BASIC BALANCES AND CORRECT EMPHASIS–PART 3

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Release #: 79-08-18-10-R

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

August 11, 1979 Saturday P.M. Shiloh

The book of Ephesians stresses the gift ministries and great provisions of grace that are ours, but the epistle gives equal emphasis to love as the necessary ingredient that makes all of the ministries effective. (52 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 1:3,6,15; 2:4; 3:14-21; Eph. 4:1-2,15-16; 5:1-2,25,28; Eph. 5:33; (Eph. 6:23); (I Cor. 12); (I Cor. 13); (I Cor. 14); (I Cor. 14:18-19); (John 3:16); (Exo. 21:24); (John 8:7); (James 2:13); (Eph. 4:11,15-16); (Matt. 7:21); (John 15); (Rev. 18:4); (Matt. 5:44); (Philemon 1:18); (Eccl. 10:1); (Prov. 18:21)
Topics: Love, in the Body; Gifts, of the Holy Spirit; Tongue; Right Spirit; Ministries, Foundational; (Judgment); (Forgiveness, Ours); (Vindication); (Kingdom Evangelism); (Marriage); (Motivation)
Series: Balance and Emphasis; The Victory Siege
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected 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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STORM SHELTERS / STREAMS AND SHADE

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Release #: 77-09-05-01-R

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

STORM SHELTERS
September 4, 1977 Sunday A.M. Val.

“A man shall be for a hiding place.” The storms are breaking on the world and all natural refuges have failed but “the Man, Christ Jesus.” In Him we become the men who give shelter to one another in the storm. (48 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: Isa. 32:1-4; Eph. 4:11-16; Heb. 10:22-25; Joel 2:32; (Eph. 4:8); (Matt. 25:27); (Isa. 31:1); (I Tim. 2:5); (John 1:6); (Rev. 12:12)
Topics: Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Relationships, Spiritual; Apostolic Company; Worship; Protection; (Ministries, Foundational); (End Time Events); (Family Spirit)
Series: Expository; Relate and Communicate
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

STREAMS AND SHADE
September 4, 1977 Sunday P.M. Ana.

This word continues the exposition of Isaiah 32:1-4, giving another positive aspect of the end-time ministry of the remnant. Creative things will happen when disaster seems to rule. The drought will be broken by living streams. Disaster will be averted by a Living Word. (22 min.)

Scriptures: Isa. 32:1-4; Joel 2:32; (Matt. 24:7,29); (Luke 21:26)
Topics: Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Interdependence; End-Time Events; Warfare; Protection; (Famine); (Satan); (Television); (Old Order)
Series: Expository; Relate and Communicate
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

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LEVELS OF DIVINE ORDER

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Release #: 77-01-04-11-R

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

November 25, 1976 Thursday P.M. Pretoria, South Africa

This word was very basic on the levels of divine order in our walk with God. It was designed for new ones in this Walk and will be good for any beginners. (46 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 4:1-16,23-25; 5:1-2,8-10; Eph. 5:15-33; 6:1-3; 2:9-10; Eph. 3:20-21; (Eph. 4:28); (I Cor. 12:1); (II Tim. 1:6); (Matt. 13:52); (II Cor. 5:16)
Topics: Walk, Way; Divine Order; Relationships, Spiritual; Relationships, Natural; Ministries, Foundational
Series: South Africa Conference, November 1976
Rated: Foundational Teaching

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SIPPERS OR GULPERS

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Release #: 75-11-01-01-R

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

November 1, 1975 Saturday A.M. Ana.

There’s a difference between being blessed and being filled to overflow. The one who is filled with the fullness of God is one who has consistently and persistently been drinking the Word. God’s provision is for our fullness. Don’t be a sipper! Chug-a-lug! (51 min.)

Scriptures: Acts 1:14; 2:1,4; Matt. 5:6; John 7:37-39; Eph. 3:14-21; Eph. 4:11-13; 5:18-19; Joel 2:24; (Matt. 15:17)
Topics: Fullness; Hunger; Word, Absorbing; Fulfillment; Overflow; Appropriation; Ministries, Foundational; Travail
Series: Pursuing Perfection
Rated: Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages

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REPENTANCE, PREPARATION FOR OUTPOURING, SERIES 2, LESSON 2, REVIEW AND DIRECTIVES (1st SESSION)

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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

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AM I NOT AN APOSTLE?

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Release #: RN-18-C0-19-R

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

When apostolic order is established in the church, the people are led into new depths of understanding. They overcome their immaturity. The Living Word is written on their hearts, and they are ruined forever–they can never go back to the old order! (45 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 2:19-21; 4:1-7, 11-16; I Cor. 9:1-2; II Cor. 3:1-6; II Cor. 4:1-12; I Cor. 4:1-2; (Isa. 9:6-7);(Deut. 6:23); (I Cor. 15:8); (Rev. 2:2); (Acts 9:17); (I Cor. 12:18)
Topics: Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Ministries, Foundational; Apostle, Apostolic; Living Word; Stewardship
Series: The School of Prophets; He Gave Some to Be Apostles
Rated: Foundational Teaching

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APOSTLESHIP–A MAN FOR GOD’S WILL / A LIVING WORD–THE BODY PERFECTED

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Release #: RN-18-C0-06-R

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

APOSTLESHIP–A MAN FOR GOD’S WILL

From these passages in II Corinthians, we gain an inside view of the “heart” of the apostolic ministry of Paul. This message will move you and inspire you to a deeper appreciation of the apostles God is raising up in this hour. (38 min.)

Scriptures: I Cor. 4:1-21; II Cor. 10:1-18; 11:1-33; II Cor. 12:1-18; (Psa. 46:1)
Topics: Apostle, Apostolic; Ministries, Foundational; Love; Testing
Series: The School of Prophets; Expository; He Gave Some to Be Apostles
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

A LIVING WORD–THE BODY PERFECTED

Here is a very unique exposition of Ephesians, chapters 4 and 5, and II Peter, chapter 2. Each chapter is expounded by a flow of the Living Word pointing to the unity and perfection of the Body of Christ. (35 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 4:1-32; 5:1-21; II Pet. 2:1-22
Topics: Living Word; Prophecy; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Unity; Submission; Rebellion; Righteousness
Series: Expository
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

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THE TRUE APOSTLE / THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LEADERSHIP

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Release #: RN-18-B0-35-R

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

THE TRUE APOSTLE

God is restoring apostolic authority among a remnant of His people in preparation for the establishment of His Kingdom. This message outlines the qualifications which mark the true apostle. He is a free, commissioned bond servant of Christ who writes the word of God on the hearts of the people. (44 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 2:19-22; 4:10-16;I Cor. 9:1-2; 4:1-2;II Cor. 3:1-6; (Acts 14:14); (I Cor. 15:7-8); (II Cor. 4:1,7)
Topics: Apostle, Apostolic; Divine Order; Ministries,Foundational; Submission;Limitations; Instruments
Series: The School of Prophets; He Gave Some to Be Apostles
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LEADERSHIP

This short, but potent, message deals with the problems and responsibilities which face the leaders that God is raising up. Every leader should consider diligently the principles that are set forth in this message. (14 min.)

Topics: Leadership;Responsibility; Bond Servant, Bondslave; Intercession; Men of God
Series: The School of Prophets; What New Wine Is Made Of
Rated: For Mature Sons

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GOD CREATES THE MEANS / SHARING HIS AUTHORITY

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Release #: RN-18-B0-21-R

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

GOD CREATES THE MEANS

The church is the means through which God will fulfill His eternal purposes. Through the church He will defeat Satan, He will bring His people into full maturity, and He will manifest His strength through weak and unworthy vessels. (43 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 3:1-21; 4:1-32; (Eph. 2:12-15); (II Cor. 5:19); (Gal. 3:29)
Topics: Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Divine Enablement; Wisdom, God’s; Ministries, Foundational; Word, Speaking
Series: Expository; The Role of the Church in the End Time
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

SHARING HIS AUTHORITY

We have a “power of attorney” to use the name of Christ. The authority of the believer depends upon his submission to the Lord Jesus Christ. (13 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 1:18-23; 2:1-2,6;Matt. 28:18-19; Luke 10:19;Acts 19:13-16; (James 4:7); (Eph. 5:21)
Topics: Authority; Boldness; Position; Submission, to the Lord;Humility
Series: Messages for the Ministries
Rated: Foundational Teaching

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THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST OVER THE CHURCH

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Release #: RN-18-B0-07-R

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

Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of His Church. Through the gifts and ministries of the Holy Spirit He can directly convey His will and purpose for His Church. (58 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 4:7-16; Acts 13:1-2; Acts 14:14; (Isa. 26:13); (Eph. 1:23);(I Cor. 12-18);(Phil. 2:25); (I Cor. 9:1); (I Tim. 4:14)
Topics: Lordship; Restoration, Restitution, Church; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Ministries, Foundational
Series: Order in the Local Church
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

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GOD’S BLUEPRINT FOR THE CHURCH / THE SUBSTANCE IS CHRIST

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Release #: RN-18-B0-06-R

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

GOD’S BLUEPRINT FOR THE CHURCH

The Church is likened unto a building. From these passages in I Corinthians, we learn that there is a correct foundation and blueprint for the New Testament church. It is God’s Word unfolded through apostolic ministries. (36 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: I Cor. 3:1-17; 4:1-4; 1:5-7; (II Tim. 3:16-17); (Matt. 19:27,29); (Psa. 103:1-4)
Topics: Plan of God; New Testament Church, Then; Ministries, Foundational; Stewardship; Disciple, Discipleship
Series: Expository; Order in the Local Church
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

THE SUBSTANCE IS CHRIST

Christianity is not doctrines or the repetition of commandments. It is the exaltation of the Lord Jesus Christ who becomes our righteousness by faith. A man is not a Christian because he does not do things. He is a Christian because the life of Christ is within him. (36 min.)

Scriptures: Col. 2:8-23; (I John 5:4); (Acts 4:12); (John 14:6); (Eph. 2:8-10); (John 6:28-29)
Topics: Philosophy; Lordship; Wisdom, God’s; Righteousness; Change
Series: Expository; Christ Is a Many-Membered Body
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RESTORATION / FOUR GREAT PRINCIPLES IN THE RESTORATION OF THE CHURCH

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Release #: RN-18-A0-25-R

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RESTORATION

The Scriptures identify these days as the time of restoration of the power and the purity of the Church. Here are twelve distinctive characteristics of this restoration: 1) worship, 2) His Lordship, 3) foundational ministries, 4)impartation ministries, 5)deliverance ministries, 6) New Testament Church order, 7) divine order in the home, 8) the Living Word, 9) the human spirit being perfected, 10) the world-wide ministry, 11) the opening of the spirit realm, and 12)dominion over the material and financial realm. (31 min.)

Scriptures: Isa. 58:6-12; Acts 3:19-21; Joel 2:25-29; (Joel 1:1-4); (Eph. 4:11); (Ezek. 37:1-12); (Psa. 50:6)
Topics: Restoration, Restitution, Church; Gifts, of the Holy Spirit; Worship; Lordship; Ministries, Foundational; Impartation; Order, Home; Living Word; Warfare
Series: The Restoration of the New Testament Church
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

FOUR GREAT PRINCIPLES IN THE RESTORATION OF THE CHURCH

Here are four principles which turn loose God’s power in the restored Church. 1) The beginning of all wisdom is to discern the season in which you are living. 2) We must by divine grace learn to live in His strength. 3) The unity of the Body is its effectiveness. 4) Appropriation is the key to possession. (42 min.)

Scriptures: Prov. 30:1-4,24-28; Psa. 18:1-3; 144:1-2; Matt. 18:19; (Heb. 12:16-17); (Acts 3:19-21); (James 2:5); (Isa. 32:2); (II Tim. 2:5); (Eph. 1:3); (II Pet. 1:3-4)
Topics: Restoration, Restitution, Church; Wisdom, God’s; Grace; Unity; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Appropriation
Series: The Restoration of the New Testament Church
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

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