191 Powerful Christian Sayings [Short, Inspirational, Funny…]

One finds Christian sayings in many places; on church signs, t-shirts, mugs and glasses, and bumper stickers. Some come from Bible verses, some from hymns, and some are simply created by clever individuals. We have gathered Christian sayings from many sources and added some of our own original favorites to provide you a comprehensive list of over 100 short, cute, funny, and inspirational Christian sayings. Enjoy!

Inspirational Christian Sayings

The best source for inspirational Christian sayings is the Bible. Many well-known verses are short and easy to remember. Our list includes verses from both the Old and New Testaments. These are also great verses to commit to memory, especially for children. We also have some non-Biblical inspirational sayings guaranteed to make you think.

• Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
• Leviticus 22:31 Keep my commands and follow them. I am the Lord.
• Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
• Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
• Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
• Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.
• Psalm 139:14 I praise you God, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
• Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!
• Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
• Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.
• Proverbs 14:5 A honest witness does not lie; a false witness breaths lies.
• Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.
• Luke 6:31 Do onto others as you would have them do onto you.
• John 1:4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
• Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
• Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
• Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
• Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
• Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice!
• Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
• Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
• Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
• James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.
• James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
• James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
• 1 John 4:19 We love because he first loved us.
• 1 John 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands.
• What section would you prefer in the afterlife? Smoking or non-smoking?
• If you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table, not a taller fence.
• Can’t sleep? Counting sheep? Talk to the Shepherd!
• Eternity is a long time to think about where you went wrong.
• Forecast for tomorrow: God reigns, and the Son shines.
• Download your worries and get online with God.
• Give Satan an inch and he’ll become your ruler.
• God wants full custody, not just weekend visits.
• Dust on your Bible leads to dirt in your life.
• Faith tells me that God guards my path.

Short Christian Sayings

Need a short Christian saying for a fund-raising t-shirt or coffee mug? One does not need a great many words to get one’s attention or share a message. Our collection of short Christian sayings includes some old favorites, Bible verses, and a few originally created to provide some new ways to view our relationship with Christ and our heavenly Father.

• Be still and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10)
• Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. (Psalm 56:3)
• Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!
• Let go and let God.
• Fear ends where faith begins.
• I will praise thee with my whole heart. (Psalm 138:1)
• The Lord gives wisdom. (Proverbs 2:6)
• Trust in the Lord with all your heart. (Proverbs 3:5)
• Every word of God proves true. (Proverbs 30:5)
• Fear God and keep his commandments. (Ecclesiastes 12:13)
• Pray more, worry less!
• Trust God! He’s got you!
• You are the God who sees. (Genesis 16:13)
• God is my first priority.
• Pray without ceasing. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
• Do not quench the Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
• And do not grieve the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 4:30)
• Be kind to one another. (Ephesians 4:32)
• The struggle is real, but so is God.
• Children, obey your parents in all things. (Colossians 3:20)
• Brethren, pray for us. (1 Thessalonians 5:25)
• God is my wireless provider!
• Faith over Fear
• Amazing grace!
• The Lord is good to all. (Psalm 145:9)
• Jesus Loves Me!
• I have decided to follow Jesus.
• Jesus Is My Rock!
• Peace Be with You
• The Lord Be with You
• We must obey God rather than men. (Acts 5:29)
• The heavens declare the glory of God. (Psalm 19:1)
• There Is No One Like Jesus!
• Christ Is Coming!
• Do not be afraid for I am with you. (Isaiah 43:5)
• The joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10)
• For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:30)
• You are the light of the world. (Matthew 5:14)
• You shall love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:39)
• He is not here, he is risen! (Matthew 28:6)
• I am with you always. (Matthew 28:20)
• I Will Walk with God!
• What a Friend I Have in Jesus!
• God’s Will Be Done!
• Skip rope, not church.
• Exercise daily. Walk with the Lord.
• Jesus: Your get-out-of-hell-free card.
• Get rich quick! Count your blessings!
• The Lord bless you and keep you. (Numbers 6:24)
• The best vitamin for a believer is B1.
• I’m rich! My Father owns the world.
• God’s promises have no expiration date.
• God is good all the time.
• It Is Well with My Soul!
• The Man upstairs, came downstairs.
• I was going to waste, but Jesus recycled me.
• God loves you whether you like it or not.
• Love one another (1 John 3:23)

Funny Christian Sayings

If you think God doesn’t have a sense of humor, look at the platypus. The Bible mentions laughter over forty times. As Christians, we need to learn that laughter is an expression of joy. Our funny Christian sayings will start your day with a smile.

• I want to be so full of Christ that if a mosquito bites me, he flies away singing, “There’s power in the blood.”
• God teaches us about love by giving us difficult people to deal with.
• God, help me to be the person my dog thinks I am.
• Don’t give up! Moses was once a basket case!
• God didn’t create anything without purpose, but mosquitoes come close!
• Adam blamed Eve, Eve blamed the serpent, and the serpent didn’t have a leg to stand on.
• Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.
• Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to the garage makes you a car.
• Jesus said, “I’ll be back” way before Arnold did.
• Our church is like fudge: sweet with a few nuts.
• Give all you can; no one ever saw a hearse pulling a U-Haul!
• Ketchup with Jesus and relish his love!
• Cremation is your last chance for a smoking hot body.
• Funny humans; they think God is dead and Elvis is alive!
• God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.
• God recycles. He made you from dust.
• Let your faith be bigger than your fear
• Need a lifeguard? Jesus walks on water.
• Acting up in church is like dressing up for an X-ray.
• Always remember that Hell is un-cool.
• If God is your copilot, switch seats.
• Some people are like buttons, always “popping” off when they don’t need to.
• Get connected; upload a prayer.
• Forbidden fruit creates many jams.
• Pray anywhere because God is everywhere.
• God will wreck your plans, when He sees our plans are about to wreck you.
• Today’s forecast: The Son shines and the Lord reigns!
• Honk if you love Jesus; text if you want to meet Him.
• Read the Bible. It will scare the Hell out of you!
• Store your Bible in your heart, not on a shelf.
• A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.
• God loves us the way we are, but too much to leave us that way.
• Wrinkled with problems? Go to God for a faith lift.
• Church Welcome Sign: ATM inside. Acceptance, truth, mercy. No card needed.
• Adam and Eve: The first people not to read the Apple terms and conditions.
• Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.
• Practice thanking God for more than elastic waistbands.
• I do my best; God does the rest.
• The Bible is rated E for everyone.
• More of Jesus, less of me.
• Spend your time with God’s Book, not Facebook.
• The fact that there is a highway to hell and only a stairway to Heaven says a lot about expected traffic.
• Sometimes God will put a Goliath in your life, so you can find the David within you.

Cute Christian Sayings

Some Christian sayings bring a smile to our lips while conveying a message. We have listed short, cute, Christian sayings perfect for when you have a limited space to convey a message – the front of a t-shirt, a coffee mug, or a homemade greeting card. Some are based upon scripture, some an acronym, and some play with words. Have fun reading through our list!

• Anywhere with Jesus.
• Where God guides, He provides.
• Don’t panic, just pray.
• FROG – Fully Rely on God
• PUSH! – Pray Until Something Happens
• Life is fragile; handle with prayer.
• My lifeguard walked on water.
• W.W.J.D. – “What would Jesus do
• With God, all things are possible
• I’m blessed, so not stressed.
• Jesus take the wheel.
• Instead of complaining, ask God!
• Son screen prevents sin burn.
• Jesus is God’s selfie.
• When life gets too hard to stand, kneel.
• God, bless this mess!
• Sin fascinates, then assassinates
• GOSPEL – God’s Only Son Provides Eternal Life
• a.s.a.p. – Always Say a Prayer
• Happiness is a cup of coffee and my Bible.
• Let go and let God.
• If anyone needs an ark, I know a guy.
• Don’t give up; Moses was once a basket case.
• His life saved mine!
• Prayer changes everything – including me.
• I may not be perfect, but Jesus thinks I’m to die for.
• If you have time to worry, you have time to pray!
• The manger was the first king-sized bed.
• God grades on the cross, not the curve.
• Faith it ‘til you make it!
• T.G.I.F. – Thank God I’m Forgiven
• T.G.I.F. – Today God Is First
• 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.
• Transformed, not conformed.
• BIBLE – Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth
• FAITH – Full Assurance in the Heart
• Every day above ground is a good one.
• If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it!
• Coffee gets me started; prayer keeps me going.
• God is good all the time.
• God loves everybody – even me (you)!
• Life is good, because God is great!
• God is my real BFF
• JOY – Jesus, Others, Yourself
• I love you to the cross and back.
• Not perfect, just forgiven.
• Jesus’s death gave me life.
• Spoiler Alert – God wins!
• Prayer. The original wireless connection.
• When life is not a bed of roses, remember who wore the thorns.
• Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.
• Don’t tell God you have a big problem; tell your problem you have a big God.

The Bible says that we should meditate on God’s Word and pray without ceasing. Christian sayings, whether inspirational, cute, short, or funny help us to do so. Additionally, they provide an opportunity to share our faith with others. Remember that God had a sense of humor – He created you with all your imperfections. As you read through our list of Christian sayings, may you come closer to God and the Truth of His Word.

Susan Box Mann

Susan majored in English with a double minor in Humanities and Business at Arizona State University and earned a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Liberty University. She taught grades four through twelve in both public and private schools. Subjects included English, U.S. and world history and geography, math, earth and physical science, Bible, information technologies, and creative writing.

Susan has been freelance writing for over ten years, during which time she has written and edited books, newspaper articles, biographies, book reviews, guidelines, neighborhood descriptions for realtors, Power Point presentations, resumes, and numerous other projects.

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