de las naciones, e incluso de la vida y de la muerte. Nos une a bon offer, a nuestros seres queridos que ya partieron, a san Juan, a santa Margarita, a la santísima madre María y a todos nuestros santos apuros. Y nos unen incluso al mismo Jesús. Mientras buscamos también el ejemplo de Jesús por nuestras vidas, todos ellos nos rodean y nos sostienen para que nosotros también podamos ser santos de dios, para que nosotros también podamos vivir vidas de servicio cotidiano y, a veces, e incluso extraordinariamente.”

Why Haverhill churches are unique

With a growing multicultural population that includes longtime New England families, Latin American immigrants, and Boston-area commuters, churches in Haverhill often blend warm hospitality with practical help, offering bilingual Spanish-English services and strong kids programs for young families. Community care is a hallmark too, from food distribution to mentoring and recovery support, with many congregations hosting addiction recovery and support groups across neighborhoods from Bradford to Mount Washington.
Shaped by its mill-town heritage along the Merrimack River, congregations gather in classic steepled sanctuaries as well as renovated brick spaces, creating a mix of tradition and innovation. Worship and teaching frequently pair historic New England architecture and expository Bible teaching with modern worship with contemporary band that resonates with both lifelong locals and newcomers.
Education and mobility also leave a mark: with Northern Essex Community College in town and the MBTA Haverhill Line connecting commuters, Haverhill churches often emphasize flexible schedules, mentoring, and weekday gatherings tailored to young adults and professionals. These rhythms foster close-knit discipleship and regional connection, drawing students and families into college student ministries and deepening a citywide small group culture.

Recent sermons from Haverhill churches

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