In Sermon Illustrations: "The Screwtape Letters"

C.s. Lewis' Screwtape Letters, Writing, Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, writing, of course, as an elder devil to a younger devil, "One of our great allies at present is the Church itself. Do not misunderstand me. I do not mean the Church as we see her spread out through all time and space and rooted in eternity, terrible as an army with ...read more

Tags: Church General, Holiness

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In His Book The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

In his book The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis describes what is like a parable that is ongoing through different episodes of how a Senior Demon, whom he calls Screwtape trains his young and vulnerable apprentice nephew Wormwood how to disrupt, derail and hinder the growth and progress of ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Truth

Denomination: United Methodist

C S Lewis, In His Book "The Screwtape Letters", ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

C S Lewis, in his book "The Screwtape Letters", imagined that he could overhear what a chief tempter in Hell was saying: "It will be an ill day for us," the tempter says, "if what most humans mean by ’Religion’ ever vanished from the Earth. It can still send us the truly delicious sins. The fine ...read more

Tags: Satan, Sin Deceptive

Denomination: Baptist

C.s. Lewis Wrote In His Book, The Screwtape ...  PRO

Contributed by Joo-Ching Chng on Jan 1, 2008

C.S. Lewis wrote in his book, The Screwtape Letters, “There is a legend about Satan and his imps planning their strategy for attacking the world that’s hearing the message of salvation. One of the demons says, “I’ve got the plan, master. When I get on earth and take charge of people’s thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Steps Of The Altar  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 22, 2002

ON THE STEPS OF THE ALTAR C S Lewis in his "Screwtape Letters", the imaginary account of a senior devil giving the benefit of his experience to fellow tempters, has Screwtape saying: "Religion can still send us the truly delicious sins. The fine flower of unholiness can grow only in the close ...read more

Tags: Demons, Satan, Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Baptist

Many Years Ago C.s. Lewis Wrote The Screwtape ...  PRO

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2003

Many years ago C.S. Lewis wrote the Screwtape Letters. Screwtape was an assistant devil writing to his nephew Wormwood. Screwtape was telling his nephew how to make the "patient" leave the camp of the arch enemy, the Prince of Peace, and dwell in the camp of the real boss, the prince of darkness. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, Matthew 3:1-12

Tags: Temptation Pride

Denomination: Lutheran

What Men Expect

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Aug 15, 2012

WHAT MEN EXPECT C. S. Lewis – The Screwtape Letters – (Screwtape to the lesser Wormwood) – "Whatever men expect, they soon come to think they have a right to; the sense of disappointment can, with ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

Denomination: Baptist

C. S. Lewis Describes It So Magnificently In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 14, 2000

C. S. Lewis describes it so magnificently in The Screwtape Letters. He says, "Satan’s cause is never more in danger than when a human being no longer desiring, but still intending to do God’s will, looks around upon a world from which every ...read more

Tags: Faith, Discipleship, Doing God's Will

Denomination: Baptist

Never Let Them See The Glory

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 9, 2008

NEVER LET THEM SEE THE GLORY C.S. Lewis wrote the book, "The Screwtape Letters". In the book, "Screwtape" is the Devil and his demon is "Wormwood". This is what the Devil says to the demon about Christianity: "Wormwood, the church is fertile field if you keep them bickering over details, ...read more

Tags: Church Growth

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 23, 2023

Now, to the question before me, I shall respond without delay, about the Christ child, and the reason for Christmas day. I suppose they deem me an expert, a good witness of repute, So, I was asked to do my best the falsities to dispute. I lend now my witness; written here from mine own hand: the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23, Isaiah 60:1-3, Numbers 24:17, Isaiah 9:6-8, Luke 2:1-14, John 1:14, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-10, Genesis 49:10, Daniel 9:24-25, Galatians 4:4-5, Titus 2:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christmas, Advent, Birth Of Christ, Letter, Santa Claus, Stories, Christmas Poetry, Christmas Stories, Saint Nick, Christmas Letters  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Gradual Road To Hell  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 27, 2011

THE GRADUAL ROAD TO HELL In C.S. Lewis’ book The Screwtape Letters, we read the story of an older demon counseling a younger demon. At one point in the book, we read these words: "You will say that these are very small sins, and doubtless, like all young tempters, you are anxious to be able to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Tags: Sin Deceptive, Risk Of Sin

A Letter To Santa  PRO

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

A LETTER TO SANTA: Dear Santa Claus: You’ll probably be surprised to receive this letter from an adult. You may be even more surprised as you read it to find that the writer is neither a maiden aunt nor a disgruntled bachelor. I’m a young mother. It isn’t my intention, Santa, to hurt your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unopened Letters

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007

Unopened Letters A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There’s more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over by her [oppressive] father. When she and Robert were married, their wedding was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter For Joe

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010

A LETTER FOR JOE Joseph Parker was a popular preacher in London, England in the late 1800's. He was the pastor of the large City Temple. One Sunday as he was going to the pulpit a woman in the balcony tossed a piece of paper on the platform before him. He picked it up and read it. It contained ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Denomination: Baptist

Letter Of Reference

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

LETTER OF REFERENCE There's a story about a Jewish man; * Who applied to work for First International Bank of Israel; * That bank asked for a letter of recommendation; * And the young Jewish man put down his Rabbi to be the reference. * The Rabbi wrote, 'His father came from the distinguished ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Brethren

The Dead Letters

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

THE DEAD LETTERS Quote: Phillip Brooks: The Bible is like a telescope. If a man looks through his telescope he sees worlds beyond; but if he looks at his telescope, he does not see anything but that. The Bible is a thing to be looked through to see that ...read more

Tags: Bible Truth

Denomination: Brethren

The Forgotten Letter Drop  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 12, 2001

Illus.: The Forgotten Letter Drop Several years ago the city of Pittsburgh constructed a large, new post office at the cost of several million dollars. On the day of it’s opening, the Governor made a speech, the bands played and the people cheered. It was quite a celebration. But when the ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of, Great Commission, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dogs' Letters To God  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2002

Dogs’ Letters to God Dear God, Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not one named for a dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We dogs love a nice ride! I know every breed cannot have its own model, but it would ...read more

Chain Letter For Parents  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 6, 2002

CHAIN LETTER FOR PARENTS It reads: "Dear Friend: This chain letter is meant to bring relief and happiness to you. Unlike other chain letters, this one does not cost money. Simply send a copy of this letter to six other parents who are tired of their teenagers. Then bundle your teenager up and send ...read more

Tags: Children, Parenting

Letter From Camp

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

Letter From Camp Dear Mom, Our scoutmaster told us all to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and worried. We are OK. Only 1 of our tents and 2 sleeping bags got washed away. Luckily, none of us got drowned because we were all up on the mountain looking for Chad when it happened. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist