Churches in Memphis

Active churches in Memphis

1574 E Shelby Dr, Memphis
abundantgrace.org
2 sermons
8350 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova
covenantumc.org
3 sermons
4055 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38111
2pc.org
2 sermons
735 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis
firstevan.org
3 sermons
1555 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38104
kingdomchurchmemphis.org
3 sermons
3812 Kirby Pkwy, Memphis
atcalvarybaptist.church
3 sermons
8650 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova
famemphis.org
6 sermons
6033 Old Brownsville Rd, Bartlett
christchurchmemphis.com
1 sermon
2941 Kate Bond Rd, Memphis
lwf.org
4 sermons

Types of churches in Memphis

Modern Memphis Churches

Contemporary congregations in East Memphis, Cordova, and Midtown emphasize band-led worship, practical teaching, and tech-forward services with live streaming. Memphis’s music heritage shows up in gospel-infused praise, while campuses often include coffee spaces, kids’ check‑in, and weekday programs for busy families.

Memphis Young Adult Churches

Near the University District and Cooper‑Young, ministries focus on college students and twenty‑somethings with small groups, Q&A nights, and volunteer meetups. Many schedule late-morning services, blend indie and gospel styles, and organize service projects in the Medical District and Downtown apartments.

Historic Gospel Churches

Rooted in South Memphis, Orange Mound, and Soulsville, these congregations carry the city’s civil-rights legacy with call‑and‑response preaching, robed choirs, and classic hymns. Many worship in century‑old sanctuaries near Downtown and prioritize community care, from food pantries to neighborhood tutoring.

Spanish Language Churches

Bilingual and Spanish‑first congregations are growing in Berclair, Hickory Hill, and Raleigh, offering worship, youth groups, and small groups in Spanish. They often host ESL classes, family resource nights, and cultural celebrations tied to major Latin American holidays.

Sermon clips from Memphis churches

42s
“You see, that sentence right there changes everything because we could look at it and say, well, Jesus saved his disciples. He died on the cross for those people that that followed him and those who put their trust in his grace. Jesus took care of those people. But this sentence right here that Jesus says actually changes everything because it's not just about being saved and getting to heaven by the hair of our chinny chin chin or the skin of our teeth or whatever razor thin margin that you want to think of. It changes everything because it wasn't just about saving them, it was about sending them to continue his work.”
46s
“And within days, Jesus himself will be handed over. He'll be mocked by religious leaders a little more who love to honor themselves more than they love holiness. He'll be abandoned by the crowds who once feigned admiration towards him. He'll be stripped of everything that he has, but the widow shows us how she gives everything And Jesus will give his very life for her. The widow gave some coins, and it was admirable. It was applause worthy at that. But Jesus is gonna give his precious blood.”
63s
“She does it because she knows he is the sovereign gracious one. He does it because he knows she's a sinner And these disciples are sinners and they need grace. You see, at the heart of the gospel economy pure, pure, pure, cost, cost, cost, waste, waste, waste because at the heart of the gospel economy is grace, grace, and more grace. A savior who pours himself out in a radical, scandalous gift, dare I say a waste because none of us are worthy of it, and a community whose response is to pour itself out in radical worship, in radical givenness. What she had, she did.”
40s
“when it comes to my God because I believe that if we walk in the flesh, we shall also reap in the flesh. But if you walk in the spirit, we'll reap in the spirit. And the flesh needs to submit to the spirit of God and not the other way around. But when you're in a situation where it just comes up upon you and you don't have time to go play at home, you don't have time to go to warfare at home or in your car or anywhere, You're just so shocked because I'm human. I was shocked. I was like, what? My child just had a birthday party. So what did I do wrong? And I never questioned the Lord. I never ever ever questioned the Lord and asked him, Lord, why me?”
50s
“But what happens to us the older we get, and you'll find this graduates, is we start to amass boats, vessels in our harbor. And sometimes those vessels hold us back. And the question I'd ask you this morning is is there a ship in your harbor that is prohibiting you from accomplishing what God has for your life? I'm telling you, as a voice of experience, not because of just what the scripture teaches us, but have experientially, I've had this struggle too. Is that until you deal with that, you will not God will not show you the next step for getting to your promise.”
36s
“So now that I have pleaded and begged and given you scripture, let's talk about the answer. Right? So what can we actually do? So this is where Kingdom Village Foster Care and Family Support Ministry comes in. We are literally gonna create pathways for you to serve in your in your church and in the local community. So you won't have no excuses to be able to say, well, I don't know what I what can I do about the problems in my city? When you see things on the news and you're like, I don't know how I can help, guess what? You better sign up. Get an email. K? Because me and Ashley are gonna send you an email and tell you exactly how you can serve.”
35s
“"You see, if if you're if you're looking for happiness on a broke after a brokenhearted night, you're probably not gonna find it, but you can find joy. Joy is defined as rejoice. Joy is the delight of the mind from listen to this now. From the consideration of the present or assured approaching possession of good. You don't have to possess it. You don't have to have it right now. You just gotta know that because you're trusting in God, it's there.”
38s
#SealedByTheSpirit
“You see, when you come to faith in Jesus, you have salvation. God places his seal on you. Your body becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit. The presence of god actually comes to live in you. This is an amazing promise, guys, and I think sometimes we underestimate what god has really done for us. This is his presence within us. This is the guarantee of our inheritance. What's our inheritance? The kingdom. What's our inheritance? The resurrection, future glory, to have bodies immortal raised up just like Jesus.”
43s
“You do not have to cross an ocean to live missionally. Sometimes mission simply starts by looking and going across the street or buying diapers. There you go. Diaper cream. Excuse me. But mission is local, global. It's everywhere. Jesus says in John 17, you know, this this little verse that we have this morning was actually plucked out of a prayer that he was praying for his disciples. And he says, as you have sent me into this world, so I have sent them into this world.”
35s
“We're here not just to gather, but to be sent. Jesus didn't just form the church to preserve traditions and to create beautiful lasting memories. Jesus created the church to change and redeem a world that is full of darkness. He formed people who would fill this world and and and who would carry his love into this world. People filled with the spirit. People who are rooted in love. People who are willing to go.”

Why Memphis churches are unique

Rooted in the city’s blues, soul, and gospel heritage, churches in Memphis often weave music into every part of worship, from spirited choirs to modern bands. The city’s civil rights legacy also shapes congregations that prioritize reconciliation, service, and neighborly love across racial and socioeconomic lines, creating spaces where long-time locals and newcomers worship side by side. Visitors frequently find live gospel-influenced worship, choirs and creative arts, and racial reconciliation and unity expressed as central values.
Memphis churches are notably neighborhood-focused, reflecting the distinct character of Downtown, Midtown, Orange Mound, Whitehaven, and the suburbs along the Mississippi River. That local heartbeat shows up in practical service—mentoring youth, addressing food insecurity, and partnering with schools and nonprofits—to meet everyday needs with compassion and consistency. Many congregations emphasize robust community outreach, after-school tutoring and mentoring, and food pantries and benevolence.
As a tri-state hub with major universities and a thriving medical district, the city draws students, researchers, and professionals who look for faith communities that blend thoughtful teaching with accessible family rhythms. Churches often offer a mix of classic Southern preaching and modern formats, balancing Sunday services with weeknight groups and kids programs that fit busy schedules. It’s common to see expository Bible teaching, college student ministries, and strong kids programs for young families.

Recent sermons from Memphis churches

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