I've attended many Black churches in my life, so I'm very familiar with call-and-response, 30…read moreminutes of praise and worship, and energetic congregations. What's happening at this church - especially during the 11:30AM and 1:15PM services - is not that. It has crossed into full sensationalism and performance. The volume is extreme, the sermons are dramatized for reaction, and the environment lacks the reverence anyone would expect in a house of worship. I've seen people twerking in the hallways. I've seen women walk directly up to the pulpit in the middle of the pastor's sermon to shout at him and point while he's speaking. The atmosphere feels more like a comedy club than a church, and it's clear they're prioritizing being "modern" over being spiritually grounded. If you want to actually learn and experience respectful worship, stick to the 8:00 AM or 9:45 AM services. Those earlier services are much calmer, with sermons focused on the Word - not on the reactions of the crowd. The later services are dominated by attention-seeking behavior, unnecessary screaming, and constant distractions that take away from the biblical message, including dramatized retellings of scripture. For example, during the sermon about the woman caught in adultery, the pastor added details that don't appear in the text - talking about who she slept with and presenting the story like a modern-day reality show. The crowd reacted as though they were watching an episode, screaming and laughing as if the pulpit were a stage. If you're looking for reverence, biblical teaching, and an environment that respects the sanctuary, the later services are not the place. Hope they address: * the loss of reverence * the distraction from actual biblical teaching * the ways certain service times encourage chaos * how the atmosphere is becoming indistinguishable from a club

Glory to God. This church is AMAZING. Prepare to be equipped…read moreto learn WHO you are as a Kings kid and how valuable you are. You're invited to come and get the lesson, go out and live what you've been taught. This causes you to wanna impart the same great experiences (and Word of God) into other people. Know that Pastor Robert teaches and lives The Word of God. The family that learns and loves at this church, CARE. You WILL BE instructed on every facet of Kingdom Building and Kingdom living. The anointing flows. Please come and Experience the presence of God in this place.

I've been to several events here and the greeters are always the friendliest you will find …read more Seating is always easy to find and the coffee shop staff is friendly and the prices reasonable. This is a great church who always speaks truth and doesn't shy away from tough topics.

I love this Church!! I was delivered from depression 21 years ago, while attending Church here, and…read moreI still follow this ministry to this day!! Pastor Larry and Tiz are the best! You will feel the Holy Spirit and you will learn about the Jewish roots, which is an end time prophecy in the Bible.

Church shopping is not my idea of fun. It takes so long to fnd a church that offers everything you…read moreare looking for. Praise God that He brought me to Compass Christian Church (formally known as Highland Meadows Christian Church) a few years ago. To sum it up: amazing worship, amazing messages, amazing pastor, friendly people, amazing youth programs, awesome women's Bible study, a large variety of Sunday school classes...I can't say enough good things about this church. I am so blessed to have found it! I could go on and on for pages about how fantastic this church is and how passionate and genuine the staff has been. It is also one of the most generous groups of people I have encountered. If you want a church built upon the complete Word of God, this is a great place to go! It is a multi-site church so if you are in or near Colleyville, Roanoke, or Valley Ranch, check it out!

This is a wonderful church. My daughter started attending their youth groups so I decided to check…read moreit out as I was searching for a new church home. I was warmly welcomed and really related to the messages and their pastors. I've been attending regularly now for the past six years. The church and its members have lovingly supported me through some difficult times. I love this church and am proud to call myself a member.

We initially attended a beautiful diverse worship service and experienced a warm welcome. The lead…read morepastor presented a great sermon entitled "Perspectives." Since that time, I've attended the Spring ladies dinner as well as a "Monday Funday" floral arrangement event through the Women's ministry.

Large but very friendly church. Pastor preaches the Bible - not false doctrine. They're in the…read moreprocess of updating facilities to make it easier to navigate the place. Welcomers at each entrance very friendly and informative. Overall a positive worship experience. If I lived in the area I would consider joining this church.

Uncommon is still my OG church, I always feel so at home when I get to attend. Last night we had a…read moreBeloved Women's night with the theme "Home to Home." The ladies that volunteered for serving and decorating blew it out of the park! There were vendors with a bunch of homemade items and the proceeds went to fund their missions trip, such a great cause. Our special speaker of the night was Emma Bryant, fantastic Word was given. We have a Women's Conference in September in case you want to sign up :)

Many churches have good worship and beautiful buildings but Uncommon Church also has sound biblical…read moreteaching which is hard to find these days! They aren't just about reporting big numbers - they want each member to grow in Christ! If you're looking for a safe and healthy church, check out Uncommon.

121 Community has a good pastor who teaches the word and tells stories of examples so others…read moreunderstand. Worship is good. several services to choose from on a sunday. Lots of community service and groups to get involved in.

This place is great. This has been my home church for…read morealmost 2 yrs now and I can honestly say this place is committed to Gods word. If you're lost, this place can help. If you are strong in your faith, this place is for you. If you have kids this place is great! We are all sinners, this place acknowledges that and sees in like the Bible says it should. Can't speak highly enough of the 121 Community.

We've been with Calvary New Life Fellowship since its inception over 15 years ago. The teaching is…read moregreat, from the Bible study to the sermon, and very much grounded in scripture. The church is small enough for everyone to know you, and you are quickly part of the family. You'll be warmly greeted and greatly welcome from the moment you arrive. But I think the most important thing I can point to is the difference it has made in our lives. Adults grow more confident and joyful, but the impact on our kids has been the real phenomenon. We invest very heavily in our kids, because they hold the future. We pour teaching into them and prepare them to approach life confidently in ways I haven't seen anywhere else. For example, we typically send 18-20 teens to summer camp at CFNI, at the church's expense, which is no small expense. Not just our kids, but their friends and cousins and such too. We send preteens and smaller children to a related day camp, and when our kids age out of the teen program, many go on to attend as adults assisting the older leaders during the camp. This has gone on for more than 10 years, and many of our youth have even attended CFNI as students. My own son became our youth leader for five years, as several others have done previously. We also have youth takeovers about 4 times a year, where the youth deliver the service, leading praise and worship, even delivering the sermon. The confidence we routinely see in our youth is amazing. Three youth or young adults each teach a third of the sermon. Have you ever seen a shy 14-year-old girl stand in front of a church full of adults and confidently preach for 25 minutes? I know where you can. Many of our youth volunteer to run the sound board or video systems or play in the band or sing. Some learn instruments there. If you have kids, you know how the world tries to pull them away at every turn. Come and see what it looks like when adults pour God's Word into their kids, preparing them to stand upright and face the world. The change will astound you.

Very welcoming and amazing teaching environment. My husband and I now call this church home after…read moreonly few weeks. Holy Spirit is flowing!

It's so refreshing to attend a church that preaches the Gospel clearly in it's messages. The pastor…read moreis currently teaching through the book of Jonah. It is a beautiful picture of God's amazing grace being poured out on our lives. I'm looking forward to next weeks message. We are only in the area for a short period of time and are truly thankful to be visiting this church. The staff is very welcoming and multiple people on separate occasions have come up to introduce themselves and invite us to other activities within the church. We will definitely be attending again.

Good little church, nice little building, great location. I wonder if they will teach the 10…read morecommandments. The last 5 about thy neighbor would be nice. The really take good care of the church grounds. I recommend visiting it.

Pros: * Welcoming environment…read more * Excellent kids' programs K-college * Many events for socializing outside of Sunday services * Very family friendly whether you have babies or teens Observations: * Decent music * Non-denominational lectures that are relevant to daily modern life

This review is going to be pretty different, sort of, as far as what those of you may be used to…read moreseeing in my reviews. Usually I review restaurants, businesses and so on rather than churches particular; but this church has an important place in my life and in my heart, and it goes without saying that I must review it for those of you who are trying to figure out what church to go to. This has been my church since I was a teenager, and of course there have been years where I haven't been here, whether that was due to college or sheer laziness; but one thing that has never changed is the impact of the message they bring. What I've learned recently is that it isn't so much the church itself that is important as it is how you grow spiritually in God's word and how strong the church and its community is in bringing God's word to you. Here, Pastor James is perhaps one of the strongest pastors that they've had in a long time. I was around when we had Pastor Travis, but he left before I graduated high school. That was a very long time ago. They took several years, doing their best to find just the right person, before coming across Pastor James; and his sermons have been able to reach me nearly each and every time. He does push the importance of going out and sharing God's word with those you meet; but he also acknowledges that we, as Christians, are not to shove our opinion down the throats of others. It's all about waiting for the right time, and for me that's when someone decides to strike up a conversation about God and the scripture. The people here are among the friendliest of people, and I can't fault them for much of anything. I will say, however, I pulled my grandparents to this church when I was a teenager and they've since stopped going here for personal reasons; but some of the older members will not stop asking me about my grandparents when I clearly do not want to discuss them or their feelings towards the church. This church in particular has helped me through a very difficult time and era of my life, when I suffered a deep and dark depression. It was the community and fellowship that aided me, and I have always been grateful for them. Honestly, I could not ask for a better community here. Now, I will say, I am a traditionalist. I prefer the pews, full church choir, and the like. They've modernized in the sense that they have chairs rather than pews, the choir is gone and it's now a band of sorts and the Sunday morning bible study has no young adults. I've come to understand that it is not the appearance of the church as much as it is the accessibility of God's word that is important; but I do have to admit it was hard for me to stomach some of those changes. The band is still good, they sing traditional hymns, the chairs aren't important and the Sunday sermon still is as powerful as it has always been because of the fantastic preacher, and most of the young adults in the church are serving in one way or another and therefore have no ability to attend Sunday School. They are well plugged into the community, and despite having "Baptist church" in their name are more involved in preaching on scripture and passages, giving them more of a bible church feel than that of a Baptist church. Honestly, I feel this place is my home and as I am human, I've had my struggles here and there. I know the thoughts of most might be "You're a bible thumper" but the truth of the matter is I am not. It is this church that has taught me many things such as: A true Christian does not judge another person how they live their life, they do not push their opinions down the throats of others. They are willing to talk and share the gospel with those who are willing or eager to know and discuss. We, as Christians or human beings make mistakes, and we only grow through those mistakes together. We trust that God, our Savior has our back and while we may stray and make those grave errors, He loves us no less than he did the day we were born. That is something I've learned from the sermons and bible studies of those here at this church, something I've come to understand through my own faith and something I'm glad to share here now. So, recommending this church is easy for me because THIS is the church where I feel in this area has given the best opportunity to connect to God, grow spiritually in your own faith as well as providing a meaningful community of others to fellowship and grow exponentially. I know it's a long review, but I can't think of a better way to review Harwood Terrace Church than the way this review is worded. This has been my home for at least 15 years, so no words can truly do justice. Just come, hear Pastor James and partake in the sunday school, you will not regret it.

From the owner: Harwood Terrace Baptist Church is a local body of believers in Bedford, Texas, who seeks to glorify…read moreGod by knowing Him and making Him known.