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Out of Print
Release #: 82-06-18-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
June 13, 1982 Sunday A.M. Hono.
The Kingdom of God witnesses a transition from being audiences and spectators to becoming mutual participators in the ministry of the Body. The overseers are the helpers and the activators of your faith, and all of you with love and faith create one another in His Kingdom. (57 1/2 min.)
Topics: | Order; Authority; Participation; Oneness; (Change) |
Series: | The School of Prophets; When The Family Gathers |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
Release #: 79-08-18-12-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
BASIC BALANCES AND CORRECT EMPHASIS–PART 4
August 12, 1979 Sunday A.M. Shiloh
I Peter presents the love that must be in the functioning of an elder, that love must be fervent and the governing ministries must be humble. Cannot this shepherd’s heart be imparted to every elder? (34 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | I Pet. 4:8-11; 5:1-2,4; (I Pet. 1:1); (II Pet. 1:1); (Psa. 144:13) |
Topics: | Shepherding; Elders; Love, in the Body; Pastor; (Participation); (Bond Servant, Bondslave); (Movement, Motion) |
Series: | Balance and Emphasis; The Victory Siege; New Elders-Shepherds and Sheeps |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
BASIC BALANCES AND CORRECT EMPHASIS–PART 5
August 12, 1979 Sunday A.M. Iowa
The word continues in exposition of Peter’s insistence upon the love flow in the elders and the love motivation that must be behind their functioning as an elder (17 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | I Pet. 4:8-10; I Pet. 5:1-7; (I Pet. 5:8-10); (I Pet. 1:22) |
Topics: | Love, in the Body; Motivation; Shepherding; (Faith, Vicarious); (Appropriation); (Compassion); (Worship) |
Series: | The Victory Siege; Expository; Balance and Emphasis; New Elders-Shepherds and Sheeps |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-10-24-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
CONSCIENCE: DEAD OR ALIVE?
October 22, 1978 Sunday A.M. Val.
Did you realize that the religious conscience we have is a degenerate, depraved thing in the adamic nature,the atrophied capacity for worship that existed before the fall. How Satan would inspire, in the name of religion, works that are dead and contributions to produce those works. “The Lord purge your conscience from dead works.” (42 min.)
Scriptures: | Heb. 6:1-3; 11:6,33; 9:8-15; Psa. 27:13; I Tim. 4:2; Matt. 21:31-32; Eph. 2:8-10; (Mark 14:32-42); (Dan. 3:16-18); (Matt. 23:27-28); (Zech. 3:1-3); (II Kings 2:9-12);(John 6:28-29); (Judges 15:15-17); (Heb. 9:1-8);(I Cor. 13:3); (Gal. 5:6) |
Topics: | Conscience; Religiosity, Religiousness; Disciple, Discipleship; Nature, Adamic and Christ; Worship; Repentance; Living Works; Dead Works; (Mind of Christ); (Giving); (Participation) |
Series: | Expository; The Great Time of Transition-Feast of Tabernacles, 1978; Revelation or Religion?; Into the Greater Works |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
THERE WAS NO RELIGION IN EDEN
October 22, 1978 Sunday A.M. Ana.
Everything is evil that does not produce righteousness. The religious conscience strives often for works that do not produce righteousness. Religion is a ladder too short to reach God, but by the precious blood God lifts us to Himself. This is the sequel to the message titled “Conscience: Dead or Alive?” (30 min.)
Scriptures: | Heb. 9:14; 6:1; 10:19-24; Heb. 13:15-16,20-21; Eph. 2:8-10; John 14:12; Gen. 11:1-9; (Heb. 11); (Acts 9:36-42); (Matt. 26:6-13); (Gen. 4:1-11); (Matt. 6:10); (Rev. 14:13) |
Topics: | Religiosity, Religiousness; Living Works; Dead Works; Conscience; Righteousness; (Repentance); (Giving); (Christ’s Blood); (Sacrifice) |
Series: | The Great Time of Transition-Feast of Tabernacles, 1978; Revelation or Religion?; Into the Greater Works |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-10-05-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
LIVE ALIVE!!!
October 1, 1978 Sunday P.M. Val.
The awareness of the present, and of all God has given us, and of all the bonds and relationships that we have in Him now is a key to a present living instead of an unfulfilling hope that begs at the gates of the future. Say, “I am blessed.” Don’t say, with misery, “I hope to be blessed.” Drink deeply, with sensitivity of the heady wine cup of today’s people. The Kingdom is a now thing. If you lose the blessings of today’s relationships you will not have the capacity for tomorrow’s fulfillments. Love and enjoy your child today; tomorrow’s joyful memories are based on a diligence to seize moment by moment fulfillments of your faith and love. The exploits and greater works will all be done in a time called today. They will never be in the life of the dreamer who passively withdraws from the exertions of faith today, doing it and believing it now. (24 min.)
Scriptures: | (I Thess. 2:19); (Titus 1:1); (Matt. 23:11) |
Topics: | Present; Appropriation; Participation;Faith, Aggressive;Exploits; Relationships, Natural; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Future |
Series: | Into the Greater Works |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
A DEFINITION OF THE PRESENT
October 2, 1978 Monday 11:00 P.M. Shiloh
While preparing the summary for the message, “Live Alive!!!”, the Lord gave more and deeper revelation of this theme. One of the ministers said, “This is the first time that the present has been defined.” (26 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Heb. 3:7-13 |
Topics: | Present; Awareness; Appropriation; Focus; Participation;Relationships, Natural; Fulfillment; Experiences, Expanding |
Series: | After the Violence, the Victory |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-01-16-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
SECURE AND IMMUNE
December 22, 1977 Thursday 7:30 A.M. Shiloh
Wilderness warriors composed the 91st Psalm, the psalm of immunity and protection under the Lord’s shadow. We are positioning ourselves under His wing. (16 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 91:1-16; 90:9-12; Matt. 4:6 |
Topics: | Immunity; Trust; Faith; Protection; Promises, God’s to Us; (Fear); (Participation) |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
INDUCE THE CRISIS
December 24, 1977 Saturday Aft. Shiloh
It is amazing how much we are initiating and precipitating. Our initiative will give us our immunity from judgments later. It makes God grumpy if your faith is not aggressive. (42 min.)
Scriptures: | Jude 1:3,5,10; Heb. 10:36-38; (Josh. 10:12-13); (Luke 12:29-31); (Josh. 24:12); (John 11:40); (Rev. 11:15); (Luke 18:8); (Rom. 5:5); (Heb. 5:5); (Luke 9:51); (I Cor. 9:24) |
Topics: | Faith, Aggressive; Confidence; Initiative; Travail; Judgment; Unbelief; Perseverance |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 77-12-18-06-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
December 16, 1977 Friday P.M. Iowa
This tape is a four star because it must become a part of the spiritual thrust in every church. Although the application is to the Washington, Iowa body, every church will see themselves in this word that demands that every member enters into the service to participate and edify. The basic need of every church is for prophet-worship leaders who can give the keynote to what God is speaking to the Body, and for lead-sheep who can lead out the rest of the flock in participation. You will listen on this tape to people who have never prophesied before, and you realize God wants a Body that participates, not an audience only. The tape is of value to everyone who needs to move out in the services. Pastors will give this tape to their people with great benefit to the services. (49 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Rom. 14:22-23 |
Topics: | Participation; Faith, Aggressive; Led; Prophet; Prophecy; Edification;Shepherding |
Series: | Words Over Washington, Iowa |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 77-02-04-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
January 16, 1977 Sunday A.M. Ana.
Here is a tape for visitors and beginners in the church to see our total acceptance of the different expressions in worship, praise and ministry. The tape will illustrate some of these variations in worship. (57 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 1:27-30; 2:1-4; 4:1-3; Psa. 119:10; (II Tim. 2:12); (I Cor. 12:4-6) |
Topics: | Unity; Participation; Diversity; Worship; Family Spirit; (Intercession); (Women) |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-04-06-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
April 3, 1976 Saturday P.M. SoG.
The many aspects of a ministry in the Body are brought with such emphasis that this lesson truly defines a ministry. The basic essential to the ministry is a right spirit coupled with a spirit of unity that participates in all the ministries of the Body of Christ. This lesson is the best to come to impel every ministry into motion. (58 min.)
Topics: | Ministries; Attitudes; Right Spirit; Awareness; (Giving); (Motivation); (Involvement); (Word, Absorbing); (Waiting on the Lord); (Participation) |
Series: | The School of Prophets |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-11-19-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
PHILIPPIANS–THE EPISTLE OF BODY MINISTRY, PART I
November 16, 1975 Sunday A.M. Val.
Philippians is an epistle in which the theme of Body ministry is pre dominant. It opens not only the theory of the “Body” but dwells upon the deep and tender inner relationships involved.
Scriptures: | Phil. 1:4-5,7;27-30; 2:1-4,12-15; Phil. 2:19-21,25; 3:15-17; Phil. 4:9-19; (Matt. 10:41-42) |
Topics: | Oneness; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Participation; Battle; Dedication; Sacrifice |
Series: | Body Awareness; Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages |
PHILIPPIANS–THE EPISTLE OF BODY MINISTRY, PART 2
November 16, 1975 Sunday A.M. Ana.
This is the same message as came in the Valley but the mood in the spirit varies and there are a few additional thoughts in this version. Both messages are included on this cassette. It would be good for you to hear both.
Scriptures: | Phil. 1:4-5,7,27-30; 4:1,4; Phil. 2:1-8,12-16; 4:9,1-3,10-19 |
Topics: | Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Love, in the Body; Participation; Warfare; Reward; Circumstances |
Series: | Body Awareness; Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-10-04-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
October 4, 1975 Saturday A.M. Ana.
Here is a new breakthrough in Body ministry and participation! We believe with all our heart His promises and we, by the Holy Spirit, proclaim with our mouth what our heart believes. The prophetic proclamation is a creative force and we behold the fulfillment before our eyes. This Sabbath day was designated a day of proclamation! (54 min.)
Scriptures: | Deut. 30: 9-20; Rom. 10:6-10; I Cor. 12:1-3; (Rom. 12:6); (Matt. 10:32); (Luke 12:8) |
Topics: | Promises, Possessing Them; Prophecy; Faith, Expressed; Participation; Aggressiveness; Confession |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Violent Proclamation |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-11-05-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
October 28, 1974 Monday 9:00 A.M. Hono.
One of the finest and freshest expositions of the flow of the word to us, the fantastic change in us, and the ultimate flow of that word from us in creative power. A very unique and important principle is set forth. We cannot minister anything to another until we have partaken of it ourselves first. Also we cannot minister to another until we have identified with them. Indeed we must always be a first partaker of what we would minister. (59 min.)
Scriptures: | Heb. 11:1-3; Rom. 10:6-11,17; I Thess. 2:13; Psa. 34:8; Jer. 20:9; Acts 2:42; Rev. 10:9; John 6:63; Acts 19 |
Topics: | Kingdom Evangelism; Word, Becoming; Participation; Appropriation; Transference; Relationships; Spiritual; Intercession |
Series: | Honolulu Fall Convocation, Oct. 1974; Kingdom Evangelism; Cross-ref., Into the Higher Level |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-08-09-09-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
August 1, 1974 Thursday 1:00 P.M. Terrebonne, Oregon
Our experiences are not merely identifying with Christ’s experiences, but they are identical participating with Him in His experiences. We experience His cross. We participate in His sufferings. We experience His authority. We are seated with Him in the heavenly places. With faith we accept this progressive manifestation of authority in us as sons. (53 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 3:7-14; Eph. 2:6; Eph. 1:17-23; Rom. 8:16-18; Isa. 40:30; Heb. 2:10; Rom. 8:29-30; I Cor. 12:12; I John 3:9; II Cor. 4:12; Rom. 12:2 |
Topics: | Divine Love; Faith, Creative; Participation; Manifestations of the Sons of God; Righteousness; Submission |
Series: | Terrebonne Conference 1974; Cross-ref. Authority Over Futility |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-08-09-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
August 3, 1974 Saturday P.M. SoG.
Here is a lesson teaching those who lead a worship service. The emphasis is on their bringing the people into a fixed focus on the Lord. Many important principles that make our worship so great are explained. (43 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 57:7; I Cor. 14:31-32 |
Topics: | Focus; Participation; Waiting on the Lord; Unity; Led; Warfare |
Series: | School of Prophets; The Focused Worship |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-07-25-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
July 20, 1974 Saturday A.M. Ana.
The Greek word “to fully know” (II Tim. 3:10) means “to follow alongside.” We are true yokefellows (Phil. 4:3), which is also translated “true comrade.” Tenderly this message depicts the way we walk together in the Body of Christ. This was the Stevens’ 35th anniversary service. (58 min.)
Scriptures: | II Tim. 3:10–4:10; John 17:20-23; Phil. 4:3; I Peter 2:16 |
Topics: | Participation; Oneness; Perfection; Deception; Authority; Marriage |
Series: | Kingdom Sabbath |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-07-25-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
July 19, 1974 Friday P.M. Val.
Christ penetrated the depths of judgments. He penetrated into the highest realm of authority. Thus He opened to us the judging and banishing of every oppression within us, and He opened up our participation with Him in all authority and rule. (27 min.)
Scriptures: | Eph. 4:7-12; Luke 16:19-31 |
Topics: | Judgment, Own Spirit; Authority; Provision; Religiosity; Salvation; Participation |
Series: | Cross-ref. Authority Over Futility |
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-B3-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
The modern church has accepted professional leadership where one man does all the work. One man has said, “We would do well to refer to the pastor as a ‘playing coach’ in a ‘spiritual academy.'” (16 min.)
Scriptures: | Eph. 4:11-16 |
Topics: | Body of Christ, Body Ministry; New Testament Church, Now; Ministering; Participation |
Series: | You’re a Member of the Body–Function! |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
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