Sermon on Lent. Isaiah 58:1-8
WHY BAPTISTS DON’T DO LENT
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I. Catholic girlfriends.
II. Calendars differ between churches.
III. Are we anti-Lent because we are anti-Catholic?
A. Many here grew up Catholic.
B. A stand against Formalism and human tradition. Mark 7
IV. Lent has its place.
A. The symbolism of Lent is appropriate.
B. Lent is always an option, but never a requirement.
V. Doing Lent right.
A. Self-sacrifice can focus our thoughts. Matthew 9:15
B. Isaiah’s rebuke to Israel. Isaiah 58
C. What to give up for Lent.
1) Give up evil practices. Judges 2:19
2) Give up violence and oppression. Ezekiel 45:9
3) Give up religious compromise. Daniel 3:28
4) Give up your possessions. Luke 14:33
D. What not to give up.
1) Don’t give up prayer. Luke 18:1
2) Don’t give up doing good. Galatians 6:9
3) Don’t give up church attendance. Hebrews 10:25
VI. God gave up more than we give up.