https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/podcasts/31236/ The newest sermons from Still Waters Revival Books on SermonAudio. Religion & Spirituality Still Waters Revival Books http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/sources/podcast/1440/1440/swrb2-01.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/podcasts/31236/ en Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:06:15 +0000 30 Puritans, Covenanters, et al. no The newest sermons from Still Waters Revival Books on SermonAudio. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/51001173548 Proves that the Bible condemns all man-invented holy days (Christ-mass, Easter, etc.). Citations from the early church, Luther, Calvin, the Church of Scotland, a Dutch Synod & Civil Government (1625), the British Colonies in the U.S. and the Westminster Assembly all speak with one voice against this Pagan/Romish corruption. Common objections against the classic Reformed position are also answered. Christmas: Classic Reformation (Puritan and Reformed) Teaching (Free Books, Videos and MP3s) http://ow.ly/dexDy PURITAN HARD DRIVE SUPER SALE http://bit.ly/ci3g2z C.H. Spurgeon, in the Treasury of David, on Psalm 81:4, wrote, "When it can be proved that the observance of Christmas, Whitsuntide, and other Popish festivals was ever instituted by a divine statute, we also will attend to them, but not till then. It is as much our duty to reject the traditions of men, as to observe the ordinances of the Lord. We ask concerning every rite and rubric, 'Is this a law of the God of Jacob?'" Holy Days (Lord's Day, Christmas, Easter, etc.) http://ow.ly/dexFS Also see the FREE resources at: Against Pagan and Roman Catholic Holy-days (Holidays) http://www.swrb.com/newslett/freebook/holyday.htm The Christian and Christmass by Spurgeon, Pink, Knox, et al. (Puritan Worship Series, Revelation 18:4) FREE audio (MP3) at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=23011394 Is Christmas Christian (1/2 & 2/2) by Brian Schwertley (POWERFUL SERIES!) FREE MP3 audio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonid=92703223958 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/51001173548 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Aug 2001 12:00:00 +0000 Pastor Greg Price 0:49:12 no Pastor Greg Price - 1Christ Condemns Christmass https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/5140112918 Demonstrates why it dishonors God to celebrate Christ-mass. Shows that Scripture never commands keeping this "holy" day and that there is no evidence that Christ & the Apostles ever observed this day -- in fact, this syncretism of paganism and "Babylonian" Christianity was not first celebrated until 354 A.D. (when Dec. 25 was chosen, in accord with the Pagan feast of Saturnalia, as the day of "celebration"). More information on this topic, including a link to the FREE BOOK Christmas: A Biblical Critique, is at the link below (search for Christmas). C.H. Spurgeon, in the Treasury of David, on Psalm 81:4, wrote, "When it can be proved that the observance of Christmas, Whitsuntide, and other Popish festivals was ever instituted by a divine statute, we also will attend to them, but not till then. It is as much our duty to reject the traditions of men, as to observe the ordinances of the Lord. We ask concerning every rite and rubric, 'Is this a law of the God of Jacob?'" ORIGIN OF THE WORD The word for Christmas in late Old English is Cristes Maesse, the Mass of Christ, first found in 1038, and Cristes-messe, in 1131. In Dutch it is Kerst-misse, in Latin Dies Natalis, whence comes the French Noël, and Italian Il natale; in German Weihnachtsfest, from the preceeding sacred vigil. The term Yule is of disputed origin. It is unconnected with any word meaning "wheel". The name in Anglo-Saxon was geol, feast: geola, the name of a month (cf. Icelandic iol a feast in December). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/5140112918 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Aug 2001 12:00:00 +0000 Pastor Greg Price 0:49:51 no Pastor Greg Price - 1Christ Condemns Christmass https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/5170134541 Demonstrates why it dishonors God to celebrate Christ-mass. Shows that Scripture never commands keeping this "holy" day and that there is no evidence that Christ & the Apostles ever observed this day -- in fact, this syncretism of paganism and "Babylonian" Christianity was not first celebrated until 354 A.D. (when Dec. 25 was chosen, in accord with the Pagan feast of Saturnalia, as the day of "celebration"). More information on this topic, including a link to the FREE BOOK Christmas: A Biblical Critique, is at the link below (search for Christmas). C.H. Spurgeon, in the Treasury of David, on Psalm 81:4, wrote, "When it can be proved that the observance of Christmas, Whitsuntide, and other Popish festivals was ever instituted by a divine statute, we also will attend to them, but not till then. It is as much our duty to reject the traditions of men, as to observe the ordinances of the Lord. We ask concerning every rite and rubric, 'Is this a law of the God of Jacob?'" For more see the free MP3 set, "The Regulative Principle of Worship and Christmas" by Brian Schwertley, which begins at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=7506111921 Also see The Christian and Christmass by Charles Spurgeon, A.W. Pink, John Knox, et al. (Puritan Worship Series, Revelation 18:4) at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=23011394 Even more against anti-Christian Pagan and Roman Catholic holy days at the "Outside Web Link" below. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/5170134541 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Aug 2001 12:00:00 +0000 Pastor Greg Price 1:00:31 no Pastor Greg Price - 1Christ Condemns Christmass https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/91805205440 Miller was Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Government at Princeton Seminary for 35 years. Free book online: 'Christmas: A Biblical Critique by Kevin Reed, Brian Schwertley & D.W. Cason, at: http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Xmas_ch0.htm The Christian and Christmass by Spurgeon, Pink, Knox, et al. (Puritan Worship Series) FREE audio (MP3) at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=23011394 Christmass Condemned By Christ 1/3 by Greg Price (Puritan Worship Series) FREE audio (MP3) at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=51001173548 Many more free books Against Man-Made Holy-days (Holidays) http://www.swrb.com/newslett/freebook/holyday.htm XMAS (Christmas) by A.W. Pink FREE ebook at: http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/CHRISTMAS-AWPINK.htm + From C.H. Spurgeon's Treasury of David, on Psalm 81:4. Ver. 4. For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob. When it can be proved that the observance of Christmas, Whitsuntide, and other Popish festivals was ever instituted by a divine statute, we also will attend to them, but not till then. It is as much our duty to reject the traditions of men, as to observe the ordinances of the Lord. We ask concerning every rite and rubric, 'Is this a law of the God of Jacob?' and if it be not clearly so, it is of no authority with us, who walk in Christian liberty. More by Samuel Miller at the 'Outside Web Link' below. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/91805205440 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Aug 2001 12:00:00 +0000 Samuel Miller 0:18:13 no Samuel Miller - 1Christ Condemns Christmass https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/9180521859 This MP3 is excerpted from Gilfillan's book: + The Sabbath Viewed in the Light of Reason, Revelation, and History, with Sketches of Its Literature (1882) A massive and thorough book which covers so much ground that it is almost impossible to do justice to it in a short book summary. We will simply say that if you are interested in any aspect of the Sabbath question you will almost certainly find much help here. Major heads include: 'Sketches of Sabbatic Controversies and Literature;' 'Proofs, From Reason and Experience, of the Excellence and Divine Origin of the Sabbath;' 'Testimony of Revelation to a Sacred and Perpetual Sabbath;' 'Evidence from History for a Weekly Day of Rest and Worship;' 'The Sabbath Defended Against Opposing Arguments, Theories, and Schemes;' 'The Claims of the Sabbath Practically Enforced.' Includes a general index and an index of texts. 635 pages. This book is available at http://www.swrb.com/catalog/g.htm + Many Free Books and MP3s Against Man-Made Holy-days (Holidays) http://www.swrb.com/newslett/freebook/holyday.htm FREE MP3s: The Christian and Christmass by Spurgeon, Pink, Knox, et al. (Puritan Worship Series) FREE audio (MP3) at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=23011394 Christmass Condemned By Christ 1/3 by Greg Price (Puritan Worship Series) FREE audio (MP3) at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=51001173548 XMAS (Christmas) by A.W. Pink, free at the 'Outside Web Link' below. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/9180521859 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Aug 2001 12:00:00 +0000 James Gilfillan 0:56:11 no James Gilfillan - 1Christ Condemns Christmass https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/8140513249 Covers various Scriptures, including the fourth commandment, and how it is related to man-made holy days like Christmass, Easter, etc. Argues that these man-made days are unwarranted and have the effect of diminishing the zeal with which the Lord's Day is kept holy, even, in some cases, leading to a disregard for the sanctity of the Sabbath altogether. Answers questions related to charges of legalism and fanaticism in regard to the Covenanter/Puritan/Presbyterian teaching regarding holy days, as well as in relation to keeping the commandments of God in general. Also gives biblical strategies for dealing with believers & unbelievers that do not understand this issue. CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON ON READING 'As the apostle says to Timothy, so also he says to everyone, 'Give yourself to reading.' He who will not use the thoughts of other men's brains proves that he has no brains of his own. You need to read. Renounce as much as you will all light literature, but study as much as possible sound theological works, especially the Puritanic writers, and expositions of the Bible. The best way for you to spend your leisure is to be either reading or praying.' For a huge online selection of free & discounted Reformation resources (Calvinism & Calvinistic works, Puritanism, Reformed Baptist, Presbyterian, Covenanter, Christian history, etc.), books, MP3s, CDs, DVDs, debates, articles, etc., please visit SWRB's home page at the 'Outside Web Link' below. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/swrb/sermons/8140513249 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 08 Mar 2001 12:00:00 +0000 Greg Barrow 1:35:42 no Greg Barrow - 1Christ Condemns Christmass