Churches in Memphis

Active churches in Memphis

1879 N. Germantown Pkwy, Cordova
adventpres.com
1 sermon
7801 Macon Road, Cordova
cordovachurchofchrist.com
1 sermon
8500 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova
hopepres.com
1 sermon
7555 Macon Rd., Cordova
fcbcmemphis.org
1 sermon
8350 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova
covenantumc.org
4 sermons
2000 North Germantown Pkwy, Cordova
stlukememphis.org
1 sermon
8601 Trinity Road, Cordova
gracecelebration.org
1 sermon
8650 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova
famemphis.org
7 sermons
7895 Cordova Rd, Cordova
memphisfirsttn.adventistchurch.org
1 sermon
1574 E Shelby Dr, Memphis
abundantgrace.org
2 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
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

66s
“And this young man in our story, he had to have known because of the Jewish culture. He had to have known that this was a possibility that he would face this when he went back. That's why I think he was saying, I will go back and just beg to be a slave. But the father, he knew it too. And that's why this father ran as fast as he could before the village leaders could get to his son. And he sacrificed his own dignity running through the village in order to get to his son first. And before anybody could condemn him, anybody could shame him, or anybody could cut him off, He was there, and he threw his arms around this filthy boy who had just come from the pigpen, and he smelled like you know what. And he threw his arm around him, and in that culture, they kissed them. And he kissed him with a kiss of forgiveness right in front of everyone. He did it publicly.”
69s
“Paul wanted to go this way east. He wanted to go north, but God says, no. I want you to go west. Sometimes when I'm discerning the call of God in my life, he will begin to reveal his secondary purpose for me by being clear on what not to do before he tells me what to do. It's all in the process of progressive sanctity. I just wish God would just just tell me right now. I'll do it. I'm willing to do it. I say, I'll go. I'm willing to go. I say, but sometimes where you are scheduled to go, people ain't ready for you yet. And sometimes you ain't ready for them yet. Yes. You have to discern God's will. So so so Paul said, I don't know where to go, but right now he's got him in telling me where not to go. And then he made it clear.”
47s
“It's not about men, about women. Alright? Jesus think of it this way. Jesus share shares the same glory, power, and authority as the father. And yet, he willingly submitted to the father when he was in the world. God created men and women to be equal, even though God assigned them different roles. To the husband, their role in in the family is to lead his family to follow Jesus, and God will hold them accountable for how they lead their family members.”
64s
“Paul is calling us out in this passage. He's calling out the church of Corinth in this because Paul actually cares about that church, and he wants them to do it right. But even more so, god wants us to do it right and not because he's, like, grammar checking us at all. He's actually doing it because he knows it's good for our souls. When we are selfish have you ever, like, been really selfish and then walked away and you're like, no. I feel worse. I got what I wanted, but now I feel worse. Right? He's actually saying, this is what I want you to do. I want you to love people well so that when you walk away, you don't feel worse trying to love yourself more than other people. When we love people only to further our own agenda or because we are so prideful, it's actually not good for our souls or the soul that we are interacting with.”
53s
“What must Abraham have thought when God came to him? You will be the father of many nations? Could he have conceived of that? He must have initially thought, this must be a joke, God. My wife and I are old. We have no offspring. Friends, what promises of God do you struggle with believing today? Think about it. It's time to confront your doubts. It's time to stop running to other means to make you feel better and feel more secure and feel validated. It's time to stop listening to the enemy who wants a seat at your table. He wants to be there. He wants to speak to you all the time and tell you lies. And pretty soon, you're living under him, and you think you can't exist without him.”
86s
“Are we preparing them for heaven? Are we preparing ourselves for heaven? we looking for some great miracle like the thief on the cross where Christ says, I remember you, and he doesn't have to go through everything. Good question. Hopefully, I'm stirring your minds up. Because what is important is not the things of this earth for everything gets old and crumbles and disintegrates even our own bodies. But with the hope of Christ, we know that the day is coming. First Thessalonians talks about it with a sound of a trumpet. The skies will open. Christ will descend to take his children home. Those who are in pain, those who are with losses, those who have gone through great tribulations, It says in the book of Revelation that he's gonna wipe your tears away.”
82s
“What a promise. No more death. No more graveyards. No more funerals. No more tears that we look forward to the glorification of what is to come. A sculptor sees what others cannot see. People see a rough block of marble, but the sculptor sees a masterpiece that's hidden inside. Say with me, I'm a masterpiece. Might be gray hair, might that wrinkles, might be fat, but I'm a masterpiece. I want you to look at the mirror to the today when you get home. Maybe nobody look inside. I'm a masterpiece. But then with every strike of the hammer, the image emerges. God is shaping his children, every trial, every hardship, every disappointment, every season of suffering. God is chiseling away what does not belong, preparing us for our eternal glory. And one day, good God almighty, that masterpiece will stand complete.”
88s
“We don't give thanks for bad things. Evil does not come from god, so we should not thank him for it. But when evil strikes, we can still be thankful for god's presence and for the good that he will accomplish through the distress. And Paul is not saying to be thankful for our hardships, but he's challenging us to be thankful in any circumstances. And this applies to every situation, good or bad, tragic or ordinary, but it's important for it to be a constant practice. In Philippians four thirteen, Paul says, I can do all through him who strengthens me. And in the next part of the verse 18, Paul says, for this is the will of god. According to Paul, this view of thankfulness is not a mere suggestion, but it is a command, and it's the primary part of God's will for his disciples. It's god's will for us to live a life of holiness, love, and gratitude. It moves our focal point from problems to god's provision and faithfulness. Gratitude is the strength and perspective needed to maintain a thankful heart in all circumstances.”
55s
“The church does not erase every earthly distinction. There are rich and poor in the body of Christ. There are different politics within the body of Christ. There are different races within the body of Christ. What the church does do is it makes every earthly distinction secondary. In reality, those things are no longer important. We have been united in one body. You're all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. Galatians three twenty six to 28.”
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.”

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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