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.
Category: Holidays
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”.
Does Christmas Honor Jesus?
In this sermon Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares some of the origins of the Christmas holiday and how these things may affect our relationship with God.
Desiring A Better Country
To most Americans the fourth of July is considered a day of independence and is celebrated across the nation as such. What does this mean for Christians? How did this affect the founding fathers of the United States? What did the founders of the United States understand about God? How does this affect American Christians? In this sermon Prophecies of Hope speaker Rick Tyler discusses these things from a Biblical perspective.
Valentine’s Day, From Pagan to Profit
Many people observe Valentine’s Day in some way. shape or form. Each year billions of dollars are spent purchasing gifts, candy, jewelry etc to celebrate this day. However, as with most of the Holidays, most people never consider where the customs come from. Is Valentine’s Day a Christian Holiday? Does it matter where and how it originated? In this video Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares why it’s important to know and understand these things.
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!
Father… Not My Will, But Yours
When Jesus was in Gethsemane just before His death He prayed, “Not My will, but Yours.” What can we learn from this prayer? Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin shares some interesting insights as to how we can benefit from these words.
Behind The Mask of Halloween
What does the word Halloween mean? Is Halloween just harmless fun? What are the origins of this so-called holiday? What does the Bible say about the things related to this, “night of fun”? In this lecture, Prophecies of Hope evangelist Mark Martin answers these questions and more.