In Sermon Illustrations: "Unopened Letter"

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

Unopened Gifts  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 16, 2003

[illustration] Imagine how a parent would feel if on Christmas day when the gifts for their children were handed out, the children just took them, said “Thank you,” and laid them aside with no attempt to open the gifts not even to find out what they were! Imagine how the Lord must feel when he has ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

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

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

The Insurance Claim Letter

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

THE INSURANCE CLAIM LETTER Dear Sirs, I was recently moving 500 pounds of bricks from the top of a five-story building. It would take too long to carry them down, so I put them in a bucket and lowered them by a pulley which I fastened to the top of the building. After tying the rope securely at ...read more

Tags: Affliction

Denomination: Baptist

Lincoln Writes A Letter

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 24, 2011

LINCOLN WRITES A LETTER Despite his busy schedule during the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln often visited the hospitals to cheer the wounded. On one occasion he saw a young fellow who was near death. "Is there anything I can do for you?" asked the compassionate President. "Please write a letter to ...read more

Tags: Kindness

Denomination: Nazarene

A Christmas Letter To God  PRO

Contributed by Josh Hunt on Feb 14, 2012

A CHRISTMAS LETTER TO GOD A small boy was writing a letter to God about the Christmas presents he wanted. "I've been good for six months now," he wrote. After a moment's reflection, he crossed out "six months" and wrote "three." After a pause he changed that to "two weeks." There was another pause ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-8

Tags: Prayer General

Denomination: Baptist

A Funny Letter To God!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 5, 2023

A little boy named Johnny wrote a letter to God asking for one hundred dollars. The local post office didn't know where to send the letter, so they sent it to the White House. The President had a secretary that saw the letter and so she sent the little boy five dollars, thinking that would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-7, James 4:1-2

Tags: Pastors, Tithing, Churches, Children, God, Prayer  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

George Washington: A Letter To Martha  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 24, 2002

GEORGE WASHINGTON: A LETTER TO MARTHA My Dearest: I am now set down to write to you on a subject which fills me with inexpressible concern, and this concern is greatly aggravated and increased when I reflect upon the uneasiness I know it will give you. It has been determined in Congress that ...read more

Tags: Humility, Independence Day, God's Sovereign Will

Minister, Funny: The Chain Letter  PRO

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 15, 2002

Minister, Funny: THE CHAIN LETTER The chairman of the Church Board received the following chain letter in the mail: "This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Unlike other chain letters, it does not cost money. "Sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Tags: Leadership General, Idolatry, Church Family, Church General

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Christian? In The Letter To Diognetus, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005

What is a Christian? In the LETTER TO DIOGNETUS, which dates back to the second century A.D., an anonymous writer describes a strange people who are in the world but not of the world. “Christians are not differentiated from other people by country, language, or customs; you see, they do not live ...read more

Tags: Character

The Novel "Gilead" Is A Letter That The Old ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 5, 2007

The novel “Gilead” is a letter that the old Presbyterian pastor John Ames is writing to his young son to be read when the son is old enough to understand. He quotes the theologian Ludwig Feuerbach “Water is the purest, clearest of liquids; in virtue of this its natural character it is the image of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Letters Are Chances For The Soul To Speak. A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Letters are chances for the soul to speak. A book is like a ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature