POLITICS, FOOLS, AND MONEY Walton's Law of Politics: A fool and his money are soon elected.
Sermon Illustrations
MODERATION LOST Sin arises when things that are a minor good are pursued as though they were the most important goals in life. If money or affection or power are sought in disproportionate, obsessive ways,…
LOTTERY TICKETS FOR LOSERS Two guys are sitting around talking and the first fellow says: "Let's go get some lottery tickets. The jackpot's up to 30 million." The second old guy says, "I don't buy…
AMERICA AND ITS MONEY While Americans' spending power increased 31 percent from 1968 to 1985, the percentage of disposable income they gave decreased 8.5 percent. In other words, they found that people valued their "lifestyles"…
UNGODLY NEEDS It is impossible for the ungodly man not to be greedy, since he does not cling to God but to created things. From Luther's Works, Isaiah 40-66, pg. 278
KEEP MOVING The place was Bethel, Vermont, nestled in the vast expanse of the Green Mountains. It was a hot day, a perfect day for a walk to enjoy the view of the river and…
TIME IS MORE THAN MONEY Time is an equal opportunity employer. Each human being has exactly the same number of hours and minutes every day. Rich people can't buy more hours. Scientists can't invent new…
BOYHOOD COMPASSION A young boy let the offering plate pass him without putting his offering in it. After the service was over, he approached the pastor and gave him his offering. The pastor asked him…
VALUE, WORTH, & RICHES It's great to have two cars and a swimming pool. But there are disappointments. After you've made some money and acquired some things, and after the initial excitement has passed, life…
GETTING YOUR MONEY'S WORTH A couple who were traveling along the interstate got hungry and decided to stop at a truck stop and have supper. They were not accustomed to eating at these remote diners,…
ATHEISTIC PRAYER "They now have Dial-A-Prayer for Atheists. When you call -- No one Answers."
ME- DEEP CONVERSATION An egotist is someone who is always me-deep in conversation.
THE PROBLEM WITH FLORIDA A minister in Florida lamented that it was difficult to get his message across to his congregation: "It's so beautiful here in the winter," he said, "that heaven doesn't interest them...…
UP TO THEIR NECKS What do you do with ten lawyers buried up to their necks in cement? Get more cement!
DID SHE START AT ONE? Some children who were touring a retirement home were asked by a resident if they had any questions. "Yes," one girl said. "How old are you?" "I'm 98," she replied…
BLACK- EYED CURIOSITY Bright eyes indicate curiosity and black eyes indicate too much curiosity. From Quote, Vol. 85, No. 13, July 1, 1985, page 202
PREACH THEM TO THE REAR A stranger came to church, and the minister was pleased to see him come forward to sit in one of the empty seats. Afterwards he greeted the newcomer and said,…
A LESSON FROM A TRAMP I want to share with you a little story: An outstanding Christian, invited to speak at a women's luncheon, startled the ladies by telling them it was really a tramp…
WRONG RESURRECTION DAY There was an alcoholic who kept putting off coming to grips with his habit of alcoholism. His family in desperation decided to frighten him into getting some help. One night he came…
SHOT BY A JEALOUS HUSBAND Three elderly men were discussing the type of accidental death to be preferred: The first man, who was eighty years old said, "My preference would be to fall to earth…
