The vast majority of Christians celebrate holidays which are commonly associated with things that we may consider to be Biblical in origin. Do the ancient origins of a religious holiday make a difference in God’s eyes? Does it really matter? Are we willing to give this serious consideration and make any needed changes in our thinking in this regard? In this sermon Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin considers these questions from both a historical and Biblical point of view.
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The Origins of Easter
Millions and millions of Christians go to church on Easter Sunday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many may not realize the pagan origins of the Easter holiday. In this sermon Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin uncovers some of the pagan origins of Easter while showing what the Bible says about the importance of the death and the resurrection of Christ.
Who Was “Saint Patrick”?
What do you know about Saint Patrick? Was he Irish? Did he teach the trinity using the shamrock? Was he Catholic? Did he accept the teachings of the Catholic church? In this sermon Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares several little known facts about the background and beliefs of the man known as “Saint Patrick”.
Can One Day Make A Difference?
In this lecture Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin discusses one of the most controversial Commandments among Christians today. Why is there confusion on this topic? What do the Catholic and Protestant churches have to say about this Commandment? What does your church say regarding this Commandment? Many are shocked when they see the Biblical and historical evidence. This is the fifth in a series of 8 lectures in the 2017 Prophecies of Hope Daniel and Revelation seminar.
The Signs of His Coming!
Just two days before Jesus’ death, His disciples asked Him, “…what will be the sign of Your coming, and the end of the world?” (Matthew 24:3) In this timely sermon, Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin gives an overview of Matthew chapter 24 showing Jesus’ answer to this very important question.
What Does Christmas Have To Do With Christ?
Christmas is one of the most popular and most celebrated holidays in the world, both by those who are Christians and by those who are not believers in God or Jesus. Where did this holiday originate? Why do both believers and unbelievers celebrate Christmas? Where in the Bible do we find the date of Jesus’ birth? Is Christmas truly a Christian holiday? Join Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin as he answers these questions and many more!
Is Easter a Christian Holiday?
What is the origin of the Easter holiday? Did Jesus command that we recognize His resurrection? This brief video will answer these questions and more!
Eternal Resolutions
At the beginning of each year millions of people make resolutions which many times are short lived. In this program Rick and Mark discuss the topic, “Eternal Resolutions”. You will not want to miss it! (Broadcast date 1/08/2015)
Eternal Resolutions
In this lecture Prophecies of Hope speaker / co-founder Rick Tyler speaks about the importance of eternal resolutions.