Playlist: Christmas (topic)
Excusing Paganism in Christmas
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe annual celebration of Christmas is widely embraced across the world by people of various beliefs, marked by glitzy lights, special foods, carols, parties, and gift-giving. However, there is a sense of oversaturation with the festive cheer and its trappings, leading to a desire for the season to end. Many customs and …
What's Wrong With Christmas?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany people are well aware of the tainted origin and history of Christmas, yet this holiday flourishes in the materialistic Western world, spreading its revelry globally. Despite widespread information on the Internet, in magazines, newspapers, and newscasts revealing its non-Christian background, Christmas remains a quagmire of …
Christmas and Sun Worship
Sermonette by Mike FordNext Wednesday is Christmas, a day often viewed through a religious lens, yet its roots trace back to pagan festivals. Over the years, I have addressed Christmas from various perspectives, and today I approach this holiday from a unique angle, focusing on its historical connections to sun worship. A common thread running through …
A Search For Christmas Truth?
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughRejecting the Sabbath or embracing Christmas requires rejecting fundamental biblical truths. If we do not do what Christ did, we cannot claim to follow Christ.
For the Love of the Truth
Sermonette by Ryan McClureChrist has never been in man's holidays, which are built on lies, and which teach children they cannot trust the veracity of their own parents.
Hearing and Understanding the Truth
Sermonette by Cody FordWe are immersed in the Christmas holiday season, a time when the majority of people eagerly participate in what is considered the pinnacle of pagan holidays. A staggering 93% of Americans celebrate Christmas or some variation of it, often spending around $1,000 per person or $4,000 for a family of four, with total seasonal …
True Worship of God
Sermonette by Craig SablichAny practice that does not give its loyalty to the Creator and is not devoted to His truth is nothing more than a method of worship created by men.
Truth-Based Worship Vs Spiritual Confusion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany individuals, upon leaving God's church, return to observing Christmas, viewing it through their own humanly reasoned opinions rather than truth. Despite widespread awareness of its non-Christian origins, Christmas flourishes in the materialistic Western world and continues to spread globally. Its history, well-documented in …
Satan's Pagan Holy Days
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersChristmas, as one of Satan's counterfeit 'holy days,' is steeped in pagan origins that God's people must recognize and avoid. The term 'yule,' meaning infant or little child in Chaldean, was tied to the ancient Babylonian celebration on December 25th, known as Yule Day or the birth of the promised child day, representing the …
Sincerity Without Truth Is Worthless
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThere is a notable admission this year about the origins of Christmas, met with a widespread indifference that reflects a broader disregard for truth. Christmas, often celebrated as a Christian holiday, is embedded with falsehoods and deceptions that render it an abomination in the sight of God. Despite the sincerity of many who …
Offering Profane Fire
Sermonette by Craig SablichAs the holiday season approaches, it stirs deep memories and emotions tied to what many were taught was the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. For those who grew up in traditional Christianity, this time is not just about decorations or music, but about family, belonging, and nostalgia. However, upon reading God's word …
A Son Is Given
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn just three days, many sincere professing Christians will be celebrating Christmas as the birthday of Jesus Christ the Savior. They will sing their Christmas carols, attend their Christmas parties, open numerous Christmas presents under their Christmas tree, have their Christmas dinners, and spread their Christmas cheer to …
Appointments
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaGod established the weekly Sabbath on the seventh day of Creation; He established His Holy Days (moedim) on the fourth day. These are His appointments.
Truth (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIf we are going to search for truth, we should not be seeking it in the philosophies of men, but rather in the fullness of truth found in God's revelation.
Announcing . . . Christ's Birth!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are now in the midst of the Christmas season, a time that seems to start earlier each year, permeating every corner of our daily lives. From stores playing Christmas jingles over their speakers to twinkling lights adorning streets, the presence of Christmas is inescapable, often to the point of overwhelming saturation. Tunes …
God Is Writing His Law
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeGod promises to write His Law on our hearts and minds. When we experience the consequences of our or others' sins, we learn the depth of how bad sin is.
Gray Areas in Human Reasoning
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must be on guard for the incremental nature of gray areas. Godly reasoning recognizes no gray areas; just because something is lawful does not mean it is good.
The Commandments (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIdolatry derives from worshiping the work of our hands or thoughts rather than the true God. Whatever consumes our thoughts and behavior has become our idol.
John (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe storm on the Sea of Galilee instructs us that when we are in a trial and getting nowhere, if we invite Christ into the situation, we will have peace.
The Taking Season
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityEven though Christmas is supposed to demonstrate the value of giving, the over-satisfying of one's own carnal urges is often the outcome.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsModern Israel has a form of religion, but it is empty and unsatisfying because it refuses to obey God and substitutes the traditions of man in its place.
The Second Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe natural mind craves something physical to remind us of God, but the Second Commandment prohibits this. Any representation will fall short of the reality.
Beneath the Surface
Sermonette by Hunter D. SwansonWhile some aspects of Christmas might not bother us, we may let things slide (especially with close friends and family) and show agreement with the world.
The Momentum of Sin
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityBoth David and Eve failed to slow down the momentum of their carnal lusts. The momentum of sin is dangerous, especially when the consequences appear to be far away.
What Spirit Are You Drinking?
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamDuring the pagan holiday season, the world becomes intoxicated, both deadening its senses physically and spiritually to God's purpose and master plan.
Are You Being Brainwashed? (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsUnder group or authority pressure, many people would willingly inflict torture on other human beings, especially if sanctioned by a scientist in a white coat.
A Merry Heart
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingDespite all the tinsel and glitz, the Christmas season brings a great deal of stress. Knowing God and knowing the will of God brings about contentment.