Worst Church Signs EVER!
Okay...let me rant a bit...I HATE church signs. I think that, unless they have announcements on them, they can be the biggest turn off to unbelievers. Do you agree or disagree? Share with me your thoughts and HOKEY church sign sayings.
Here's one I saw yesterday...
"There's no 'stop, drop and roll' in hell."
YEAH, that makes me wanna get saved...
or how about this one...
"What's missing from CH_ _ CH? UR."
That was cute in the 4th grade.
What about some of yours? I will compile a master list of hokiness.
Okay...I am now updating our master list of hokey church sign sayings in no particular order...we may vote later!
"There's no 'stop, drop and roll' in hell."
"What's missing from CH_ _ CH? UR."
"Do you have fire insurance?"
"Come in for a free 'Faith' Lift."
"1-Cross, 3-nails, 4-given"
"No God - No Peace Know God - Know Peace"
"Come in and let me tell you why God hates you!"
"Try our Sundays. They're better than Baskin Robin's."
"Left Behind" Movie Night
"Walmart isn't the only saving place."
"Become a Jesus follower, make hell smaller."
"Turn or burn!"
"Sunday coaches lead children to Hell."
"Dusty Bibles lead to dirty lives." (very true, but very lame)
"This church is 'prayer-conditioned.'"
"There's no air-conditioner in Hell."
posted by Shine Junkie @ 11:23 AM
11 Comments:
Brandon, I agree...though humorous to Christians (kinda making us smile and snicker when we read them), I don't think it's necessarily making people want to be a part of worship at those churches. In Hamburg (you know the church I'm talking about), here are a couple of sayings that have been up on that church's board:
"Do you have fire insurance?"
"Come in for a free 'Faith' Lift?"
Hey Brandon,
You know how Liz and I feel about church signs. They should be used for information (times and dates) only. Even as a Christian, I find them a turn off. I can only imagine how non Christians feel. Liz calls it "bumper sticker" Christianity. Churches wonder why they can't get new members. I think a lot of non Christian's think we're stupid cause we can't find anything better to put on our signs. Or they think we think their stupid enough to fall for "Looking for a sign? Here it is. Come on in for worship" During Easter there were at least 5 churches in the Pine Bluff area that had the same sign.
"1-Cross, 3-nails, 4-given"
That really helps a non Christian!! I thought Jesus was the reason I was forgiven. Where is He in that equation. Not to mention, with hokey sayings that don't always make sense, there's no room for your service times. I decided not to visit a church one time because they did not have their service times clearly posted anywhere. People looking for a church just want to know what time to be there.
Sorry if I rambled too much, but I really hate those signs.
"Sign Sign everywhere a sign
Blocking out the scenery breaking my mind
Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign"
Yep.
my favorite
No God - No Peace
Know God - Know Peace
Wow...such insight...such depth.
These people must know the mysteries of this life.
Hey B,
I totally agree. I have traveled to many areas - all I want to know is when the service starts. I saw a church sign that once read, "Come in and let me tell you why God hates you!" Yea, that will get the people running in.
People won't come to your church because you have a "witty" slogan. They will come because they were invited in person.
Love ya,
tlc
Hey,
My wife just helped me remember another good (I mean bad) one I saw the other day.
"Try our Sundays. They're better than Baskin Robin's."
LOL!!!
I bet they only have one flavor...plain.
Here's another >
"Left Behind" Movie Night
Yeah, I know it's not a saying, but it's still Hokey. The title is a self fulling...that movie should be left behind.
If I saw one of these sayings on a church sign I would think the church was just the opposite of interesting. I think churches that use these are looking for some gimmick to get people in the doors because nothing else they are doing is working. In other words, their ministry is stale and they aren't presenting Christ or representing Christ in a way that makes Him attractive to people that might be searching for God.
Good comments! I totally agree. We should never let our cute talk substitute for our walk. Actions speak louder than words, and they are the best publicity for a local church...bar none!
Here is another one for you from El Paso. "Become a Jesus follower, make hell smaller."
I know this is an old one, but I couldn't believe I actually saw it on a church sign. I actually turned around and took a picture of it. Church in North Little Rock... "Turn or Burn."
I'm assuming they were talking about grilling chicken. (I hope!) ;)
Dude! Great to see your pic. You are so right about the church signs. Kelly and I saw one in Mississippi that said -
Sunday coaches lead children to hell..... wow that is a sad mentality.
Corey (Dr. G)
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