Playlist: Birthdays (topic)
Sincerity Without Truth Is Worthless
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the celebration of worldly holidays like Christmas, many people participate with sincerity, yet they are sincerely wrong because their actions are not grounded in truth. Christmas, with its non-Christian, pagan origins, is a syncretistic blend of pagan rites and Christian themes, which God views as an abomination. Historical …
Truth-Based Worship Vs Spiritual Confusion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThere is nothing wrong with acknowledging somebody's birthday. Should we celebrate it and glorify the person? The church does not dictate what is and what is not right in this matter. We leave that up to each individual to ask God what they should be doing.
Satan's Pagan Holy Days
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersBirthdays, celebrated by many, raise the question of whether they are innocent fun or something that matters to God. Human beings are all born on a particular day, and celebrating that day often feels like the right thing to do. However, the origins of birthday celebrations stem from the pagan practice of astrology, where men …
To Be, or Not To Be, Like Everyone Else?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the pursuit of relevance within a changing world, many Christians unknowingly mirror societal patterns, including the celebration of birthdays, which can reflect a form of compromise. The historical context reveals that such celebrations are linked to pagan practices, as noted by early figures who observed that only sinners …
Beware of False Prophets
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFalse prophets, theologians, and scholars of the early Roman Catholic Church took it upon themselves to decide that Jesus Christ's birthday should be celebrated, yet they could not agree on when, causing confusion that persists to this day. Scripture does not reveal the day of His birth, but due to the influence of false …
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the context of modern religious practices, birthdays are highlighted as part of a broader critique of traditions that deviate from God's way of life. They are listed among celebrations such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas, which are seen as rooted in human tradition rather than divine revelation. …
The Faith Once Delivered
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersBrethren, as part of defending the faith once delivered, we must address the issue of birthdays. They are just as pagan as other worldly celebrations and have no place in our observance of God's way. When we compromise by participating in such practices, especially in the context of marrying out of the faith, it leads to …
Anticipating the Enemy
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn a world where satan relentlessly promotes his agenda, a striking revelation came from a radio interview with a satan worshipper in eastern Alabama. When asked about the most important days of the year for satan worshippers, the individual promptly declared that Halloween holds the highest significance, followed by one's own …
Matthew (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughRegarding birthdays, there is no direct command in Scripture that explicitly addresses their observance. However, within the framework of revealed principles, a judgment has been made that is binding on the church. This decision is based on the spirit of the law, aligning with the broader call to come out of the world and not …
It Can Only Be One Way - Choose!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersAs the carcasses of our forebears covered the Sinai, the ruined lives of former believers who compromised with God's law, also have succumbed to ruin.
For the Children
Sermon by David C. GrabbeFor too many youths, God's way of life is not real because their parents are not fully convicted, but merely express a lukewarm preference for God's truth.
Stop the Groundhog Day of Sin
Sermon by Kim MyersInstead of repeating the same day over again, we must break the habits of things like gossip, promiscuity, pornography, sexual immorality, and drunkenness.
Using Righteous Judgment
Sermon by Kim MyersWhen we minimize sin, we become displeasing to God. God expects His people to confront brothers and sisters in Christ gently, without becoming judgmental.
The Ultimate Gift
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerPaul reveals God's plan to save all Israel (Romans 11:25-36); the ultimate gift to His saints is the ability to help in the reconciliation process.
Learning to Live in the Light
Sermon by Kim MyersThrough the indwelling of His Spirit, God has enabled us to walk exclusively in the Light. However, three forces work against living this lifestyle.
The Holy Spirit: The Power of God
Sermon by Kim MyersThe Holy Spirit enables us to become offspring of God, giving us the ability to produce spiritual fruit, the very character, power, and mind of God.