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Out of Print
Release #: 82-07-03-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
June 22, 1982 Tuesday 8:00 P.M. Hono.
Once you receive a promise from the Lord never give it up, but be sustained in your faith to obtain it. The disciples were steadfast, giving themselves “continually to the Word of God and prayer.” This is another message to expand the span of your concentration on what God has said. “When we heard this Word it created us.” (40 1/4 min.)
Scriptures: | I Cor. 15:55-58; Acts 6:4; II Pet. 3:17-18; Phil. 1:27–2:2; (Eph. 5:22-25); (Luke 18:1-8) |
Topics: | Steadfastness; Perseverance; Victory |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Faithful Focused Faith |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages, Recommended Listening |
Out of Print
Release #: 79-07-23-02-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
July 15, 1979 Sunday A.M. Iowa
This is the answer behind the solution to all problems a believer has who has received a word from the Lord. Either your faith responds to the word God has given you or your unbelief responds to your circumstances and problems. This tape is the antidote to the lies and discouragement Satan has brought to you. (62 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 13:3-23; Luke 8:5-15; Mark 4:11-20; (Rev. 19:13-15); (Heb. 4:2); (Deut. 8:3); (Psa. 119:18); (Heb. 11:1); (Matt. 3:2); (Prov. 24:16) |
Topics: | Word, Receiving; Perseverance; Conditioning; Kingdom, Teaching On; Parousia, Presence of the Lord; Devastation; (Warfare) |
Series: | The Victory Siege; Expository; The Days of Devastation; “There Will Be Some Changes Made”; Hungry Faith in His Word |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 79-05-30-08-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
May 26, 1979 Saturday A.M. Shiloh
We are candidates for the Pentecost that would bring forth the harvest of first fruits of the Kingdom. Here is the process of their perfection. Here is the balance between appropriation and perseverance. Here is the formula for death and the formula for a crown of life. (55 min.)
Scriptures: | James 1:1-18 |
Topics: | Appropriation; Perseverance; Perfection; Faith; Testings; (Focus); (Inadequacy); (Self-Condemnation) |
Series: | Satiated; Feast of Pentecost, 1979 |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-06-10-10-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
June 10, 1978 Saturday A.M. Shiloh
An earnest expectation to see God move in every situation is the definition of true hope. Steadfast hope sustains us. We abandon the human synthetic hope for the abiding hope God works in us. A key message. (57 min.)
Scriptures: | Rom. 15:1-7,13; Acts 4:23-32; Isa. 40:27-31; Rom. 8:24-25; I Cor. 13:13; Heb. 2:11 |
Topics: | Hope; Oneness; Divine Attributes; Perseverance; Expectation; (Waiting on the Lord) |
Series: | The Feast of Hope, Pentecost, 1978 |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-04-28-08-R
This cassette tape contained the following 3 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THE UNCLOSABLE DOOR
May 28, 1978 Sunday P.M. Iowa
Revelation’s messages to the Philadelphia and Laodicean church highlight the unclosable door to Philadelphia and the door to be opened to Laodicea. Let every door of access that God sets before us stand open and let all of us enter them with perseverance. Here is an exposition that is intriguing and inspiring. (21 min.)
Scriptures: | Rev. 3:7-22; (Rev. 4:1) |
Topics: | Promises,Possessing Them; Access; Initiative; Wholeheartedness; Perseverance; Lukewarmness; Unawareness;(Word, Receiving) |
Series: | Expository |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
THE DOOR OF ACCESS
May 28, 1978 Sunday P.M. Shiloh
Those who are spiritual sense the Lord’s invitation to the available and attainable fullness of the Lord and they open the door. They enter it and hold it open for others. The carnal Christian closes the door on himself and others; the spiritual believer is a door opener. (25 min.)
Scriptures: | I Cor. 16:8-9; Matt. 16:19; II Pet. 1:5-11; (Rev. 3:6-7); (John 10:3,7) |
Topics: | Access; Promises, Possessing Them; Awareness; Initiative; Oneness; Love, in the Body; (Adversity) |
Series: | The Oneness |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
THERE WILL BE NO TURNING BACK
May 26, 1978 Friday A.M. Shiloh
The days of easy recovery from our moments of withdrawal are coming to an end. The days before us are times of irrevocable decisions and dedication. A hand to the plow must not include a backward glance. It’s the Kingdom. (12 min.)
Scriptures: | Luke 14:25-35; 9:62 |
Topics: | Predetermination; Dedication; Disciple, Discipleship; Withdrawal;(Cross Experience) |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 77-11-19-04-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
SHILOH IN THE MORNING: OUR INITIATIVE
October 17, 1977 Monday A.M. Shiloh
Early in the morning Shiloh gathers for intercession. These are exhortations that were given to the little people at Shiloh. They are recommended for all at 7:30 in the morning-what a way to start the new day. It’s the Kingdom.
Scriptures: | (Luke 18:1-8); (James 4:4); (Dan. 6:16-22); (Gen. 18:26-33); (Gen. 19:32-35); (Luke 16:16) |
Topics: | Shiloh; Perseverance; Will of God; Intercession; Initiative; Faith |
Series: | Shiloh in the Morning |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
SHILOH IN THE MORNING: OUR AUTHORITY
October 20, 1977 Thursday A.M. Shiloh
Early in the morning Shiloh gathers for intercession. These are exhortations that were given to the little people at Shiloh. They are recommended for all at 7:30 in the morning-what a way to start the new day. It’s the Kingdom. (29 min.)
Scriptures: | (Matt. 26:58); (Josh. 10:12-13); (Josh. 1:8); (Psa. 139:23-24) |
Topics: | Deliverance; Shiloh; Judgment; Intercession; Deception; (Authority); (Love); (Will of God) |
Series: | Shiloh in the Morning |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 77-10-04-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
INTENSE TRAVAIL FOR INSTANT DELIVERANCE
October 2, 1977 Sunday P.M. SoG.
“I want to get from God more than what I know or am able to think about.” Don’t defend intercession; do it! To be discontented with the measure of our appropriation or with half an answer is not irreverent! Here are guidelines for our travail and consequences of our halfheartedness. (35 min.)
Scriptures: | Isa. 66:7-12,14; (II Kings 13:14-19); (Eph. 3:20); (Joel 2:32); (Isa. 62:7); (Rom. 9:3); (Isa. 59:19); (Isa. 11:4) |
Topics: | Intercession; Anticipation; Appropriation; Repentance; Fulfillment; (Manifestation, of the Sons of God); (Dissatisfaction); (Perseverance); (Judgment) |
Series: | The Tabernacles of the Kingdom, 1977 |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
JUDGMENT VIA INTERCESSION
October 3, 1977 Monday P.M. Ana.
There are three classifications of victorious ministry: 1) the intercessors, 2) those who sustain the intercession, and 3) those who execute the victory. The inter-action of all three is essential to all fruitfulness and the ministry of judgment. (22 min.)
Scriptures: | Exo. 17:18-16; Col. 1:9-10; Heb. 7:25; (I Sam. 15); (Eph. 6:18); (Rom. 8:21); (Dan. 7:22); (I Tim. 1:3); (Eph. 6:9) |
Topics: | Travail; Judgment; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Interdependence; (Initiative); (Fruitfulness) |
Series: | The Tabernacles of the Kingdom, 1977 |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 77-08-08-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
HIS WORD OVER YOU IS THE ISSUE
August 7, 1977 Sunday A.M. Val.
This word is not an exposition but a photograph of the heart. Get a clear picture of yourself. Are you focusing on your circumstances and reacting to them? The issue is: focus on the Lord and on His word. (31 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 101:1-8; (Rom. 12:18); (I Cor. 10:12); (Job 9:12) |
Topics: | Word, Receiving; Revelation; Focus; Promises, Possessing Them; Persecution; Lordship; (Waiting on the Lord); (Perseverance) |
Series: | Relate and Communicate; “So Persecuted They The Prophets” Matthew 5:12 |
Rated: | Pivotal Messages |
FAITHFUL TO HIS WORD OVER YOU
August 7, 1977 Sunday P.M. Val.
Is there something wrong? Is something disturbing or distracting you? Even worse things are coming. Focus and anchor on the word God has spoken to you and faithfully cleave to it. (37 min.)
Scriptures: | Rev. 2:1-7; Dan. 6:3-4; Matt. 24:42-51; (Psa. 119:11) |
Topics: | Word, Receiving; Focus; Tribulation; Warfare; Steadfastness; Perseverance |
Series: | Relate and Communicate |
Rated: | Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 77-05-14-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
EAGERLY WITH PERSEVERANCE
May 12, 1977 Thursday A.M. Val.
The Holy Spirit’s intercession combines with our waiting eagerly with perseverance for the perfect will of God. A good short word preparatory to Pentecost. (21 min.)
Scriptures: | Rom. 8:23-28,32; (Gal. 3:3); (Acts 9:11); (Luke 14:21); (II Cor. 12:7); |
Topics: | Perseverance; Hunger; Holy Spirit, Agency Of; Circumcision of Heart; Intercession; Will of God; (Willingness); (Compromise) |
Series: | Rain, Lightning and Pentecost |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
THE CATALYST FOR CREATING
May 14, 1977 Saturday A.M. Ana.
Where the Spirit of the Lord hovers over the chaos that God would make into a new world, the Lord speaks and says, “Let there be.” The Holy Spirit is the catalyst in the creating power of God’s word. (44 min.)
Scriptures: | Gen. 1:1-3; Acts 2:1-4; Rev. 22:17; 21:1; Heb. 11:3; (Ezek. 37:3); (Jer. 13:3); (Rev. 19:7); (Heb. 7:25); (Matt. 14:16); (Matt. 6:10); (Matt. 7:9); (Matt. 18:4); (Acts 1:4); (John 1:12); (John 5:17); (John 11:39,41-42); (Gen. 2:2); (Col. 1:28); (Psa. 42:1) |
Topics: | Co-Creator; Holy Spirit, Agency Of; Hunger; Word, Receiving; Word, Speaking; Transformation; (Change, Self); (Flesh) |
Series: | Rain, Lightning and Pentecost |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-08-14-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
August 5, 1976 Thursday P.M. Shiloh
The opening exhortation and the message makes real that our victory is manifested by our faith and perseverance in the word of God. The area of battle must always be over faith in the word. If we accept the conflict on any other basis we accept defeat. If we believe Christ’s victory is total and complete, we must believe that Satan’s defeat is also total. (58 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 23; I Cor. 16:8-9; I Cor. 15:30-32,57-58; Acts 19:10-12,18-20; Phil. 1:27-28; (Acts 20); (Acts 19:28-30); (Psa. 110:1-2) |
Topics: | Faith, Aggressive; Faith, Expressed; Promises, Possessing Them; Victory; Warfare; (Perseverance); (Word, Speaking); (Shiloh); (Illusions) |
Series: | Shiloh–July, August 1976 |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-04-06-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
April 4, 1976 Sunday P.M. Val.
Were the disciples in a travail sorrow until Christ was raised from the dead? Was His creation travailing for the sons to come to birth? Is the Holy Spirit within us travailing for sonship? Is the Lord travailing for our birth at the right hand of the Father? (52 min.)
Scriptures: | John 16:20-29,18; Rom. 8:19-28,32-34 |
Topics: | Travail; Intensity; Promises, Possessing Them; Sons of God; Joy; (Perseverance); (Warfare); (Body of Christ, Body Ministry); (Dedication) |
Series: | We Travail And Prevail: We Travail With Joy |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-04-03-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following 4 messages by John Robert Stevens.
I BELIEVE–RELENTLESSLY
April 1, 1976 Thursday A.M. Val.
It is important that you give a wholehearted assent to the word that God gives you. Then you must put the word in action. Last you must persevere in that action without discouragement. Only our persistent and obedient moving on the word will bring us out victorious.
Scriptures: | Mark 14:32-42; (Luke 9:62); (Luke 17:32); (Heb. 12:4); (Gal. 6:9); (James 2:17); (I Pet. 1:7) |
Topics: | Faith, Expressed; Perseverance; Heaviness; (Predetermined Responses); (Discouragement); (Wavering) |
Series: | Persistent and Insistent,cross-reference; We Travail And Prevail: We Travail With Joy |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
EXHORTATION: WE’RE WITHIN A STONE’S THROW OF OUR GOLIATH
April 3, 1976 Saturday P.M. SoG.
A renewed apostolic encouragement for all warriors: we’re within a stone’s throw of our Goliath. Don’t stop now!
Topics: | Persistence; Intercession; Awareness; Joy |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
THE DAYS OF HEAVINESS AND WATCHINGS
April 1, 1976 Thursday P.M. SoG.
You believe and you walk through Gethsemane with Him. You become dedicated to every hour of travail. You press on in spite of the heaviness. You watch. After the travail comes the joy of the birth. (56 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-41; Luke 22:59-43; (I Thess. 5:6); (I Pet. 5:8); (II Cor. 6:5); (Heb. 12:2) |
Topics: | Intercession; Alertness; Heaviness; Travail; (Destiny); (Joy); (United States Government); (Shiloh) |
Series: | Persistent and Insistent, cross-reference; We Travail And Prevail: We Travail With Joy |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
THE MUTUAL TRAVAIL OF THE FATHERS AND THE SONS
April 4, 1976 Sunday A.M. Val.
The sons come forth only with travail. The spiritual sons travail to see the fathers come forth. We are in agony to see the apostolic company come forth and the exhilarating joy on the new level has begun.
Scriptures: | I Thess. 5:3; Isa. 66:6-14; John 16:11; (Isa. 54:1) |
Topics: | Travail; Joy; Sons of God; Body of Christ; Body Ministry; Relationship, with the Lord; (Kingdom); (Authority) ; (Participation); (Anticipation); (Hunger) |
Series: | We Travail And Prevail: We Travail With Joy |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-10-01-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
September 21, 1975 Sunday P.M. Val.
The Lord said it! We believe it, don’t we? Yes, we claim it–that outpouring of the Spirit promised to us for these days. We not only claim it, we insist upon it! (52 min.)
Scriptures: | Heb. 12:25-28; (Acts 3); Mal. 2:5-7 |
Topics: | Promises, Possessing Them; Violence; Reservation; Perseverance; Prayer; Oneness |
Series: | Feast of Tabernacles 1975; Violent Proclamation Cross Reference |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-06-11-07-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THE FIGHT TO THE FINISH
June 7, 1975 Saturday A.M. Ana.
In all ages and times the victory is won by perseverance and the rewards come to persistent faith. The end-time assault of satanic hosts seems unrelenting, but the victory comes to those who are “steadfast, immovable, and always abounding…..” We battle with the sword of the Lord and like Eleazar the sword “cleaves” to our hands. (58 min.)
Scriptures: | II Sam. 23:8-39; I Cor. 15:58; Eph. 6:18; Num. 13:33; Gen. 6:4 |
Topics: | Perseverance; Word, Becoming; Word, Acting On; Sword; Confidence; Nephilim; Remnant |
Series: | All You’ve Wanted To Know About Satan But Were Afraid To Ask; Expository; The School of Prophets |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
REVELATION 1:1–THE REVELATION
June 6, 1975 Friday P.M. Val.
First comes an emphasis on the Word–especially the written Scriptures. Then an exposition of Revelation 1:1 follows, (58 min.)
Scriptures: | Rev. 1:1; Dan. 2:33 |
Topics: | Revelation; Warfare; Victory; Word, Memorizing; Bible; Children |
Series: | Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-04-24-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
IN A VERY LITTLE WHILE–HEBREWS 10:37
April 9, 1975 Wednesday P.M. Val.
Your bunions hurt. You’ve walked around Jericho for six days and the Jericho-ites are jeering you. On top of that you have to make six trips around Jericho tomorrow. Well, on that seventh round don’t get too near. You just might get hit by a falling wall.
Scriptures: | Heb. 10:32–11:3; (Psa. 90:4); (Acts 12:12-16); (Luke 11:11-12) |
Topics: | Perseverance; Wavering; Faith, Expressed; Prophecy, Fulfillment; Initiative; Prayer |
Series: | On To Pentecost |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
IS SOMETHING WRONG, BROTHER?
April 10, 1975 Thursday A.M. Val.
These are the days of effective intercession and prayer. Until the Feast of Pentecost we are directed by the Spirit to intercession. Is something wrong, brother? Pray and believe! If you pray for rain this month carry an umbrella. (58 min.)
Scriptures: | James 5:7-8,13-18; Acts 12:13-16; Heb. 11:6; Heb. 10:35-36; Zech. 10:1; Luke 18:7-8 |
Topics: | Perseverance; Intercession; Expectation; Delays; Persistence |
Series: | On To Pentecost |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
Out of Print
Release #: 73-07-19-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
July 8, 1973 Sunday A.M. Val.
The hour of travail is upon the earth. The Lord is speaking of a new way of life. (25 min.)
Scriptures: | Luke 21:24-36 |
Topics: | Fear; End-Time Events; Preparation; Tribulation; Signs; Perseverance |
Series: | The Walk; Be Not Anxious; The Shape of Things to Come |
Out of Print
Release #: 73-07-08-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
July 7, 1973 Saturday P.M. SoG.
The Lord keeps measuring our panic level. No man in the walk is defeated until he is defeated in his spirit. (56 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 4:4-7; Heb. 10:38-39; Rom. 2:28; II Cor. 12:9 |
Topics: | Trust; Initiative; Perseverance; Faith-Aggressive; Fear; Anxiety |
Series: | Be Not Anxious; Young People |
Out of Print
Release #: 73-07-03-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
June 3, 1973 Sunday P.M. Val.
The mature man lives to please the Lord. He does not depend on recognition but draws his strength from the Lord. (30 min.)
Scriptures: | Romans 15:1-7; John 21:18; Isa. 44:20 |
Topics: | Body of Christ Body Ministry; Maturity; Waiting on the Lord; Perseverance; Motivation; Sacrifice |
Series: | Dedicated to the Father’s Family |
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