Playlist: Easter, Pagan Origins of (topic)
Easter: Origins and Implications
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughEaster, as observed by many, has deep roots in pagan traditions rather than biblical foundations. The name "Easter" itself derives from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eastre or Estera, a Teutonic deity to whom sacrifices were offered in April, with the name later transferred to the paschal feast. This connection is evident in the names …
Easter 2017
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughTomorrow, April 16th, 2017, the world's Christians will celebrate Easter, their commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, many of the customs associated with Easter, such as rolling eggs, hunting Easter eggs, eating chocolate bunnies, and enjoying an Easter meal centered around ham, are not found in Scripture. …
Satan's Pagan Holy Days
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersEaster, as celebrated by many today, has deep roots in pagan origins that trace back to ancient Babylon. The day known as Ishtar commemorated the resurrection of Tammuz, believed to be the begotten son of the sun god Baal. Semiramis, a powerful queen of Babylon and mother-wife of Nimrod, claimed to have descended from the moon …
May Day: A Pagan Sabbath
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Easter, 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 FordEaster, like many religious festivals in the so-called Christian world, carries a thread of pagan origins. The Easter bunny, often seen as a symbol of the holiday, is fundamentally a fertility symbol, reflecting the ancient emphasis on reproduction and renewal that characterized pagan celebrations. This connection reveals how …
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 …
The Torment Of The Godly
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Both Lot and Ezekiel were tormented by the abominations, sins, and defilement taking place within their culture, polluted with idolatry and paganism.
He Lives, We Live
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRedemption is useless to mortal beings without God's gift of eternal life (I Corinthians 15:19), which God made possible through Christ's resurrection.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBoth Israel and Judah during Hosea's time adopted paganism from the surrounding nations. Syncretistic religion blends paganism and Christianity.
Remember: Truth and the Real Torch of Freedom
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe Night to be Much Observed emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the true Torch of Freedom, extricating us from Satan and his multiple deceits.
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.