Old time church sayings
The higher the steeple, the closer to God.
A church without walls is just a building.
Faith without works is dead.
The church is not a hotel for saints, but a hospital for sinners.
God’s Kingdom has no shortcuts.
Let go and let God.
Prayer is the key to every problem, the answer to every need.
Blessed are those who give without remembering.
God’s love is unconditional, but his blessings are conditional.
Church is not a place to hide from the world, but a place to engage with it.
A church is only as strong as its weakest member.
God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called.
Worry ends where faith begins.
A good sermon should have a good beginning, a good ending, and deliver them as close together as possible.
The church should be a lighthouse, not a clubhouse.
People may let you down, but God never will.
The Bible is not just a book to be read, but a life to be lived.
Forgiveness is the oil that keeps the machinery of life running smoothly.
God’s grace is greater than your mistakes.
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others.
God won’t give you more than you can handle, but he will make sure you’re carrying the right load.
The greatest gift you can give someone is not your possessions, but your presence.
The church should be a holy hospital for the broken, not a museum for the perfect.
Old time church sayings part 2
Let your light shine, so that others may see God’s love through you.
God doesn’t call the equipped, he equips the called.
Prayer is not a spare tire, it’s a steering wheel.
Serving God is not a part-time job, it’s a full-time commitment.
A person who kneels before God can stand before anyone.
Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but it doesn’t get you anywhere.
The church is not a building, it’s a community of believers.
God’s love is like the ocean, you can see its beginning but not its end.
A church that doesn’t change is a church that will die.
The church is not a spectator sport, it’s a team effort.
God’s timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t make sense to us.
Faith is not knowing what the future holds, but knowing who holds the future.
The church is like a puzzle, each member has a unique place and purpose.
The cross is not a symbol of defeat, but of victory over sin and death.
The church is not a place to find fault, but a place to find forgiveness.
God doesn’t expect perfection, he expects progress.
In the end, it’s not about how much you have, but how much you have loved.
Keep your eyes on God, not on the waves.
Love your enemies, it will drive them crazy.
Faith is not a feeling, it’s a choice.
God’s plan is better than your dreams.
The church should be a bridge between heaven and earth.
God doesn’t promise an easy journey, but a safe arrival.
In the absence of love, there is only judgment.
God’s grace is sufficient for every situation.
Your faith should be louder than your doubts.
The church is not a place to be served, but a place to serve others.
