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Out of Print
Release #: 2006-0717-1R
Originally released on cassette: This product contains the following message by Gary Hargrave.
Miracle Maturity
July 3, 2006 Monday 9:30 AM Shiloh, Kalona, IA
In the process of maturing the sons, certain stages of growth cannot be avoided in order to produce a genuine product that God can endue with power from on high. However, this age needs mature sons now to move in the power of God. Today, we end everything in us that resists the process of maturity and we believe for the miracle of a quick, thorough work that cuts short the time required for the process of maturity. Prior to the Word, Gary talked about how a force of intercession has been re-established at this School Of Prophets in Shiloh, born out of relationships of interdependence. This message should be heard with the messages from July 2, 2006 Sun. 9:30 AM and July 2, 2006 Sun. 7:30 PM in Shiloh.
Scriptures: | Heb. 6:1; Mark 4:26-29; Matt. 24:21-22; Rom. 9:28; Amos 9:13; Luke 8:14; (Isa. 10:20-23) |
Topics: | Maturity; (Sonship); (Power); (Intercession); (Interdependence) |
Rated: | For Mature Sons; Milestone; Highest Level Prophetic Word |
Out of Print
Release #: 81-10-13-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 3 messages by John Robert Stevens.
HEAR IT, DO IT, BECOME IT
September 11, 1981 Friday P.M. Hono.
We become as we act on the word we receive. Passive hearing is sterile. The emphasis in the Kingdom is more what we are becoming than what we are proclaiming. (34 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | (Acts 20:35) |
Topics: | Word, Acting; Word, Becoming; Interdependence; (Seer) |
Series: | Faith Acts; The Unfolding |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Recommended Listening |
DON’T SHRINK
September 12, 1981 Saturday P.M. Hono.
We underestimate God’s displeasure with our “drawing back.” Passivity and withdrawal constitute the climate which nullifies God’s words in their fulfillment. Believers are activists. The passive are unbelievers. (39 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Heb. 10:35-39; 12:1-4; Isa. 65:17; (Joel 2:28-29) |
Topics: | Steadfastness; Confidence; Fulfillment; (Withdrawal) |
Series: | Faith Acts; The Unfolding |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Recommended Listening |
GIFTS FOR THE IMPERFECT
September 10, 1981 Thursday A.M. Hono.
The gifts of the Spirit and spiritual ministries are not given to those who have reached perfection; rather they are given to create in each other perfection and maturity. (3 min.)
Topics: | Gifts, of the Holy Spirit; Co-Creator; Faith, Vicarious |
Series: | Come Into My Heart; The Unfolding |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
Release #: 81-10-02-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
September 19, 1981 Saturday P.M. Hono.
In this oneness we not only accept our brother’s ministry as essential–we demand it, and likewise, we insistently give to another. (48 min.)
Scriptures: | II Tim. 1:1-8,14; (I Tim. 1:5) |
Topics: | Faith; Interdependence; Impartation; Body of Christ, Body Ministry |
Series: | The Unfolding; Faith Acts |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
Release #: 81-08-26-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
August 18, 1981 Tuesday P.M. Hono.
The goal of all satanic activity is division and independence. Christ prevails as Lord when you open your heart to Him and to one another. We will be swallowed up into one. (55 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 1:7-9,27-28; 2:1,3,5; II Cor. 6:11-13; 7:2-3 |
Topics: | Oneness; Openness; (Interdependence) |
Series: | Come Into My Heart; The Unfolding; One in Spirit |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
Release #: 81-05-06-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
May 3, 1981 Sunday A.M. Ana.
From the 23rd Psalm we see the clear, obvious functions of a shepherd. He leads, feeds, defends, covers from the assault. They enjoy the bountiful table in the presence of their enemies. (55 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 23; I Pet. 5:1-5,9; (Acts 20:27-30); (I Cor. 11:1-15) |
Topics: | Shepherding; Responsibility; Authority; (Covering); (Interdependence) |
Series: | The Shepherds and All The Sheep |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening |
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 |
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 |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-07-26-09-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
July 20, 1976 Tuesday P.M. Shiloh
This keynote word expanded the vision for our coming advances in worship, intercession, and waiting on the Lord. Then the word focused us on the present warfare against witchcraft, explaining the problems of transference and vampirism. An excellent beginning for the first service at Shiloh for the School of Prophets. (54 min.)
Scriptures: | Isa. 62:1-9; Mal. 3:10-11; (Isa. 52:1-2); (Rev. 17:6); (Gal. 5:15-16); (I John 2:12-14); (Joel 2:25); (Luke 18:7-8) |
Topics: | Relationships, Spiritual; Interdependence; Unity; Vampire Spirit; Intercession; Guidelines, Intercession; Guidelines, Waiting on the Lord; Prophetic Predictions, Rod of Iron; (Abundance); (Responsibility); (Criticism); (School of Prophets); (Fulfillment) |
Series: | Shiloh–July, August 1976 |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-06-12-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
June 12, 1976 Saturday P.M. SoG.
The Holy Spirit taught us that the effective prayer is from the spirit level, not the human level in its emotions and motivations. This was revelation apostolic teaching of the School of Prophets at the highest level. Guidelines for intercession and the spirit activated are given. (73 min.)
Scriptures: | Rom. 8:14-39; I Cor. 2:12–3:8; Heb. 2:10-18; (Luke 5:2-11); (Psa. 149:8-9); (I Thess. 5:6); (Mal. 2:15); (Gal. 5:16) |
Topics: | Intercession; Spiritual; Flesh, Human Level; Christ in You; Manifestation, of the Sons of God; Limitations; Faith, Aggressive; Failure; Liberation; (Marriage); (Interdependence); (Judgment); (Violence); (Will); (Holy Spirit) |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Expository |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-04-17-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
April 17, 1976 Saturday P.M. SoG.
The vast picture of the School of Prophet’s involvement in the next two months is described with clarity and challenge. Here we see what is really before us as well as the dedication and deep involvement to walk in it. Many confirming voices made this a tape you must hear often. (88 min.)
Scriptures: | (John 4:7-19); (Psa. 144:12); (Isa. 62:5); (Amos 9:13) |
Topics: | Involvement; Maturity; Relationships, Spiritual; Interdependence; School of Prophets; Shiloh; (Colonization); (Intercession); (Dedication); (Vision) |
Series: | The School of Prophets |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-01-08-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
TWO BY TWO
January 5, 1975 Sunday A.M. Val.
Did the outpouring of the Spirit create unity at Pentecost or did the unity result in the effectiveness of Pentecost? The unity preceded the power, just as the oneness of the Body today will precede in the greater works. Let the unity of the Spirit be our dedication.
Scriptures: | Isa. 52:8; Matt. 18:19; John 17:21; Acts 13:2; 1:14; Acts 2:1,42-43; 4:24; 13:2; Phil. 1:27–2:4; Luke 10:1,17,20 |
Topics: | Unity; Agreement; Interdependence; Kingdom Evangelism; Greater Works; Marriage |
Series: | One Body and One Spirit–Eph. 4:4 |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
PERFECT IN ONE
January 5, 1975 Sunday A.M. Ana.
Our perfection and the power in our ministries cannot be attained as an individual effort, but rather it is a result of spiritual oneness in the Body. No one makes it by his own efforts alone, but he enters the fullness of his ministry and maturity through the travailing faith and ministry of his brothers.
Scriptures: | I Cor. 1:10; II Cor. 13:11; Heb. 10:24-25; Jer. 50:4-5; Acts 4:23-31,32-33; John 17:20-24; Jer. 50:4-5; Isa. 52:8 |
Topics: | Oneness; Perfection; Faith, Vicarious; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Division; Agreement |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-10-02-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
October 1, 1974 Tuesday P.M. Ana.
The stories of Elijah begin with judgment upon Israel for her apostasy, and the miracles of survival of a remnant that had not bowed the knee to Baal. This message relates the miracle of supply, of desperate needs met. The exhortation that precedes the message is the keynote to the Feast of Tabernacles. (57 min.)
Scriptures: | I Kings 17:1-24 |
Topics: | Dedication; Interdependence; Survival; Prophecy, Creative; Feast of Tabernacles; Obedience; Provision; Selfishness |
Series: | Feast of Tabernacles 1974; Expository; Elijah and Elisha |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-02-15-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
February 3, 1974 Sunday A.M. Ana.
Joshua depended upon Moses’ authority to successfully prevail over the Amalekites. Moses depended upon Aaron and Hur to hold up his weary arms for the continual support of Joshua. We too find all of the ministries and members of the Body of Christ related in an interdependence upon the ministry from one another. (58 min.)
Scriptures: | Exo. 17:8-16; Col. 1:3, 4:2-3 |
Topics: | Body Ministry; Interdependence; Authority; Support; Intercession; Faith |
Series: | Expository |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-01-30-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
January 23, 1974 Wednesday P.M. Ana.
The judgment of Ananias and Sapphira came at the greatest unity of the church. It was a judgment to maintain the purity of their unity. So also God is now judging the divisive and independent actions of members of the Body in order that our unity may be greater and the ministry of the Body more effective. (58 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 1:27–2:4; Acts 4:23–5:16 |
Topics: | Unity; Judgment; Responsibility; Purity; Sacrifice; Interdependence |
Series: | The Judas-antichrist spirit |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
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 |
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-DC-42-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
The success of the Body depends upon the personal dedication to the Lord of the members of the Body. (11 min.)
Scriptures: | John 21: 15-24 |
Topics: | Dedication; Interdependence; (Individual, Individuality) |
Series: | Delicious Leftovers |
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-C0-25-R
This cassette tape contained the following 3 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THE WAY OF DELIVERANCE
There is an interdependence that exists within the ministry of the Body of Christ. In this message we see the ministry of action, the ministry of authority, and the ministry of support working together to win the victory. (17 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Exo. 17:8-16 |
Topics: | Interdependence;Authority; Agreement |
Series: | Expository; You’re A Member of the Body–Function! |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH ORDER
God is teaching us divine order in this day of lawlessness. The book of Titus gives us basic teaching for the church and for the home. (18 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Titus 1:4-16; 2:1-15; 3:1-2; (I Pet. 5:1-2); (Jude 3) |
Topics: | Divine Order; Order, Home; Authority; Submission; Self-Discipline |
Series: | Expository; Order in the Local Church |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
FAITH OR NEGATIVE THINKING?
We are laying the patterns for the purest move of God since early apostolic times. The rule of the New Testament is, “Let everything be done unto edifying.” Much force is dissipated through negative thinking and speaking. (16 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | (Heb. 2:10); (I Cor. 14:26) |
Topics: | Faith, Exrpressed;Rejoicing; Maturity; End-Time Events |
Series: | Delicious Leftovers |
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-C0-12-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THE DEPENDENCE OF THE DEDICATED
Dedication to the Lord involves the surrender of independence, the sacrifice of self, and a deep purpose of heart to support the ministries, both by prayer and practical service. (29 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 27:33-42; John 21:18-19; II Cor. 6:1-10; Phil. 4:12-13; I Cor. 9:19-23; II Cor. 12:7-11; 11:23-30; I Cor. 12:28; Matt. 27:55-56; Rom. 16:1-3,6,12; II Thess. 3:8; Acts 12:1-5; Eph. 6:18-20; I Thess. 5:25; Rom. 15:29-33; II Thess. 3:1-2; Heb. 13:18 |
Topics: | Dedication; Interdependence; Sacrifice; Helps, Ministry Of; Travail; Prayer |
Series: | The School of Prophets; You’re a Member of the Body–Function!; Messages for the Ministries |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
STEPS TO RESTORATION
This message covers the three migrations from Babylon back to Zion from the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Here are three phases of the path of restoration: 1) worship, 2) the Living Word spoken with authority to break hindering circumstances, and 3) the warring priesthood rebuilding the defenses for the people of God. (29 min.)
Scriptures: | Hag. 1:2-3; Zech. 1:18-21; (Neh. 6:3) |
Topics: | Restoration, Restitution, Church; Worship; Warfare; Living Word |
Series: | The School of Prophets; The Restoration of the New Testament Church |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
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 |
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 |
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."
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