In Sermon Illustrations: "Thomas"

Thomas Aquinas The Famous Medieval Theologian ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008

Thomas Aquinas the famous medieval theologian once wrote: The Lord’s Prayer is the most perfect of prayers... In it we ask, not only for all the things we can rightly desire, but also in the sequence that they should be desired. This prayer not only teaches us to ask for ...read more

Thomas Merton Writing To Dorothy Day ...

Contributed by Mick Court on Jun 22, 2008

Thomas Merton writing to Dorothy Day – “To some this quote will mean nothing, to others it describes an important stage in the journey .... We should in a way fear for our perseverance because there is a big hole in us, an abyss, and we have to fall through it into emptiness, but the Lord will ...read more

Tags: Trust

Denomination: Catholic

Thomas Costain's History, The Three Edwards, ...

Contributed by Robert Joseph on Sep 5, 2008

Thomas Costain’s history, The Three Edwards, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was often called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means “fat.” After a violent quarrel, Raynald’s younger brother Edward led a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Tags: Sin Bondage To

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thomas Costain's History, The Three Edwards, ...

Contributed by Robert Joseph on Sep 10, 2008

Thomas Costain’s history, The Three Edwards, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was often called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means “fat.” After a violent quarrel, Raynald’s younger brother Edward led ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Tags: Zeal

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thomas Costain's History, The Three Edwards, ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Joseph on Sep 10, 2008

Thomas Costain's history, The Three Edwards, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was often called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, Raynald's younger brother Edward led a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Tags: Sin Bondage To

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mrs. Thomas Works For An "Ear Doctor". She Told ...  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 15, 2001

Mrs. Thomas works for an "ear doctor". She told us about one man who she had called to advise that his hearing aid had come in. The man was so happy, he jubilantly thanked Mrs. Thomas, saying, Oh thank you, I appreciate that...I love you, bye. Later that day the man’s wife called Mrs. Thomas to ...read more

Tags: Love, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: United Methodist

Thomas Kinkade, 42, Is Probably The Most Widely ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Thomas Kinkade, 42, is probably the most widely collected artist in history. Media Arts manages the Kinkade license and generated sales of $126 million in ’99 at an enviable 67% gross profit margin. Total retail sales of Kinkade merchandise reached an estimated $250 million. There are now 350 ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Thomas A Kempis: "Be Not Angry That You Cannot ...  PRO

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 27, 2006

Thomas a Kempis: “Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas Jefferson, One Of Our Founding Fathers ...

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

Thomas Jefferson, one of our founding fathers said, “Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The German Spiritual Writer Thomas À Kempis ...

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 28, 2009

The German spiritual writer Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471) said this: "Jesus now has many lovers of his heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Anglican

Many Years Ago, Thomas K. Beecher Once ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

Many years ago, Thomas K. Beecher once substituted for his famous brother, Henry Ward Beecher, at the Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, New York. Many curiosity seekers had come to hear the renowned Henry Ward Beecher speak. But when Thomas Beecher appeared in the pulpit instead, some people got up and ...read more

Tags: Worship General

Thomas Guthrie Said, "The Bible Is An Armory Of ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Thomas Guthrie said, “The Bible is an armory of heavenly weapons, a laboratory of infallible medicines, a mine of inexhaustible wealth. It is a guidebook for every road, a chart for every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For Forty-Two Years Every Week, David Thomas ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

For forty-two years every week, David Thomas slipped a love letter under the door of his neighbor, Rachel Jones. Each letter attempted to mend the lover’s quarrel that parted them when both were 32. Rachel Jones burned each letter and refused even to speak to Thomas. When David finally summoned ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Thomas Merton Said, "It Is In Deep Solitude That ...

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Thomas Merton said, “It is in deep solitude that I find the gentleness with which I can truly love my brothers.” From Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipleship ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Charismatic

Thomas Jefferson - "How Much Have Cost Us The ...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 1, 2006

Thomas Jefferson - “How much have cost us the evils ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So What Was It That Drove Thomas To Leave All He ...

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jan 30, 2004

So what was it that drove Thomas to leave all He knew and travel a vast distance and die for the cause? .He is often labeled doubting Thomas, but the evidence in India would suggest He doesn’t deserve this label. I had the privilege to go up to the point where he was murdered for the cause of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-28

Tags: God In The Hardships

Denomination: Pentecostal

In 1978, Thomas Hansen Of Boulder Colorado, Sued ...

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 6, 2005

In 1978, Thomas Hansen of Boulder Colorado, sued his parents for $350,000 on grounds of "malpractice of parenting." His lawsuit claimed that Mom and Dad had botched his upbringing so badly, that he would need ...read more

Tags: Children, Parenting

Denomination: Holiness

Thomas Guthrie Said, "The Bible Is An Armory Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008

Thomas Guthrie said, “The Bible is an armory of heavenly weapons, a laboratory of infallible medicines, a mine of inexhaustible wealth. It is a guidebook for every road, a chart for every sea, a medicine for every malady, and ...read more

British Conductor Sir Thomas Beecham Wasn't A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

British conductor Sir Thomas Beecham wasn’t a great admirer of the music of his fellow Briton, composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. During the rehearsal of a Williams symphony, Beecham seemed to be doing little more than listlessly beating time. In fact, he was still beating time after the orchestra ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Thomas Merton Once Said, "It Is In Deep ...  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

Thomas Merton once said, “It is in deep solitude that I find the gentleness with which I can truly love my brothers. The more solitary I am the more affection I have for them… solitude and silence ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General, Christian Love

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ