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EVERYONE IS A MINISTRY
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-B3-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
The modern church has accepted professional leadership where one man does all the work. One man has said, “We would do well to refer to the pastor as a ‘playing coach’ in a ‘spiritual academy.'” (16 min.)
| Scriptures: | Eph. 4:11-16 |
| Topics: | Body of Christ, Body Ministry; New Testament Church, Now; Ministering; Participation |
| Series: | You’re a Member of the Body–Function! |
| Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
THE WILDERNESS OF PREPARATION
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-B0-23-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
In the wilderness God trains His army through which He shall move, to bring down the old order and establish His Kingdom upon the earth. David and his mighty men are a type of the remnant that is being forged as the instrument of God in this day. (55 1/2 min.)
| Scriptures: | I Chron. 12:2,8,14,16-18,21; I Chron. 12:32-33,38; I Sam. 22:2; (I Chron. 11:9) |
| Topics: | Typology; New Testament Church, Now; Wilderness; Preparation; Army; Warfare; Unity; Body of Christ, Body Ministry |
| Series: | Expository; The Role of the Church in the End Time |
| Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
GOD CREATES THE MEANS / SHARING HIS AUTHORITY
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-B0-21-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
GOD CREATES THE MEANS
The church is the means through which God will fulfill His eternal purposes. Through the church He will defeat Satan, He will bring His people into full maturity, and He will manifest His strength through weak and unworthy vessels. (43 min.)
| Scriptures: | Eph. 3:1-21; 4:1-32; (Eph. 2:12-15); (II Cor. 5:19); (Gal. 3:29) |
| Topics: | Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Divine Enablement; Wisdom, God’s; Ministries, Foundational; Word, Speaking |
| Series: | Expository; The Role of the Church in the End Time |
| Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
SHARING HIS AUTHORITY
We have a “power of attorney” to use the name of Christ. The authority of the believer depends upon his submission to the Lord Jesus Christ. (13 1/2 min.)
| Scriptures: | Eph. 1:18-23; 2:1-2,6;Matt. 28:18-19; Luke 10:19;Acts 19:13-16; (James 4:7); (Eph. 5:21) |
| Topics: | Authority; Boldness; Position; Submission, to the Lord;Humility |
| Series: | Messages for the Ministries |
| Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST OVER THE CHURCH
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-B0-07-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of His Church. Through the gifts and ministries of the Holy Spirit He can directly convey His will and purpose for His Church. (58 min.)
| Scriptures: | Eph. 4:7-16; Acts 13:1-2; Acts 14:14; (Isa. 26:13); (Eph. 1:23);(I Cor. 12-18);(Phil. 2:25); (I Cor. 9:1); (I Tim. 4:14) |
| Topics: | Lordship; Restoration, Restitution, Church; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Ministries, Foundational |
| Series: | Order in the Local Church |
| Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
SET IN BY GOD / ASSIMILATED INTO THE BODY
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-B0-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
SET IN BY GOD
God is preparing the living stones to be set in their place in His spiritual temple. Happy is the person who submits to the shaping tools of God. Listen for that wonderful, little, mystical “thud” in the spirit, when you are set into your place. (27 1/2 min.)
| Scriptures: | I Kings 6:7; 7:46;Eph. 2:19-22; I Pet. 2:5,9 |
| Topics: | Temple; Preparation; Body of Christ,Body Ministry; Oneness |
| Series: | Messages for the Ministries |
ASSIMILATED INTO THE BODY
The members of the Body are related one to another. The Body executes the will of the Head. The Body processes are intake, assimilation, and elimination. These prevent its death. (38 1/2 min.)
| Scriptures: | Col. 4:17; Rom. 12:1-19; I Cor. 12:18; Psa. 139:13-18; (II Cor. 3:2-3); (Eph. 4:16) |
| Topics: | Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Faith, Vicarious; Evangelism, Personal |
| Series: | Christ Is a Many-Membered Body |
| Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
THE NEW TESTAMENT BODY MINISTRY
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-B0-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
The unity of the Body is created through the diversity of ministries which function in that Body. Let the Lord reveal to you the gifts and ministries that you are to have in the Body of Christ. (42 min.)
| Scriptures: | I Cor. 12:18-31,4-6; Eph. 4:1-3; Eph. 4:7-16; (Prov. 3:5-6); (Rom. 12:1); (II Cor. 13:1) |
| Topics: | Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Diversity; Interdependence; Gifts, of the Holy Spirit; Conformity |
| Series: | You’re a Member of the Body–Function! |
| Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
AS BEES IN A CARCASS / HOW TO KEEP A GOOD THING GOING
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-A0-44-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
AS BEES IN A CARCASS
Here is a spiritual analogy of the ministry of Christ’s Body. Samson is a type of Christ. The lion is a type of Satan’s defeat. The swarm of bees represents the church working together. This is one of the sweetest messages you will ever hear! (28 min.)
| Scriptures: | Judges 14:5-14,18-20;(I Pet. 5:8); (Eph. 4:16); (Rom. 8:28) |
| Topics: | Typology; Biblical Character, Samson; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Satan |
| Series: | Expository; You’re a Member of the Body–Function!; How the Body Relates |
| Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
HOW TO KEEP A GOOD THING GOING
Here are twelve basic causes for the waining of a spiritual state of revival in a church. (26 min.)
| Scriptures: | Hab. 3:2 |
| Topics: | Revival; Renewal; Participation; (Ruts) |
| Series: | Delicious Leftovers |
THREE LEVELS OF INVOLVEMENT / MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF CHRIST AND MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL CHURCH
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-A0-36-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THREE LEVELS OF INVOLVEMENT
Here are three stages of our progressive involvement in our walk with God: the reception of the word, dedication to the word, and exercising the word (28 min.)
| Scriptures: | Phil. 1:27–2:2; Eph. 4:1-3; (Col. 1:24); (Heb. 13:17) |
| Topics: | Development;Growth; Involvement;Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Ministering; Exercise; Hunger; Responsibility; Criticism |
| Series: | You’re a Member of the Body–Function! |
| Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF CHRIST AND MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL CHURCH
Church membership in the New Testament Church is a spiritual status and a spiritual relationship. It is not like “joining a club.” The membership of the Body is a fellowship. It is not a legislative body. (25 min.)
| Scriptures: | I Cor. 12:12-27; (Acts 5:13-14) |
| Topics: | Fellowship; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Relationships, Spiritual; New Testament Church; Unity; Faith, Vicarious |
| Series: | Order in the Local Church |
| Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
WHAT NEW WINE IS MADE OF
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-A0-30-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
Hear ye! Hear ye! Old wineskins! You will have to adjust to the following truths:
1) Body ministry, and individual participation,
2) getting hands laid on your head,
3) your human spirit worshiping God,
4) Christ’s Lordship over you,
5) judgment ministered through the remnant,
6) a mystical walk with God,
7) no Bible school on earth is producing prophets, and
8) God will shake you out of all your ruts! (51 min.)
| Scriptures: | Matt. 9:16-17; Luke 5:17-39;Joel 2:28; (I Cor. 2:1-4);(Heb. 12:26-29) |
| Topics: | Restoration,Restitution, Church;Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Impartation; Worship; The Holy Spirit; Prophecy, Creative; Body, Soul, Spirit |
| Series: | The School of Prophets; What New Wine Is Made Of |
| Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
CHURCH ATTENDANCE AND MEMBERSHIP / SOME ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-A0-17-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
CHURCH ATTENDANCE AND MEMBERSHIP
When we open our hearts to give, we tap into the perpetual motion of God’s blessing upon our lives. We are exhorted to “cease not the assembling of ourselves,” but to give diligent attention to be found in the house of God, where the ministry of the Body will strengthen our hands. (32 min.)
| Scriptures: | Heb. 10:23-27; I Cor. 12:18; Luke 6:38; Prov. 11:24-25; Mal. 3:10-11; I Cor. 14:26; (Heb. 7:1-17); (Matt. 6:33); (Eph. 5:15); (I Cor. 12:21); (Deut. 12:1-13); (II Cor. 9:6-8) |
| Topics: | Attendance, Church; Priority; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Giving; Oneness; Tithing |
| Series: | New Testament Church Services |
| Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
SOME ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
This message defines what it means to be set in a local church. The “questionable things” are answered.Eternal security is given its true definition. (22 min.)
| Scriptures: | I Cor. 12:18; Rom. 14:22;Isa. 58:6-7; I John 3:6-9;I John 2:1; 1:8; 2:12-14; John 10:27-28 |
| Topics: | Body of Christ Body Ministry; Family Devotion; Maturity |
| Series: | Delicious Leftovers |
A SPIRITUAL CHECK-UP FOR BODY MEMBERS
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-A0-12-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
This message gives us seven essential indications of our place in the Body of Christ:
1) our personal reaction to spiritual stimulus,
2) our personal participation in the life of the Body,
3) our personal development and growth,
4) the subordination of our personal interests,
5) our submission to the Head,
6) our shielding and assisting of other members, and
7) our coordination with other members. (57 1/2 min.)
| Scriptures: | I Cor. 12:12-31; (John 16:7); (Matt. 11:28-30); (II Cor. 5:17) |
| Topics: | Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Involvement; Maturity; Interdependence; Loyalty; Relationships, Spiritual; Responses |
| Series: | The School of Prophets; You’re a Member of the Body–Function! |
| Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL MINISTRY
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-A0-09-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
The Body of Christ is coming into collective experiences. The New Testament Church is not an organization, but a spiritual Body to which the Head reveals His will. (73 min.)
| Scriptures: | I Tim. 4:14; I Cor. 12:19-27; I Tim. 1:18-19; (Eph. 2:19); (Acts 15:6,22,28); (I Cor. 11:3) |
| Topics: | Personal Ministry, Teaching On; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Divine Order; Confirmation; Submission, to Ministries |
| Series: | New Testament Church Services |
| Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
WE ARE CHRIST
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-A0-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
Christ is a many-membered, mystical Body. Christ assumed our humanity in order that we might become mature sons of God. This message is excellent foundational teaching on the restoration of the Body of Christ and the role that it is to fulfill in the establishment of God’s Kingdom upon the earth. (58 min.)
| Scriptures: | Rev. 12:7-17; Psa. 139:15-18; John 12:20-36; Rom. 8:28-30; Mark 4:26-29; (Heb. 2:17); (Eph. 1:23); (I Cor. 12:12); (Heb. 4:15); (James 5:7-8); (II Pet. 1:20); (Phil. 3:20-21) |
| Topics: | Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Sonship; Christ in You |
| Series: | Christ Is a Many-Membered Body; The School of Prophets |
| Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
FASTING TO BE WHERE HE CHOOSES
Out of Print
Release #: RN-06-C0-04-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
Wed. P.M. SoG.
Fasting has had many purposes in the Word of God, but one of the basic functions is a preparatory time before the Spirit designates a specific work to be done in the Body of Christ. Whenever you fast do so to minister first to the Lord, and when your heart is open and willing to minister to God, then He can commission you and set you in the Body as He chooses. (47 min.)
| Scriptures: | Acts 13:1-4; Matt. 17:14-21; I Sam. 16:7-13; I Cor. 12:18; I Tim. 3:6-7 |
| Topics: | Fasting; God’s Perfect Will, Seeking; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Preparation; Ministry, Personal; Apostle, Apostolic |
| Series: | Fasting |
About Living Word Publications
The Living Word was established in 1968 out of a vision to capture, preserve, and publish the teachings of John Robert Stevens. Many of Stevens' sermons have been edited and published in books, manuals, and a weekly periodical titled "This Week."
The Living Word continues in its ministry today—carefully recording, editing, and publishing teachings of Stevens' successor, Gary Hargrave, and others who teach and minister the Word.
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