Churches in Leland

Active churches in Leland

445 Lanvale Rd, Leland
crosswindslive.com
5 sermons

Types of churches in Leland

Contemporary Leland Churches

Congregations in master-planned neighborhoods like Brunswick Forest, Waterford, and Magnolia Greens often feature modern worship bands, casual dress, and practical teaching. Many sit along the US‑17 corridor and draw commuters crossing the Cape Fear River to Wilmington, with small groups meeting in amenity centers and new townhome communities.

Family-Friendly Churches

With rapid growth of young families near Mallory Creek, Grayson Park, and around Old Fayetteville Road, these churches emphasize robust kids’ ministry, youth groups, and weekday preschool options. Schedules and events often align with North Brunswick schools, and campuses feature secure check‑in, playground space, and parent community nights.

Traditional Baptist & Methodist

Long-established congregations around Village Road, Town Creek, and the rural edges toward Winnabow maintain hymn-based services, Sunday School, and seasonal revivals. They appeal to multi-generational households and residents who prefer a steady, small-town church rhythm rooted in Brunswick County heritage.

Spanish-Language Churches in Leland

Bilingual and Spanish-language congregations serve Latino families working in construction and service jobs along the US‑17 business corridor, with gatherings near Belville, Navassa, and Village Road. Expect translation support, ESL classes, and community meals that connect newcomers with resources and faith community in their first language.

Sermon clips from Leland churches

49s
“It's Jesus who graciously shares the glory of those who believe in him. And now listen, worldly wisdom always always always glorifies self, but God's wisdom always always always reveals Christ. The pursuit of anything else in order in order to gratify or glorify ourselves is in alignment with crucifying Christ. And we too can be like the rulers of that age who were so blinded by pride and self glory that we reject the very savior that we need. We prop ourselves up. We make us God of our lives. And Paul's reminding them that you have the spirit that lives within you. It's not about you.”
37s
“It always leads to Jesus. It starts with Jesus. That's the foundation of true wisdom. Right? Verse seven, Paul declares that God's wisdom has always been though hidden for generations. Right? It's revealed through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, that Jesus was the only option for salvation for space and time before we as humans were created in the image of God, before anything was ever formed. And today he's still the only way for salvation. And without Jesus going to the cross, we would never have the advocate, the spirit that lives in us to give us God's wisdom. Right?”
30s
“So hopefully, see that as we dive in to this letter. And now I wanna be pretty blunt with you this morning. As we go over this series in the next twenty nine weeks, I hope that you're offended at some point. You're offended by scripture, that something rubs you the wrong way. And the reason I say that is because because of sin, we all have a natural bend towards ourselves, self gratifying ourselves. And scripture is made to be offensive when you live for yourself.”
33s
“And listen, those people who have built everything on this life to bring glory to themselves here on earth when they have to stand before God and they can list out all of the things that happened here on earth, if they don't have true wisdom, it came to nothing. It's all for nothing. They never recognized that it was actually God who gave them these positions and powers and all of the things that they have in their life. It's not about glory of themselves, but it's glory of God. And here's the thing. True wisdom always leads to Jesus.”
36s
“"One of the things that I want to encourage you to do that helps to lay a foundation for being a disciple are some things that we have listed as our core values in the church, or this, authentic community. Putting yourself in some form of a small group, authentic community, will help you begin to navigate, just like what I was talking about with this guy who gave his life to Christ a couple of weeks ago, and now he's in a small group. And now, Donnie and a couple other guys are helping to disciple these people and help them grow."”
32s
“"But we have to realize that what God has is He has us in a process of becoming more like Him. And so, we need to be striving every day to become more like Him. And it's not, it's not more about doing more work. It's about more of allowing God to do something in us. Because you can, you can work, and you can work, and you can work all you want to. But until you surrender it all to Jesus and let Him begin to do the work in you, you'll never be the person that God's called you to be."”
33s
“"You see, follow me with this invitation. Jesus shows what Christianity is all about. Following Jesus is not at its root. It's not a theological system. It's not a list of rules. It's not even about helping people, but it's about following Jesus. That at the foundation of it, that's what saying yes to Jesus is all about. It's this all in mentality."”
44s
“"But what I love about the disciples is that they were all ordinary, jacked-up people, which gives us a whole lot of hope. Look at the person next to you and say, you're pretty jacked up. Now say, I really mean it. Wow, you guys got into that one. First service didn't do that great. I had some people who went. That's okay. I confuse me sometimes, too. But these were common men. They were without theological credentials or status in the world."”
35s
“"A disciple is someone. Who is committed, a committed follower of Jesus, who seeks to grow in faith, who emulates his teaching and actively shares the gospel with others. And so, my question to you this morning is, can you say, I am a disciple? Because what I hope, over the course of these next four weeks, you'll be able to answer that question, yes, I'm a disciple, and yes, I want to follow Jesus. Yes, I want to emulate his words. I want to be loved. I want to be like him."”
28s
“"The only way to find true joy and purpose and significance is being in relationship with Jesus, saying yes to Him, striving to follow Him, and then allowing Him to help you. help you navigate the challenges and the difficulties in life. And probably more than anything, we're going to need it in the days ahead."”

Why Leland churches are unique

As one of coastal North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities just across the Cape Fear River from Wilmington, churches in Leland naturally emphasize hospitality for new residents and transplants. The growth shows up in connection pathways and family-focused environments where Leland churches help newcomers find friends quickly. Common distinctives include small group culture, strong kids programs for young families, and modern worship with contemporary band.
Set amid rivers, wetlands, and beaches—and connected to Wilmington by a short commute—Leland churches adapt to coastal life with practical rhythms and community-minded outreach. Ministries often reflect storm-season resilience and weekday commuting patterns, including service and relief efforts after major weather events. Many offer flexible service times for commuters, community service and disaster relief, and outdoor worship and baptisms.
Neighborhoods of master-planned communities and golf-course developments create a local, walkable feel that shapes how congregations gather and serve. The mix of retirees, young professionals, and growing families encourages balanced spiritual expressions—deep study alongside accessible formats and intergenerational fellowship. Look for weekday Bible studies for retirees, expository Bible teaching, and blended traditional and contemporary.

Recent sermons from Leland churches

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