1 00:00:01,480 --> 00:00:06,820 In Jeremiah 8 5 we read, Why then 2 00:00:06,820 --> 00:00:11,580 is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by 3 00:00:11,580 --> 00:00:13,280 perpetual backsliding? 4 00:00:13,640 --> 00:00:17,760 They hold fast to seat, they refuse to 5 00:00:17,760 --> 00:00:18,620 return. 6 00:00:19,220 --> 00:00:22,920 I hearkened and heard, but they spake not 7 00:00:22,920 --> 00:00:23,580 aright. 8 00:00:23,580 --> 00:00:28,760 No man repented of his wickedness, saying, What 9 00:00:28,760 --> 00:00:29,680 have I done? 10 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:33,700 The title of my message today, friends, is, 11 00:00:34,140 --> 00:00:35,900 If Christ is not your Lord. 12 00:00:36,380 --> 00:00:40,400 Because the message of the Lordship of Jesus 13 00:00:40,400 --> 00:00:44,180 Christ is a neglected doctrine in our churches 14 00:00:44,180 --> 00:00:44,760 today. 15 00:00:44,760 --> 00:00:47,640 And because of that, we have gotten out 16 00:00:47,640 --> 00:00:50,680 our pocket knives, and have carved out for 17 00:00:50,680 --> 00:00:53,720 ourselves a God who won't get in the 18 00:00:53,720 --> 00:00:55,600 way of our daily living. 19 00:00:56,040 --> 00:00:58,600 But I submit to you today, friends, that 20 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:02,580 if Christ is not your Lord, you are 21 00:01:02,580 --> 00:01:06,100 not saved, even if you are the chairman 22 00:01:06,100 --> 00:01:07,340 of the deacons. 23 00:01:07,340 --> 00:01:10,380 If Christ is not your Lord, you are 24 00:01:10,380 --> 00:01:13,200 not saved, even if you are the pastor 25 00:01:13,200 --> 00:01:15,020 of a big church. 26 00:01:15,180 --> 00:01:17,900 If Christ is not your Lord, you are 27 00:01:17,900 --> 00:01:20,900 not saved, even if you teach in a 28 00:01:20,900 --> 00:01:21,340 seminary. 29 00:01:22,180 --> 00:01:24,740 If Christ is not your Lord, you are 30 00:01:24,740 --> 00:01:27,900 not saved, even if you made a public 31 00:01:27,900 --> 00:01:29,320 profession for Jesus. 32 00:01:29,900 --> 00:01:32,780 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 33 00:01:32,780 --> 00:01:35,080 love sin more than holiness. 34 00:01:35,080 --> 00:01:38,880 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 35 00:01:38,880 --> 00:01:41,580 be indifferent to the lost and perishing. 36 00:01:42,420 --> 00:01:45,200 If Christ is not your Lord, your life 37 00:01:45,200 --> 00:01:48,140 will be full of lies and deceit. 38 00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:52,320 If Christ is not your Lord, your anger 39 00:01:52,320 --> 00:01:55,460 and temper will control you. 40 00:01:55,960 --> 00:01:58,620 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 41 00:01:58,620 --> 00:02:00,200 have a filthy mouth. 42 00:02:00,200 --> 00:02:03,200 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 43 00:02:03,200 --> 00:02:05,760 hoard your money to yourself. 44 00:02:06,220 --> 00:02:08,780 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 45 00:02:08,780 --> 00:02:11,340 spend little time in prayer. 46 00:02:11,820 --> 00:02:14,600 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 47 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:18,160 not have a personal witness to the lost. 48 00:02:18,380 --> 00:02:21,220 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 49 00:02:21,220 --> 00:02:24,280 boast and brag of what you have and 50 00:02:24,280 --> 00:02:25,780 what you've done. 51 00:02:25,780 --> 00:02:28,880 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 52 00:02:28,880 --> 00:02:30,940 be full of yourself. 53 00:02:31,620 --> 00:02:34,120 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 54 00:02:34,120 --> 00:02:36,060 seldom read your Bible. 55 00:02:36,660 --> 00:02:39,100 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 56 00:02:39,100 --> 00:02:41,440 spread gossip about others. 57 00:02:41,780 --> 00:02:44,500 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 58 00:02:44,500 --> 00:02:47,660 serve at church for self-recognition. 59 00:02:47,900 --> 00:02:50,680 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 60 00:02:50,680 --> 00:02:53,080 not tolerate strong preaching. 61 00:02:53,080 --> 00:02:56,360 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 62 00:02:56,360 --> 00:02:59,260 not lift a finger to spread the gospel. 63 00:03:00,120 --> 00:03:02,660 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 64 00:03:02,660 --> 00:03:06,240 maintain a bitter and unforgiving heart. 65 00:03:07,080 --> 00:03:10,160 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 66 00:03:10,160 --> 00:03:12,460 be unfaithful to your spouse. 67 00:03:13,300 --> 00:03:16,280 If Christ is not your Lord, sin will 68 00:03:16,280 --> 00:03:18,300 no longer shock you. 69 00:03:18,300 --> 00:03:21,380 If Christ is not your Lord, then the 70 00:03:21,380 --> 00:03:23,360 world possesses your heart. 71 00:03:23,960 --> 00:03:26,360 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 72 00:03:26,360 --> 00:03:28,920 be a complainer and a grumbler. 73 00:03:29,240 --> 00:03:31,940 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 74 00:03:31,940 --> 00:03:34,460 not support missionary endeavors. 75 00:03:35,120 --> 00:03:37,720 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 76 00:03:37,720 --> 00:03:40,000 never pray for revival. 77 00:03:40,480 --> 00:03:43,280 If Christ is not your Lord, you are 78 00:03:43,280 --> 00:03:45,980 content with watered-down preaching. 79 00:03:45,980 --> 00:03:49,360 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 80 00:03:49,360 --> 00:03:53,440 seldom speak of God or spiritual things. 81 00:03:53,840 --> 00:03:56,420 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 82 00:03:56,420 --> 00:04:00,060 enjoy sexually stimulating entertainment. 83 00:04:00,600 --> 00:04:03,520 If Christ is not your Lord, then Jesus 84 00:04:03,520 --> 00:04:04,800 is not your master. 85 00:04:05,380 --> 00:04:07,960 If Christ is not your Lord, then you 86 00:04:07,960 --> 00:04:11,540 are comfortable with the world and indifferent to 87 00:04:11,540 --> 00:04:12,320 eternity. 88 00:04:12,320 --> 00:04:15,640 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 89 00:04:15,640 --> 00:04:18,019 have no joy of the Lord. 90 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:20,959 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 91 00:04:20,959 --> 00:04:23,480 have a spirit of ingratitude. 92 00:04:23,960 --> 00:04:26,540 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 93 00:04:26,540 --> 00:04:29,280 have a lack of love for God. 94 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:32,300 If Christ is not your Lord, you are 95 00:04:32,300 --> 00:04:35,620 full of pride who seeks recognition. 96 00:04:35,620 --> 00:04:39,180 If Christ is not your Lord, you are 97 00:04:39,180 --> 00:04:43,200 a hypocrite because Jesus is welcome as your 98 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:47,180 Savior, but He is unwelcome as your Lord. 99 00:04:47,660 --> 00:04:50,160 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 100 00:04:50,160 --> 00:04:52,960 be legalistic and judgmental. 101 00:04:53,320 --> 00:04:55,920 If Christ is not your Lord, you will 102 00:04:55,920 --> 00:04:58,800 be mean-spirited toward others. 103 00:04:59,160 --> 00:05:02,020 If Christ is not your Lord, your feet 104 00:05:02,020 --> 00:05:03,720 will be quick to evil. 105 00:05:03,720 --> 00:05:06,920 And if Christ is not your Lord, you 106 00:05:06,920 --> 00:05:10,220 surely will die in your sins and go 107 00:05:10,220 --> 00:05:10,960 to hell.