Playlist: Christmas Gifts (topic)
What's Wrong With Christmas?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe giving of gifts on Christmas is often justified by the claim that Christ received gifts, yet the truth reveals a different story. The wise men brought gifts to Him as a young child, not at His birth, and these were not birthday presents but tokens of esteem for a King, following Middle Eastern custom. Moreover, the wise men …
Crazy or Christmas
Sermonette byMany people are surprised when they learn that some do not celebrate Christmas, often questioning the absence of traditional decorations and trees. Neighbors and acquaintances have expressed shock, sometimes assuming a lack of belief in God when discovering this choice. The exchange of Christmas gifts, often justified as being …
Is New Year's Eve Pagan?
Sermonette by Mike FordNew Year's celebrations often involve drunkenness, debauchery, and adultery. God commands us to separate ourselves from these customs and traditions of the world.
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.
Sincerity Without Truth Is Worthless
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt is dangerous to judge something on the basis of apparent 'sincerity,' which is often the opposite of godly sincerity. Godly sincerity is paired with the truth.
Truth-Based Worship Vs Spiritual Confusion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod never accepts worship that comes from human reasoning and the traditions of man. The starting point for worship must always be God and His revelation.
To Be, or Not To Be, Like Everyone Else?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsTo keep from being swept up in the bandwagon effect of compromising with sin, we must make sure our convictions are not merely preferences.
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.
A Heritage and a Reward
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAmerican society is cursed because the family, its most important component, is dysfunctional. It is impossible to raise families without God.
The Philosophy of Black Friday
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughBlack Friday stirs up greedy, materialistic, covetous attitudes. When a nation reaches a materialistic mindset, it is on its way to oblivion.
Glorify You Me
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidThe purpose of our calling is not the place of safety, but that we glorify God, following the example of Jesus Christ.