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Out of Print
Release #: 82-06-10-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
May 23, 1982 Sunday 4:00 Aft. Hono.
In a spontaneous feast spread on the floor of Grace Chapel in Honolulu there flowed a time of a Living Word shared by the family. The teaching was so simple yet it created all that shared it together. This is reminiscent of the School of Prophets sessions where the questions came and the answers created. (67 min.)
Scriptures: | (I Thess. 1:3); (Rev. 2:2,4) |
Topics: | Balance; Functioning; Spirit, Spiritual |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Our Spirit and Function |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
Release #: 82-05-15-03-RV
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
May 15, 1982 Saturday A.M. Ana.
Here is a basic study taken from the epistles of James, John and Paul that emphasizes that our actions must express the spiritual. The Word indicates that the spiritual is functional and brings many practical explanations of the Lord’s dealings on us to produce the balance between the spiritual and the functional. (47 min.)
Scriptures: | I Thess. 1:2-4; Eph. 2:8-10; Heb. 13:15-16; Col. 1:9-10; James 1:21-25; 2:12-18;I John 2:3-6; 3:16-18 |
Topics: | Balance; Spirit, Spiritual; Functioning; Word, Acting |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Our Spirit and Function; Our Lord, The Shepherd |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
Release #: 82-05-15-01-RV
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
May 15, 1982 Saturday Aft. Val.
With the help of the Holy Spirit we can analyze the spiritual balance of our life. Fourteen basic questions in this Word enable us to evaluate and determine the appropriate action for ourselves. This becomes the application of many messages over recent months. (69 min.)
Scriptures: | Rev. 2:2-5; (I Thess. 1:2-3); (I Thess. 5:23; 2:13); (James 1:8); (Josh. 1:8) |
Topics: | Balance; Spirit, Spiritual; Functioning; (Revelation, of Yourself); (Repentance) |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Our Spirit and Function; Our Lord, The Shepherd |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
Release #: 82-05-14-01-RV
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
May 14, 1982 Friday 10:30 A.M. No. H.
God establishes the balance between our being spiritual and our administrative functioning. To be only spiritual may be of no earthly good. TO be working mechanics may be of no heavenly good. The extreme emphasis of either the spiritual or the functioning creates an imbalance that God must always deal with. (71 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | (Phil. 2:13); (I Thess. 5:23-24); (John 13:3-5); (Acts 6:3); (Gen. 24:27) |
Topics: | Balance; Body, Soul, Spirit; Functioning; (Oneness); (Dealings); (Rejection) |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Our Spirit and Function; Our Lord, The Shepherd |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
Release #: 82-03-18-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 3 messages by John Robert Stevens.
TRADE YOUR HATS FOR A CROWN
February 10, 1982 Wednesday A.M. No. H.
We have separated the worship, the Word-work, the warfare, etc. We must see ourselves as a son of God that incorporates in each one of us our worship, our warfare and intercession, and our work. (18 min.)
Scriptures: | (Zech. 3:4-5); (Neh. 4:17); (Rom. 8); (II Tim. 4:2);(Eph. 1:3) |
Topics: | Sonship; Word, Becoming; Balance; Faith |
Series: | JRS Dictates; Our Unfolding Identity |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Recommended Listening |
THE UNDERGIRDING REPENTANCE
February 15, 1982 Monday Aft. No. H.
A true spirit of repentance undergirds the true deep revelations of God that are the basis of His judgments and His moving through us. (28 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | (John 13:1); (James 2:13); (Prov. 11:17) |
Topics: | Repentance; Purity; Right Relating; Cross Experience; Mercy; Divorce;(Shepherding) |
Series: | Our Unfolding Identity |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Recommended Listening |
THE UNDERGIRDING REPENTANCE
February 23, 1982 Tuesday A.M. No. H.
A true spirit of repentance undergirds the true deep revelations of God that are the basis of His judgments and His moving through us. (7 min.)
Topics: | Repentance; Relationship, with the Lord |
Series: | Our Unfolding Identity |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
Release #: 79-08-11-04-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
BASIC BALANCES AND CORRECT EMPHASIS–PART 1
August 8, 1979 Wednesday P.M. Iowa
Isn’t it wonderful how the Scriptures come alive again and again? Here again we see that there is no balance in all of the charismatic ministries and gifts of God without His love. As the Kingdom unfolds we will see that love is the important part of the prophet’s revelation and the faith of the miracle workers. (28 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | I Cor. 14:1-3; 13:13; (I Cor. 12); (I Cor. 13) |
Topics: | Love; Gifts, of the Holy Spirit; Balance; Revelation; Faith; Criticism; (Baptism); (Miracles) |
Series: | The Victory Siege; Balance and Emphasis |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
BASIC BALANCES AND CORRECT EMPHASIS–PART 2
August 9, 1979 Thursday A.M. Shiloh
This series of messages continues with a reiteration of Kingdom intercession saturated with love. (40 min.)
Scriptures: | I John 4:16-18; (Luke 6:27); (I Sam. 3:9); (Rev. 12:11); (Phil. 3:8); (Phil. 4:6); (Micah 4:4); (Psa. 23:5); (I Sam. 14:6); (Eph. 3:20) |
Topics: | Love; Intercession; Fear; Warfare; (Balance); (Persecution); (Sacrifice); (Channel) |
Series: | Balance and Emphasis; The Victory Siege |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 77-03-29-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
WARRIORS AND WORSHIPERS
March 20, 1977 Sunday P.M. SoG.
The prophets’ meeting defined our position as worshipers, yet the army of the Lord that brings down principalities and powers. The focus on the Lord must never waver. The intensity of our warfare must never wane. (36 min.)
Scriptures: | Acts 15:16; Amos 9:11; (Matt. 22:37); (James 4:7-8); (Eph. 6:12,18); (Heb. 11:40); (Psa. 137:9); (I Sam. 15:33); (Luke 5:39); (Matt. 13:52); (II Thess. 2:15) |
Topics: | Worship; Warfare; Balance; Intercession; Relationship, with the Lord; (Word, God’s);(Health) |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, Pivotal Messages |
WE REFUSE TO BE BLIND
March 27, 1977 Sunday P.M. SoG.
We must not grope as the blind or stumble with partial vision. We must perceive. The eyes of our heart must be enlightened. We cry to see, to understand. We refuse to be blind. (20 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Eph. 1:15-23; II Kings 6:15-17; Mark 10:47-52; 8:24; I Cor. 2:9; (Joel 2:28) |
Topics: | Vision; Awareness; Shiloh; Education; (Seer) |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-03-29-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
WE GIVE AND WE TAKE
March 25, 1976 Thursday A.M. Val.
They that labor are entitled to feast. The idle are the moochers and they have neither the capacity to eat nor the right to feed upon the rest of the Body. This is both a natural and spiritual law. This is one of the more important keys to spiritual growth and health. This will be invaluable for every pastor. (67 min.)
Scriptures: | Titus 3:8-11; II Thess. 3:6-18; (I Thess. 5:23); (I Tim. 5:8); (Heb. 6:9) |
Topics: | Work; Balance; Discipline, Self; Lazy; Involvement; Faith, Expressed |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
THE WORKS THAT MEASURE YOUR FAITH
March 26, 1976 Friday P.M. Val.
There can not be saving grace without believing works. We believe the Word from the Lord and with faith we act upon it, walk in it, become it and speak it. Assent is the beginning of faith while actions complete it. (67 min.)
Scriptures: | Eph. 2:8-10; Titus 2:7,11-14; Titus 3:4-8 14; (Acts 9:10-19); (James 2:17) ; (Eph. 1:11); (Phil. 2:13) ; (Acts 9:2) |
Topics: | Work; Faith, Expressed; Motion, Expression Of; God’s Workmanship; Promises, Possessing Them; Passivity; Violence |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-07-21-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
WEIGHTS AND WEARINESS
July 14, 1974 Sunday A.M. Val.
Our capacity must expand. Our limitations are imposed by ourselves, not by the Lord. To be more efficient and effective ministries, we must learn the secret of constant renewal lest we be overwhelmed with weariness. We must illuminate encumbrances that impede our progress.
Scriptures: | Isa. 40:28-31; Mark 1:32-35; Heb. 12:1; Mal. 3:6; Isa. 42:3-4; Matt. 26:41 |
Topics: | Renewal; Divine Enablement; Requirements, God’s of Us; Discipline, Time; Limitations; Balance |
WHAT JAMES SAYS ABOUT JOB
July 14, 1974 Sunday A.M. SoG.
The ministry of the end time will make demands upon us that seem beyond human endurance. Here is an exposition of James 5–God’s answer for us who are under pressures.
Scriptures: | James 5:7-20, 3 |
Topics: | Patience; Endurance; Divine Enablement; Fear; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Dealings |
Series: | Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
Out of Print
Release #: 73-11-17-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
November 11, 1973 Sunday A.M. SoG.
We are not aware of how our negative emotions, our withdrawal from responsibility, our neglect of the Word build up to stop our growth. These keys of growth should be renewed many times–“Meditate on these things; give thyself wholly to them.” (46 min.)
Scriptures: | I Cor. 14:20; Heb. 5:12-14; I John 2:13; Acts 2:43-44; Eph. 4:11-13 |
Topics: | Growth; Maturity; Responsibility; Emotions; Selfishness; Balance |
Series: | Growing Into Sonship |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 73-11-10-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
November 7, 1973 Wednesday P.M. Val.
What is normal? What is immature? How do we attain the balanced development of spirit, soul, and body? God’s dealings with us are designed to complete the development in the retarded and immature areas of our lives. (51 min.)
Scriptures: | I Thess. 5:23-24; II Thess. 1:3-12; Acts 17:30-31; Mark 4:30-32 |
Topics: | Growth; Maturity; Development; Sonship; Preparation; Balance |
Series: | Growing Into Sonship |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
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