Churches in Kingsport

Active churches in Kingsport

406 Cooks Valley Rd, Kingsport
sunnysidebaptistchurch.org
18 sermons · 4 days ago
260 Victory Lane, Kingsport
christfellowship.me
2 sermons
2200 Memorial Ct, Kingsport
templebaptistkpt.com
2 sermons

Types of churches in Kingsport

Contemporary Churches in Kingsport

Many congregations around Stone Drive, Fort Henry Drive, and the MeadowView area offer modern worship with bands, casual dress, and tech-forward production. They tend to host kids check-in, midweek groups, and recovery or young-professional meetups that fit Eastman and Holston Valley Medical Center shift schedules.

Family-Oriented Baptist Churches

Across Colonial Heights, Bloomingdale, Rock Springs, and Sullivan Gardens, Baptist churches remain a backbone of community life with Sunday School, choirs, and robust youth and VBS programs. These congregations often feel close-knit and multigenerational, drawing families with Appalachian roots and newcomers seeking a steadier, traditional rhythm.

Historic & Liturgical Churches

Near the iconic Church Circle and along downtown Broad Street, historic congregations offer reverent liturgy, pipe-organ music, and stained-glass sanctuaries that reflect Kingsport’s early “Model City” planning. They attract worshipers who value continuity, classic architecture, and walkable access from older neighborhoods by the Holston River.

Spanish-Language Churches in Kingsport

Bilingual and Spanish-first congregations serve growing Latino communities near downtown and along East Stone Drive, often providing ESL classes, food assistance, and family soccer or cultural events. They help bridge immigrant families with long-time residents, offering pastoral care and schedules that align with service and manufacturing jobs.

Sermon clips from Kingsport churches

55s
#RestoreRelationships
“Today, I wanna ask you again, who in your life do you need to have a restored relationship? Who where you work? You need to have that relationship restored, and it's not gonna be restored, brother, until you put the first foot forward. What about somebody, maybe even in the church? What about maybe somebody in the neighborhood? I'm talking about anybody in the in the realm of your life that it's not what it ought to be. And, you know, if God was looking what he is, he's looking at that relationship. You know the Lord's not displeased. Friend, don't let another day go by. Do what you can do and extend what I call the hand of kononia, the hand of Christian fellowship.”
56s
“Or it may sound like I was little, and something was done to me, and I couldn't help it. And it wasn't my fault. But ever since then, I have not felt worthy of your love. Then God has a second question. you were not worthy? It wasn't me. That didn't come from me. That came from a lie. And when we make that confession, it's the equivalent of taking that one step out of the hog pen toward love. And love sees you from way off because love's always hoped, always trusted, and always persevered. And love starts running and hits you with a hug so hard it shatters the favor line.”
34s
“Today, I don't need a priest. Amen. Today, I don't need somebody to take my sacrifices to God. Today, we have the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed for us. And today, I can pray to God. I can go into the very throne room of God and give him my petitions. I can go into the very throne room of God and and call out your name and call out somebody else's name and you can call out my name and we can pray for one another. But I think the reason that we are in a place of complacency all across America is we've forgotten our privilege.”
45s
#ForgiveLikeJesus
“Is there some mate here this morning needs to forgive that their mate? He said, pastor, I will, as soon as they ask, may I give you a word? Seriously? Now, pastor, give me a scripture. I'll give you a scripture. Well, how many times should I forgive them? How many? How many? I've done done it. I've already five times. Pastor, enough is enough. How many times has Jesus forgiven you? How many times has He forgiven me? Think about that. Forgiving one another.”
37s
#ImperfectButChosen
“So when these pressure packed moments come in life, keep loving that person and avoid the perfect principle. It's a trap. Don't get caught in it. Are you hearing me? Don't get caught in it and don't look for it. You say, pastor, I'm looking for one good friend and here is my list of what they've got to be. Good luck. There's no perfect person. Jesus, when he chose the 12, they were imperfect. The three in the inner circuit, they were imperfect, but Jesus called them friends.”
40s
#GodStillWorking
“Well, friends, let me tell you something. You're looking at somebody that God saved at the age of seven. May I say this lovingly? God's still working on me. Can you say amen? And most people in your life, God is still working on them. As soon as I said the word patient, somebody's thinking, pastor Sam's, do you know how long I've been patient with fill in the blank? Well, I don't know who that is for. But before you call it quits in a particular relationship, ask God to give you a bucket, a truckload patience.”
53s
#givepeaceandunity
“Give a cup of unity. And then lastly, give a cup of peace. Do you know right now as I'm speaking on August 9, there are 65 armed conflicts today? armed conflict, highest the number has been since 1946. And yet, there's also inner strife and friction rising quickly all over the world. We have family discord, work divisions, school dissension, people are arguing, battles are raging everywhere, but yet, when you give the water for someone to drink, what are you doing? You're what? You're hydrating the body, you're regulating their temperature, and what are you doing? You're giving them peace that calms the body.”
60s
#valuedbyjesus
“Friends, there are all different types of people here this morning from all different backgrounds, and one of the great things that Christianity does, it pulls us together under the love of Jesus. Whether you're a Pharisee, a scribe, or Essene, or a zealot, Herodian, whomever you may be, when you extend the cup of water to somebody who needs unity in their life, you're making them have value. You are important to Jesus. Can I have a witness? How many people this morning have do you know that I know that I have met this past Lee, this past week, and will probably meet next week, they don't feel value at all. Does God love me? Why would God die for me? I'm just an anybody. You're not anybody. If you're the only one in this world, Jesus would come for you. Why? You are valuable to Jesus. Give a cup of compassion.”
36s
#extendcompassion
“When we give the cup, we need to extend the cup of compassion. Do you know someone right now, today, 08/09/2026, that is in desperate need of compassion? This world that we live in, can at times be cruel, can at times be indifferent, can at times be cold hearted, harsh and hateful, brutal and tough, nonchalant, insensitive. But when we give a cup of water, we're extending compassion.”
40s
#servewithwhatyouhave
“Ladies and gentlemen, today, we come to a monumental Sunday in our church where we openly, willingly, voluntarily acknowledge to God, Lord, I want to serve you. Now, we may not have the voice of George Beverly Shea. We can give a cup of cold water. Amen? We may not have the preaching voice like Billy Graham, but we can give a cup of cold water. We may not be able to travel to a foreign land, but we can give a cup of cold water. We may not able to be able to write a bible commentary, but we can give a cup of cold water.”

Why Kingsport churches are unique

Churches in Kingsport sit at the crossroads of a steady, multi‑generational community and a workforce shaped by local industry and healthcare. That mix fosters ministries that feel both rooted and forward‑looking—family‑friendly calendars, student discipleship, and Sunday formats that range from choir-led to band-driven. Many congregations emphasize community and practical faith through strong kids programs for young families, blended traditional and contemporary services, and outreach for young adults and professionals.
Set between the Holston River and Bays Mountain, Kingsport churches often weave the outdoors and Appalachian arts into their rhythms of worship and fellowship. You’ll find creation‑minded events, seasonal outdoor gatherings, and music that nods to regional heritage alongside modern arrangements. These traits show up in offerings like Appalachian gospel and bluegrass, outdoor worship and creation care, and even hiking and camping ministries.
Neighborhoods from Downtown to Colonial Heights shape a strong service ethos, with congregations collaborating across the Tri‑Cities on practical help and local festivals. Many Kingsport churches prioritize mercy ministries that address rural and urban needs—from food security to addiction recovery—while keeping a clear gospel focus. Look for options such as recovery and counseling ministries, weekday community service projects, and food pantry and meal outreach.

Recent sermons from Kingsport churches

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