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50 Funny Church Signs That Deserve All The Praise
FunnyAUG 17, 2017

50 Funny Church Signs That Deserve All The Praise

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While European churches may be world-famous for their historical value and architecture, the ones in America are known for their notoriously clever and hilariously funny church signs.
Much like a store might write up a cheeky message on their sidewalk A-frame to entice people walking by to come inside, churches use humorous church welcome signs to try and draw potential faithful in to fill their pews - or, now and then, just to put a smile on someone's face who might need it. The trendier the creative church sayings, the more likely they are to appeal to young audiences.
Speaking of trends, one of the latest ones happens to be posting pictures of sinfully funny church signs. Though we don't necessarily agree with everything they say, we give them major points for creativity. Check out the best of the ridiculously funny church signs, and see which ones deserve the most 'praise.'

#1 Two Dads

Church sign - ‘Jesus had two dads & turned out fine’
422points

#2 Terms & Conditions

Church sign - ‘Adam & Eve the first people to not read the apple terms & conditions’
397points

#3 Details Inside

Church sign - ‘Too hot to keep changing sign sin bad Jesus good details inside’
388points

What is a Good Saying to Put on a Church Sign?

The church signs that you see in front of every church are also known as pylon signs or lightbox signs. Their primary purpose is to inform the congregation or possible new church-goers of the activities that are offered by the church or to invite people to join it. 

Since nowadays you have to stand out from the crowd to be noticed even if you’re a church, those lightbox signs, or rather the church signs sayings have become more entertaining and engaging than ever. 

That said, there still are some unspoken rules to church welcome signs, and if you ever wondered what a good church sign should say, here are a couple of ideas:

Inspirational Quote. A good motivating and inspiring quote is always a good saying to put on a church sign!

A Lighthearted Joke. Sharing a smile or a laugh is always a pleasant experience, and it reveals the friendly demeanor of a church. 

A Tasteful Pun. Oh yes, even churches aren’t immune to the power wielded by cool puns! A well-chosen one-liners church signs can be a powerful tool to invite people in.    

A Bible Quote. A meaningful quote from the Bible reflecting on current events is a sure path to the congregation's hearts. 

A Creative Church Sign. Mix all of the above or use none of the above and come up with something unexpected and eye-catching!

Of course, chances are slim that you’ll use these pointers to actually create funny church signs, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be curious about it. And, if you see a church that has a sign reflecting on these pointers, you’ll know they have a good sense of humor and a welcoming touch. 

#4 Tables Not Fences

Centre for peace sign - ‘If you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table not a taller fence.’
381points

#5 Christian Oxymoron

Church sign - ‘A gay Christian is not an oxymoron a hateful Christian most certainly is’
378points

#6 Praying And Listening

Church sign - ‘We are praying and listening to the scientists’
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What Should a Church Sign Say? 


Looking at these ridiculously funny church signs, you might be starting to wonder whether it’s really what a lightbox in front of such an institution should be saying. While these creative signs are undoubtedly funny, ideally, they should be informational and send the overall message the church wants to communicate. So, a good church sign might consist of this information: 

  1. Service Information. A sign disclosing the times of services. 
  2. Inspirational messages. An inspirational quote to strengthen your faith. 
  3. Upcoming Events. Every church holds public events, and a pylon sign is the perfect place to communicate about them. 
  4. Community Outreach. A creative church sign inviting people to volunteer for good causes. 
  5. Seasonal Messages. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas or a Happy Easter!
  6. Encouragement. An encouraging message might just make someone’s day a bit better. 

That said, these pointers aren’t rules governed by law; not at all! And every church has a right to choose the sayings they put on their lightboxes - be it a scripture quote, a warm welcome message, or funny church signs to give you a smile! And if you feel a soft spot for these awesome Christian memes from church welcome signs, keep on scrolling through our collection.

#7 Enough Already

Church sign - ‘If you are praying for snow please stop’
335points

#8 Anticipated Traffic

Church sign - ‘The fact that there's a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers’
333points

#9 It's Hot In Hell

Baptist church sign - ‘Whoever stole our AC units keep one it is hot where youre going’
325points

#10 The Best Version Of Yourself

Wesley Chapel sign - ‘Be the kind of person your pet thinks you are’
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315points

#11 Texting While Driving

Church sign - ‘Honk if you love Jesus text while driving if you want to meet him’
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276points

#12 The Preferences Of God

Church sign - ‘God prefers kind atheists over hateful Christians’
255points

#13 Love Everyone

Walnut Grove Baptist Church sign - ‘Just love everyone I'll sort'em out later’ — God
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239points

#14 Christian Puns

Sign - ‘CATCH UP WITH JESUS lettuce praise & relish him ‘Cuz He loves me from my head to-ma-toes’
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237points

#15 Forgive Your Enemies

Central Baptist Church sign - ‘Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads’
218points

#16 Fruit vs. Nuts

Church sign - ‘God expects spiritual fruit not religious nuts’
213points

#17 Christian Puns

Sign - ‘With all this rain we need an ark. Fear not! (Wait for it...) We Noah guy!’
208points

#18 Smoking Hot

Church sign - ‘Cremation is your last chance for a smoking hot body’
194points

#19 Tweet Advice

United Church sign - ‘Tweet others as you would like to be tweeted’
170points

#20 Dad Joke Marquee

Baptist Church sign - ‘A sheep, a snake & a drum fall off of a cliff Baa-Dum-Tsss, Sunday 10 am’
166points
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