I always thought this was one of the more important messages I preached. I found this digital converter yesterday so I took this tape transferred it to the flash drive then connected that to my phone to edit and share today. It was originally preached the night of my son's first birthday celebration at church 28 years ago. What do you think?

Dennis Eversen, titled "Lord if it is you bid me to come!", provides a deep look into what he calls "classical Christianity."

Originally recorded in Oden, Missouri, in October 1997, the message was recently recovered from a VHS tape and shared by AMG Broadcasting (Acts Media Group).

The message is structured into two primary sections that challenge modern religious norms:

• The Offensive Gospel: Eversen argues that the true Gospel naturally offends the world and sin. He warns against "modern Christianity" which he claims tries to broaden the "narrow road" to avoid controversy.

• A "Very Life" Relationship: Drawing from Colossians, he emphasizes that Christ should not just be a guest in a believer's life but their "very life".

• Victory Now: He encourages believers to seek victory over sin and depression in the present, rather than waiting for the afterlife.

• The Threefold Anointing: He describes the call for every believer to function as:

  • Prophet: Speaking God's words.

  • Priest: Interceding for others.

  • King: Ruling over personal sin and leading through service.

• Holy Spirit Empowerment: He points to the baptism of the Holy Spirit as essential for being a witness in the "last days".

• Shining in Darkness: Eversen concludes with a call to be "set on fire" for God to counter the spiritual darkness of the current age.

You can watch the full recording and listen to his modern-day reflections on the message here.

Sermon HighlightsPart 1: Living a Sold-Out LifePart 2: The Anointing for the Last Days

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