Churches in Tonawanda

Active churches in Tonawanda

1530 Colvin Blvd, Buffalo
nativityucc.org
1 sermon
345 McConkey Dr, Buffalo
newcovenantbuffalo.org
1 sermon
15 Koenig Circle, Tonawanda
zionucc.com
2 sermons
2595 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore
oasisworldoutreachcenter.churchtrac.com
3 sermons

Types of churches in Tonawanda

Non-denominational

Modern music, practical teaching, and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere — popular with young adults and families who want a welcoming community without strong denominational ties.

Mainline & historic

Traditional worship with beautiful sanctuaries, choral music, and liturgical services — congregations that connect faith with history and a long-standing community presence.

Students & young adults

With the University of Colorado nearby, many churches emphasize student ministry — Bible studies, worship nights, and service opportunities built for people in their college and early-career years.

Family-friendly

Strong kids’ programs, youth groups, and safe, supportive environments — with Sunday school, childcare, and age-specific ministries throughout the city.

Sermon clips from Tonawanda churches

74s
#TellYourHealingStory
“How could our stories bring healing to other people? To bring healing in ways that point others to a relationship with God. Each one of us has a story, a way that God has and is working through our lives. Your story is an important part of what God is doing in the world. Now, I've heard some of your stories, but what if we were a little bit more open about sharing our stories with others? Each of us carry healing stories. What's your story of God's healing work in your life? Take take a moment to think about a time in your life when you were at a loss, when your world was turned upside down. Maybe you were in that thin place questioning, sensitive to God. Where and how did you heal? What's your story?”
54s
#ShipwreckToSetup
“``Look up here. Last thing is this. What you thought was a shipwreck is a setup. Whoo. Debbie goes Debbie goes to me, hey. Next February, you wanna go to Malta? I don't know. I don't wanna go to Malta next February. What you thought was a shipwreck. Satan said, hey. You're disqualified. Nothing's good gonna come. It's the setup of the kingdom. loves repositioning, and he does that by bowing low and welcoming him as he humbles so he gets full glory. Thank you.”
30s
“What once was can no longer be, but as the spirit was with us, then the spirit is with us now, and the spirit will be with us in the future. So, friends, we need not fear even when the future is not what we expected or wanted. God, Christ, and spirit is with us. This is good news. And so with God's love, Christ's mercy, and the spirit's power, go forth and proclaim this good news.”
44s
“"So see, the enemy knows that if you keep on praying, you're going to see some extraordinary miracles. That's why he's trying to stop you. Because he knows if you keep, you're dangerous. You are dangerous. Hell is nervous about you and your existence. The devil knows if you keep praying, some blind eyes gonna be open. The devil knows if you keep praying, some lame person is gonna walk. The devil knows if you keep praying. He wants to stop you from believing. God, listen to what it says. Be you strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded."”
69s
#DontDwellOnWhatIfs
“But what if it hadn't turned out that way? What if she hadn't been healed? What if what if even before that, what if she hadn't gotten sick? Why did she get sick anyway? What if? These questions can spiral in our minds. If you're like me, I'm sure that you've pondered the what ifs. They can take us round and round. What if we hadn't taken that trip? What if we hadn't been exposed to that chemical? Gone on that errand that ended up in a wreck? What if we had taken more precautions or consumed more vitamins? What if we had gone five minutes earlier or later? What if the woman with a hemorrhage hadn't slowed Jesus' progression? What if her healing caused the death of another? We can live in a land of rumination and get caught up in a downward spiral.”
53s
#HopeBeyondTheBody
“But over time, as she studied that verse in context, she was reminded as we should be reminded that this verse has a backstory. It was written to the Israelites as they were being dragged away into slavery by the Babylonians. They were going into exile. They had decades of hard times ahead. It was in her study that she had an epiphany. She came to understand that God won't do anything to hurt our soul, but it may not mean our body. For her, God's plans for a hopeful future was not necessarily jumping up or running or dancing or having the use of her body below her shoulders, but her life could have meaning and purpose.”
59s
#SplashoversOfHeaven
“``Splashovers of heaven, they decided. Splashovers of heaven are when you find Jesus in your hell. Splashovers of heaven are when you might find a sense of calm when your world is spinning or maybe when a loved one comes to stay with you when you're feeling desperately alone. Have you experienced this in those thin places where you have a sense sense of God's love and care in those painful places? Is there where we can begin to understand and experience God in new ways? Johnny says, to find Jesus in your hell is ecstasy beyond compare, and I wouldn't trade it for any amount of walking in this world.”
78s
#ForgivenessHeals
“I'll make a long story short. This is what David said. And I didn't even agree with you for probably seven or ten days. He said, this is the scripture I'm basing it on. You need to forgive. You're in prison, not him. You. He said, so I want you to start praying and releasing him and blessing him by name. I said, I can't do it. He said, if you have to do it through gritted teeth, and if you don't believe a word you're praying, do it anyway. And he said, eventually, your heart will catch up with your mouth. Man, like first day, gritted teeth. Second, third, fourth. I was probably well into the second week, and the teeth were a little less gritted. And finally, by the time we met in a month, I was able to do it. And this is what I found, David. What you taught me was a principle that has helped me forgive a lot of other people and a lot of other situations. And if the Lord's Prayer works, it means that if I've forgiven them, then I get forgiven. So I do think that it is to my advantage to be a forgiver.”
71s
#TestimonyFromTrials
“I would say that that sounds a bit unusual, but I would also remind you, Revelation twelve eleven says they overcame by the word of their testimony. And almost every testimony that you have is because you went through something. Oftentimes, as I say, the sermon preaches better than it lived. Your testimony preaches better than it lived. Remember it felt like you were being shipwrecked, but now looking in the rearview mirror, you see God, and you were reshaped by the thing the enemy meant to destroy you. Joseph said it this way, you brothers, meant for evil, God has flipped the script and turned upside down for a kingdom. Good. The very thing that the enemy meant to destroy Paul gave him a testimony. It turns out the poisonous snake was on assignment.”
40s
#KingdomWithoutLimits
“But in God, every city, every state, every nation could win the same year. Kingdom expansion is not limited. God is not a God of lack, he's a God of abundance. will build my church, and the gates of hell don't have a chance. When the church comes together, one mind, one accord, filled with his spirit, and in that power, stepping into the authority that he's given us for cities and nations. I believe we live in those days.”

Why Tonawanda churches are unique

Tradition meets innovation: The spiritual landscape in Tonawanda reflects both heritage and progress, with long-established mainline churches standing alongside newer congregations that emphasize casual gatherings and contemporary worship.
A culture all its own: Many churches mirror the city’s culture of inclusivity and connection to the outdoors, offering spaces where people of all backgrounds can experience faith and community in an authentic, welcoming environment.

Recent sermons from Tonawanda churches

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