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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 #: 79-11-15-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
November 10, 1979 Saturday P.M. D.C.
This is the narrative of the nephilim from Genesis on through the Scriptures. Spiritual conflict today takes on a new significance when we realize the nature of our spiritual adversary. An enemy discerned is easily defeated in the victory of Christ. (73 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 25:37; Gen. 6:1-8; 7:1; Gen. 9:18-29; 12:1-3,5; Gen. 14:18-23; 15:1,5-7,13-21; Num. 13:21-33; 14:6,9; Num. 16:2-4,21,28-30; Josh. 14:6-8,10-15; 15:14,16-19; Jude 1:10-11; (Luke 4:18-19,29); (Isa. 61:1-2); (Acts 2:16-18); (Joel 2:28-29); (James 5:7); (Rev. 19:13-14); (John 6:63); (I Pet. 1:23); (John 8:33,44); (Isa. 64:6); (Phil. 3:9); (John 17:12); (II Thess. 2:3); (Matt. 28:18-19); (Rev. 11:15); (Mark 16:15-16); (II Cor. 5:19); (II Pet. 1:4); (Gen. 2:6); (Gen. 7:11); (II Sam. 13:37-38); (I Pet. 1:12); (John 14:12); (Dan. 11:32); (Rom. 8:21); (Luke 7:34,36-39); (Luke 22:3); (John 12:3-7); (Heb. 6:6); (II Kings 1:9-10); (Num. 16:29); (Acts 5:15); (Job 1:20); (Num. 12:3); (Rev. 2:20); (Luke 4:5-7); (Eph. 6:12); (I Cor. 9:26); (Matt. 21:22); (Matt. 13:4-8); (I Cor. 15:57); (Josh. 24:12); (Josh. 10:13); (Eph. 3:10); (Josh. 1:8) |
Topics: | Nephilim; Living Word; Commitment; Spiritual Heritage; Plan of God; (Spirit, Human); (Satan’s Tactics); (Sonship); (Religious, Religious Spirit); (Righteousness); (Aura); (Protection); (Scripture); (Persecution) |
Series: | The School of Prophets; The Nephilim: Past, Present and Future; The Big Trip ’79 |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 77-02-16-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
January 15, 1977 Saturday Aft. El Cajon
This is typical of an apostolic word to a new Body of believers. It was a prelude to setting aside the first elders. (20 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 1:27-30; 2:1-3; (Rom. 8:17); (I John 4:18); (Phil. 1:20) |
Topics: | Oneness; Dedication; Lordship; Plan of God; Love; (Rapture); (Fear of Man); (Suffering) |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-04-21-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
April 21, 1976 Wednesday A.M. Ana.
This word deals with the way that we relate to one another in the Kingdom. The ministry of judgment and the ministry to those in Babylon must embrace objectively the principles set forth in this message. To judge vindictively is not really this ministry of divine judgment. (48 min.)
Scriptures: | (Psa. 149:6-9); (I Sam. 26:7-11); (Eph. 6:12); (John 16:11) |
Topics: | Judgment; Requirements, God’s of Us; Relationships, Spiritual; Thinking Ours and God’s; (Channel); (Plan of God); (Compassion); (Vindication); (Family) |
Series: | III. Our Passover-And Relationships of the Remnant |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 76-04-03-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
April 3, 1976 Saturday A.M. Ana.
This message substitutes the word preparation for faith. Every miracle needs the preparation for it. There is a prepared climate in which miracles happen. Do you want the latter rain? Then break up the fallow ground. The Kingdom was prepared before the foundation of the world. Prepare yourself to walk in it. (54 min.)
Scriptures: | Isa. 40:3-5; Matt. 25:34; John 14:2,12; Phil. 3:12-14; Hosea 10:12; II Tim. 2:19-22; II Kings 4:1-7 |
Topics: | Preparation; Faith, Aggressive; Expectancy; Thinking, God’s and Ours; (Plan of God); (Purging); (Promises, Possessing Them); (Disappointment); (Vessel) |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-11-23-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
November 23, 1974 Saturday A.M. Ana.
By divine design our pressures,our sufferings, our spiritual warfare, serve to press us upward into the authority of Christ. Suffering with Christ contributes to the elevation of the remnant to the place of rule. This is a most encouraging word and is essential revelation for everyone in the Walk. (57 min.)
Scriptures: | Gen. 7:1-2,6,17-20; Rev. 12:4-5; Rom. 8:16-18,38-39; Psa. 149:5-9; I Cor. 15:57-58; Col. 3:1;I Pet. 4:12-14; Gal. 6:17,9;I Pet. 5:8-10 |
Topics: | Authority; Suffering; Persistence; Plan of God; Dealings; Rapture |
Series: | Kingdom Sabbath |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-08-12-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following 3 messages by John Robert Stevens.
HAVE I GOT A PLAN FOR YOU?!
August 4, 1974 Sunday P.M. Ana.
Here is a simple exposition of a part of the eighth chapter of Romans. The underlying theme of these verses is God’s present severe dealings and preparation of our lives for the future ultimate purpose that He has for us. (87 min.)
Scriptures: | Rom. 8:16-18, 29; Phil. 2:13; Eph. 1:14 |
Topics: | Plan of God; Sonship; Dealings; Willingness; Ability; Growth |
Series: | Authority Over Futility |
EXHORTATION: ZEALOUS AND EARNEST DESIRE
August 7, 1974 Wednesday P.M. Ana.
A simple exhortation to encourage and identify the place and scope of the gift of prophecy in these days.
Scriptures: | I Cor. 12:31; 14:1,12 |
Topics: | Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Prophecy; Participation; Diligence |
Series: | Authority Over Futility |
QUICKEN THE MORTAL
August 7, 1974 Wednesday P.M. Ana.
Here is the amazing exhortation of Romans 8. It is a revelation of the last phase of our redemption that is the quickening of the mortal body. This is to preceed the release of creation from futility. Helpful guidelines for our present efforts in this area are given.
Scriptures: | Rom. 8:5, 18:23, 26; Eph. 1:13-14; II Cor. 5:4; Gal. 5:17; I Cor. 3:17 |
Topics: | Redemption; Creation; Triune; Nature, Adamic and Christ; Futility; Flesh |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 73-09-01-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
September 1, 1973 Saturday A.M. Ana.
We have the right to become God’s Sons as well as the responsibility to be Sons–participators in His deity. We predetermine that we will think and react as Sons of God, and not on the human level. (60 min.)
Scriptures: | John 1:10-14; Heb. 2:5-11, 14-18; Rom. 8:15-23, 28-39; I Cor. 3:1-3 |
Topics: | Manifestation of Sons of God; Predestination; Divine Attributes; Will-Determination; Plan of God; Provisions |
Series: | Kingdom Sabbath; The Right to Become |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 73-07-01-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
IMMUTABLE PRESENCE
June 16, 1973 Saturday A.M. Ana.
Exposition–Exo. 33 It is important that God is faithful even when we are not! He will bring us into His will. He is the finisher of our faith.
Scriptures: | Exo. 33:7-23; 34:29-30; James 1:17-18; Mal. 3:6 |
Topics: | Faithfulness; Mercy; Steadfastness; Plan Of God; Repentance; Wavering |
Series: | Kingdom Sabbath; The Shape of Things to Come |
THE SCHOOL OF THE PROPHETS
June 16, 1973 Saturday A.M. Ana.
Exhortation: The school of the prophets will be a divine instrument, Excellence of ministry guarantees us all else. As a prophetic company we will be a people preserved by the power of God, God will provide for every good.
Topics: | Ministries; Protection; Judgment, Own Spirit; Bishop; Elders; Economics |
Series: | Kingdom Sabbath |
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-B0-44-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
New Testament believers did not pray to a force outside of themselves. They recognized the fusion of Christ within them. They became the executioners of His authority upon the earth. This message will jarr you into greater faith. (49 min.)
Scriptures: | Heb. 2:5-11; Matt. 11:25-30; Eph. 3:20; II Cor. 8:9; Rom. 8:29; (Acts 3:6);(Mark 16:17-18); (Eph. 1:3);(I Cor. 12:12) |
Topics: | Christ in You;Position; Restoration, Restitution, Man; Prayer; Identification; (Limitations); (Plan of God); (Authority) |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Christ Is a Many-Membered Body |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
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 |
Out of Print
Release #: RN-18-A0-22-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
GOD’S MASTER PLAN
The great warfare of the ages is coming to the head in an all-out, open conflict between principalities and powers, and the Church of the living God. The commissioned Church will prevail in authority! Fourteen guidelines for the Church are given in this message. (39 min.)
Scriptures: | Rev. 19:1-21; John 20:19-23; Mark 16:14-18; Matt. 28:18-20; Luke 24:47-49 |
Topics: | Plan of God; End-Time Events; Bride of Christ; Authority; Power; Warfare |
Series: | The Role of the Church in the End Time |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
THE GREAT BODY OF JESUS CHRIST
The Body of Christ is a spiritual corporation of which Jesus is the Head. He designates various ones to execute the purposes of the corporation We are the expression and the extension of His fullness in the earth. (30 min.)
Scriptures: | Eph. 1:20-23; I Cor. 12:3-14;I Cor. 12:27-31; 13:1-8;I Cor. 14:1-5; (John 16:7);(I Cor. 12:12); (John 15:7); (Mark 16:17-18); (Amos 3:1-12) |
Topics: | Body of Christ; Body Ministry; Christ in You;Unity; (School of Prophets);(Children) |
Series: | Christ Is a Many Membered Body |
Out of Print
Release #: RN-09-A0-08-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
This message, which is taken loosely from Lesson 2 in the manual, Worship, emphasizes that our access to God, through Christ, is one of the greatest privileges we have and was not enjoyed by the Old Testament Jew. Because we have access to the Father, we may also approach Him with the incense of our worship. The dealings of God are removing for us those things which are incompatible with the perfect fellowship He desires with us. (53 min.)
Scriptures: | James 4:7-10; Eph. 2:11-22; Eph. 3:1-10; (Matt. 27:51); (Heb. 12:18-21); (John 10:7) |
Topics: | Access; Plan of God; Relationship to the Lord; (Trials; (Racial Distinctions) |
Series: | Worship |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
Out of Print
Release #: RN-05-B0-08-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
EXODUS
Exodus records the dealings of God with a nation. The book of Exodus is characterized by the amazing miracles that take place and the amazing types of redemption. This message contains two outlines for the book of Exodus. (21 min.)
Scriptures: | Exo. 1–40; (Exo. 20:2); (Exo. 12:40); (I Cor. 10:11); (Gen. 15:16); (Gal. 3:16-17) |
Topics: | Book of Exodus; Plan of God; Chronology, Biblical; (Typology); New Heredity); (United States) |
Series: | The Pentateuch; The School of Prophets |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching |
EXODUS: A BOOK OF TYPES AND SHADOWS–PART I
The book of Exodus is one of the outstanding books of types and shadows. Almost everything in the book of Exodus foreshadows the plan of God in Christ. This amazing message uncovers over thirty types in the book of Exodus. (52 min.)
Scriptures: | Exo. 13:13; Exo. 20:25-26; (I Cor. 5:8); (I Cor. 10:11); (II Cor. 5:21) |
Topics: | Book of Exodus; Typology; Symbolism; Plan of God; (Christ); (Passover); (Tabernacle, Wilderness) |
Series: | The Pentateuch; The School of Prophets |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: RN-05-A0-08-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
Genesis is a seed plot for the rest of the Bible. This first book of the Bible establishes the covenants and promises of God for the restoration of man’s fellowship with Him. We will understand the hidden truths in the Word of God as the Holy Spirit enlightens our hearts. The message concludes with an interesting examination of God’s emphasis in the Scriptures. (73 min.)
Scriptures: | Gen. 1:6; 2:17; 3:15-17; Gen. 3:22-24; Rev. 20:10; Rev. 21:1,4,23,25; 22:1,4; II Tim. 3:14-17; Psa. 119:18; Psa. 36:9; (II Pet. 1:21); (I Pet. 1:23); (Heb. 11:3); (Jer. 24:7); (Matt. 5:8); (John 7:17); (Eph. 1:18) |
Topics: | Book of Genesis; Bible; Plan of God; Word, Reading; Emphasis; Illumination; (History, Ancient); (Book of Revelation) |
Series: | The Pentateuch; The School of Prophets |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, 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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