The Word Creates A Functioning Apostolic Company

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Release #: 2009-0307-1R

Originally released on CD: This product contains the following message by Gary Hargrave.

The Word Creates A Functioning Apostolic Company
March 1, 2009 Sunday 9:30 AM Mt. Zion, Niteroi, Brazil

Finding an answer for the Los Angeles church has not been easy. Gary and Marilyn have looked for a resident apostolic company who have the abilities and talents to oversee the many areas of responsibility in Los Angeles. However, the first priority of this apostolic company must be the relationships among themselves, as well as their relationship with the other apostolic ministries in the fellowship. This message identifies the recent commissioning of the Los Angeles apostolic company.(47:29)

Topics: Apostolic Company; Commissioning; L.A. Area; Relationships, Spiritual; (Confirmation); (Initiative); (Battle)
Rated: For Mature Sons; Milestone; Highest Level Prophetic Word

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WITHOUT UNDUE INFLUENCE

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Release #: 82-02-24-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.

WITHOUT UNDUE INFLUENCE
December 2, 1981 Wednesday A.M. No. H.

Whether it is a family relationship or a relationship in the Body or in a Kingdom business, it is essential that the men and women objectively break bonds and refuse to manipulate or influence one another. The strong seem to overpower and manipulate the weak, even though the Lord may give authority and commission to a humble, weak person. (35 1/2 min.)

Topics: Bonds; Holy Spirit, Guidance; Kingdom Business; Confirmation
Series: JRS Dictates;The Unfolding Applied; One in Spirit;All Those Bonds; Kingdom Businesses Get The Business
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Recommended Listening

WITHOUT UNDUE INFLUENCE
December 8, 1981 Tuesday Aft. No. H.

Whether it is a family relationship or a relationship in the Body or in a Kingdom business, it is essential that the men and women objectively break bonds and refuse to manipulate or influence one another. The strong seem to overpower and manipulate the weak, even though the Lord may give authority and commission to a humble weak person. (16 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 5:25,27; (I Tim. 2:15; 4:1)
Topics: Women’s Ministry; Men; Oneness; Relationships, Spiritual; (Marriage)
Series: JRS Dictates; The Unfolding Applied; All Those Bonds; One in Spirit
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Recommended Listening

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PRESENT CHANGES / AWARENESS OF PRESENT CHANGES

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Release #: 81-12-16-03-R

This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.

PRESENT CHANGES
September 2, 1981 Wednesday P.M. Hono.

This is a survey of the changes that we are in or will be soon. Great principles are expanding in our understanding. (42 min.)

Topics: Transition; Authority; (Resurrection Life); (Confirmation)
Series: Come Into My Heart; Control or Create?; The Unfolding
Rated: For Mature Sons

AWARENESS OF PRESENT CHANGES
September 3, 1981 Thursday P.M. Hono.

The most important aspect of this breakthrough is that as one we are sharing the weight of glory, the ministry of judgment and the growing seer-prophet awareness. (46 min.)

Scriptures: (II Chron. 20)
Topics: Oneness; Judgment; Authority; Awareness
Series: Come Into My Heart; Control or Create?; The Unfolding
Rated: For Mature Sons

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FEAR FREEZES, FAITH FREES

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Release #: 81-03-17-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

March 16, 1981 Monday A.M. No. H.

Faith always brings a positive and liberating flow from God to us and through us. Fear is a drain that enervates us and freezes our spirits. Negativity places a vast gulf between us and God, while positive faith positions us joyfully in His presence. (55 min.)

Scriptures: (Phil. 1:26)
Topics: Faith, Aggressive; Fear; Confirmation
Series: JRS Dialogue
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening

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60 DAYS–WHAT HAPPENED?

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Release #: 80-06-14-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

May 25, 1980 Sunday A.M. Hono.

Marilyn’s sharp memory assists in the dialogue that recounts the sixty days away from the Islands. This two months is evidence of the accelerating progression of the Kingdom. (56 min.)

Scriptures: II Cor. 8:3-5; Matt. 19:21; John 12:48; (Eph. 4)
Topics: Change; Confirmation; Independence; Initiative; Movement, Motion; Divine Order
Series: Hawaiian Memorial Day Dialogues-’80; JRS Dialogue
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening

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THE BLESSINGS OF CONFIRMATION

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Release #: 80-06-13-03-RV

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

June 8, 1980 Sunday P.M. Hono.

A commission from the Lord emphasizes the importance of confirmation. As we see here the blessings of confirmation, we become aware also of the perils of our initiative without confirmation. (62 min.)

Scriptures: (Psa. 34:19); (Prov. 24:16);(Num. 22:21-35); (Phil. 4:7); (I Cor. 14:29); (I Tim. 5:19)
Topics: Confirmation; Commissioning, Commission; Initiative; Leadership; Immunity; (Submission); (Devastation)
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening

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WE HAVE A COMMISSION TO COMMISSION

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Release #: 80-05-23-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

May 22, 1980 Thursday P.M. Ana.

The scriptural pattern unfolds the Lord’s commission to the apostolic company to give specific commissions to those who will commission others. Confirmation must be a part of every commission. The true principles and patterns of commissioning will answer the questions and problems the believers have had with directive prophecies. (49 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: II Tim. 2:1-2; Titus 1:4-5; (Acts 6); (Acts 8); (Eph. 4:5-6)
Topics: Commissioning, Commission; Position; Confirmation; Submission
Series: Pentecost Is a Commission
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening

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WHY CHANGES?

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Release #: 80-05-12-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

April 22, 1980 Tuesday P.M. Des Moines, IA

In the middle of all these changes we ask ourselves why, Then, why not. And finally God’s purposes in changes make us insistent that the changes come. Here are several basic principles behind the changes we are in. (66 min.)

Scriptures: Luke 5:36-39; Matt. 9:20-22; Eph. 4:14-16;(Matt. 14:28-31);(II Tim. 2:1-2)
Topics: Change; Dealings; Confirmation; (Communication); (Commissioning, Commission); (Persecution)
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening

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WHO’S ON A PEDESTAL NOW?

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Release #: 80-03-31-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

March 30, 1980 Sunday A.M. Ana.

This becomes the deepest and most revealing picture of Babylon’s defilement of the church by the creation of ecclesiastical positions. The greatest step to come in the restoration is the destruction of these positions and the restoring of commission ministries. Entrenched religious organization is the consistent crucifier of the prophets who are sent in the name of the Lord. Beware of the leaven of the pharisees. (68 min.)

Scriptures: John 1:6,21,23; I Thess. 2:13; Luke 4:18; (Josh. 1:5-8,16-17); (I Cor. 15:24); (I John 3:16); (I Kings 8:5-7); (Matt. 13:13,16-17); (John 13:25-27)
Topics: Commissioning, Commission; Position; Lordship; Submission; Relationships, Spiritual; Word, God’s; (Confirmation); (Shepherding); (Fear, of Man); (Deception); (Deliverance); (Bitterness)
Series: The Search for Leaven
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening

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ALL AUTHORITY: BY COMMISSION OR POSITION?

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Release #: 79-12-17-03-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

December 9, 1979 Sunday P.M. SoG.

This is indispensable teaching that zeroes in on the abandonment of the security of position by a disciple so that he may minister the unlimited authority of Christ as he is commissioned. (78 min.)

Scriptures: (Prov. 13:12); (Rom. 4:18); (I Chron. 21:13); (Acts 5:3-10); (I Pet. 5:2-3); (John 3:30); (Phil. 3:5-14); (I Cor. 2:3-4); (John 3:6); (Matt. 11:15); (Gal. 1); (Rev. 12:5); (II Cor. 1:10); (James 1:5); (I John 3:2); (John 5:19); (Acts 17:22-23); (I John 5:18)
Topics: Position; Commissioning, Commission; Authority; Kingdom, Teaching On; (Living Word); (Shepherding); (Devastation); (Miracles); (Lordship); (Ministries); (Confirmation); (Word, Speaking); (Disciple, Discipleship); (Walk, Way); (Impartation); (Intercession)
Series: The Big Trip ’79
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

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KINGDOM TRANSITIONS AND CONFIRMATION

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Release #: 79-08-30-12-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

August 14, 1979 Tuesday Aft. Shiloh

The scope covered Kingdom principles and understanding of the transitions we are in and the principles of confirmation that eliminate an ecclesiastical tribunal such as was common in the Church age. Deep resistance was felt to the word as it came, but there was a determination to hear the word that would bring about this transition. The devastation we’ve experienced is pointless without our dedication to the Kingdom. (84 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: (John 7:17); (John 3:30); (Rev. 3:6); (James 1:22); (Gal. 4:12); (Psa. 144:13); (Matt. 17:5); (Matt. 16:15); (Col. 2:9); (Gal. 1:8)
Topics: Confirmation; Transition; Submission; Authority; Channel; Word, Receiving; (Elders); (Shepherding); (Dedication, to the Word)
Series: The Victory Siege; Hungry Faith in His Word; New Elders-Shepherds and Sheeps

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WHERE IS HIS SWORD POINTED? / LORD, WE HEAR AND WE’RE HERE!

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Release #: 79-05-01-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.

WHERE IS HIS SWORD POINTED?
March 4, 1979 Sunday A.M. Val.

The Living Word, the two-edged sword must reach the depth of our heart first before Jericho will fall. Until death works in us no life flows from us. (7 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: Exo. 3:1-6; 4:24-26; Josh. 5:13-15
Topics: Humility; Appearances, of God; Cross Experience; (Confirmation); (Living Works); (Word, God’s)
Series: The Days of Devastation
Rated: For Mature Sons

LORD, WE HEAR AND WE’RE HERE!
March 25, 1979 Sunday A.M. Ana.

The prophet spoke in a dialogue as we hear God’s word and we’re here to confront the enemy. We sanctify ourselves today for the wonders of tomorrow. (42 min.)

Scriptures: Josh. 3:5; Matt. 18:7; Rom. 14:21; Gal. 4:29; Isa. 43:18; Dan. 2:34; II Cor. 5:16; Micah 7:19; (II Kings 2:14); (Matt. 5:10); (I Cor. 4:5); (I Cor. 5:11); (Amos 3;7); (I Pet. 3:16-17); (Josh. 3:5)
Topics: Judgment; Persecution; Repentance; (Humility); (Politics); (Unity); (Evangelism)
Rated: For Mature Sons

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HOW WE RELATE TO COMMISSION

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Release #: 79-01-08-03-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

January 7, 1979 Sunday A.M. Ana.

Again a very foundational but advanced picture of divine order, how we relate to those who are commissioned with authority in the Body. As we are submissive one to another, we have faith in their commission from the Lord and for the Lord to complete and perfect that ministry. In our submission there must be faith in what God has commissioned, trust He will bring it to pass, but most of all we must have a revelation of that commission. (57 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 5:19-21; Gal. 1:15-17; Gal. 2:1-2; (I Cor. 1:12); (I Pet. 5:5); (Eph. 5:21); (II Cor. 4:7); (Heb. 12:2); (I John 5:1); (I Cor. 12:23); (Eph. 4:16); (I Pet. 4:18); (Eph. 6:1); (II Cor. 11:14-15); (Matt. 16:15-16)
Topics: Commissioning; Divine Order; Submission; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Faith; Ministries; Local Church; Relationships, Spiritual; (Apostolic Company); (Authority); (Leadership); (Kingdom Church); (Oneness); (Confirmation); (Revelation); (Communication); (Kingdom Business); (Protection); (Children); (Covering, for Women)
Series: The School of Prophets; His Commission
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

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IMPARTATION IS A TWO WAY STREET / WHO IS GOING TO POSSESS YOU?

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Release #: 78-11-21-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.

IMPARTATION IS A TWO WAY STREET
November 19, 1978 Sunday A.M. Val.

Here is a deeper look at the divine order at the local church. We impart and commission on the basis of revelation, not democratic election. By revelation we channel His authority to His people. We are responsible for what we receive by impartation and for what we give by impartation. We must strive with all purity and accuracy in the revelation by the laying on of hands to impart and commission God’s servants. (36 min.)

Scriptures: I Tim. 5:17-22; I Pet. 5:1-4; (I Pet. 5:5); (Psa. 133:1-2); (Eph. 4:16); (Acts 13:2); (Prov. 4:18); (I Chron. 16:22); (James 3:1); (John 21:16)
Topics: Divine Order; Impartation; Revelation; Ministries, Foundational;Authority; Commissioning; Confirmation; (Work)
Series: To Relate or Not To Relate and To Whom
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

WHO IS GOING TO POSSESS YOU?
November 19, 1978 Sunday A.M. Ana.

The deep dedication of the Kingdom can never be accomplished by a legalistic, religious approach. Only the grace of God and the Living Word can teach us how to deny the flesh. We refuse to be possessed by anything except the Lord. (20 min.)

Scriptures: Titus 1:5-11,13-16; 2:11-15; (Judges 6:12); (I Cor. 2)
Topics: Righteousness; Dedication; Legalistic; Divine Order; Grace; Habits; Overcoming
Series: To Relate or Not To Relate and To Whom; The Dedication-Revelation
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

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ACT ON IT! / EXERCISE, EXPLORE, ENLARGE

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Release #: 78-05-30-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.

ACT ON IT!
May 6, 1978 Saturday A.M. Ana.

If you do not act upon every revelation, every word, the revelation diminishes in a soulish state. Spiritual perception and the gifts of the Spirit will come to you and develop as you focus and act on the word you have received. (20 min.)

Scriptures: James 2:20; (James 2:17-18);(I Cor. 15:2); (Psa. 16:8); (Heb. 2:1); (Rev. 2:5);(Psa. 119:11)
Topics: Word, Acting on It; Faith; Soul, Soulish; Gifts, of the Holy Spirit; (Revelation);(Confirmation); (Passivity); (Pride); (Disobedience);(Travail)
Series: Ten Steps
Rated: For Mature Sons

EXERCISE, EXPLORE, ENLARGE
May 7, 1978 Sunday A.M. Ana.

This covers steps eight through ten to spiritual perception and revelation. The emphasis is constant application and focus of spirit upon the spiritual. (23 min.)

Scriptures: Heb. 5:13-14; Eph. 2:6;(I Thess. 5:17,20-21); (Esther 1:1); (Gen. 41); (Rom. 8:2); (Isa. 54:2); (I Tim. 4:15)
Topics: Physical Realm; Spirit Realm; Led; Revelation; (Gifts, of the Holy Spirit); (Voice, of the Lord); (Failure); (Flesh); (Responsibility); (Development); (Greater Works)
Series: Ten Steps
Rated: For Mature Sons

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THE RIGHT TO A GREATER CONFIRMATION

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Release #: 77-11-28-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

November 27, 1977 Sunday P.M. Val.

This is a very important principle of the Kingdom and essential to the right functioning of the apostolic company in the local churches. It is not rebellion for you to seek for a greater confirmation for a word that has been given you if your heart is submissive to walk in the word that is confirmed to you. (54 min.)

Scriptures: (Deut. 4);(Josh. 3:4);(Num. 35);(Josh. 20);(Rom. 8:14);(Eph. 5:21)
Topics: Confirmation; Word, Receiving; Submission; Apostolic Company; (Shiloh); (Objectivity)
Rated: For Mature Sons, Pivotal Messages

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MINISTRY OF REVELATION, SERIES 3, LESSON 7, REVIEW AND DIRECTIVES (1st SESSION)

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Release #: 76-07-31-09-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

July 31, 1976 Saturday P.M. SoG.

We need these practical guidelines as well as pitfalls to the ministry of revelation. With these safeguards we have preserved the revelation ministries through the years. Here is wisdom for the wisest prophet. (55 min.)

Scriptures: Matt. 11:25; I Cor. 8:1; (Dan. 12:9); (Matt. 13:44-46); (Deut. 19:16); (Matt. 18:16); (II Cor. 13:1); (Acts 13:1)
Topics: Revelation; Awareness; Confirmation; Soul, Soulish; Signs; Focus
Series: The School of Prophets
Rated: For Mature Sons

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HOW TO RECEIVE A WORD FROM THE LORD / PURITY AND PERCEPTION

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Release #: 74-05-17-13-R

This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.

HOW TO RECEIVE A WORD FROM THE LORD
May 1, 1974 Wednesday P.M. Ana.

(56 min.)

Scriptures: I Cor. 14:24-32; Rom. 12:12
Topics: Divine Order; Directed, Leading; Confirmation; Impartation; Responsibility; Guidance
Rated: For Mature Sons

PURITY AND PERCEPTION
May 1, 1974 Wednesday P.M. Ana.

We must follow the guidelines given in divine order for the personal words and directives God gives. Here are the guidelines for those who give a word, for those who receive a word. The message ends with the cry to be pure and gives the relationships in the Scriptures of purity and perception.

Scriptures: II Cor. 6:11-18; 7:1-4
Topics: Purity; Perception; Humility; Restraints; Bonds; Deception
Series: Purification and Preparation

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EXPLOSIVE FAITH!–VIA SUBMISSION / INSTRUCTIONS IN GIVING–LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

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Release #: 74-03-10-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.

EXPLOSIVE FAITH!–VIA SUBMISSION
March 9, 1974 Saturday A.M. Ana.

This message outlines the progressive steps on our seeking to know the will of God, to have that will confirmed to us, and then in explosive faith to express our submission to the will of God.

Scriptures: Gal. 1:11-24; Gal. 2:1-2, 7-9; I Cor. 8:1; Acts 13:2
Topics: Submission; Faith, Aggressive; Revelation; Will of God; Confirmation; Initiative
Series: The True Submission; Expository
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

INSTRUCTIONS IN GIVING–LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
March 9, 1974 Saturday A.M. Ana.

The leading of the Holy Spirit is a necessity not only in our regular giving, but in the secret alms we present for each other’s needs.

Topics: Giving; Sacrifice

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WAITING ON GOD

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Release #: 73-07-24-19-R

This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.

June 21, 1973 Thursday A.M. Hono.

Everything that this walk is going to embrace is found in waiting on the Lord. It can be a fulfillment of promises and a process of impartation to you. (37 min.)

Scriptures: Acts 1:1; 13:2; Isa. 40:25; Luke 18:6
Topics: Waiting on the Lord; Prayer; Confirmation; Impartation; Persistence
Series: Hawaii Camp; The Walk

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THE PATTERN OF THE CHURCH / CHURCH ATTENDANCE

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Release #: RN-18-B0-17-R

This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.

THE PATTERN OF THE CHURCH

Our objective in the ministry of this walk is to see a confirmed Living Word from God spoken to the hearts of God’s people. The -government of the church is based upon the foundational ministries, the elders, and the deacons. “Let the prophets speak two or three.” (39 min.)

Scriptures: I Cor. 2:1-4,13; 11:3-6; I Cor. 14:29; Heb. 13:7,17; I Tim. 2:11-12; Acts 4:29-31; Mark 16:19-20; Heb. 10:23-25; (II Cor. 13:1)
Topics: Living Word; Word, Speaking; Confirmation; Attendance, Church; Elders
Series: Order in the Local Church
Rated: Foundational Teaching

CHURCH ATTENDANCE

The failure on the part of many of not coming to the house of the Lord constitutes a sin of omission. You are sustained by the flow of life that comes through “that which every joint supplies.” (19 min.)

Scriptures: Heb. 10:23-31
Topics: Attendance, Church; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Grace; Unity
Series: Expository; New Testament Church Services
Rated: Foundational Teaching

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PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL MINISTRY

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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

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