In Jeremiah 8 5 we read, Why then
is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by
perpetual backsliding?
They hold fast to seat, they refuse to
return.
I hearkened and heard, but they spake not
aright.
No man repented of his wickedness, saying, What
have I done?
The title of my message today, friends, is,
If Christ is not your Lord.
Because the message of the Lordship of Jesus
Christ is a neglected doctrine in our churches
today.
And because of that, we have gotten out
our pocket knives, and have carved out for
ourselves a God who won't get in the
way of our daily living.
But I submit to you today, friends, that
if Christ is not your Lord, you are
not saved, even if you are the chairman
of the deacons.
If Christ is not your Lord, you are
not saved, even if you are the pastor
of a big church.
If Christ is not your Lord, you are
not saved, even if you teach in a
seminary.
If Christ is not your Lord, you are
not saved, even if you made a public
profession for Jesus.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
love sin more than holiness.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
be indifferent to the lost and perishing.
If Christ is not your Lord, your life
will be full of lies and deceit.
If Christ is not your Lord, your anger
and temper will control you.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
have a filthy mouth.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
hoard your money to yourself.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
spend little time in prayer.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
not have a personal witness to the lost.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
boast and brag of what you have and
what you've done.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
be full of yourself.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
seldom read your Bible.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
spread gossip about others.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
serve at church for self-recognition.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
not tolerate strong preaching.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
not lift a finger to spread the gospel.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
maintain a bitter and unforgiving heart.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
be unfaithful to your spouse.
If Christ is not your Lord, sin will
no longer shock you.
If Christ is not your Lord, then the
world possesses your heart.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
be a complainer and a grumbler.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
not support missionary endeavors.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
never pray for revival.
If Christ is not your Lord, you are
content with watered-down preaching.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
seldom speak of God or spiritual things.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
enjoy sexually stimulating entertainment.
If Christ is not your Lord, then Jesus
is not your master.
If Christ is not your Lord, then you
are comfortable with the world and indifferent to
eternity.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
have no joy of the Lord.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
have a spirit of ingratitude.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
have a lack of love for God.
If Christ is not your Lord, you are
full of pride who seeks recognition.
If Christ is not your Lord, you are
a hypocrite because Jesus is welcome as your
Savior, but He is unwelcome as your Lord.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
be legalistic and judgmental.
If Christ is not your Lord, you will
be mean-spirited toward others.
If Christ is not your Lord, your feet
will be quick to evil.
And if Christ is not your Lord, you
surely will die in your sins and go
to hell.