Growth – Living Word Publications

ENOUGH LOVE, AND ENOUGH FAITH! / THE VICTORY IS MORE DIFFICULT TO LIVE WITH

Out of Print

Release #: 80-09-23-01-R

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

ENOUGH LOVE, AND ENOUGH FAITH!
August 2, 1980 Saturday A.M. Ana.

The deficiency of love and faith is like a disease. Our attainment of new levels of maturity requires always the appropriation of greater love and greater faith. (48 min.)

Scriptures:	I John 5:1,4; (Neh. 6:3)
Topics:	Love, in the Body; Faith; Oneness; Growth; (Marriage); (Victory)
Series:	Deeper Love
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

THE VICTORY IS MORE DIFFICULT TO LIVE WITH
August 3, 1980 Sunday A.M. Val.

It takes more love and faith to live with the victory than it does to win it. Coping with the new and higher levels requires more dedication than attaining them did. (22 1/2 min.)

Scriptures:	I Cor. 13:1-3; 12:27-31; (Acts 17:28); (I Cor. 14:1); (I John 5:1)
Topics:	Love; Victory; Faith; Oneness; Living Word; (Dedication)
Series:	Deeper Love
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

THIS TRANSITION FOR SHEPHERDS

Out of Print

Release #: 80-02-21-01-R

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

December 12, 1979 Wednesday P.M. Ana.

Again a special meeting for the shepherds and ministers emphasizing again a transition between the old and the new and the difficulty with which it is attained. (42 min.)

Topics:	Transition; Shepherding; Kingdom; Home Meetings; Growth; Unity;(Body of Christ, Body Ministry)
Rated:	For Mature Sons

GOD KEEPS CHISELING ON HIS CHOSEN ONES

Out of Print

Release #: 79-12-17-01-R

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

November 24, 1979 Saturday A.M. D.C.

There is a need for a tape like this which takes beginners in a walk with God and imparts to them perception concerning God’s demand for spiritual maturity. It is the type of message you could hear many times and say, “This is where I came in.” The leadership that promotes growth and maturity is defined. (55 1/2 min.)

Scriptures:	II Cor. 3:2-18; II Pet. 1:3-4; Gen. 1:24-29; I John 3:2; (Eph. 1:11); (Rom. 8:29); (Job 23:10); (Gen. 3:1,5); (Psa. 138:8); (Gen. 50:20); (Rom. 12:2); (I Pet. 1:23); (Judges 16:20); (Eph. 4:5,11-15); (Exo. 34:29); (Mark 8:24); (John 8:41); (Matt. 5:11-12); (II Tim. 3:12); (Matt. 15:9); (Matt. 11:25,28-29); (Col. 3:16)
Topics:	Living Word; Plan of God; Growth; Interdependence; Transformation; Revelation; (Dealings); (Persecution); (Creator); (Anecdotes, Personal Experiences, JRS); (Encouragement)
Series:	A Series on Growing; The Big Trip ’79
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

TEACH THAT WORM TO FLY / DON’T THINK LIKE A TURKEY

Out of Print

Release #: 79-12-09-01-R

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

TEACH THAT WORM TO FLY
December 1, 1979 Saturday 10:30 A.M. Edmon.

The problem when a new level is proclaimed is that we interpret it on the level we are on. Here is the creative ministry that imparts and opens that new level of the Kingdom. This gives wing to the worm so it can fly. This Living Word, revealed by the Spirit, embraced by faith, imparted in ministry, appropriated by faith, is the formula for the new Kingdom level. (28 min.)

Scriptures:	John 3:1-6; Josh. 3:4; (Luke 12:32); (Heb. 7:25); (I Cor. 13:12); (Isa. 61)
Topics:	Kingdom Age; Impartation; Change; Kingdom, Teaching On; (Growth); (Word, Becoming)
Series:	Blasting the Door of the Kingdom Open–Edmonton; The Big Trip ’79
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

DON’T THINK LIKE A TURKEY
December 4, 1979 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Bay Area

Flesh born of flesh is always flesh. What is born of Spirit sees the Kingdom of God. A turkey can never comprehend the world of man, and man tends to be frozen in his comprehension to the spiritual level on which he lives. It takes a miracle for a turkey to talk like a human. It also takes a miracle for those who are locked into one spiritual level to understand and enter the higher. The creative Living Word of course is the answer. (50 min.)

Scriptures:	Heb. 12; Isa. 51:1; (I Sam. 3:1-14); (Zech. 3:1-5); (Phil. 2:9-10); (Isa. 54:13); (Luke 3:4)
Topics:	Kingdom, Teaching On; Impartation; Word, Becoming; Focus; (Circumstances); (Chastening); (Bitterness)
Series:	The School of Prophets; The Big Trip ’79; Flying Worms and Talking Turkeys-The Big Trip ’79
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

THIS TIDE FLOWS UPWARD / FOR THOSE WHO BATTLE IN THE NIGHT

Out of Print

Release #: 79-08-18-08-R

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

THIS TIDE FLOWS UPWARD
August 10, 1979 Friday A.M. Shiloh

One o’clock in the morning, Friday, August 10, 1979 in the Victory Siege, was the clear description of the apostate drift of other movements compared to the consistent upreach and breakthroughs to new levels among us. (37 1/2 min.)

Scriptures:	(I Tim. 5:24); (Rom. 10:13); (John 3:16); (Col. 3:14); (Rom. 13:14); (Gal. 2:20)
Topics:	Old Order; Growth; Elders; Immorality; Chastening; Fear, of Man; Judgment, of Babylon; Reluctance; (Faithfulness); (Faith)
Series:	The Victory Siege; New Elders-Shepherds and Sheeps
Rated:	For Mature Sons

FOR THOSE WHO BATTLE IN THE NIGHT
August 12, 1979 Sunday 12:40 A.M. Shiloh

Midnight is the witching hour. In spiritual warfare the best time to “shoot them down” is in the hours after midnight and before dawn. The gospels refer to our Lord Jesus Christ’s habits of prayer in these hours. (12 min.)

Topics:	Time; Spirit Realm; Warfare; Sleep
Series:	The Victory Siege
Rated:	For Mature Sons

NOW THAT’S REAL LIVING

Out of Print

Release #: 79-07-03-01-R

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

June 3, 1979 Sunday A.M. Ana.

The most practical message on soul and spirit during the Feast of Pentecost was this message, liberally spiced with humorous illustrations. The problems and the progress in the development and growth of your spirit are touched on here. An effort is made to retain the audience response to this unusual and unique presentation of a profound and deep truth. Every believer should hear this message the same day that they become a Christian. (50 min.)

Scriptures:	I Cor. 15:20-58; Eph. 2:1-7; Phil. 3:20-21; (John 3:6); (John 1:12); (I Thess. 5:23)
Topics:	Body, Soul, Spirit; First Fruits; Growth; Resurrection Life; Salvation; Waiting on the Lord; (Sonship); (Redemption); (Limitations); (Music)
Series:	Feast of Pentecost, 1979; Spirit, Soul and Body
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

WHY DO PEOPLE CHANGE CHURCHES?

Out of Print

Release #: 79-05-04-04-R

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

April 29, 1979 Sunday Aft. Shiloh

The times of restoration have come and many of God’s people are locked in the traditional churches, both in doctrines and experiences. Churches should be more flexible to embrace a present truth that God is restoring, for the hungry will jump the man-made fences. The responsibility rests on the shepherds to lead the sheep on or lose them. People should never have to leave a church to get more of God. (51 min.)

Scriptures:	Acts 3:19-21,24-26; (II Tim. 3:5); (John 9:34); (Matt. 3:9); (Mal. 4:6); (Acts 4:13)
Topics:	Restoration, Restitution, Church; Flexibility; Hunger; (Rut); (Growth); (Leading, Directed)
Series:	Shiloh’s Open
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

NO TRANQUILIZED VOLCANOES

Out of Print

Release #: 78-12-26-01-R

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

December 24, 1978 Sunday P.M. SoG.

We are not patient with tranquilized churches. Our commissions and prophecies must not lay dormant. We’re not that far from a thousand prophets. Here is the message of what is shortly to come to pass in the Kingdom. Here are the directives for evangelizing the world. (50 min.)

Scriptures:	Heb. 12:5-13; (Matt. 11:12); (Gen. 32:26); (Phil. 1:20); (Joel 2:2-10); (II Tim. 1:6)
Topics:	Local Church; Ministries; Commissioning; Church Services; Kingdom; Evangelism; Pastor; Nature, Adamic and Christ; God’s Perfect Will, Walk; (Intercession); (Liberty); (Problems); (Vision); (Sanctification); (Walk, Way); (Intensity); (Violence); (Relationship, with the Lord); (Worship); (Aggressiveness); (Criticism); (Apostolic Company); (Communication); (Word, Receiving); (Growth); (Obedience, to the Word); (Repentance); (Renewal)
Rated:	For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

BABY, ARE YOU GONNA FLY! / THE LORD IS MY ESCAPE HATCH

Out of Print

Release #: 78-09-16-04-R

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

BABY, ARE YOU GONNA FLY!
September 7, 1978 Thursday A.M. Shiloh

The most timely word to explain the present unique dealings Of the Lord upon His people is in this word from Moses. With an undimmed eye he had seen the eagle in the wilderness teach its young to fly. The Lord proclaims to His little ones, “Baby, I’m gonna teach you to fly.” (42 min.)

Scriptures:	Deut. 32:1,11-13; (Eph. 4:13-15);(Psa. 139:7-8); (Exo. 19:4); (Luke 22:31-32); (Luke 1:38); (Psa. 105:19); (Rom. 8:28);(Isa. 61:3)
Topics:	Change; Growth; Dealings; (Dissatisfaction); (Hunger);(Insecurity);(Discipline); (Dedication, to the Word)
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

THE LORD IS MY ESCAPE HATCH
September 8, 1978 Friday P.M. Iowa

We go through many things that put us in a corner where there seems to be no escape, but our Lord says, “I am the escape hatch. As you appropriate My grace you will prevail in the battle that is beyond your strength.” (29 1/2 min.)

Scriptures:	I Cor. 10:1-13; Deut. 32:11;(Heb. 13:5); (Prov. 3:5); (Rev. 21:8); (II Cor. 7:11)
Topics:	Appropriation; Faith; Motivation; (Carefulness); (Murmuring); (Grace); (Trust)
Series:	Expository
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

SO YOU HAVE A HEADACHE! / STIMULATION FOR STEWARDS

Out of Print

Release #: 78-07-01-12-R

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

SO YOU HAVE A HEADACHE!
June 4, 1978 Sunday A.M. Iowa

Is this a sermon, or is it a blunt, realistic analysis of present position and future strategy?! (16 min.)

Topics:	Growth; Shiloh; Family Spirit; Colonization; Local Church
Rated:	For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

STIMULATION FOR STEWARDS
June 4, 1978 Sunday P.M. Iowa

This is an exposition of I Corinthians chapter 4, and it evaluates the relating of churches to the apostolic company and the relationship of the ministries to each other. Very practically it outlines the oneness of Pentecost to come. It is a very convincing word to the Body of Christ. (42 min.)

Scriptures:	I Cor. 4:1,3-7; 2:2; 3:6
Topics:	Faithfulness; Relationships, Spiritual; Thinking, God’s and Ours; Acceptance, of Others
Series:	Expository
Rated:	For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

OUR FOCUS: OUR FAILURE, OR HIS FULLNESS / IN MOTION

Out of Print

Release #: 78-07-01-04-R

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

OUR FOCUS: OUR FAILURE, OR HIS FULLNESS
June 5, 1978 Monday P.M. Shiloh

Don’t look at the shadows, look at the sun of righteousness. We change as we focus on His fullness. Less self-condemnation and more concentration on the Lord. (10 1/2 min.)

Scriptures:	Psa. 51:7; Rom. 12:1;(Luke 3:9); (Eph. 5:27); (II Cor. 3:18);
Topics:	Problems; Focus; Fullness; Growth; Practice, Presence of the Lord; (Will, Determination); (Cleansed)
Rated:	For Mature Sons

IN MOTION
June 17, 1978 Saturday A.M. Shiloh

The Spirit of the Lord directs you if you’re in motion. Idleness destroys your morale. The moving, the willing, the working best throw off discouragement. The busy have no time to be discouraged. The waiters are the failures. (41 min.)

Scriptures:	Heb. 13:12-19; 4:11; 5:12-14; Heb. 6:7-12; 10:21-25,32-39; Heb. 13:1-3,15-17,20-21; (John 13:17); (Heb. 5:14); (Heb. 10:24); (Gen. 24:27); (Eph. 2:10); (Matt. 5:16); (Lam. 3:27); (John 13:35); (I Cor. 8:1)
Topics:	Movement, Motion; Word, Acting on It; Obedience; Growth; Faith, Expressed; (Discouragement); (Understanding)
Rated:	For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

UNDER NEW MANAGERS / WHAT KIND OF SLAVE SHALL WE BE?

Out of Print

Release #: 77-12-10-01-R

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

UNDER NEW MANAGERS
December 3, 1977 Saturday A.M. Ana.

Here we go again–leaving the restrictions of immaturity for the initiative of sons. Galatians is a new book, isn’t it? (42 1/2 min.)

Scriptures:	Gal. 4:1-9,17-18,22-23,28-31; Gal. 5:6,13; Eph. 5:21; Eph. 4:32,16
Topics:	Relationship, with the Lord; Growth; Interdependence; Love, in the Body; Submission; Humility; Discipleship; (Self-Defensiveness); Determination ; Longsuffering
Rated:	For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

WHAT KIND OF SLAVE SHALL WE BE?
December 4, 1977 Sunday A.M. Ana.

Here’s a short one: But it deals with an oft occurring theme. We are bondslaves, but our maturing positions us to serve one another as sons in the family. (15 min.)

Scriptures:	Gal. 5:10-18; (Gal. 2:20)
Topics:	Bond Servant, Bondslave; Unity; Immunity; Death, of the Flesh; Withdrawal; (Oppression); (Religiosity, Reliousness)
Rated:	For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

COMMITTED TO THE COURSE / THE GODLY ONES

Out of Print

Release #: 77-01-19-01-R

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

COMMITTED TO THE COURSE
December 22, 1976 Wednesday P.M. Ana.

We have never been more united in our purpose or more one in our commitment to the course before us. There is so much to break in to, we must pursue it with all our heart. (40 min.)

Scriptures:	(John 6:67-68); (Luke 18:5); (Matt. 15:22-28)
Topics:	Leadership; Purity; Unity; Walls; Violence; Sifting; (Reproach); (Audio, Recorded Word); (Growth)
Rated:	For Mature Sons

THE GODLY ONES
November 7, 1976 Sunday A.M. Ana.

It is the godly ones who will minister to the Lord and sound the high praises of God. With their focus on the Lord they will be the instruments of judgment. Prevailing love will be a part of the prevailing judgments. (17 1/2 min.)

Scriptures:	Psa. 149:1-9; (Eph. 6:12); (Exo. 14:13); (Luke 6:27); (Rom. 9:3)
Topics:	Focus; Righteousness; Judgment; Channel; Love; End Time
Series:	Expository
Rated:	For Mature Sons

I. YOUR OWN GROWTH AND SPIRIT, SERIES 3, LESSON 13, REVIEW AND DIRECTIVES (1st & 2nd SESSION) / II.

Out of Print

Release #: 76-11-06-03-R

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

I. YOUR OWN GROWTH AND SPIRIT, SERIES 3, LESSON 13, REVIEW AND DIRECTIVES (1st & 2nd SESSION)
October 23, 1976 Saturday P.M. SoG.

Lesson 13 deals with your growth and development as a ministry and gives seven aspects or principles of growth. The understanding of what maturity is and how it comes is important. The second section of Lesson 13 deals with a fuller teaching on your physical being, your soul being and your spirit being, completing the teaching on your triune nature begun in the first section. (47 min.)

Scriptures:	Eph. 4:13-16; II Cor. 3:18; (II Pet. 3:18); (Heb. 6:1); (Gal. 5:22) ; (I Tim. 4:14); (Job. 1:20); (Matt. 5:16); (I Cor. 13:1)
Topics:	Growth; Maturity; Fruitfulness; Self-Confidence; Independence; (Children); (Ministering)
Series:	The School of Prophets–Unrestricted
Rated:	For Mature Sons

II. UNDERSTANDING OUR TRIUNE NATURE, SERIES 3, LESSON 13, REVIEW AND DIRECTIVES (1st & 2nd SESSION)
November 6, 1976 Saturday P.M. SoG.

Lesson 13 deals with your growth and development as a ministry and gives seven aspects or principles of growth. The understanding of what maturity is and how it comes is important. The second section of Lesson 13 deals with a fuller teaching on your triune nature begun in the first section. (28 min.)

Scriptures:	I Thess. 5:23-24
Topics:	Body, Soul, Spirit; Mind; Worship; Ruts; Blessing; Character, Daniel; Character, Samson
Series:	The School of Prophets
Rated:	For Mature Sons

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE CHURCHES AND THE SCHOOL OF PROPHETS

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Release #: 76-10-05-11-R

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

September 26, 1976 Sunday P.M. Wash. Iowa

The Feast of Trumpets ended with apostolic directives with the prophets confirmation. The relationship between the churches and the School of Prophets was established so that the spiritually immature will not be offended and lost. This service is essential for everyone in the Walk. (52 min.)

Scriptures:	(John 16:12); (I Cor. 12:23); (Col. 1:28)
Topics:	School of Prophets; Local Church; Growth; Shepherding; Violence; Prophets
Series:	Shattered at Shiloh
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

IT’S THE SET TIME / NOW IS THE TIME!

Out of Print

Release #: 76-01-28-03-R

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

IT’S THE SET TIME
January 25, 1976 Sunday A.M. Val.

God has determined an appointed set time of blessing and restoration. The Holy Spirit makes this message prophetic, in that the Spirit proclaims this to be a unique time of visitation from the Lord and exhorts us to a new awareness of the hour of destiny in which we live.

Scriptures:	Psa. 102:13; Acts 3:19-26; Luke 19:35-48; 12:49-57
Topics:	Time; Visitation; Dedication; Destiny; Growth; Change; (Restoration); (Relationships, Natural)
Series:	Time and Order; Kingdom Now, Cross-Ref.
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages

NOW IS THE TIME!
January 25, 1976 Sunday A.M. Ana.

These four passages expounded the truth of God’s provision for this time. God has appointed the present hour for His greatest visitation. The greatness of the present open door is beyond our understanding.

Scriptures:	Col. 4:1-6; Eph. 5:15-17; Rom. 13:11-12; I Pet. 1:3-13
Topics:	Time; Change; Promises, Possessing Them; Appropriation; Prophetic Company; (United States); (Children)
Series:	Time and Order; Expository; Kingdom Now, Cross-Ref.
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages

NEW LEVELS REQUIRE GREATER LOVE / YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID MATTHEW 5:27

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Release #: 75-12-02-01-R

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

NEW LEVELS REQUIRE GREATER LOVE
November 30, 1975 Sunday A.M. Val.

Tomorrow’s needs will demand of us a greater faith and love than we have today. If you increase a man’s gifts of discernment without first increasing his love level you will likely destroy him with his own bitterness. More love! More faith!

Scriptures:	I Thess. 3:6-13; 4:1; Eph. 4:13; I Cor. 5:14-16; Matt. 5:48
Topics:	Growth; Love; Appropriation; Faith, Aggressive; Nature, Adamic and Christ;Grace; Dedication; Preparation
Rated:	JRS Selected Messages

YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID MATTHEW 5:27
November 30, 1975 Sunday A.M. Ana.

In the Sermon on the Mount the Lord shows us how that God’s requirement in the New Testament exceed those of the Old. Hear this! The days of the Kingdom will see greater demands upon your love and faith than you have known before. It is imperative that we have more of God or we will perish.

Scriptures:	Matt. 5:20-48; (II Pet. 1:4); (Lev. 19); (Deut. 30)
Topics:	Love; Law; Grace; Appropriation; Nature, Christ and Adamic; Perfection; Hunger
Rated:	JRS Selected Messages

THE WINE OF IMMUNITY / THE FEAST OF OBEDIENCE

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Release #: 75-08-07-01-R

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

THE WINE OF IMMUNITY
August 2, 1975 Saturday A.M. Ana.

We need to appropriate a richer diet. Manna is for the wilderness. The corn of the land is for Canaan. Water is for the time of struggle but wine is for the foundational ministry. For the Timothys the time of “oft infirmities” must give way to the time of apostolic immunity and fulfillment. The message is timely for all ministries.

Scriptures:	I Tim. 5:21-24; Heb. 5:8-14; Josh. 5:10-12; Rev. 2:7,17; John 4:31-38; (James 3:1)
Topics:	Responsibility; Growth; Immunity; Diet; Ministering; Initiative; Wine
Series:	The Worship Feast; The School of Prophets
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

THE FEAST OF OBEDIENCE
August 3, 1975 Sunday P.M. Val.

When Christ did the will of the Father He called it, “A meat that ye know not of.” We, too, feast on the fullness of Christ to others. The obedient heart is a full heart and it ministers with psalms and a rich heart melody to the Lord. (Col. 3:16)

Scriptures:	John 4:31-38,9; Col. 3:16
Topics:	Will of God; Obedience; Involvement; Fullness; Ministering; Work
Series:	The Worship Feast; The School of Prophets
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

LOOK, LORD, I’VE GOT LEGS!

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Release #: 74-12-01-01-R

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

November 30, 1974 Saturday P.M. SoG.

The emphasis in the Gospels is on the effective ministry and works of Christ. He said, “The Father works unceasingly and so do I.” The reality of the School of Prophets is in their doing the will of God. Unless we have an explosion into anointed spirit-directed labor, there will be a lot of judgment. We have received so much–so much is now required of us. (50 min.)

Scriptures:	John 4:34; 5:15-17,36; 9:4; John 17:4; 19:28,30; 13:17; Rev. 19:7-8; Rom. 10:9-15; Rom. 16:20; Isa. 52:1-2,6-12; Luke 21:34-36
Topics:	Word, Acting On; Discipleship; Ministering; Initiative; Discipline, Self; Passivity; Walk; Growth
Series:	School of Prophets; We’ve Been Motivated to Move
Rated:	For Mature Sons

MOVE, BROTHER, MOVE

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Release #: 74-11-25-01-R

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

November 23, 1974 Saturday P.M. SoG.

The Scriptures teach that action is a necessary part of faith. Action is also essential to love. There is no ministry without action or motion–that is moving in God! When we move, we grow. When we minister, we move. This lesson will knock you flat in the first five minutes and stomp on you for another hour. (56 min.)

Scriptures:	James 2:14-26; I John 3:14-18;I John 5:17; Gal. 6:9-10;John 4:31-36; Luke 10:2; I Cor. 16:15-16; II Tim. 4:5; Hag. 2:4
Topics:	Growth; Faith, Expressed; Aggressiveness; Initiative; Ministering; Violence; Love
Series:	School of Prophets; We’ve Been Motivated to Move
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

“…ENTRUST TO FAITHFUL MEN…” / FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF THE MYSTERIES

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Release #: 74-11-07-03-R

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

“…ENTRUST TO FAITHFUL MEN…”
November 2, 1974 Saturday A.M. Ana.

When the Scriptures speak of men of God their qualifications and gifts are not the basis for evaluating their ministry. The constant reference to men of God is to their faithfulness. When God sees this He commits His greater gifts to them. (54 min.)

Scriptures:	I Cor. 4:1-2; II Tim. 2:1-12; I Tim. 1:12
Topics:	Faithfulness; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Testing; Ability; Growth; Withdrawal
Series:	Kingdom Sabbath; “…That a Man Be Found Faithful” I Corinthians 4:2
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF THE MYSTERIES
November 3, 1974 Sunday A.M. Val.

How else can God test His servants than to test their faithfulness? As each of us are pressed beyond our capacities and limitations, we must draw on His provision, on His word over us. A prophet is not born with steel in his spirit. He became that way by the fires of chastening and the anvil of adversity. (54 min.)

Scriptures:	Prov. 28:20; Psa. 31:23-24; Gal. 5:22-23; Rev. 17:14; I Cor. 4:1-2; 3:6-15; Heb. 10:35-36
Topics:	Faithfulness; Testing; Compromise; Greater Works; Discipleship; Patience
Series:	“…That a Man Be Found Faithful” I Corinthians 4:2
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

THE INSTANT CROP / THE DANGER OF EVASION

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Release #: 74-09-25-01-R

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

THE INSTANT CROP
September 21, 1974 Saturday A.M. Ana.

Amos foresaw the amazing endtime harvest when the word brought forth the precious fruit of the earth immediately. It will not take a long season to produce. Our sons will be as plants grown up in their youth. (53 min.)

Scriptures:	Amos 8:1-2,9-13; 9:11-15; Acts 15:13-19; Zech. 8:19; I Thess. 5:5; John 4:9
Topics:	Growth; Geneology; Worthiness; Feasts, Jewish; Children; Rapture
Series:	Kingdom Sabbath; Expository; Instant Change
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages

THE DANGER OF EVASION
September 22, 1974 Sunday P.M. SoG.

A man of God is placed in jeopardy when he allows the pressure of people to cause him to divert or alter to some degree the word which God has given him. While people may seem to be submissive they are often guilty of evading or altering the directives which God commits to them. Scriptural examples are given. (53 min.)

Scriptures:	I Kings 13:1-31; II Tim. 2:5; Matt. 24:4-5,10-14,23-24; Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18;Gen. 27:1-23,25
Topics:	Evasiveness; Carefulness; Self-Interest
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

PRESENT PERILS

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Release #: 74-08-16-13-R

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

July 27, 1974 Saturday A.M. Iowa

A moving and explanatory presentation of the revelation and unity of the Body with the present perils of deception and division. This message should be heard or read by everyone in the Walk. (55 min.)

Scriptures:	II Cor. 11:1-4, 19-20; I Cor. 3:12-15; Rev. 17:5-16; I Cor. 11:14; Rom. 8:14
Topics:	Authority; Divine Order; Revelation; Unity; Discipline, Self; Growth
Series:	Iowa Summer Camp ’74
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

HAVE I GOT A PLAN FOR YOU?! / EXHORTATION: ZEALOUS AND EARNEST DESIRE / QUICKEN THE MORTAL

Out of Print

Release #: 74-08-12-05-R

This cassette tape contained the following 3 messages by John Robert Stevens.

HAVE I GOT A PLAN FOR YOU?!
August 4, 1974 Sunday P.M. Ana.

Here is a simple exposition of a part of the eighth chapter of Romans. The underlying theme of these verses is God’s present severe dealings and preparation of our lives for the future ultimate purpose that He has for us. (87 min.)

Scriptures:	Rom. 8:16-18, 29; Phil. 2:13; Eph. 1:14
Topics:	Plan of God; Sonship; Dealings; Willingness; Ability; Growth
Series:	Authority Over Futility

EXHORTATION: ZEALOUS AND EARNEST DESIRE
August 7, 1974 Wednesday P.M. Ana.

A simple exhortation to encourage and identify the place and scope of the gift of prophecy in these days.

Scriptures:	I Cor. 12:31; 14:1,12
Topics:	Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Prophecy; Participation; Diligence
Series:	Authority Over Futility

QUICKEN THE MORTAL
August 7, 1974 Wednesday P.M. Ana.

Here is the amazing exhortation of Romans 8. It is a revelation of the last phase of our redemption that is the quickening of the mortal body. This is to preceed the release of creation from futility. Helpful guidelines for our present efforts in this area are given.

Scriptures:	Rom. 8:5, 18:23, 26; Eph. 1:13-14; II Cor. 5:4; Gal. 5:17; I Cor. 3:17
Topics:	Redemption; Creation; Triune; Nature, Adamic and Christ; Futility; Flesh
Rated:	For Mature Sons

FRUSTRATE US SOME MORE / THE ANGELS VERSUS THE DEMONS

Out of Print

Release #: 74-07-25-09-R

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

FRUSTRATE US SOME MORE
July 21, 1974 Sunday A.M. Val.

The word of the Kingdom changes us from our smallness and inadequacy to become His sons–attaining new realms of being and achievement.

Scriptures:	Luke 17:20-21; Matt. 13:31-32, 33; Ezek. 17:22-24; Isa. 61:3
Topics:	Kingdom; Word, Becoming; Growth; Manifestation of the Sons of God; Greater Works; Inadequacy
Series:	Where Is Thy Kingdom?; Cross-ref. Authority Over Futility
Rated:	Foundational Teaching

THE ANGELS VERSUS THE DEMONS
July 21, 1974 Sunday A.M. Ana.

At the end of the Church age the angels are sent to separate the sons of the Kingdom from the offensive and rebellious. This accelerated activity of both demons and angels precipitates the judgment of God on the Christian world.

Scriptures:	Luke 17:20-21; Matt. 13:24-30; Matt. 13:36-43, 47-50; Heb. 1:6-7, 13-14
Topics:	Kingdom; Separation; Purging; Angels; Rebellion; Judgment
Rated:	Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages

“LIKE FINDING GREAT SPOIL”

Out of Print

Release #: 74-05-20-01-R

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

March 20, 1974 Wednesday P.M. Hilo

A simple message on “The Walk”–how it started, how it grows through direct revelation rather than promotion, and the basic key–“divine order.” This is a good message for establishing new churches as well as new believers in “The Walk.” (44 min.)

Scriptures:	Matt. 16:13-19
Topics:	Walk; Divine Order; Revelation; Growth; Hunger; Fear
Series:	“Don’t Put Me Down, Bruddah” (Thru the Islands with Brother Stevens, 1974-March and April)

“THE JUNK MAN COMETH” / ADEQUATE

Out of Print

Release #: 73-12-08-05-R

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

“THE JUNK MAN COMETH”
November 18, 1973 Sunday A.M. SoG.

We are God’s building. Out goes the junk. He remodels, redecorates, and refurnishes. Do you feel like an empty house? (23 min.)

Scriptures:	Matt. 19:27-30
Topics:	Growth; Change; Contentment
Series:	Comm. Med.
Rated:	For Mature Sons

ADEQUATE
December 30, 1973 Sunday A.M. SoG.

There is no adequacy in ourselves but an infusion of God that as we stand before a problem, it’s there. (23 min.)

Scriptures:	II Cor. 3:5-6; John 6:41
Topics:	Inadequacy; Divine Enablement; Humility; Confidence; Transference
Series:	Comm. Med.

NEITHER BOND NOR FREE #3

Out of Print

Release #: 73-12-03-01-R

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

November 23, 1973 Friday P.M. Ana.

We are moving into the glorious liberty of the sons of God (Rom. 8:21), and we are finding the glorious freedom is progressive. We move into it step by step. (48 min.)

Scriptures:	Rom. 6:12-19; John 8:31-32,36; II Pet. 2:19; Rom. 12:2
Topics:	Freedom; Manifestation of the Sons of God; Perfection; Restraints-Restrictions; Growth; Bondage
Series:	Neither Jew Nor Greek; Free to Become
Rated:	JRS Selected Messages

SOME KEYS TO GROWTH #1 / SOME KEYS TO GROWTH #2

Out of Print

Release #: 73-11-23-03-R

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

SOME KEYS TO GROWTH #1
November 11, 1973 Sunday A.M. Val.

The maturing of the believer is accomplished by several factors. Seven of these are discussed in these series of messages. (42 1/2 min.)

Scriptures:	I Cor. 14:20; Heb. 5:12-14; I John 2:13; Acts 2:42-43; Eph. 4:11-13
Topics:	Maturity; Growth; Ministries; Emotions; Responsibility; Spiritual Warfare

SOME KEYS TO GROWTH #2
November 14, 1973 Wednesday P.M. Val.

This message was a continuation of Nov. 11, Sun. A.M. Val. and is on that tape. Same summary and topics. (42 1/2 min.)

SEVEN KEYS OF GROWTH

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

THE IMPOSSIBLE AND THE IMMUTABLE

Out of Print

Release #: 73-11-17-03-R

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

November 10, 1973 Saturday A.M. Ana.

God has always demanded maturity and fruitfulness from everything He creates. He judges the unfruitful and barren, but He gives His immutable promises of grace guaranteed by His oath to those whom He has called. Let us go on to perfection. (41 min.)

Scriptures:	Heb. 6:1,4-20; Gen. 1:17
Topics:	Growth; Change; Perfection; Maturity; Fruitfulness; Grace
Series:	Kingdom Sabbath; Growing into Sonship; Expository
Rated:	JRS Selected Messages

GOD’S SEEDLINGS–HIS FUTURE SONS

Out of Print

Release #: 73-11-14-05-R

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

November 9, 1973 Friday P.M. Ana.

God creates potentials–seeds of deity. He delights in the way that we grow into His purpose and plan. (45 min.)

Scriptures:	Isa. 9:6-7
Topics:	Growth; Sonship; Change; Preparation; Creation; Fruitfulness
Series:	Growing into Sonship

BALANCED DEVELOPMENT

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

OUR GROWING AWARENESS

Out of Print

Release #: 73-10-14-01-R

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

October 12, 1973 Friday P.M. Ana.

Once we spoke as children and reasoned as children. Now we must develop the mature awareness that is a part of Sonship. (52 min.)

Scriptures:	I Cor. 13:8-13; Eph. 4:13
Topics:	Growth; Manifestation of the Sons of God; Revelation; Awareness; Sonship
Series:	Feast of Tabernacles
Rated:	JRS Selected Messages

COME UP HIGHER

Out of Print

Release #: 73-10-06-01-R

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

October 6, 1973 Saturday A.M. Ana.

There are many levels people can live on but the Lord prepares an abode for us with the Father. The Holy Spirit reveals the way to the Father–Christ and His fullness. The advocate “stands alongside” His father on our behalf. The Holy Spirit “stands along side” us to bring all into one. (48 Min.)

Scriptures:	John 14:1-13, 16-20, 22-23; Heb. 10:14; John 1:36; Matt. 1:21; John 17:22-23
Topics:	Abiding; Access; Provisions; Atonement; Growth
Series:	Kingdom Sabbath;The Day Of Atonement; Expository
Rated:	JRS Selected Messages

PERFECT WISDOM + PERFECT REVELATION = PERFECT JOY

Out of Print

Release #: 73-10-05-03-R

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

September 30, 1973 Sunday A.M. SoG.

The spiritual babes are blissful in their ignorance. Even with the little children, in knowledge there is joy. With the increase of knowledge comes the sorrow and heaviness in the walk. But perfect revelation and the knowledge of His will brings joy, peace and efficiency to our ministries. (46 min.)

Scriptures:	Eph. 1:15-21, 4:13-15; James 1:5
Topics:	Growth; Wisdom-God’s; Revelation; Knowledge; Maturity; Joy
Series:	Revelation and Perfection; Shape of things to Come

GUIDELINES FOR ABOUNDING LOVE

Out of Print

Release #: 73-09-25-01-R

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

August 26, 1973 Sunday A.M. Val.

To love is to live in a city without walls. Abound in the unique and distinctive nature of divine love. Love can grow! Sixteen Practical Guidelines to live in His love. (44 min.)

Scriptures:	I Cor. 16:14; I Thess. 4:9-10; I Thess. 3:10-13; II Thess. 1:3; Gal. 5:6
Topics:	Love; Determination; Interdependence; Faith-Creative; Growth; Fruitfulness
Series:	Some Things About Love

WALK IN THE LIGHT

Out of Print

Release #: 73-08-29-07-R

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

July 29, 1973 Sunday P.M. Ana.

What God reveals of Himself to you, He begins to create in you. (30 min.)

Scriptures:	Isa. 2:3-5, 60:1-5, 60:19-22; I John 6:6-7; Heb. 6:1-3, 11-12
Topics:	Perfection; Growth; Evangelism; Repentance; Transition; Preparation
Series:	The Walk

INTO THE DEPTHS OF THE SEA–MICAH 7:19 / THE WALK INTO THE KINGDOM

Out of Print

Release #: 73-07-24-01-R

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

INTO THE DEPTHS OF THE SEA–MICAH 7:19
June 24, 1973 Sunday A.M. Hono.

Communion Meditation: Greater than the chastening and the discipline is the unchanging love that God has for His remnant.

Scriptures:	Micah 7:18; II Pet. 3:18
Topics:	Kindness; Growth; Remnant; Knowledge
Series:	Communion Meditation; Hawaii Camp; The Walk

THE WALK INTO THE KINGDOM
June 24, 1973 Sunday A.M. Hono.

We are the generation who will literally begin walking in Babylon and ultimately walk with God in Zion.

Scriptures:	Matt. 24:12; Gal. 3:29; Heb. 10:25; Mic. 4:1-8, 6:8
Topics:	Restoration, Restitution; Remnant; Kingdom; Destiny; Revelation
Series:	Hawaii Camp; The Walk

THE PANORAMIC-VIEW–HEBREWS 13

Out of Print

Release #: 73-07-19-03-R

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

July 7, 1973 Saturday A.M. Ana.

Expository: The Word speaks the truth about everything in us so we can become acceptable to God. A right focus on the overall picture is essential for growth. (40 min.)

Scriptures:	Heb. 13:2-25
Topics:	Focus; Submission-To the Ministries; Angels;Growth; Adultery
Series:	Kingdom Sabbath Expository

THIS EXPANDING WALK / HASTE IN PREPARATION

Out of Print

Release #: 73-07-16-03-R

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

THIS EXPANDING WALK
May 24, 1973 Thursday P.M. Ohio

We are not trying to revive a dying experience–we live in an expanding reality. You can settle for too little.

Scriptures:	II Cor. 3:8; Heb. 7:25; Rom. 12:1; 9:28; Heb. 4:3; Psa. 34:3
Topics:	Growth; Experiences; Old Order; Fullness; Hindrances; Righteousness
Series:	Ohio Ministries Conference 1973

HASTE IN PREPARATION
May 25, 1973 Friday 7:00 A.M. Ohio

Satan is doing all he can to prevent us from being ready. Never before has the time been so urgent.

Scriptures:	John 11:38-42; Matt. 25:1; Isa. 55:6; Luke 21:35
Topics:	Preparation; Redemption of Time; Urgency
Series:	Ohio Ministries Conference 1973

IT’S BETWEEN YOU AND GOD

Out of Print

Release #: RN-18-D0-42-R

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

This is a lonely walk. God deals with us as individuals. There are times when no one else can meet your need but God Himself., This message shows the balance between the ministry we receive from the Body and the initiative required of us. (44 min.)

Scriptures:	I Cor. 15:10; Dan. 6:3; Rev. 7:4
Topics:	Wilderness; Dealings; Initiative; Growth
Series:	How the Body Relates
Rated:	For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

THE LIVING WAY–HEBREWS 10:12-22 / A NEW AND LIVING WAY

Out of Print

Release #: 73-06-13-05-R

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

THE LIVING WAY–HEBREWS 10:12-22
May 20, 1973 Sunday A.M. Val.

Jesus Christ is the perfect provision–there remains nothing more we need. We draw near without reluctance, expecting to be made perfect.

Scriptures:	Heb. 10:12-22; 12:2; John 14:6, 10:9; Josh. 3:5; Prov. 13:12
Topics:	Provisions; Withdrawal; Anticipation; Growth; Access

A NEW AND LIVING WAY
May 20, 1973 Sunday A.M. SoG.

THIS EXPANDING WALK

Out of Print

Release #: 73-05-24-03-R

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

May 17, 1973 Thursday P.M. SoG.

Nothing God does is final; it is an open door to the next step. Your experiences can expand to prepare you for the next level. (30 min.)

Scriptures:	Heb. 7:25, 10:12-14; Psa. 23:5; John 14:2; Isa. 54:2; Matt. 24:14
Topics:	Unlimited; Salvation; Experiences; Growth; Change-Spirit; Old Order

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

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