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.

A Santa Claus holding a gift.
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What Will They Get This Christmas?

Promoting materialism, debt for what families can’t afford, lies and pagan revelry—it’s all part of the magic of Christmastime.
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In the Fullness of Time, Part 1

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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December 25th and the Abomination of Desolation - Are They Related?

Many of the so-called "gods" of antiquity amazingly had their presumed birthday on December 25th. In this sermon by Dr. Steve Holladay, a deacon serving in Atlanta and Buford, discusses this date and it's connection to the biblical Abomination of…
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Jesus Was Not Born on December 25th

Terry Johnson discusses three reasonable proofs from the Bible that prove December 25th was not the day of Jesus Christ's birth.
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Christmas Myths

This message focuses on the scriptures related to three common Christmas myths. We can better understand the truth about Christmas when we know what the Bible says about Jesus Christ's birth .
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Celebrating Christmas

Most people would agree that outright lies are wrong, but apparently many people have no problem with the lies involved in Christmas celebrations. Yet the Bible clearly teaches us that God does not lie. God hates lies so much that…
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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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How Did Christmas Start?

A look at the origins of Christmas, and some of it's customs.
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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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