In Sermon Illustrations: "Thanksgiving Humor"

Charlie's Thanksgiving List

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Nov 22, 2022

Charlie’s Thanksgiving List The pastor at the downtown men’s shelter was ready to begin the Thanksgiving service. Everyone was ready for him to begin and finish since the service was before the meal. After a few hymns were sung, it was time for the pastor’s Thanksgiving sermon. This year he had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2

Tags: Thanksgiving, God's Blessings

Denomination: Baptist

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

It’s Thanksgiving Day & The Aroma Of Roast ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” So he lies there, watching the back door, eagerly awaiting his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-20

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday, Joy

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Top 14 Upcoming Thanksgiving-Themed Movies  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Nov 15, 2001

The Top 14 Upcoming Thanksgiving-Themed Movies 14> To Kill A Walking Bird 13> My Best Friend’s Dressing 12> The Texas Coleslaw Massacre 11> Casserolablanca 10> The Fabulous Baster Boys 9> 12 Hungry Men 8> Silence of the Yams 7> For Love of The Game Hen 6> I Know What You Ate Last Winter 5> All the ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manna From Heaven--A Thanksgiving Story" ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 26, 2003

“Manna from Heaven--A Thanksgiving Story” Numbers 11: 4-9 Key verse(s): 9 “... When the dew settled upon the camp at night, the manna also came down.” “Goodbye! Thanks for coming. Thanks for everything!” As the caravan of cars and trucks pulled out of the driveway waves were exchanged and a ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Lutheran

This Past Thanksgiving, My Wife And I Drove To ...  PRO

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003

This past Thanksgiving, my wife and I drove to our daughter Debbie’s home for the holiday. When we turned on their street, I saw my grandson Ethan shooting baskets with his best friend next door. We pulled in front of Debby’s home, and I heard a six -year old voice yelling "gran-pa’! When I ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Boy Offered Up A Thanksgiving Day ...  PRO

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for my little sister, even though some times she can be a pain. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:5-6

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Baptist