Christmas

"For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. They adorn it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter" (Jeremiah 10:2-4, New International Version).

Incorporating traditions used in worship of the pagan gods Mithra and Saturn (among others), Christmas has its roots in just about everything but Christ's birth. Find out where Christmas really came from and what God thinks about people observing it.

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In the Fullness of Time, Part 1 The Roman Empire in the times of Jesus.

In Galatians chapter 4, the Apostle Paul tells us that God brought forth Jesus "in the fullness of time". Luke, in his nativity narrative, tells us "in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus". What did those in…
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The Birth of Jesus Christ - An IQ Test

God is not pleased when people copy or borrow religious customs from pagan observances and re-label them… in an attempt to worship Him. Yet, Jesus Christ was indeed born to be a Savior. But, I wonder how much people really…
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Would Jesus Keep Christmas?

The pastor reviews why Christmas should not be kept, and proves through scriptures that this holiday season is neither a way to honor God's name nor a correct form of worship.
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Christmas, Does it Really Matter?

We must serve God in spirit AND truth. Christmas was built on a lie: that Christ was born on December 25, and was used as an excuse for churches to adopt pagan customs to keep attendance. Truth matters, especially to…
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Christmas, Does it Really Matter?

Mr. Martin speaks on the subject of Christmas, does it really matter how we as the modern day Church of God understand it,
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Why Not Christmas?

Many professing Christians celebrate/observe Christmas to honor God. In this message we evaluate whether this practice truly honors God.
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Christmas, Does It Really Matter?

Many people today understand the origins of Christmas but don't think it matters if we celebrate it or not. Does it matter to God, and should it matter to you?
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The Real Reason for the Season

Around this time of year, some will say that “Jesus is the reason for the season!” But is He? The Bible and history show what is the REAL reason for this season of winter celebration and it may surprise you…
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The Birth of The Christ There Is More To Know

The Biblical Account is about GOD drawing us to Him for HIS Purposes and HIS Design for HIS Children. The world has little idea if any what the Birth of Jesus Christ means. So, let’s see what God says about…
A man walking on a path.
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What Would Jesus Do?

If He came back tomorrow, would He recognize you as someone doing what He would do?
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Christmas: An American Tradition?

Is Christmas an American tradition or is there more to it?
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Christmas: Does it Really Matter?

Modern culture would have us believe Christmas is meant to be a time of celebration and joy, despite its well-known pagan background. People reason that since God knows their hearts, He would be pleased with their intention of observing Christ's…
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Never Mix Error With Truth

Let's review the origins of the Christmas holiday and recognize how it became mixed up with God's true Scripture. How can we deal appropriately with it?
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Christmas, Syncretism, Presumption

When most of us older members were growing up people generally believed that Christmas pictured the birth of Christ. Today nations all over the world celebrate this holiday and in most cases with little or no religious meaning attached to…
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Top Ten Reasons Not to Keep Christmas

What are the top ten reasons not to keep Christmas?
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Christmas and Constantine's Sword

How did Christmas originate and who imposed it in the world? Why did it become a popular holiday?
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The Evolution of Christmas in America

Christmas in America has undergone many changes. From the time of the Puritans, when Christmas was banned, until today, Christmas has become a worldwide observed holiday. This message examines the changes that were driven by the media to make this…
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A Christmas Sermon

This sermon serves to educate and enlighten about the origin of Christmas in contrast to what God has made holy and His marvelous plan of salvation. Listen to explore the profound meaning in the scriptures surrounding the miraculous conception of…
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Evolution of Christmas in America

Christmas in America has undergone many changes. From the time of the Puritans, when Christmas was banned, until today, Christmas has become a worldwide observed holiday. This message examines the changes that were driven by the media to make this…
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When was Jesus Actually Born?

The traditionally viewed Christian world is ramping up for its favorite holiday this coming Monday. Americans spend more money on Christmas than any other holiday of the year (although Halloween runs a close second). This mid-winter season is assumed to…
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