THE SECRET FAST / “MEET MY NEED, LORD!”

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Release #: 75-02-22-01-R

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

THE SECRET FAST
February 9, 1975 Sunday P.M. SoG.

In the Sermon on the Mount the Lord teaches us about the secret fast as contrasted to the ostentatious fast of the pharisee. The fast to appear religious has little reward. The secret fast the heavenly Father witnesses and rewards. (53 min.)

Scriptures: Matt. 6:16-18; Luke 18:9-14
Topics: Fasting; Motivations; Religiosity
Series: Fasting
Rated: Foundational Teaching

“MEET MY NEED, LORD!”
February 13, 1975 Thursday P.M. SoG.

Our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs are often not even understood by ourselves but God gives the assurance that He has made complete provision for all our needs. Every answer has been prepared. The keys of appropriation of this provision are emphasized in this message. In brief, we openly and persistently, without despair, seek His provision. (53 min.)

Scriptures: I Pet. 5:7; Phil. 4:19; Psa. 31:19; 23:5; I Cor. 2:9; 10:13; Matt. 22:4; 25:34; 7:7
Topics: Problems; Provision; Appropriation; Hunger; Faith, Expressed; Love
Rated: Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages

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FASTING FOR ORIENTATION / FASTING IN ANTICIPATION / THE FASTING FAITH BEFORE DELIVERANCE

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Release #: 75-02-08-03-R

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

FASTING FOR ORIENTATION
February 2, 1975 Sunday A.M. Ana.

When Moses, Elijah and our Lord fasted for forty days and nights they received their “briefing” and direction into the great divine fulfillment of their lives. We too have times in which we, though anointed, need the fresh direction to go forward. Other Scriptural examples are cited to show that we fast for orientation.

Scriptures: Isa. 58; Exo. 34:28; I Kings 19:8; Luke 4:1-2; Dan. 9; Ezra 8:21-23; Joel 1:14; 2:12-18,21-32
Topics: Fasting; Body, Soul and Spirit; Love, in Body; Appropriation; Immunity; Famine
Series: Fasting
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

FASTING IN ANTICIPATION
February 2, 1975 Sunday P.M. SoG.

In Acts the church fasted anticipating the commissioning, the launching of ministries. The restored remnant today fasts in anticipation of the gospel of the Kingdom being preached in all the world. This message places what God is doing today in its proper perspective and relationship to what happened in apostolic times.

Scriptures: Acts 13:1-4; 14:23
Topics: Gospel of the Kingdom; Fasting; Anticipation; Fulfillment; Destiny; Restoration
Series: Fasting
Rated: JRS Selected Messages

THE FASTING FAITH BEFORE DELIVERANCE
February 5, 1975 Wednesday P.M. Val.

Fasting in these Scriptures became a manifestation of faith, the prelude to great miraculous deliverances. (59 min.)

Scriptures: Esther 4:14–5:2; II Chron. 20:3; Jonah 3:4-10
Topics: Fasting; Faith, Expressed; Destiny; Deliverance; Exposure; Mercy
Series: Fasting
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons

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FASTING FOR THE BRIDEGROOM / THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM FAST

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Release #: 75-02-07-03-R

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

FASTING FOR THE BRIDEGROOM
February 1, 1975 Saturday A.M. Ana.

When the bridegroom is taken away, the bride fasts and prepares and adorns herself for the day of the husband’s return. So we are also purifying ourselves and living in expectation of our Lord’s return. Our fasting now anticipates the feasting to come at the marriage supper of the Lamb. (52 min.)

Scriptures: Psa. 69:7-16; Matt. 6:16-18; Matt. 9:14-17; Rev. 19:1-21; Rev. 20:1-4; Mal. 3:3; Psa. 23:5
Topics: Fasting; Reproach; Preparation; Bride of Christ; Fullness
Series: Fasting
Rated: For Mature Sons

THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM FAST
February 2, 1975 Sunday A.M. Val.

When we are motivated to meet the need of others we have many personal blessings promised to us. This message completes the exposition on Isaiah 58 that began with “The Kingdom Fast” Friday P.M. Jan. 31, 1975 Valley. (52 min.)

Scriptures: Isa. 58:8-14; Heb. 4:11; Psa. 37:4; Hag. 1:6; Prov. 11:24; II Cor. 8:5
Topics: Fasting; Appropriation For Others; Sabbath; Motivation; Promises, Possessing Them
Series: Fasting; Cross Ref.–Kingdom Sabbath
Rated: Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

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FIVE RADIO BROADCASTS ON FASTING FASTING: ISAIAH 58, MESSAGE A / FASTING: ISAIAH 58, MESSAGE B / FAS

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Release #: 75-02-06-03-R

This cassette tape contained the following 5 messages by John Robert Stevens.

FIVE RADIO BROADCASTS ON FASTING FASTING: ISAIAH 58, MESSAGE A
October 17, 1966 Monday

Fasting is an exercise that helps us draw closer to the Lord. This message deals with the acceptable and unacceptable motives for fasting.

Scriptures: Matt. 6:16-18; Matt. 9:15-17; Matt. 17:14-21; Isa. 58:1-9
Topics: Fasting; Motivation
Series: Fasting

FASTING: ISAIAH 58, MESSAGE B
October 18, 1966 Tuesday

We don’t fast just for the physical benefits. We fast in order to become a tool in the hands of the Lord. Keys to fasting are also given.

Scriptures: Isa. 58:6-12
Topics: Fasting; Channel; Motivation

FASTING: THE PRELUDE, MESSAGE A
October 19, 1966 Wednesday

Fasting is not only part of the spiritual walk of God’s people, it is the prelude to many of the great things that are available. Keys to fasting are also given.

Scriptures: Exo. 34:28; I Kings 19:8; Luke 4:1-2; Dan. 10:1-7; Ezra 8:21-23; Jonah 1:14; Jonah 2:12-13; 2:28-29
Topics: Fasting; Blessing; Deliverance; Preparation

FASTING: THE PRELUDE, MESSAGE B
October 20, 1966 Thursday

Scriptural examples of how fasting has been the prelude to great decisions and deliverances in the Bible.

Scriptures: Acts 13:1-4; 14:19-23; John 3:1-10; Matt. 17:14-21
Topics: Fasting; Preparation Deliverance

THE FASTING AND DEDICATION OF ESTHER
October 20, 1966 Thursday

Esther’s life was an example of the type of dedication and sacrifice that is willing to lay down your life for something bigger than yourself.

Scriptures: Esther 3:7-15; 4:1-17
Topics: Dedication; Fasting; Prayer; Sacrifice

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A FEW “FAST” ONES! / THE KINGDOM FAST

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Release #: 75-02-01-01-R

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

A FEW “FAST” ONES!
January 26, 1975 Sunday P.M. SoG.

In a lighter vein as good encouragement on fasting for those who are on a fast. (57 min.)

Topics: Fasting; Motivation; Hunger
Series: Fasting

THE KINGDOM FAST
January 31, 1975 Friday P.M. Val.

As we are walking into the Kingdom we cease the fasting and intercession for our own personal welfare and we begin to fast for the deliverance and blessing upon our fellow-citizens of the Kingdom. Our focus is on the need of others rather than our own. This message is essential to everyone who fasts in this hour. (57 min.)

Scriptures: Matt. 6:16-18; Isa. 58:3,6-9; Jer. 14:12; I Cor. 12:25; John 11:39,43-44; Mark 2:4-5; John 13:35; Matt. 25:35-36
Topics: Fasting; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Deliverance; Love, in Body; Relationships, Spiritual; Withdrawal
Series: Fasting
Rated: For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages

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THY LIGHT SHALL RISE IN DARKNESS

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Release #: RN-20-A0-43-R

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

January 1, 1971 Friday P.M. Val.

A fast is very significant because it links you so completely with the omnipotence of God. (30 min.)

Scriptures: Isa. 58:1-12
Topics: Fasting; Motivation; Cleanse; Prayer
Series: Fasting

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FASTING TO BE WHERE HE CHOOSES

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Release #: RN-06-C0-04-R

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

Wed. P.M. SoG.

Fasting has had many purposes in the Word of God, but one of the basic functions is a preparatory time before the Spirit designates a specific work to be done in the Body of Christ. Whenever you fast do so to minister first to the Lord, and when your heart is open and willing to minister to God, then He can commission you and set you in the Body as He chooses. (47 min.)

Scriptures: Acts 13:1-4; Matt. 17:14-21; I Sam. 16:7-13; I Cor. 12:18; I Tim. 3:6-7
Topics: Fasting; God’s Perfect Will, Seeking; Body of Christ, Body Ministry; Preparation; Ministry, Personal; Apostle, Apostolic
Series: Fasting

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THE MOTIVATION TO FAST / LET’S BE NEW WINESKINS

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Release #: RN-06-B0-05-R

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

THE MOTIVATION TO FAST

Fasting is never a privation or a meritorious work, but an act of faith. Your zeal wanes and in its place your hunger after God grows fierce. You starve that in your life that rivals God–a forced killing of the limitations and hindrances in your life.

Scriptures: Matt. 6:16-18; Isa. 58:1-14
Topics: Fasting; Motivation; Bondage; Hunger; Health
Series: Fasting

LET’S BE NEW WINESKINS

God honors the ones who fast for something bigger than themselves and yet he blesses their lives greater than He would if their motivations had been selfish. Many keys of health given. (52 min.)

Scriptures: Isa. 58:6-8
Topics: Fasting; Motivation; Health; Blessing; Personal Experiences

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FASTING: A PRELUDE TO GOD’s MOVING

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Release #: RN-06-A0-05-R

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

Fasting is a prelude to so many things God has said and promised. As we see repeatedly in the Scriptures, great steps of restoration, revelation, deliverance, and even outpouring follow the unique focus that comes in a fast, and holds you, as it were, before the presence of the Lord to see His will wrought. (84 min.)

Scriptures: Dan. 10:1-3,11-13; Ezra 8:21-23; Joel 1:14; 2:12,15,23,24,28; Esther 4:16; II Chron. 20:1-14; Jonah 3:4-10; Mark 2:5,10-11; Deut. 9:9-19; Exo. 34:28-35; I Kings 19:4-8; Luke 4:1-13,15,30; Heb. 1:14; 4:15; I Tim. 4:1,3; Eph. 1:13-14; Rev. 3:15-16; Acts 13:2-3; 14:19-23; I Pet. 5:3; Matt. 17:14-21; I Thess. 3:12; Acts 5:16
Topics: Fasting; Food; Preparation; Revelation; Release; Body, Soul, and Spirit
Series: Fasting

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WHY WE FAST / FASTING, A SHOCK TREATMENT

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Release #: RN-06-A0-04-R

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

WHY WE FAST
SoG.

A fast is a time of drawing closer to God. It will project you into a new level of spiritual perception. A true fast is not ambitious or self-centered but an act of faith. This message gives a lot of insight into the physical as well as the spiritual aspects of fasting.

Scriptures: Isa. 58:3-12; Matt. 17:14-21; Matt. 6:16-18; Exo. 24; Exo. 34; I Kings 19; Dan. 10; Deut. 9; Luke 2; Acts 10; Acts 27
Topics: Fasting; Relationship with the Lord; Visions; Food; Body, Soul, and Spirit; Change
Series: Fasting

FASTING, A SHOCK TREATMENT
SoG.

Fasting can break the spiritual ruts that limit the flow of God in our lives. We are creatures of habit who use the natural realm for our encouragement when God should be our encouragement. Getting more of God comes from giving more of ourselves to Him! (55 min.)

Scriptures: John 3:34
Topics: Fasting; Hunger; Faith; Expressed; Body, Soud, and Spirit; Discouragement; Habits

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