In Sermon Illustrations: "Humorous Weddings"

On Their 50th Wedding Anniversary, A Couple ...

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010

On their 50th wedding anniversary, a couple summed up the reason for their long and happy marriage. The husband said, “I have tried never to be selfish. After all, there is no “I” in the word marriage.” The wife ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Baptist

Actress Julia Roberts’ Wedding To Daniel ...

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010

Actress Julia Roberts’ wedding to Daniel Moder featured the vow to “love, support, but not obey.” Will Smith’s vows merely promised good manners. He revealed that in his vows to Jada Pinkett in 1997 “our vows did not promise to forsake all others. The vow that we made was that ‘you will never ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment, Sexual Immorality

Denomination: Baptist

Unsung Heroes: The Servants At The Wedding In Cana

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 12, 2020

Introduction: Wedding feasts were happy times, especially in the days of the Bible. This story describes how a handful of people kept a disaster from taking place! Text (John 2:1-11, KJV): 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Tags: Weddings And Marriages, Miracles, Jesus Christ, Servants, Cana Of Galilee  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jewish Weddings Are A Portrait Of The Last Days

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 2, 2023

When a Jewish man found a woman he liked (and most times his father would pick one out for him) he would approach the young lady with a marriage contract (a covenant). In the contract were laid out the legal terms in which he would propose marriage. The most important part of this contract was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Tags: Revelation, Church, Israel, End Times, Last Days, Rapture, Bride Of Christ, Weddings  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Humorous Story Is Told Of A Baseball Manger ...

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

The humorous story is told of a baseball manger who decided to play a rookie in right field one day. The regular fielder wasn’t happy about it and loudly makes it know from the bench that it was a big mistake to play the kid. As it turned out the rookie was so nervous that he messed up ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

Denomination: Baptist

A Kidis The Last Container Of A Sense Of Humor, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"A kidis the last container of a sense of humor, which disappears as he gets older, and he laughs only according to the way the boss, society, politics, or race want him to. ...read more

Tags: Children

A Person Without A Sense Of Humor Is Like A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs jolted ...read more

Tags: Humor

Humor Is The Salt Of Personality. Its Presence ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Humor is the salt of personality. Its presence is an evidence of good nature, of an appreciation of the real values of life, and of the lack of tenseness that characterizes some people. It is the most effective means of easing a difficult situation. Here it is ...read more

Tags: Humor

Good Humor Is A Tonic For Mind And Body. It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human ...read more

Tags: Humor

Humor Simultaneously Wounds And Heals, Indicts ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Humor simultaneously wounds and heals, indicts and pardons, diminishes and enlarges; it constitutes inner growth at the expense of outer gain, and those who possess and honestly practice it ...read more

Tags: Humor

Humor Is A Hole That Lets The Sawdust Out Of A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Humor is a hole that lets the sawdust out of ...read more

Tags: Humor

God Likes A Little Humor, As Evidenced By The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God likes a little humor, as evidenced by the fact that He made the monkey, the ...read more

Tags: Humor

A Well-Developed Sense Of Humor Is The Pole That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your step as ...read more

Tags: Humor

When I Think Of Stewardship (Humor)  PRO

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 29, 2008

When I think of stewardship it brings to mind a story about a small Church located in a farming community. The pastor of the church would call on every member of the congregation as part of the annual pledge campaign. The next home he was going to visit was Farmer Brown’s. Now Mr. Brown was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:18, Proverbs 3:9, Hebrews 7:1, Matthew 6:21, Malachi 3:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Giving, Stewardship

Denomination: Anglican

A Sense Of Humor Costs Nothing, But Not Having ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2009

"A sense of humor costs nothing, but not having one can be very costly." This quote is from a book entitled Laugh, Lead, and Profit: Building Productive Workplaces with Humor, by Bob Ross. If ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day Humor!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 19, 2022

A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday School presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son's memory was blank. Finally, she leaned forward and whispered the cue, "I am the light of ...read more

Tags: Church, Children, Sunday School, Humor, Mothers, Mother's Day, Light Of The World  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unintentionally Humorous Texts: The "Cow”-Vangelists?

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 29, 2024

Introduction: Who would have thought that the lowing of two cows would mean something wonderful for Israel? Something wonderful did happen! Text: 1 Samuel 6:7-12, KJV: 7 Now therefore make a new cart, and take two milch kine, on which there hath come no yoke, and tie the kine to the cart, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:7-12

Tags: Philistines, Ark Of The Covenant, Coffers

Denomination: Baptist

The Trademark - Is Jesus Mark On You? - Humor

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 9, 2025

If we are Honest ... Often ... When we are shopping, ...... we will look for name brands that we know. For brands ... that we ... trust. We often recognize those products ... by their trademarks ...... or by ... their ... logos. Companies spend millions of dollars on research ... in order that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2, Philippians 2:6-11, Ephesians 4:4, James 3:8-10, Matthew 20:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Logos, Trademark, Mark

Denomination: Anglican

Baptism Is A Lot Like A Wedding Ring. Baptism ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

Baptism is a lot like a wedding ring. Baptism is symbolic of the washing away of our sins. It is also symbolic of a new way of life. It has been said that Baptism is to the Christian faith what the wedding ring is to a marriage. It is a symbol. "Like the wedding ring, baptism draws a mark on ...read more

Tags: Baptism, Call Of The Disciples, Commitment, Marriage

Denomination: United Methodist

Advertisement: Wedding Dress For Sale. Wore Once ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

Advertisement: Wedding dress for sale. Wore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23-24

Tags: Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Baptist