Playlist: Easter, Pagan Origins of (topic)
Easter: Origins and Implications
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughEaster is rank paganism with no trace of Christianity in it; Christ and the resurrection were attached to an old pagan spring festival to lend it credibility and to please pagans in the church. Its very name comes from the Anglo-Saxon Eastre, a Teutonic goddess, related to the Assyrian Ishtar, and similar spring fertility …
Easter 2017
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughEaster's customs are not found in Scripture but are hand-me-down traditions from non-Christian, pagan religions. The name Easter most probably derives from the Germanic goddess Eoster or Ostara, divinity of the radiant dawn and up-springing light, whose meaning was easily adapted to the Christian resurrection day. It may reach …
Satan's Pagan Holy Days
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersNew Years, Christmas, Easter, Halloween and birthdays all originate in paganism. Satan entices many into accepting these pagan practices through emotional appeals.
May Day: A Pagan Sabbath
Sermon by Charles WhitakerEaster, like other pagan holidays, is deeply rooted in ancient practices of sun worship and cults centered around fertility goddesses, such as Isis or Osiris. Its modern celebration is tied to the Vernal Equinox on March 21st, with Easter determined as the first Sunday after the full moon following that date. This connection …
Christmas and Sun Worship
Sermonette by Mike FordChristmas, Easter, and Halloween all derive from sex, fertility, and sun worship. Christmas traces to the incestuous relationship of Semiramis and Nimrod.
Passover (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe pagan origins of Easter are deeply rooted in ancient religious practices that influenced the Israelites, as seen in their frequent backsliding into idolatry. Asherah, also known as Ashtoreth , Astarte , Easter, Artemis , Diana , Ishtar , Isis , Semiramis , and other names, was a prominent deity worshipped alongside Baal in …
He Lives, We Live
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMany professing Christians celebrate Easter with sunrise services and morning gatherings, often in new attire, marking it as one of the few days they attend church. However, the name Easter itself is derived from the Germanic goddess Eoster , an ancient fertility deity akin to Ishtar , Isis , Ashtoreth , and Astarte . Despite …
Remember: Truth and the Real Torch of Freedom
Sermon by Mark SchindlerIn this chaotic world driven by satan's deceptions, we must remain vigilant against traditions that pull us away from God's Word. One such deception is the Easter celebration, which has roots in pagan traditions and diverts focus from the true remembrance of Christ's sacrifice. The Easter Parade, a tradition dating back to the …
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the context of Israel's apostasy and hypocrisy as detailed in Hosea 8, a significant issue arises with the adoption of pagan symbols and practices within professing Christian churches. Among these, Easter stands out as a celebration rooted in ancient pagan sun worship. These churches hypocritically observe Easter by rising …
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHosea is an account of Israel's unfaithfulness to the covenant with God, and the redemptive work of God to rescue His unfaithful spouse from slavery.
Are You Being Brainwashed? (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must embrace the fruits of the Spirit, preferring God's truth to the deceitful spin, brainwashing, and doublespeak of the world's institutions.