50+ Top Bible Verses for Sunday Worship
Published March 15, 2023
In the Creation story, God made the world in six days and rested on the seventh day. So he blessed and sanctified it. Because of this, Sundays have always been a special day for Christians. More than just a day for resting, it’s also a day for worship.
Aside from going to church, one of the best ways to worship Him on this special day is to reflect on His words. From reminders of gratitude to comfort in dark times, the Bible is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their faith and draw closer to God.
In this blog, we will share with you some of the most uplifting and meaningful Sunday Bible verses. Whether you’re a seasoned believer or a curious seeker, these verses will speak to your heart and provide you with a fresh perspective on life and spirituality.
Bible Verses About Sunday Worship
- Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. – Exodus 20:8
- The Israelites are to observe the Sabbath, celebrating it for generations to come as a lasting covenant. – Exodus 31:16
- And He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.” – Mark 2:27-28
- And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made. – Genesis 2:2-3
- For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. – Exodus 20:11
- Man shall not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. – Matthew 4:4
- Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you or your son or your daughter or your male servant or your female servant, or your ox or your donkey or any of your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates, that your male servant and your female servant may rest as well as you. – Deuteronomy 5:13-14
- Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy. – Exodus 31:13
Short Sunday Bible Verses for Kids
- The Lord is good to all. He has compassion for all he has made. – Psalm 145:9
- The Lord bless you and keep you. – Numbers 6:24
- I can do all this through Him, who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13
- I and the Father are one. – John 10:30
- Pray without ceasing – 1 Thessalonians 5:17
- When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. – Psalm 56:3
- Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7
- The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. – Exodus 14:14
- Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. – Psalm 136:1
- And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. – Matthew 28:20
- Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. – Hebrews 13:8
- Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! – Philippians 4:4
Sunday Bible Verses for Adults
- I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. – Psalm 139:14
- Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. – Psalm 119:105
- God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1
- Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. – John 14:1
- Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. – James 1:22
- Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9
- I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. – Psalm 119:11
- I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, my whole being waits. – Psalm 130:5
- For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. – Proverbs 2:6
- Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. – Proverbs 3:5
- For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. – Psalm 33:4
- You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. – Matthew 5:14
- I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise. – Psalm 138:1
- So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31
- If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9
Sunday Scripture Readings
- This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. – Psalm 118:24
- The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times. – Psalm 12:6
- Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. – James 1:17
- For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. – 1 John 5:3
- For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. – John 3:17
- Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. – Matthew 24:35
- And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19
- The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. – Isaiah 40:28
- The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. – John 10:10
- Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. – Romans 8:26
- And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. – 1 John 3:23
- Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. – Psalm 150:6
- Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. – 2 Corinthians 3:17
- Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. – Matthew 7:24
- Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! – Psalm 46:10
- Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. – Ecclesiastes 12:13
- All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. – 2 Timothy 3:16
- I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. – John 14:6
- He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. – Matthew 28:6
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