For years pastors, ministers, and preachers across the country have posted smart, clever, and amusing “messages” for the faithful to read — and we’re not talking about Facebook postings.

Way before social media was ever created, church signs placed on parish lawns and in parking lots have not only indicated the days and times of worship services and other key information — they’ve shared wit and wisdom from the heart and “soul.”

Some of these messages are so entertaining, they could make your faith hurt.

Since seeing is often believing — scroll through the gallery to partake of some of the best church signs out there!

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