Stupid Church Signs

July 9th, 2008 · 10 Comments

I hate stupid church signs. In fact, I used one as an illustration one time preaching. I was reminded of my utter disdain for how stupid they can be after reading a post by Bart (as in from MercyMe). I hate stupid church signs. Why do churches do the things they do???

I mean - “You think it’s hot and smokey here….!!!” or “Gas to expensive? Come in here for a fill up” just make me upset. Just ask Wife.There used to be a sign in Waco on New Road, near Sanger Ave. that always made me angry. One time they made fun of the pastor’s sermon and then the next week had a message explaining the previous message that said “The Pastor approved last weeks message.” Why be that stupid to begin with?

All stupid signs like that do is turn people off. That and make me upset and give me something to blog about. So churches…please stop saying stupid things. Equating your church service to a gas tank fill up is not only a bad example of church, but theologically incorrect. If your church is really like that then I don’t want to go there. And writing things like ‘GOD WROTE THE KING JAMES VERSION. BUSINE$$ MEN WROTE THE OTHER VERSIONS’ just shows that you are very closed/narrow minded, do not study and understand the bible or what a “translation” is (which includes KJV), and all you do is turn many people away.

Tags: rant, stupid church signs.

Category: Church · Wife

10 responses so far ↓

1 Stephen Watson // Jul 9, 2008 at 10:49 am

One time this person I know was driving down the road, thinking about what a good person she was. As a responsible and thoughtful citizen, she came to a complete stop at a red light. As she waited, her eyes drifted to a sign in front of a church a little farther up the road. “Do you want to burn forever?” read the sign.

The girl thought about this question. She was uncomfortable even in the 100 degree heat of a Texas summer. She certainly didn’t want to end up feeling even hotter than that, for the rest of eternity! This young woman realized the true depravity of her soul, and made a decision to trust in the saving work of Christ. Full of the joy of the Lord, this young woman left her car at the red light and ran to the church, where she was baptized immediately.

…or, maybe not. I agree with you whole-heartedly, and I would say “ditto” for Christian billboards, as well.
2 Lindsey Watson // Jul 9, 2008 at 10:49 am

That was actually me.
3 bhood // Jul 9, 2008 at 10:56 am

I know the exact sign you’re talking about!
4 TheSquirrel // Jul 9, 2008 at 2:08 pm

I know you do bhoody. That sign was so bad one time that I preached against what it said on a Wed. night.
5 Papa Steve // Jul 9, 2008 at 3:20 pm

Is it just me, or is the funniest thing about the church sign you posted that the pastor’s name is Son Emannuel?
6 T // Jul 10, 2008 at 9:20 am

Haha, good observation Papa Steve.

Yes, I get to hear the groans everytime we drive past one of those signs…
7 mab // Jul 10, 2008 at 12:21 pm

I’m so with you! I hate those signs! I make snide comments every time I see them!

Also, in Waco, there’s these new billboards with the 10 Commandments on them. First of all, the font is ridiculous — like a child’s handwriting. Then, the background picture is nothing but lightning. It’s as if they’re saying “Turn or be struck down!” Wholly ineffective and completely inappropriate. I hope God strikes those billboards down with lightning.
8 bhood // Jul 11, 2008 at 11:31 pm

I think the CABC sign should read:

CH RCH

Cliff, we just want you to know that without U, something is missing.
9 TheSquirrel // Jul 15, 2008 at 7:55 am

I think it should read “Be good, BHood.” or maybe “Under same management for over 2,000 years.” or “Wal-Mart, not the only saving place!”
10 I Can’t Spell STUPID // Jul 15, 2008 at 7:57 am

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