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Christmas, the cute deception
Shane VaughnDeuteronomy 12:29-32Series: STANDALONE BOOK
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- …vances. In Rome, this celebration was known as Saturnalia, a festi- val in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture. Saturnalia was characterized b…
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- …- val in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture. Saturnalia was characterized by gift-giving, feasting, gambling, and a general suspension of norma…
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- … the Son of God. The feasting and gift-giving of Saturnalia continued, but now under a Christian banner. The church did not convert the pagans—the …
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The story you were never supposed to know
Shane VaughnSeries: STANDALONE BOOK
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- …lly be peace on earth at last, not the shadow of Saturnalia. THE ORIGIN OF DECEMBER 25 So why does nearly the entire Christian world celebrate on…
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- … Mithra, the “unconquered sun.” • In Rome, it was Saturnalia, the feast of Sol Invictus — “The Unconquered Sun.” Every December 25th, pagans rejoi…
TABERNACLE AMONG US
Shane VaughnSeries: STANDALONE BOOK
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- …ols of rabbits and eggs Tabernacles → Christmas (Saturnalia) • Tabernacles celebrates Yahweh dwelling with His people in truth • Christmas celebrates…
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- …and Germanic pagan worship • Gift Giving - Roman Saturnalia traditions • Santa Claus - Derived from Germanic/Norse mythology (Odin) mixed with corru…
MOnthly Newsletter October 2026
Shane Vaughn2026-10-21
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- …hristians who had joined the pagan calendar: “The Saturnalia and New-year's and Midwinter's festivals and Matronalia are frequented by us!... Oh bette…
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- … Unconquered Sun. The week before belonged to the Saturnalia — feasting, gift-giving, candles, and revelry in honor of Saturn. The church did not find…
Pagan Festivals Treatise
Shane Vaughn
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- …OLIDAYS Romans 14 has: no Christmas no Easter no Saturnalia no solstice feasts no worship days at all Anyone quoting Romans 14 to justify participati…
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- …y believer interpreted this as permission to join Saturnalia or solstice feasts — the ancient roots of Christmas. 7. FHMI's Doctrinal Summary of Colos…
"The Feast of Tabernacles 2020"
Shane Vaughn2020-10-10Leviticus 23:34Series: N/A
This message teaches the meaning of the Feast of Tabernacles as a commanded holy festival for the House of Israel. The speaker contrasts Yahweh’s festival of light with pagan celebrations on the dark side of the year, th…
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The Plain Principles of Paganism
Shane Vaughn2023-12-16John 4:23Series: N/A
Pastor Shane Vaughn teaches that pagans are worshippers but not true worshippers, distinguishing between worship in spirit and truth versus false worship. He explains that there are two opposing systems represented by cl…
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A Response to Another Ministry's Teaching on Christmas Trees
Shane Vaughn2023-12-28Jeremiah 10:2-5Series: N/A
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- … the world the Romans got it from their custom of saturnalia I'm not going to teach on that today you can do your own research but the Romans got it f…
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Rosh Chodesh The 2nd Month - ZIV
Shane Vaughn2026-04-16Exodus 15:26Series: Article
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- …stmas" — attached to the winter solstice rites of Saturnalia. YAHWEH's Torah has been renamed "The Old Testament" — as if eternal instruction were a …
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Holy Halloween?
Shane Vaughn2023-10-31Romans 11:16Series: N/A
Pastor Shane Vaughn delivers a comprehensive prophetic message against Halloween celebration, tracing its roots from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain through Roman Pomona Day to Catholic All Saints Day. He argues t…
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A More Glorious Gospel
Shane Vaughn2024-08-142 Corinthians 4:4Series: A More Glorious Gospel
“A More Glorious Gospel” contrasts a gospel of fear, escape, and eternal
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Shane Vaughn Teaches The Celebrations Of The 7th Month
Shane Vaughn2019-09-15NoneSeries: N/A
In this teaching, Shane Vaughn explains the significance of the celebrations occurring during the seventh month of the biblical calendar. He begins by discussing the importance of the number seven, which he associates wi…
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NEW NAMES
Shane Vaughn2025-08-14Series: Doctrinal Treatise for FHMI
Title: NEW NAMES FHMI Doctrinal Position Paper On New Names, New Identities, and the Restoration of Yahweh's Calendar I. Doctrinal Foundation We, the First Harvest Ministries International (FHMI) congregation, aff…
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Echoes of Israel (Part 8) Pagan Holidays; Sunna, Ishtar, Oestra, Easter 4/18/25 - Zoom Bible Study
Shane Vaughn2025-04-18Deuteronomy 12:29-32Series: Echoes of Israel
This lesson uses Deuteronomy 12 as an "Echoes of Israel" warning against adopting the religious practices of surrounding nations. The speaker traces Easter to pagan spring fertility celebrations associated with Ishtar, O…
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Living Water - Last Great Day 2023
Shane Vaughn2023-10-11John 7:37Series: N/A
Pastor Shane Vaughn teaches on the Last Great Day of the Feast of Tabernacles, explaining it as a prophetic celebration marking the final global harvest when Yahweh will offer salvation to all humanity. The sermon emphas…
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The Story That You Were Never Supposed to Know
Shane Vaughn2020-10-18Deuteronomy 12:2-8Series: N/A
The speaker teaches that God commanded his people not to worship him in the customs of the nations, reading Deuteronomy 12. He argues that the sun, moon and stars were created as markers for God's appointed feasts and th…
apostolic practice genesis 1:14
Feast of Tabernacles
Shane Vaughn2016-10-16Leviticus 23:34Series: N/A
This message explains the Feast of Tabernacles as both a historical and prophetic celebration. Vaughn teaches that Messiah's birth occurred during this feast season and that the biblical sukkah provides the proper contex…
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Secrets of the Sukkah
Shane Vaughn2016-09-28Genesis 1:14Series: N/A
This message explains the symbolism of the sukkah and the Feast of Tabernacles as part of Yahweh's appointed times. Vaughn teaches that the biblical feasts reveal God's prophetic plan and provide the proper rhythm for wo…
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