Sermon illustrations: Humor

Why the Groom Wears Black

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, “Why is the bride...

Asking for a Watch

The story is told of a boy named Patrick who asked repeatedly for a watch. His parents forbade him...

A Methodist Coffeepot

Although Jane was raised a Methodist, she started attending a Baptist church when she moved to a...

A Proud Grandfather

“Did I ever tell you about my grandchildren?” a proud grandfather asked. “No,” replied the friend...

Definition of a Grandparent

One little boy described his grandmother as someone who comes to visit and keeps your mother from...

Growing Older

A lady said to her nephew, “How old are you?” “Three,” he said. “Well, when will you be four?” He...

Burying a Goldfish

Little Nancy was in the garden filling in a hole when her neighbor peered over the fence....

A Funeral for a Turtle

Alexander M. Sanders, Jr. (who was at one time the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of...

Calling Collect

A mother was away all weekend at a business conference. During a break, she decided to call home...

How to Get Something Done

It has been said that there are three ways to get something done: 1. Do it yourself2. Hire someone...

Why We Host Children’s Parties

Someone said that the main purpose of holding children’s parties is to remind yourself that there...

A Mother in Law’s Visit

Oh, I sure am happy to see you,” the little boy said to his grandmother on his mother’s side. “Now...

Putting Away Childish Things

A dad with five children was picking up toys in the back yard.  He said to his wife, “You...

The Character of a Dog

If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining, If you can eat the...

Do You Think I Should Change?

Randy was unsure about his choice of clothes for church so he sought some counsel from his wife. He...

An Alarming Answering Machine Greeting

A man dialed a wrong number and got the following recording: “I am not available right now, but I...

Neglect of Prayer

A fisherman was at sea with his godless companions when a storm came up and threatened to sink...

Names of a Father

Children go through four stages.  First they call you DaDa. Then they call you Daddy. As...

The Wrong Employer

Three young fathers were in the waiting room. The first was told that his wife gave birth to...

Homework Help

A school teacher was correcting papers, and as she looked at one little boy’s work, she was...

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