Ten random series from the complete list of series.
Out of Print
Release #: 75-03-07-09-R
This cassette tape contained the following 3 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THE WATERS OF MERIBAH
February 26, 1975 Wednesday P.M. Ana.
These stories of Israel foreshadow the Christ to come and teach us pure worship in the midst of adversity. Moses smote the rock for water in the time of murmuring and complaining. So much was received and so much more was lost. (54 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 95:1-11; Exo. 17:1-7; Num. 20:1-13 |
Topics: | Relationship with the Lord; Murmuring; Worship; Rejoicing; Initiative; Obedience |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, JRS Selected Messages |
PSALMS 149
February 28, 1975 Friday P.M. Val.
This psalm first describes the praises and worship of God’s people then enters into their authority to minister judgments even on the nobles and kings of the earth. The worshipers are not engrossed with their own problems, but in the bringing forth of the Kingdom. (54 min.)
Scriptures: | Isa. 61:1-4; Psa. 149:1-6; John 15 |
Topics: | Fruitfulness; Joy; Self-Interest; Dedication; Judgment; Babylon; Problems |
Series: | Joyful and Joy-Full |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
WHAT A PRAYER!
March 2, 1975 Sunday P.M. SoG.
What a prayer Paul makes for Ephesians! He cries for them to know how great is the power that the Father has beamed toward them. (54 min.)
Scriptures: | Eph. 1:15-23 |
Topics: | Provisions; Fullness; Power; Wisdom, God’s; Revelation; Faith, Aggressive |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-02-19-01-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
PRESERVED OR PICKLED?
February 14, 1975 Friday P.M. Val.
Here’s another important word relating to being filled to overflowing with the Spirit. Believe to see your experience in God constantly renewed and expanded. Be preserved in the joy of the Lord. Don’t be pickled in the brine of bitterness and fear. (58 min.)
Scriptures: | Psa. 31:23; 37:28; Rom. 14:17-18; Matt. 25:21,23; Isa. 51:11; Luke 1:42-55 |
Topics: | Joy; Fullness; Blessing; God’s Word; Experience |
Series: | Joyful and Joy-Full |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
BITTER OR SWEET?
February 16, 1975 Sunday P.M. SoG.
The Passover embraced the bitter herbs while the Tabernacles feast involved the drinking of the sweet. The first was the remembrance of trials and oppressions, while the second is an anticipation of the everlasting joy upon our heads. (58 min.)
Scriptures: | Exo. 12:5-8; Neh. 8:8-18; Psa. 34:8; 119:103; John 2:9; John 1:29; Acts 13:52; Joel 1:12; Luke 22:19; Mal. 3:18; Psa. 30:5; Isa. 61:3; 35:10; Acts 2:13 |
Topics: | Joy; Bitterness; Freedom; Bondage; Blessing; Passover; Tabernacles |
Series: | Joyful and Joy-Full |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-02-17-05-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
THANKS FOR THE CASTOR OIL
February 16, 1975 Sunday A.M. Val.
“What’s happening to me?” God cuts deep, refines in fire. The impurities He removes. Himself He fuses with us. He makes all things work for good, fulfilling His purposes in us. The prescription may be bitter but the results are divine.
Scriptures: | I Pet. 4:12-17; Psa. 66:1-2,8-15; Heb. 12:11; Rom. 8:28; Heb. 7:25; Phil. 1:21 |
Topics: | Cross-Experience; Testing; Purging; Rejoicing; Sonship; Nature, Adamic and Christ |
Series: | Joyful and Joy-Full |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
THE JOY-CHASERS
February 16, 1975 Sunday A.M. Ana.
Ezra 3:3-6 describes the restoration of the house of worship after the exile and the loud shouts of joy which were heard over hills and valleys afar. Isaiah prophesies for us also the Scriptural restoration of worship. Ours is “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Isaiah says we shall “overtake gladness and joy.” We are the joy-chasers.
Scriptures: | Ezra 1:1; 3:1-4,6,11-13; Isa. 35:2,10; 51:3,11; Isa. 52:8-9; Isa. 61:3,7,10; Hos. 6:3 |
Topics: | Joy; Restoration, Church; Appropriation; Heaviness; Remnant; Faith, Vicarious |
Series: | Joyful and Joy-Full |
Rated: | JRS Selected Messages |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-02-17-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
WHY WORRY?
February 6, 1975 Thursday A.M. Val.
We need a basic trust in the Lord that does not fret over problems but submits as a bondslave to His care and lets His peace guard our hearts and minds. (54 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 4:4-9 |
Topics: | Anxiety; Trust; Problems; Bondservant, Bondslave; Peace; Worry |
Series: | Joyful and Joy-Full |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
“DON’T BE DISCONTENTED”
February 13, 1975 Thursday A.M. Val.
Three great truths emphasized here: 1. Contentment is an expression of your spirit of trust in God in spite of current circumstances. 2. Discontent is a focus on circumstances, interpreting them by the fears and lies of Satan. 3. The believer who is also a giver has the promise of being a receiver of the supply of all his needs. (54 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 4:9-21; Matt. 25:42; Luke 6:38; II Cor. 9:6; Prov. 19:17 |
Topics: | Contentment; Circumstances; Giving; Focus; Stewardship; Trust |
Series: | Joyful and Joy-Full |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons |
Out of Print
Release #: 75-02-04-03-R
This cassette tape contained the following 2 messages by John Robert Stevens.
I WON’T BE A SAD-SACK
January 30, 1975 Thursday A.M. Val.
Many people have a deep unconscious determination to be unhappy. Will Rogers said, “People are about as happy as they decide to be.” Be determined to be joyful. You need to believe and receive His joy. This is an absolute essential and basic truth for these times of stress. (59 min.)
Scriptures: | Phil. 3:1; 4:4; I Thess. 5:16; Joel 1:12 |
Topics: | Joy; Will, Determination; Sonship; Cross Experience; Faith, Aggressive; Circumstances |
Series: | Joyful and Joy-Full |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
MOURNFUL OR JOYFUL
January 30, 1975 Thursday P.M. SoG.
The heart must be set upon the joy of the Lord. Sadness is natural to the human nature. We are perversely determined to be unhappy, but those who return to Zion will come with everlasting joy upon their heads. In the time of sorrows the joy of the Lord is our strength. (59 min.)
Scriptures: | Neh. 8:8-10; Psa. 16:11; John 15:11; 17:13; Isa. 35:10; Isa. 61:7,10; I Pet. 1:8; Psa. 5:11; 32:11; Joel 1:12; Deut. 16:13; Gal. 5:22 |
Topics: | Joy; Will; Determination; Movement, Motion–Expression of; Faith, Aggressive; Remnant; Fullness |
Series: | Joyful and Joy-Full |
Rated: | Foundational Teaching, For Mature Sons, JRS Selected Messages |
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