Churches in Hempstead

Active churches in Hempstead

657 Meacham Avenue, Elmont
onechurchonline.com
1 sermon · 5 days ago
453 Elmont Rd, Elmont
sptchurch.com
1 sermon · 5 days ago
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

53s
“And Bible says, the hand of the Lord was with them. Who? The people who take the gospel to the strangers, the new people, the hand of the Lord, the hand of the Lord. You're gonna experience the hand of the Lord, you'll be in that group of that some among them. That some people who will take, who will understand the way of God. Who am I to stand in the way of the Lord? And they come to know that this is the way of the Lord, to take the gospel to people who never heard it, who never heard it. To my office, to my school, to my people sitting somewhere in the grocery store, somewhere, somewhere, somewhere. I will take the gospel. I will.”
35s
“And so I've over and over again, in particular with prophecy this weekend, tried to make a case for you that prophecy is so much more than about being somebody. That prophecy really is a means by which we show people the love of God. Like our, that whole point of chapter 13 is to say, hey, look, all of the most powerful forms of these gifts, not just the tongues of men, tongues of angels, they're just a way to love people. When we divorce these gifts from love, it really does us no good.”
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.”
63s
“So when things like that happens, the community earbuds, your cultural earbuds, racial earbuds you keep in your ear. You hear only what you play. You don't hear what is happening around you. Hello? Hello? You don't hear even what God is speaking. The externals, sometimes we are so focused on externals. Sometimes we are for so conditioned with our denomination. Denominations. The earbuds works, but it is playing only only what you play. But your ears, God given you to keep it open. Keep it open to listen at least to the voice of God.”
46s
“And when it comes to praying, the truth is it's not the super spiritual person that gets the gift of tongues. It's people like me who just don't know how to pray. And God says, here you go buddy. Let me help you with that. I mentioned this because that is kind of the purpose of the gifts of the spirit. All said and done, it's a way to love people with the power of God. You see somebody suffering and in pain and they, what do they need? Well, they need healing. God says here, let me give you a gift of healing. Prophecy, in fact, I would say that all of these gifts that God has given us are primarily to love people with the power of God in such a way that brings about a real change in their lives.”

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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