Churches in Lakewood

Active churches in Lakewood

5600 W 3rd Ave, Denver
8 sermons · today
220 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood
4 sermons

Types of churches in Lakewood

Modern Lakewood Churches

Many congregations near Belmar, Union Boulevard, and along Wadsworth emphasize band-led worship, practical teaching, and casual, family-friendly environments. They often organize service projects at Belmar Park or food distributions that serve Lakewood and the West Colfax corridor, appealing to commuters and young families.

Lakewood Churches for Young Adults

With Colorado Christian University in town and easy W Line light-rail access to downtown, several churches host college groups, young-professional meetups, and mentoring. Expect weeknight gatherings, hiking meetups around Green Mountain, and volunteer teams that plug into needs at the Denver Federal Center and local schools.

Historic & Liturgical Congregations

Older parishes along West Colfax, in Two Creeks, and near the Applewood and Morse Park areas offer structured liturgy, choral music, and stained-glass sanctuaries. These congregations serve multi-generational Lakewood households seeking reverence and continuity amid the city’s postwar neighborhoods.

Spanish-Language & Multicultural Churches

Congregations along the Sheridan-to-Kipling stretch and near Alameda often offer Spanish services or bilingual worship, reflecting Lakewood’s growing Latino community. Many pair faith life with ESL classes, immigration support, and cultural celebrations that connect newer arrivals with long-time residents.

Sermon clips from Lakewood churches

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#ChristianGrowth
“But if you're saved, every born again child of God has a ministry. The Bible calls it the ministry of reconciliation. And if you're married, you got the ministry of marriage. If you got kids, you got ministry of raising children. You've got ministry whether you realize it or not. And I'm gonna tell you this right now. Samuel does not become the man that we know throughout the rest of the old testament without first having that experience where he learns to hear the voice of God. I don't know what God wants to show you this weekend. I don't I don't know what God wants to show you throughout the rest of your life, but I'll tell you this. You will not grow as a believer if you don't learn to hear the voice of God in your life.”
55s
“Earthly kingdoms, they come and go. Presidents, governors, council leaders, they come and go. But the kingdom of God endures forever. Earthly powers are finite. The power of God is infinite. Earthly rulers destroy. God saves. is the theme of the book of Daniel. There are many characters in the book of Daniel, but the the character is the character of God. It is the character of God who we are to stay focused on throughout the story of Daniel, and it is the character of God who we are to stay focused on in our own stories.”
36s
“"So the worship team is coming right back up. That's why we put the worship at the end of this message instead of the first. We've talked about it, and now we are going to do it. It is time. Now, you see this guy walking with that shofar right there? Hold it up high there, Charles. That's a shofar. That is also called a trumpet. You remember when I said that oftentimes when we read one of the passages we read, when they heard the trumpet, and they heard the shout, then the walls came down? He's going to blow this shofar. That's also a trumpet. That is a call to war, and it is also a call to worship."”
33s
#PersonalFaith
“There's coming a point, it's quicker than you realize, where mom and dad aren't gonna be there to answer all the questions. And you're gonna have to realize that this is your Christian life. You need to hear from God. Not because mom says I gotta read my bible every morning, and if I don't, and I go eat cereal, and I go eat my, then I'm gonna I'm gonna be like, did I read my bible? No, I forgot. Okay. Well, go back and read your bible. That day is not gonna be there forever. You understand? You have to learn to hear from God as young men and as young ladies.”
40s
#HearGodAlone
“You know how God spoke to Samuel? By himself. You know how God spoke to Moses? By himself. You know how God spoke to Jacob? By himself. You know how God spoke to Paul? By himself. Matter of fact, the men that were with Paul, they heard a noise, but they couldn't discern a voice. You see why? Because when God shows up to someone, he shows up individually. What is he gonna say to you? Well, I don't wanna be alone. Yeah, but alone's not a bad place to be. Alone sometimes with the best place you could be. I just feel so lonely. Maybe God is doing that to try to get your attention for your good.”
28s
#RespondToGod
“The Lord's voice should be real in your life, and when he's speaking, you ought to respond. If if someone walked up... If if you walked up to me and said, hey, preacher. How are doing? And I just looked at you and I walked away. Wouldn't you automatically think there's something wrong? Right? Wouldn't that also be kinda socially awkward? Why do it to the Lord? He's talking. He wants to talk. He wants to speak.”
28s
#HearingGod
“The longer I do this, the more I realize the things that I used to think were deep are are... They're deep in the sense of intellectually deep. Okay? I'll say that. When it comes to character, you know what's deep? Learning to hear the voice of God, that's deep. And what... You know what? That sounds kinda like, well, yeah, you know, you listen to preaching and that's the... I'm I'm telling you, when you need the voice of God in your life and you can't find it, that's a scary place to be.”
31s
#GodsStillSmallVoice
“I'm not I'm not trying to be spooky at all, but I'm asking you, can you hear the voice of God? Do you hear it when you read that book in the morning, or is it just a chore? Do you hear it when the preaching's going on or is it... Are you tuning out? Do do you hear it when you're in traffic and you're by yourself with your thoughts and God's trying to bring those things in the right direction? And he's saying, hey, let's not think that way. Hey, let's not go that way. Hey, let's let go of that bitterness. Do you hear that?”
37s
#ListenToGod
“And God speaks of not just the Old Testament, the New Testament as well. I don't know about you, but I'd like to have something that lasts beyond me. There's two ways to do it. You build statues under yourself like Absalom and didn't last, or you let God be the one that says, I'm gonna talk about that guy when he's gone, because he being dead yet speaketh. Why does his testimony still speak? Because before he was speaking, he was learning to listen.”
30s
#GodCenteredMarriage
“all joking aside, we don't come from perfect backgrounds. You know what's gonna take for you to have a good marriage? Supernatural power. You need to learn to do listen to the voice of God. And this is not a one and done thing. Look, saved is one and done. Your Christian life, Lord, how do I deal with this? And, Lord, what I do here? And how do I handle this? And, Lord, I I wanna have the right spirit in this area. And, you say, what is that? I need to learn to hear from God on those things.”

Why Lakewood churches are unique

Set against the Rocky Mountain foothills, churches in Lakewood lean into an outdoorsy, laid-back rhythm shaped by Green Mountain trails and Bear Creek Lake Park. Many emphasize spiritual formation in everyday life with flexible gatherings and nature-focused retreats, reflecting a creation-minded ethos. come as you are services outdoor small groups and hikes creation care and stewardship
A mix of multigenerational neighborhoods, growing young professional hubs around Belmar, and a local university student presence gives Lakewood churches a balanced, family-and-student focus. You’ll find discipleship that spans strollers to study groups, with practical teaching for commuters and plenty of space for kids and teens. strong kids programs for young families college student ministries young adults and professionals
Culturally, Lakewood’s West Colfax arts corridor and diverse population foster expressive worship and community engagement, including bilingual gatherings and immigrant support. Many churches in Lakewood collaborate on service projects along the light rail corridor and address housing and food security with hands-on help. arts and creative worship bilingual Spanish English services robust community service outreach