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Out of Print
Release #: 79-10-20-02-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
DIGGING FOR OUR DEEP ROOTS
October 20, 1979 Saturday A.M. Shiloh
Days of fasting and prayer at Shiloh resulted in this word to Brother Stevens and must be shared. It must be listened to very carefully for it reveals the unrealized depth that the root of a wrong spirit can reach. It holds before us also the goal of attaining that deep root of a right and willing spirit. (44 min.)
Scriptures: | (Matt. 6:14-15); (Heb. 11:6); (Psa. 139:23-24); (Rom. 8:28); (II Tim. 3:12); (Gen. 50:20); (Heb. 10:38); (Eccl. 10:1); (Dan. 3:17-18,27); (Psa. 131:2); (Luke 6:27); (Job 1:1) |
Topics: | Testing; Reactions; Bitterness; Right Spirit; Repentance; Relationship, with the Lord; Forgiveness, Ours; (Perfect Will of God, Seek); (Devastation); (Withdrawal); (Resentment); (Rebellion); (Willingness); (Bond Servant, Bondslave) |
Series: | “Revealed in the Closet” Revelations; New Elders-Shepherds and Sheeps; Unbelief Is a Bitter Root |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
THE SHEPHERD’S COMPASSION AND COMMISSION
October 20, 1979 Saturday Aft. Shiloh
Why can a grievance turn a heart away from a living word and a commission from the Lord? The answer is the love and compassion we have, for the Lord in His Word will reject every grievance, “takes no account of a wrong suffered.” By His Word we grow in grace and appropriate the grace to grow. (12 min.)
Scriptures: | I Cor. 13:5-7; John 21:15-17; (Psa. 1:2-3); (Prov. 4:18); (Matt. 6:14-15); (Eccl. 10:1) |
Topics: | Shepherding; Commissioning, Commission; Faithfulness; Compassion; Word, Acting; (Love, to the Lord); (Criticism); (Bitterness); (Withdrawal) |
Series: | “Revealed in the Closet” Revelations; New Elders-Shepherds and Sheeps; Unbelief Is a Bitter Root |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-11-07-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
AM I WILLING TO BE WILLING?
November 5, 1978 Sunday A.M. Val.
We have a revelation of what we are to be but we find ourselves unwilling to pay the price involved. We are apprehensive and we murmur rather than possess Canaan. The giants seem so tall when viewed in reluctant unbelief. Lord, make us willing, or make us willing to be willing. This is the sequel to, “We Repent For What We Are Not.” (40 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 2:12-18,23-24; 3:7-8; (Luke 22:42); (Rom. 8:7); (Jer. 17:9); (Acts 9:15-16); (I Cor. 4:9); (Phil. 2:13); (II Tim. 2:24); (Phil. 1:23-24); (Matt. 6:34) |
Topics: | Willingness; Reluctance; Sacrifice; Revelation; Motivation; Submission; Humble; (Death, of the Flesh); (Dealings); (Trust); (Unbelief) |
Series: | The Dedication-Revelation |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal Messages |
DO I KNOW ME?
November 5, 1978 Sunday A.M. Ana.
A Laodicean does not know when he is naked or poor or miserable. He does not know what his spiritual state is and if he did know, it would take some zealous repenting to motivate him out of it. What is the answer? The Lord says, “I know you,” and He alone can reveal to you your own heart. (30 min.)
Scriptures: | Rev. 3:14-22; (Luke 9:62); (Matt. 11:12); (Isa. 6:1) |
Topics: | Revelation; Awareness; Greater Works; Disciple, Discipleship; Repentance; Hearing; Word, Becoming; (Violence); (Faith) |
Series: | The Dedication-Revelation |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-07-26-12-R
This cassette tape contained the following 3 messages by John Robert Stevens.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TRUTH?
July 30, 1978 Sunday P.M. Iowa
This is an exposition taken from John, chapters seven and eight, showing Christ’s teaching about the truth and who can hear it. The capacity to know the truth is based more upon a right spirit that can receive revelation than a logical mind that interprets apparent facts. (34 min.)
Scriptures: | John 7:15-17, 19-28; 8:31-59; (I Cor. 1:21); (I Cor. 2:5,8,12); (I Tim. 1:13); (Matt. 16:15-17); (John 1:47-49); (Luke 1:41,43); (Rev. 17:6) |
Topics: | Truth; Deception, Spiritual; Word, Receiving; Willingness; (Right Spirit); (Revelation); (Reason); (Biblical Character, Nathanael) |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Expository |
Rated: | For Mature Sons |
AN INSURANCE AGAINST DECEPTION
August 1, 1978 Tuesday A.M. Shiloh
The battle this hour is over the revelation-word and Satan knows that a wrong spirit ends the flow of revelation. This message enumerates a few causes of deception. (24 min.)
Scriptures: | Obad. 1:3,7; Jer. 49:16; Matt. 13:22; Luke 14:16-20; (I Cor. 8:1); (Prov. 3:5-6); (Psa. 51:6); (Matt. 24:12); (I Tim. 4:2); (John 3:1-3,10); (John 4:10-24) |
Topics: | Deception, Spiritual; Humility; Word, Receiving; Possessing; (Arrogance); (Spirit, Spiritual); (Sarcasm); (Kingdom School); (Young People); (Stewardship) |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Bitterness and Brokenness |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
YOU CAN’T FOOL A RIGHT SPIRIT
August 3, 1978 Thursday A.M. Shiloh
Matthew 24 highlights the tide of deception to sweep the world in our times. This word lays out our protection. A heavy, bitter, critical spirit can deaden every sensitivity toward God. (15 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 24:4-5, 11, 24; (Rom. 8:7); (Prov. 3:5-6); (James 1:5-6); (Isaiah 54:13); (Dan. 12:4); (I Cor. 2:8); (I Cor. 1:27); (I Cor. 13:12) |
Topics: | Broken Heart, Spirit; Deception, Spiritual; Wisdom, Man’s; Right Spirit; (Guidance); (Reason); (Understanding); |
Series: | The School of Prophets; Bitterness and Brokenness |
Rated: | For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-04-28-06-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THOROUGHLY
May 30, 1978 Tuesday A.M. Shiloh
The Psalmist is deeply concerned about his relationship to God and his sin against the Lord. “Against Thee only have I sinned.” His repentance demands of himself a broken and a contrite heart. Do we sense the greatness of a sin against God over a sin against another or ourselves? (30 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 51:1-17; (James 4:8);(Deut. 8:3); (Joel 1:12) |
Topics: | Relationship, with the Lord; Broken Heart, Spirit; Sin; Practice, Presence of the Lord; (Joy); (Sustained);(Willingness); (Repentance) |
Series: | Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
GOD, YOU’RE PURSUING ME
May 31, 1978 Wednesday A.M. Shiloh
How deep and beyond comprehension is God’s knowledge of us now and forever. He is omnipresent, omnipotent and omniscient; you can’t run away from that! Another preparation for Pentecost message. (22 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 139; (I Cor. 11:28);(I Cor. 2:12) |
Topics: | God; Omniscience; Omnipotent; Exposure, to God; (Manifestation, of Christ); (Attributes); (Attitude) |
Series: | Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 78-02-11-06-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
DEDICATION DISSIPATES DECEPTION
February 2, 1978 Thursday P.M. Shiloh
This message gives deep insight into the problem of deception which will be an increasing problem as the days pass. The disobedient, the reluctant, the dishonest, the confused, the undedicated, are vulnerable to deception. The promoters without motivation to complete a vision generally end up deceived themselves. Only those who are true to the Word and faithful to its commission seem immune to deception. This message is a sleeper. (32 min.)
Scriptures: | John 7:17; II Pet. 1:10; Micah 2:8; (Matt. 5:8); (Rev. 2:5); (Matt. 24:24); (Gal. 1:8); (Prov. 4:18); (II Cor. 3:18); (Matt. 18:21-22); (Luke 16:10); (Rev. 3:10); (Psa. 105:19); (Isa. 53:7); (Rom. 8:33) |
Topics: | Deception; Willingness; Will of God; Carefulness; Word, God’s; Faithfulness; (Obedience) |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
WHAT YOU CAN’T LOSE
January 26, 1978 Thursday A.M. Shiloh
What can you say to a believer who has been stripped of everything? Tell him who he is in Christ. Tell him his position in Christ. Tell him what he has that no one can take away. Tell him to be aware of the Lord always. (25 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | I Pet. 2:1-12; (Eph. 2:8); (Rom. 12:1); (Matt. 19:27); (Luke 10:16); (Matt. 5:16) |
Topics: | Relationship, with the Lord; Word, Becoming; Relationships, Spiritual; Kingdom; Thinking, God’s and Ours |
Series: | Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
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 #: 76-10-05-13-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
September 27, 1976 Monday P.M. Shiloh
Let me hold these things ever in my heart as I come before Thy presence: 1) Thou dost desire truth in my innermost being, 2) Create in me a clean heart, 3) Renew in me a steadfast spirit and sustain me with a willing spirit, and 4) I give Thee the sacrifices of my broken spirit. (71 1/2 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 51:1-17; (Mark 12:30-31); (James 4:6) |
Topics: | Repentance; Broken Heart, Spirit; Relationship, with the Lord; Willingness; Passivity; Withdrawal; Wholeheartedness; Work |
Series: | Shattered at Shiloh; Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages, Pivotal 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 #: 74-04-02-21-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THE SEVEN PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM #1
March 10, 1974 Sunday A.M. Val.
The parables of Matt. 13 unfold the various aspects of the Kingdom of God. This chapter also explains the purpose of parable teaching. The end-time separation of the remnant and the necessity of a revelation of the Kingdom to us are the principle underlying truths of these parables.
Scriptures: | Matt. 13:3-53 |
Topics: | Kingdom; Parables; Revelation; Willingness; Remnant; Discipleship |
Series: | Basic Scriptures of the Walk; Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
THE SEVEN PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM #2
March 10, 1974 Sunday A.M. SoG.
The second message on this tape of the same title is the message that was preached in Grace Chapel of South Gate. The basic presentation is the same in both messages, but there is an enthusiastic inspiration in the Valley message and a deeper revelation teaching in the South Gate message. The end of the South Gate message is strong in basic revelation of the grace and the laws of the Kingdom.
Scriptures: | Matt. 13:3-52 |
Topics: | Kingdom; Parables; Revelation; Truth; Miracles; Grace |
Series: | Basic Scriptures of the Walk; Expository |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-03-08-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
February 28, 1974 Thursday P.M. SoG.
A basic and necessary message on the various levels of submission. Submission is difficult to define but the Holy Spirit describes the various planes, the various levels of submission to which we must obtain. (47 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 2:5-18 |
Topics: | Submission; Willingness; Love; Divine Enablement; Service |
Series: | True Submission; Expository |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-02-25-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
February 8, 1974 Friday P.M. Val.
Again the basic principles of a right spirit are emphasized in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus emphasizes the peril of conflicting loyalties and allegiances, the idolatry of judging others. Importunity is given as the key to unlock God’s willingness to us. The sign of the true and the false is revealed in the rightness of one’s spirit rather than in his deeds. (49 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 6:16–7:29 |
Topics: | Righteousness; Kingdom; Submission; Anxiety; Judgment; Willingness |
Series: | Basic Scriptures of the Walk; Kingdom Righteousness (Sermon on the Mount) |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 74-02-07-07-R
This cassette tape contained the following message by John Robert Stevens.
February 1, 1974 Friday P.M. Val.
Matthew 8 has several examples of the creative word of faith. Here faith is divorced from prayerful petitions to prophet’s commands that control the dreaded leprosy, the burning fever, the capsizing waves, and the uncontrollable demons. (52 min.)
Scriptures: | Matt. 8:1-34; Eph. 3:20; Matt. 15:21-28 |
Topics: | Faith, Creative; Prophecy, Creative; Willingness; Disciple, Discipleship; Dedication; Revelation |
Series: | Faith Builders; Expository |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
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