Churches in Hempstead

Active churches in Hempstead

1487 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
thesanctuary.nyc
3 sermons
2630 Windsor Ave, Oceanside
cpchurch.com
2 sermons
656 Front Street, Hempstead
hempsteadassembly.org
4 sermons
2630 Windsor Ave, Oceanside
cpchurch.com
3 sermons
1 Norwood Avenue, Malverne
thebridgeli.com
3 sermons
2658 Corner Lane, Bellmore
christaliveny.com
2 sermons

Types of churches in Hempstead

Hempstead Spanish-Language Churches

Reflecting Hempstead’s large Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Central American communities, many congregations offer Spanish-only or bilingual services. You’ll find lively worship and family programs near the Fulton Avenue and downtown corridors, often paired with ESL classes, immigration support, and youth activities.

Churches in Hempstead for Students

With Hofstra University and Nassau Community College nearby, several congregations tailor ministries to commuters and residents in their late teens and twenties. Expect evening services, rides or short walks from the Hempstead Transit Center, and small groups that fit around class and work schedules.

Black Protestant Congregations

Rooted in the village’s historic Black neighborhoods, these Baptist, AME, and Pentecostal congregations emphasize gospel music, dynamic preaching, and community advocacy. Many run food distributions, reentry support, and youth mentoring around Kennedy Memorial Park and along Front Street, serving families across Hempstead and neighboring Uniondale.

Historic Liturgical Churches

Long-established Catholic and mainline Protestant parishes reflect Hempstead’s colonial-era heritage with traditional liturgy, choirs, and pipe-organ music. Their stone and brick sanctuaries anchor older residential blocks near the Garden City border and the village’s civic center, appealing to worshipers seeking reverence and continuity.

Sermon clips from Hempstead churches

38s
#ExpectResistanceAtStart
“they get so discouraged on the front end, they never even start. I wonder how many people God laid something big on their heart and discouragement and opposition before the first step. Wiped it out. The enemy is gonna try to take it out at the very beginning. So at the very beginning, expect resistance. I just met with a couple this week that they're like, Hey, for the first time in our life, like we're gonna trust God with our money and we want to make a donation to the church and lo and behold, twenty four hours later, their alternator goes out.”
37s
“It's a powerful thing tonight to consider. So if you've been waiting on God, somebody that's in the living room, if you've been waiting on God to do the supernatural in your life, I want you to ask him what part he wants you to play and then obey him. Because his supernatural is always sure to follow. It comes back to the simple equation. God's part, my part. That there is a divine partnership when it comes to our relationship with Jesus Christ.”
58s
“Says, now, therefore, put away the foreign gods which are in your midst and incline your hearts to the lord, the god of Israel. Put away the foreign gods. my my next point this morning is that you have to put it away. You have to put it away. In in reading scripture, this passage of scripture, the the the phrase put it away literally means to discard and and to turn from to rebuke, to to to get from your your vantage point that sometimes is not enough just to say no to a thing.”
37s
“I mean, folks, after all God has done for you, if you really understand, remember we've talked about the gospel, we are more wicked, more flawed, more simple than we could begin to understand. Believe me, the death you know, you don't have to teach a kid to be selfish. We're all selfish. We're all self centered by our nature. And yet at the same time, god's forgiven us and he loves us more than we could ever even begin to grasp, more than we could ever hope. How then could we not be a contributor to be filled by doing god's work in the church and impacting the life of others.”
42s
“The world's wisdom says you've gotta look good and you've gotta have your your profile picture perfect at the right angle, the right sunlight. You know, you've gotta put this best image of yourself out especially on social media platforms today. And while there is truth in the bible that talks about being healthy and taking care of your body because God has given it to you, Placing your faith in your image is going to bring you further away from god because god doesn't value the image as much. He doesn't value what you look like on the outside. What god values is your heart. He values the inside, the wisdom of who you are before him.”
54s
“Yo no sé si tú conoces a Cristo o no. Si no lo conoces, te invito a conocerlo, porque él es el único que puede traer éxito a nuestra vida y a nuestro corazón. Y si tú lo conoces y estás viviendo momentos difíciles, este es el momento donde tú debes recordar las promesas de dios para nuestra vida. Donde más debes leer la biblia, donde vas, debes sostenerte de cristo, porque a veces es fácil ser cristiano en los buenos momentos. Pero cuando la tormenta viene, es cuando realmente sabemos si amamos a dios superficialmente o con todo nuestro corazón.”
30s
#BotherPointsToPurpose
“What when you look at the world, are you bothered by? And that is often a spot that you can look at and see, okay. Maybe that's where God is pushing me towards. Maybe that is what he needs me to do. What bothers you? That is usually a huge indicator, but Nehemiah faced something that all of us have to face at some point in time. Point number two from last week, comfort can be the enemy of your calling. He is in a very comfortable spot. He's got it good, man.”
29s
#RebuildBetter
“Quit stepping over the rubble of what was once beautiful, and let's actually do something about it. I wonder how many times in our lives we've just accepted this is my new normal, and God is like, no. No. No. No. You're not designed to just limp through life until you get to heaven, but you are to live from glory to glory. And and somebody's gotta show up once in a while and say, no. No. No. We can fix this. We can even build it better than before.”
32s
#ExpectResistanceFromClose
“Understand that sometimes the opposition and the ridicule will come from people who are close to you. Even people who are saved, it happened to Jesus. Peter's trying to talk him out of going out to the cross and Jesus says, Get behind me, Satan. He's saying, Don't you let Satan come into your mouth and talk me out of what God has placed on my heart. So some of you, when God is pushing you towards something, don't be surprised when your own family and closest friends try to talk you out of it.”
37s
“for you and I tonight, here it is. The outside force that removes the yoke of bondage in our life is the anointing, which is God's presence. The anointing, which is God's presence, that is the outside force that removes the yoke of bondage in our life. That word the word anointing is is charisma in the original Greek. It's very close it's very closely related to the word that's used in the New Testament when the gifts of the spirit are talked about, which is charisma.”

Why Hempstead churches are unique

Churches in Hempstead reflect the village’s rich Caribbean, Latin American, and African American heritage, so Sunday gatherings often move seamlessly between languages and musical styles. You’ll find services that incorporate spirited gospel choirs and charismatic prayer alongside traditional liturgy, creating a warm, neighborhood feel that mirrors the diversity on the streets. Many Hempstead churches offer bilingual Spanish and English services, provide Haitian Creole translation, and lean into a vibrant gospel music and choir tradition.
With Hofstra University and Nassau Community College nearby and the LIRR terminal anchoring daily commuter life, congregations shape ministry around students and working families. Weeknight small groups, late-Sunday gatherings, and mentoring are common as churches make space for complex schedules and seasonal rhythms. Look for ministries geared toward college student ministries, networks for young adults and professionals, and schedules that include evening services for commuters.
As one of Long Island’s oldest settlements, Hempstead blends landmark sanctuaries with renovated storefront spaces, so worship can feel both historic and close to the sidewalk. That street-level presence fuels practical compassion—food distribution, immigration guidance, and youth programs that serve the village’s dense neighborhoods. Many churches emphasize food pantry and outreach, offer immigration legal support, and invest in strong kids programs for young families.

Recent sermons from Hempstead churches

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