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Out of Print
Release #: 82-01-24-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
FOLLOW THE LEADER
January 6, 1982 Wednesday Aft. No. H.
The Lord’s commission to each of us determines the role in which we serve Him. By His commission, we are to be the leaders or the followers in His Kingdom; but neither leader nor follower should distort by their influence on each other what God wants or what God wills us to be. Whether we are leaders or followers-neither is a position to be pursued nor promoted. (24 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 23:11; (II Tim. 2:2); (Psa. 23:1-2) |
Topics: | Leadership; Commissioning, Commission; Position; Submission |
Series: | JRS Dialogue; The Unfolding Expanded; The Measurements of Spirit; Create the Atmosphere |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening |
CREATE THE ATMOSPHERE
January 14, 1982 Thursday 5:00 P.M. No. H.
Because God gives His commissions and charges to the meek and the humble that are apparently without leadership drive, it is necessary that those who have a revelation of that one’s commission should create the proper atmosphere of faith for its fulfillment. They must believe, submit, but never put down nor exert undue influence upon that commissioned one. (56 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | (Isa. 53:1-3);(II Cor. 12:9-10); (Matt. 11:29); (II Tim. 2:2); (Zech. 4:6) |
Topics: | Commissions; Men of God; Right Relating; Atmosphere, Creating It |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Faith Creates The Unfolding Kingdom; JRS Dialogue; Commissioned? Charge!; The Measurements of Spirit; Create the Atmosphere |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
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 |
Out of Print
Release #: 79-06-08-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
HOW THE FIRST BECOMES LAST
May 5, 1979 Saturday A.M. Ana.
The first shall be last and the last shall be first. The Holy Spirit is revealing to all of us this Kingdom principle and we are experiencing it. The secret of the multiplication of the great apostolic company is found in the humility of the leader who brings forth authority in the Timothy servants. Before changes come in the ministries, those over them have the revelation and vision for them to change. The humble kneeling leader allows the young ministries to leapfrog over him. (46 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 19: 27-30; 20: 8-16; Mark 9:30-37; 10:28-31; Luke 13:22-30; (John 13:3-4); (Matt. 23:12); (II Tim. 2: 2); (Rom. 8:28); (II Tim. 2: 12); (Matt. 11:28-30) |
Topics: | Authority; Humility; Ministries; Mew Order; (Servant); (Change); (Leadership) ; (Relationships, Spiritual); (Lordship); (Walk, Way); (Kingdom Age); (Cross Experience) |
Series: | The Leapfrog Principle |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
THE FREE THINGS COST THE MOST
April 29, 1979 Sunday P.M. Iowa
There is a very basic picture that shows how the grace of God provides all things for us freely, but the cost we pay to be faithful with these gifts is total. (39 min.)
Scriptures: | Acts 2:41-47; 4:23-37; Phil. 3:7-8; (Matt. 6:19-20); (Acts 6:1-4); (I Tim. 4:8); (Matt. 6:25,28,33) |
Topics: | Disciple, Discipleship; Stewardship; Gifts, of the Holy Spirit; Possessed, by God; (Grace) |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 79-02-01-06-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
January 20, 1979 Saturday P.M. Shiloh
The adamic nature in its first manifestation was the viciousness of the older brother, Cain, who slew the younger brother. This word left Shiloh stunned for a week, for it dealt with the scriptural as well as the current examples of the destructive put-down of the younger ministries. This word opens the door to the proper discipline of the pupil, as well as to the proper spirit of each Timothy and teacher who commits the word to the faithful ones who shall “be able to teach others also. (81 min.)
Scriptures: | Mal. 4:4; (Luke 15:11-32); (Isa. 54:15); (Col. 2:3); (I Cor. 13:8); (Matt. 11:19); (II Cor. 7:10); (Luke 8:18) |
Topics: | Relationships, Spiritual; Leadership; Teaching; Learn; Humility; Love; Criticism; (Nature, Adamic and Christ); (Intimidation); (Communication); (Repentance); (Conformity); (Evangelism); (Oneness) |
Series: | To Conform Or Not To Conform?; The Days of Devastation |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
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 |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-08-12-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THE PREPARED SPIRIT
August 12, 1978 Saturday A.M. Ana.
The passage from one level to another is difficult. While God prepares the way, our spirits must be prepared to enter the new level. (40 min.)
Scriptures: | Isa. 40:3; 57:14; 62:10; Josh. 3:3-5; (John 14:2); (I Cor. 2:9) |
Topics: | Preparation; Right Spirit; Broken Heart, Spirit; Bitterness; (Dealings); (Leadership); (Authority) |
Series: | Bitterness and Brokenness |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
BE READY!
August 12, 1978 Saturday P.M. SoG.
The emphasis in the Lord’s word about the end time is that the Lord has prepared and we are to be prepared for the blessing. The peril is not the pending judgments for us, it is the danger of missing the blessings prepared for us. (14 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 22:4; 25:34-35,10; 24:44; (Matt. 24:40) |
Topics: | Preparation; Faith; Movement, Motion; (End Time); (Blessing) |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Bitterness and Brokenness |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-07-20-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
July 15, 1978 Saturday Aft. S.D.
The commission of a Timothy ministry to Coniah and a review of the word of the Lord over them resulted in a breaking down of the bottlenecks in the flow of the local body in Coniah. Step by step God is working a tremendous deliverance for this church. This is a good word for every church that feels they are pocketed in locally and want to be in the Kingdom flow with all that God is doing. The service ends with the commission of Brother Brent Finney and edifying ministry to Brother R.D. Cronquist. (63 min.)
Scriptures: | II Tim. 2:1-4; Phil. 2:19-21; (Isa. 54:17);(II Thess. 1:10); (Dan. 6:2); (Zech. 2:5); (Phil. 2:10); |
Topics: | Local Church; Kingdom, Teaching On; Commissioning; Healing; Timothy Ministry; (Shiloh); (Leadership); (Evangelism, Public); |
Series: | Timothy |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-07-18-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
July 16, 1978 Sunday A.M. Val.
A spontaneous eruption by the Holy Spirit pointed us to the perils of worship without faith. The mechanics are in vain without the faith that embraces His presence. Another very essential word given to the Valley church, but relative to every church everywhere. This is the final answer to prevent forms without His power. (41 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | (Rom. 14:23); (I Kings 18:17-39); (I Tim. 6:12); (II Sam. 6:14-23); (Rev. 3:1); (I Cor. 14:1-17); (Prov. 4:18); |
Topics: | Faith, Aggressive; Worship; Church Services; Leadership; Music; Oneness; Rut; (Warfare); (Violence); (Words Over Churches, Sepulveda) |
Series: | Danger Ahead |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-07-16-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
CHANNEL OR BOTTLENECK?
July 15, 1978 Saturday A.M. Ana.
The parables of the Kingdom emphasize that stewardship and our oneness with the Lord and with one another take priority. Don’t cut off the flow to yourself or to others. (43 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 25:31-46; (Matt. 25:1-30); (Matt. 24) |
Topics: | Vision; Dedication; Motivation; Judgment; Oneness; (Timothy Ministry); Leadership); (Love, in the Body) |
Series: | Timothy |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
ONE FATHER
July 9, 1978 Sunday P.M. Val.
A brief teaching on spiritual fathers, what they are and what motivates them. (11 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | I Cor. 4:14-21; Matt. 23:9 |
Topics: | Father Ministry; Timothy Ministry |
Series: | Timothy |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 77-02-08-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
February 6, 1977 Sunday P.M. SoG.
In a true prophets’ meeting in Grace Chapel of South Gate the prophets gave one of the most important pictures of the first fruit ministry of Christ coming forth. This was followed in the wisdom of God with guidelines for the leaders of worship and intercession. Probably this is the most important word to come on intercession and its relationship to bringing forth the Kingdom that has come to date. (42 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | I Cor. 15:22-23; Col. 2:10; Heb. 7:25; (I Cor. 12:14) |
Topics: | First Fruits; Resurrection Life; Intercession; Effectiveness; Focus; Spirit, Soul, Body; Leadership |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, Pivotal Messages |
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 |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-12-18-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
MOVE UP HIGHER SO OTHERS CAN MOVE IN
November 28, 1976 Sunday A.M. Pretoria, South Africa
It was expedient for Christ to ascend to His intercessory ministry, and that the apostles move into the vacuum He left. As the apostolic ministries rise into their higher level they leave their place for other ministries to move into and fill. This principle will be the safeguard to protect the Walk from one-man kingdoms and stagnation. The Body can remain a flexible, new wineskin by following this word. Here is one more principle of Body ministry. (38 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Eph. 4:7-11; John 16:7; John 14:2-3,12-20; (John 17:24); (II Kings 2:9-10,15); (I Cor. 3:10); (II Tim. 2:2); |
Topics: | Leadership; Development; Ascension; Flexibility; (Intercession); (Relationships, Spiritual) |
Series: | South Africa Conference, November 1976 |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, Pivotal Messages |
WHEN SATAN FLEES
November 20, 1976 Saturday A.M. Pretoria, South Africa
Both faith and unbelief are manifested by what we accept and what we reject. We accept Jesus as Lord and submit to Him. Under His authority we move in His authority to totally resist, i.e., reject Satan and all His works. Result: Satan flees! This service followed a night of our standing with Apostle Swart while he resisted a vicious satanic assault. (19 min.)
Scriptures: | James 4:7-8; I Pet. 5:6-9; Heb. 11:24-27; (Matt. 26:39,42,44); (Col. 1:13) |
Topics: | Immunity; Submission, to the Lord; Acceptance; Rejection; (Worthiness); (Satan’s Tactics) |
Series: | South Africa Conference, November 1976 |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-01-31-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
January 29, 1976 Thursday A.M. Val.
Here is a fresh exposition of the letter to Philemon which portrays Paul’s appeal in love for a runaway slave who had stolen money. The demands of authority are superseded by the appeals of love. This is a message everyone in authority should listen to thoroughly. (50 min.)
Scriptures: | Philemon 1-25; (Gal. 5:6) |
Topics: | Divine Order; Relationships, Spiritual; Authority;(Freedom of Choice); (Faith, Vicarious); (Discipline of Children); (Identification); (Leadership) |
Series: | Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-01-24-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THE FIXED FOCUS, SERIES 103, LESSON 1, REVIEW AND DIRECTIVES (1st SESSION)
January 17, 1976 Saturday P.M. SoG.
When faith focuses upon the Lord it prevails over all opposition and every distraction. Focused, aggressive initiative opens the windows of heaven. The service that is blessed is the result of the focus and worship in that service. The Kingdom will come forth because of the word, and the word only comes forth from a focused heart. (48 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 57:7; Isa. 26:3; Heb. 12:2; (Heb. 10:25); (Heb. 11:6); (Acts 2:1-3); (Psa. 2:1-3); (Acts 28:3-5) |
Topics: | Focus; Church Services; (Leadership); (Worship); (Prophecy); (Personal Ministry) |
Series: | The School of Prophets |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
THE FIXED FOCUS, SERIES 103, LESSON 1, REVIEW AND DIRECTIVES (2nd SESSION)
January 24, 1976 Saturday P.M. SoG.
When faith focuses upon the Lord it prevails over all opposition and every distraction. Focused, aggressive initiative opens the windows of heaven. The service that is blessed is the result of the focus and worship in that service. The Kingdom will come forth because of the word, and the word only comes forth from a focused heart. The second lesson is a different presentation but much the same as the lesson that came at the School of Prophets on January 17, 1976. (87 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 57:7; (James 4:8); (Acts 28:1-5); (John 3:14); (John 12:32); (Matt. 16:23) |
Topics: | Focus; Initiative; Awareness; (Church Services); (Revelation); (Word, Receiving); (Freedom of Choice) |
Series: | The School of Prophets |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-01-17-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
APOSTOLIC DIRECTIVES FOR OUR WORSHIP
January 17, 1976 Saturday A.M. Ana.
Exhortation
APOSTOLIC DIRECTIVES FOR DIVINE ORDER
January 17, 1976 Saturday A.M. Ana.
The service was filled with apostolic directives which will initiate changes in our worship and expand our revelation of divine order. First came the word on our worship, giving us instructions that will change all of the churches. Then came a message showing that divine order and family order are one in the same. This is probably the most important teaching on worship and order to come in several years. (52 min.)
Scriptures: | Gen. 1:1-3; Eph. 5:15-33; Titus 1:5-8; I Tim. 3:1-13; Rom. 16:1-2; I Pet. 5:2-5 |
Topics: | Worship; Leadership; Authority; Openness; Divine Order; Authority; Family; Commission; Submission; (Revelation); (Women’s Ministry) |
Series: | Time and Order |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-09-12-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
September 9, 1975 Tuesday 2:30 Aft. Ana.
Strong admonitions and warnings came that New Testament churches and Kingdom businesses cannot be private enterprises. The Kingdom is His. We must never build our own Kingdom. Babylon may be a denomination with one thousand churches or it may be an assembly with just four walls. (58 min.)
Topics: | Leadership; Divine Order; Stewardship; Babylon; Self-Interest; Local Church; Apostolic Company; Dedication; Motivation |
Series: | Ministers’ Convocation–September 1975 |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-09-04-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
August 7, 1975 Thursday P.M. SoG.
This is an expository of the chapters that defend Paul’s apostleship and teaches us how to think and relate to the apostolic ministry. These chapters also show the true attitude an apostle should have of himself and of the people to whom he ministers. The message has a very feeding quality and is predominantly expository. Every pastor should repeat this to his people. (56 min.)
Scriptures: | II Cor. 10:1-17; 11:2-33; II Cor. 12:1-14; II Cor. 13:1-3, 4:7; (Gal. 6:17); (Rom. 12:2) |
Topics: | Apostle, Apostolic; Divine Order; Leadership; Thinking, God’s and Ours; Maturity; Reward; Shortcomings |
Series: | Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-03-29-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
March 29, 1975 Saturday P.M. Ana.
This lesson, which reviews and applies the repentance teaching, came during the Passover. This session also had excellent response, as did Session 1. (44 min.)
Scriptures: | I Cor. 1:7; Exo. 32:1-5,21-24,32:27-28; Heb. 12:1; Psa. 51:6 |
Topics: | Repentance; Leadership; Purity; Right Spirit; Change; Conditioning |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Beyond Passover |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-03-22-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
March 22, 1975 Saturday P.M. SoG.
This is a review and very forceful application of this lesson on repentance. The emphasis is placed on the need of repentance by the leaders and the danger of the deep things in their nature that are not taken care of. This is one of the more effective lessons. (58 min.)
Scriptures: | Exo. 32; Isa. 52:11; II Tim. 2:21; Matt. 5:3-5; Heb. 4:12 |
Topics: | Repentance; Leadership; Responsibility; Ministries, Foundational; Purity; Ministering; Servants; Pride |
Series: | The School of Prophets |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-B0-13-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
NEW WINESKINS
This message outlines the problems of transition which continually confront the progressive church. This is excellent apostolic teaching on the difference between this Walk and the old order. This message is a must for ministers who are coming out of Babylon. (35 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Mark 2:18-22; (Matt. 5:11-12) |
Topics: | Wineskins; Flexibility; Immunity; Transition; (Leadership) |
Series: | The School of Prophets; What New Wine is Made Of |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
THE INCOMPATIBILITY OF THE OLD AND NEW
The old is incompatible with the new. Old order ruts of thinking and forms of religion become the deadly enemy of every new step which God brings forth. We must dare to stand out as non-conformists to this age. (27 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Luke 5:29-38 |
Topics: | New Order; New Testament Church; Change; Divine Order; Conformity |
Series: | What New Wine Is Made Of |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
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