THE MORE BLESSED ONES / “THE LAME SHALL TAKE THE PREY” ISAIAH 33:23 / GOD’S AGENCY OF DEATH

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Release #: 79-09-24-01-R

This cassette tape contained the following 3 messages by John Robert Stevens.

THE MORE BLESSED ONES
September 2, 1979 Sunday Aft. Shiloh

Why is it more blessed to give than to receive? Here are many deep scriptural principles that answer forever that question and they give the scriptural principles that make this statement of our Lord true. There is a difference between the commercial, monetary pleasof religion and the total sacrifice of true discipleship. (27 min.)

Scriptures: Acts 20:35; Matt. 19:21; Prov. 19:17; (II Cor. 9:6-7); (II Cor. 8:12); (Luke 6:38); (Matt. 6:19-34);(Matt. 6:1-4); (Philemon 1:19);(Rom. 1:25); (Gen. 17:18);(Mark 12:42-43); (Matt. 6:21); (Gen. 32:26)
Topics: (Love, to the Lord);Giving; Sacrifice;(Security); (Disciple, Discipleship); (Tithing); (Word, God’s); (Faith, Creative); (Self)
Series: Shiloh’s Open
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

“THE LAME SHALL TAKE THE PREY” ISAIAH 33:23
September 3, 1979 Monday 9:00 A.M. Shiloh

Into the Kingdom limp those whom God has met. They’re the ones who, like Jacob, have wrestled with God in the dark hours of their life. There is no password into the marriage supper of the Lamb but these words, “I have wrestled with God and He prevailed over me.” (3 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: Isa. 33:23; (Gal. 6:17);(Acts 9:16); (II Cor. 12:9-10)
Topics: Relationship, with the Lord; (Battle); (Deliverance); (Victory); (Meeting, with the Lord)
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

GOD’S AGENCY OF DEATH
September 10, 1979 Monday 3:00 A.M. No. H.

Three o’clock in the morning and I wrestled the whole night through. There can be no fruitfulness in the Kingdom while we abide alone. And we abide alone until we fall in the ground and die. (17 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: (Gal. 6:14); (Phil. 3:18-19); (John 12:24); (Matt. 20:22); (Heb. 12:2); (Gen. 3:22);(Heb. 2:15); (Matt. 16:25)
Topics: Devastation; Cross Experience; Fruitfuilness; (Broken Heart, Spirit); (Oneness); (Walls); (Dedication); (Ministries); (Marriage); (Resurrection Life); (Fear)
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

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NO SHOELACE / WHEN GOD IS GREATEST, JACOB BECOMES ISRAEL

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Release #: 79-08-03-08-R

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

NO SHOELACE
July 30, 1979 Monday 9:40 P.M. Shiloh

The peak of dedication in the life of Abraham was his refusal to accept even a shoe latchet from the king of Sodom after he recovered Lot and the inhabitants of the Jordan Valley. He wanted everything he was wanted everything he had to be by the hand of the Lord. (32 min.)

Scriptures: Gen. 14:17-24; 15:1-8; Heb. 11:9-10; (Gen. 15:1); (I Cor. 15:57); (Matt. 8:29)
Topics: Dedication; Security; Compromise; Biblical Character, Abraham; (Faith); (Greed); (Tithing)
Series: The Victory Siege; The School of Prophets
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

WHEN GOD IS GREATEST, JACOB BECOMES ISRAEL
July 30, 1979 Monday 11:45 P.M. Shiloh

“God wants to see our faith that totally accepts all His provision of victory and totally rejects our exclusion from it…. Esau fades away as a threat and challenge to Jacob because God has finally become to Jacob what He should be.” (48 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: Gen. 25:27-34; Rom. 9:13-16; Heb. 12:15-17; (Rom. 11:29); (Acts 1:20); (Heb. 4:1)
Topics: Faith; Devastation; Determination; Promises, Possessing Them; Biblical Character, Jacob; (Rejection); (Victory); (Passivity)
Series: The Victory Siege; The School of Prophets; Hungry Faith in His Word
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

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A BASKET AT HIS FEET / FOR THE BEST OF HIS BLESSING

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Release #: 78-07-01-10-R

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

A BASKET AT HIS FEET
June 11, 1978 Sunday P.M. Iowa

A great chapter on giving is Deuteronomy 26 and the covenant relationship that the giver enters with God. God wants a oneness, a covenant with those who worship and sacrifice at His feet. A message every pastor will want to convey. (27 min.)

Scriptures: Deut. 26:1-19; (Rom. 12:1)
Topics: Giving; Oneness; Sacrifice; Disciple, Discipleship; (Tithing); (Relationship, with the Lord)
Series: Expository
Rated: Foundational Teaching

FOR THE BEST OF HIS BLESSING
June 23, 1978 Friday A.M. Shiloh

The golden text of the Psalms. Psalm 1 opens up and yields its golden secrets for living triumphantly. The word and our absorption of it is the key that unlocks the door for the best of His blessing. (23 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: Psa. 1:1-4; (John 15:7)
Topics: Word, Absorbing; Word, Receiving; Sustained; Meditation; (Judgment); (Righteousness);(Attitude)
Series: Expository
Rated: Foundational Teaching

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IT BEGINS WITH YOU!

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Release #: 76-07-26-05-R

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

July 22, 1976 Thursday A.M. Shiloh

This living exposition of Malachi’s word gives one of the best and broadest pic tures of the end time and our place in it. It interrelates the coming perfect worship with the present refining of the worshipers, and describes the impending fire of judgment on the wicked. The concluding appeal to a right spirit is very moving! The word is high level and the truths are inter related and flow consecutively step by step. The refiners fire for the worshiper–the furnace fire for the wicked! (57 min.)

Scriptures: Mal. 3:1-5,7-18; 4:1-3,5; (II Cor. 10:3-6); (Mal. 1:11-12); (I John 3:3)
Topics: Right Spirit; Requirements, God’s of Us; End Time; Judgment; Tithing; (Worship); (Unity); (Fruitfulness); (Change, Spirit); (Purifying)
Series: Shiloh–July, August 1976; Expository
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

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CAIN’S WAY / CAIN’S SIN

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Release #: 76-05-24-07-R

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

CAIN’S WAY
May 23, 1976 Sunday A.M. Val.

Cain, Korah and Baalam–these three represent the basic end-time sin. Their sin is in their relationship to God and to His people and this word explains these sins that are behind the withdrawal and the building of walls in the Body. Here is another excellent word on our relationships.

Scriptures: Gen. 4:1-16; Jude 11; (Mal. ); (Phil. 3:3)
Topics: Relationship, with the Lord; Human Relations; Halfheartedness; Fear; Rejection; Walls; Criticism; Character, Cain; Personal Experiences, JRS; (Sex); (Tithing)
Series: The Oneness Relationship; Expository
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

CAIN’S SIN
May 23, 1976 Sunday A.M. Ana.

The sin of Cain is murderous anger at the blessing of the Lord on another instead of upon himself. The law of love impels a brother to lay down his life for another and he rejoices when great blessings from the Lord are upon another. (58 min.)

Scriptures: I John 3:8-19; James 1:14; (Gen. 4:4-16); (Jude 11)
Topics: Relationship, with the Lord; Hatred; Jealousy; Sin; Sonship; Character, Cain; (Persecution)
Series: The Oneness Relationship
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

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JACOB, WERE YOU REALLY BLESSED? / APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION: YOU’RE STANDING BETWEEN GOD AND THE WORLD

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Release #: 76-03-16-13-R

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

JACOB, WERE YOU REALLY BLESSED?
March 14, 1976 Sunday P.M. Val.

Here is the story of Jacob chosen before his birth yet striving with God to be blessed. The circumstances of his life seemed ill-fated but by persistent faith becomes a prevailing prince of God. Other Bible personalities are alluded to also in these Biblical examples of the end-time apostolic company.

Scriptures: Rom. 9:10-33; Gen. 28:10-22; Gen. 32:1-2,22-32; 35:1-19; (Matt. 15:27); (Job 2:9)
Topics: Predestination; Promises, Possessing Them; Relationship, with the Lord; Preparation; Hindrances; Sustained; Character, Jacob; (Tithing); (Character, David); (Character, Job)
Series: His Body Without A Blemish; Expository
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION: YOU’RE STANDING BETWEEN GOD AND THE WORLD
March 14, 1976 Sunday P.M. Val.

Here is the story of Jacob chosen before his birth yet striving with God to be blessed. The circumstances of his life seemed ill-fated but by persistent faith becomes a prevailing prince of God. Other Bible personalities are alluded to also in these Biblical examples of the end-time apostolic company. (73 min.)

Scriptures: Josh. 3:5; Matt. 7:2; John 15:3; Matt. 11:17
Topics: Judgment; Purifying; Participation; (Priest) ;(Prophet)
Series: His Body Without A Blemish
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

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THE COVENANT BASKET / THANKSGIVING: A BASIC INGREDIENT TO THE WILL OF GOD

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Release #: 75-12-29-07-R

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

THE COVENANT BASKET
December 27, 1975 Saturday P.M. Seattle

This message is similar to “And Everyone Bring a Basket” which came December 14 in South Gate. The differences in the two messages are in the fantastically superior picture of our relationships as it is presented in this message. The exposition of the principal passages in the Scripture on giving will be a basic source of many excellent messages on giving and dedication. The emphasis here is upon the relationship that God wants with every giver and upon the covenant He wants the giver to enter into with Him. (72 min.)

Scriptures: Deut. 26; II Cor. 8:1-5; Mal. 3:7-18; (Acts 5:1-5; 4:32-37); (Gen. 4:3-16); (Matt. 26:28); (I Cor. 6:13); (I Cor. 13:1)
Topics: Relationship, with the Lord; Tithing; Covenants; Possessing; Position; Sex
Series: The Seattle Holiday Conference-December 1975
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

THANKSGIVING: A BASIC INGREDIENT TO THE WILL OF GOD
December 28, 1975 Sunday P.M. Seattle

This is a fantastic message on Thanksgiving showing that every experience and relationship we have must include a basic ingredient of thanksgiving. There can be no obedience without it. There can be no worship or intercession without it. We cannot relate to God nor do His will without it. (72 min.)

Scriptures: Eph. 5:15-21; I Thess. 5:16-18; Jonah 2; Psa. 100; 95; Phil. 4:4-8; Col. 3:12-21
Topics: Thankfulness, Thanksgiving; Will of God; God’s Perfect Will; Walking; Obedience; Relationship, Spiritual; Love
Series: The Seattle Holiday Conference-December 1975
Rated: Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages

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HOW TO SURVIVE IN STYLE / FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS! / WINNER OR LOSER?

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Release #: 74-12-04-05-R

This cassette tape contained the following 3 messages by John Robert Stevens.

HOW TO SURVIVE IN STYLE
December 1, 1974 Sunday A.M. Val.

The focus in the Walk is not merely survival but to enter into the immunities and abundance the Lord has for His remnant. When all other sources of supply are exhausted, here is the key to the riches and abundance in the days to come.

Scriptures: Luke 6:26-38; James 5:16; Psa. 37:25; Prov. 11:25
Topics: Giving; Generosity; Abundance; Survival; Tithing; Selfishness
Series: Giving (unofficial)
Rated: Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages

FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS!
December 1, 1974 Sunday A.M. Ana.

This message is loaded with Scriptures emphasizing the priority that God demands in our lives–in our motives, our reactions and our dedication. When our focus is on the Lord exclusively His fullness flows to us.

Scriptures: Mal. 37-12; I John 2:15-17;Psa. 1:1-3; 37:3-5; Matt. 6:33; Matt. 6:19-21; Josh. 1:8-9
Topics: Focus; Priority; Motivation; Dedication; Sacrifice; Giving
Rated: Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages

WINNER OR LOSER?
December 1, 1974 Sunday P.M. SoG.

If we sense our stewardship now and are faithful to it, we will be ready to assume authority later. The steward is aware that he belongs to the Lord. The Lord is well aware that He possesses His servant and is responsible for him. The servant has the privileges and rights to all his master has. The only right he does not have is to himself.

Scriptures: Matt. 16:24-26; I Cor. 3:21-23; Heb. 10:7; Prov. 11:24
Topics: Relationship, with the Lord; Stewardship; Bond Servant; Giving; Withdrawal; Sacrifice
Rated: Foundational Teaching

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GOD’S ABUNDANT SUPPLY TO THE GIVER

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Release #: 73-12-11-03-R

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

December 1, 1973 Saturday P.M. SoG.

When the spirit of sacrifice comes upon us God’s gracious provision flows to us unceasingly. When we withhold more than is meet it tendeth to poverty. (46 min.)

Scriptures: Phil. 4:18-19
Topics: Giving; Sacrifice; Offerings; Tithing; Walk
Series: Young People
Rated: Foundational Teaching

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FOR WHOSE SAKE?

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Release #: 73-11-03-01-R

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

November 3, 1973 Saturday A.M. Ana.

We view the things that happen to us–circumstances, chastenings, problems–as restrictions upon our lives. We may view the sabbath, or tithes, or submission in the home or in the church, as legalistic restraints. God is showing us that it is for our sakes and for our supreme blessedness that these things are laid upon us. (47 min.)

Scriptures: Mark 2:23-3:6; Gen. 3:17; Gen. 8:21; I Cor. 3:21-4:1; II Cor. 4:11-16; Heb. 13:17
Topics: Chastening; Privileges; Sabbath; Tithing; Discipline-Children; Sonship
Series: Kingdom Sabbath; The King’s Thinking
Rated: JRS Selected Messages

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GRACE ABOUNDS IN GIVING

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Release #: RN-19-C0-11-R

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

Giving is a supernatural ministry of the grace of God. Any limitation which we have known in regard to giving, we have imposed upon ourselves through unbelief. (19 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: II Cor. 9:6-8; 8:1-2,7; Gal. 6:6-9; (Col. 1:28-29); (Matt. 6:33)
Topics: Giving; Grace; Tithing; Sow
Series: Delicious Leftovers

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GRACE ABOUNDS IN GIVING / IS YOUR RENT DUE?

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Release #: RN-18-C0-11-R

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

GRACE ABOUNDS IN GIVING

Giving is a supernatural ministry of the grace of God. Any limitation which we have known in regard to giving, we have imposed upon ourselves through unbelief. (19 1/2 min.)

Scriptures: II Cor. 9:6-8; 8:1-2,7; Gal. 6:6-9; (Col. 1:28-29); (Matt. 6:33)
Topics: Giving; Grace; Tithing; Sow
Series: Delicious Leftovers

IS YOUR RENT DUE?

Jesus Christ is Lord over your finances. Tithing is an acknowledgment of our part that we are stewards and not owners of what we possess. God’s promises to the giver are contingent upon a submission to Christ as Lord. Is your rent due? (36 min.)

Scriptures: Gen. 14:12-24; 15:1-6; Heb. 7:1-3,25; (Rom. 4:16-23); (James 2:20-24); (Psa. 110:4); (Psa. 50:12)
Topics: Tithing; Principle; Lordship; Appearances, of Christ; Stewardship
Series: The School of Prophets
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

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THE WAVE OFFERING / EXHORTATION ON OUR GIVING

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Release #: 73-06-16-03-R

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

THE WAVE OFFERING
June 10, 1973 Sunday A.M. Val.

(42 min.)

Scriptures: James 1:18; Lev. 23:9-21; I Cor. 15:20-28; Num. 28:26
Topics: Firstfruits; Tithing; Sonship; Symbolism; Survival; Stewardship
Series: Feast of Pentecost

EXHORTATION ON OUR GIVING
June 10, 1973 Sunday A.M. Val.

Exhortation: We are living in the true day of the first-fruit people, unique unto God. Many sons are being brought to glory.

Scriptures: Gen. 4:3

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CHURCH ATTENDANCE AND MEMBERSHIP / SOME ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

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Release #: RN-18-A0-17-R

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

CHURCH ATTENDANCE AND MEMBERSHIP

When we open our hearts to give, we tap into the perpetual motion of God’s blessing upon our lives. We are exhorted to “cease not the assembling of ourselves,” but to give diligent attention to be found in the house of God, where the ministry of the Body will strengthen our hands. (32 min.)

Scriptures: Heb. 10:23-27; I Cor. 12:18; Luke 6:38; Prov. 11:24-25; Mal. 3:10-11; I Cor. 14:26; (Heb. 7:1-17); (Matt. 6:33); (Eph. 5:15); (I Cor. 12:21); (Deut. 12:1-13); (II Cor. 9:6-8)
Topics: Attendance, Church; Priority; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Giving; Oneness; Tithing
Series: New Testament Church Services
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

SOME ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

This message defines what it means to be set in a local church. The “questionable things” are answered.Eternal security is given its true definition. (22 min.)

Scriptures: I Cor. 12:18; Rom. 14:22;Isa. 58:6-7; I John 3:6-9;I John 2:1; 1:8; 2:12-14; John 10:27-28
Topics: Body of Christ Body Ministry; Family Devotion; Maturity
Series: Delicious Leftovers

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OUR SACRIFICES AND OFFERING OF WORSHIP / PRAISE: THE ONLY WAY TO WALK

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Release #: RN-09-A0-05-R

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

OUR SACRIFICES AND OFFERING OF WORSHIP

This message is taken from Lesson 9 in the manual, Worship. Worshipers are exhorted not to come before the Lord emptyhanded, but to worship Him with the fruit of their lips and the first fruits of all their substance and increase. Here we learn the nature of acceptable sacrifice and the Kingdom principles of tithing. (34 min.)

Scriptures: Deut. 15:13; 16:16-17; I Pet. 2:5,9-10; Phil. 4:10-19; II Cor. 9:6-8; Heb. 7:1-10; Mal. 3:8-12; (Rom. 12:1-2); (II Sam. 24:24); (Heb. 13:16); (I Cor. 16:2)
Topics: Worship; Offerings; Sacrifice; First Fruits; Tithing; Broken Heart, Spirit; (Levites)
Series: Worship
Rated: Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages

PRAISE: THE ONLY WAY TO WALK

Praise and rejoicing is the gateway into everything that God is doing. Praise opens the door to worship. What we give to the Lord we give in the spirit of praise. (21 min.)

Scriptures: (Isa. 60:18); (I Thess. 5:18); (Phil. 4:6)
Topics: Worship; Praise; Tithing; First Fruits; (Persecution); (Service)
Series: Worship
Rated: Foundational Teaching

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MALACHI

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Release #: RN-05-B0-30-R

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

This presentation of the book of Malachi shows God’s answer to eight sarcastic questions that His people were asking Him. Malachi’s messages came in the form of a rebuke–first to the Levites, then to the people. This is a unique approach to the book of Malachi. (43 min.)

Scriptures: Mal. 1:1-14; 2:1:9,13-17; Mal. 3:1-18; 4:1-6; (II Pet. 3:5-7); (Deut. 6:4-5)
Topics: Book of Malachi; Biblical Character, Malachi; Levites; Tithing;Requirements, God’s of Us; Rebuke, Correction; Purging; (End-Time Companies); (Deliverance); (Judgment)
Series: The Prophetic Books; Expository; The School of Prophets
Rated: For Mature Sons

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