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Jabez prayed for God's blessing, power, and protection—and God answered. In this inspiring message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows how God specializes in transforming broken lives into powerful testimonies of His grace. Whether you're battling addiction, temptation, failure, or discouragement, you'll learn how surrendering fully to God can lead to victory, purpose, and a future far greater than your past.
Are your prayers too small for the God you serve? In this powerful message from 1 Chronicles 4, Pastor Jeff Schreve explores the famous Prayer of Jabez and challenges believers to move beyond safe, comfortable prayers. Discover why God delights in bold faith, how to break free from the limitations of your past, and what it means to ask a big God for big blessings and a greater impact.
If God is a God of blessing – then what about all the suffering we go through? And anyway, if God does bless, does that just mean a new car and a bigger house? Does God want to Bless Me? It is just great to be with you again this week and we are starting a new series that I've called "Blessed to be a Blessing". There's some really important teaching going to happen over these next four weeks on the subject of God's blessing. Why is that important? Because I see so much misunderstanding about God and His heart and where He stands on blessing us. There seems to be a couple of extreme positions on this whole subject of God's blessing – two opposite ends of the spectrum, if you like. On the one end, it goes something like this. God wants to bless me, therefore, I should believe Him for the new Mercedes convertible, more money and a bigger house and a big diamond ring. In effect it kind of reduces God down to some sort of sugar daddy: it's all about me, I am at centre stage – I name it and I claim it. And you know something, lots of Christians believe that. Now the problem that I have with that end of the spectrum is that when I take that and I hold it in one hand and I hold the cross of Christ in the other – when I look at Jesus, this Jesus that gave up everything for me; this Jesus who was nailed to a cross, beaten and bruised and brutalised, not even with the clothes on His back – and I compare those two things, you know something, this end of the spectrum over here, jars with that, don't you think? And it leads to some of the worst excesses – the tele-evangelists pressuring people for money and flying around in their private jets. Is that where that should end up? I mean is that what God's blessing is all about? The other end of the spectrum is you have to be poor to serve God. Money is evil. In fact, we just had a phone call, just the other evening, in the middle of the night, someone responding to a program, saying, "money is evil". Well, no that's not what the Bible says. The Bible says, "The love of money is the root of all evil", but money itself isn't evil. "People who are rich are evil." I was talking to a man in India recently. India by and large, is a country of extremes – there is the very rich and there's a large, large number of very, very poor people. And this man was being very critical of a Christian leader who just happened to have a nice house in a nice area. He believed that it was wrong for him to have money. Then I looked at this end of the spectrum – you have to be a pauper to serve God. And then I go to the Bible and I read about Abraham, who was God's chosen man; he was very wealthy. I read about King Solomon, he was very wealthy. Yet King Solomon was still God's anointed leader over Israel. He was full of God's wisdom. Do you see the problem? You go to either end of the spectrum and you take teaching about God's blessing to the extreme and you know, I think you end up with the wrong answer. God is a God of balance and when we look at our lives, what we see is that we go through times of blessing, where there's joy and everything seems to be going well and we all go through difficult times. You see the problem. At one end you can have people getting the extreme prosperity thing in their heads and we can end up thinking it's all about us. It plays right into the hands of the world; it's the me, me, me – the next plasma TV, the next car, the next big thing. If you don't have that, obviously you don't have enough faith. On the other hand, if you have this perception that you have to be poor to be a Christian, well if that were the case, who would ever fund the work of the Lord on this planet? God has always chosen to fund His work through His people. And then on top of the pure monitory thing, there's the reality of tragedy and pain and suffering. I mean some of these things are indiscriminate – earthquakes, tsunamis, a young person who loves God dies of cancer, in a car crash or there's divorce or there's retrenchment or there's all that stuff of life that we all experience some times. Are you with me? So what's God's plan? Does God want to bless me or not? Is it okay for me to ask for His blessing? Is it okay for me to expect His blessing, or is that presumptuous? This is an important question. It is in a sense where the 'rubber' of faith hits the 'road' of life. It's when it comes to faith in God being active, right in the midst of life's realities today, the things we all have to face. We get up in the morning, we pray, we look forward to the day … How do I pray, what do I give thanks for? That difficult situation that's going be confronting me at work today, can I ask God to help me with that? Is God in all of that? That's why we are doing this series "Blessed to be a Blessing". I'm a simple man. I open the Bible, I see what God's Word says on a subject and you know God is largely a God of balance. I love to be empowered with God's Word and hopefully as we share these next twenty, twenty five minutes together we will both be empowered by God's Word. The problem with teaching on blessing is that you just can't take one verse and say, "That's it! See, God is a God who blesses; therefore I can ask Him for the next big car". You end up with an extreme position. Just as if you say, "You can't have any money to serve Jesus. You have to sell everything you have, give it all away", because Jesus did say that to one young ruler. I'd like to look at God's perspective; the whole thing. Is God a God who blesses? Well, let's just start with what we mean by the word "bless"? It has a number of different meanings but the main connotation is God's divine favour – God intervening to make something better or to give us something that will bring us joy or happiness, financial blessing, spiritual blessing, physical blessing, healing, anything and everything. God's divine favour – His blessing becoming active in our lives. The question is, is God in the blessing business? The word "bless" or "blesses" or "blessed" or "blessing", appears three hundred and fifty eight times in the Bible. The first time you see it is in the first chapter of the Bible, Genesis chapter 1, verse 22. Let's go there and have a bit of a look at what God's up to. Genesis chapter 1 is the account of God's creation. He creates the light out of darkness and the heavens and the earth and the oceans and the dry land and the plants. And the first time He creates a living creature, this is what He says: So God created the creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems. According to all their kinds and every winged bird according to its kind and God saw that is was good and God ... Listen to this: ... and God blessed them and said, 'Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas and let the birds increase on the earth'. The second time that the concept of 'blessing' happens in the Bible is in that same chapter, a few verses on, verse 26: Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image and in our likeness and let them rule over the fish of the sea, and the birds of the air, over the livestock over all the earth and over all the creatures that move along the ground.' So God created man in His image, in the image of God He created him, male and female, He created them. God blessed them and said to them" – see, there it is again – "God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth and subdue it and rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over every living creature that moves on the ground.' And then God said, 'I give you every seed bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it, they will be yours for food and all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground; everything that has breath of life in it, I give every green plant for food.' And it was so. That's creation! Let me ask you something – do you think God's in the business of blessing us? If God Blesses why do we Suffer? So we've looked at God's own account of His creation, Genesis chapter 1. The very first living creatures He creates, He blesses them. He says, "Go and multiply, increase in number and fill the earth." And He creates humanity, man and woman, and He hands the whole of that creation over to them. What an enormous blessing! You and I are joint owners in creation! Why? Because God created us in His own image and then He handed the whole thing over to us. Just stop and think about that for a minute. What a huge blessing! Right at the point of creation, God was in the blessing business. That's profound! And His plan for us was to live in relationship with Him – Adam and Eve. Genesis, chapter 2, verse 15: The Lord God took the man and put him is the Garden of Eden to till it and to keep it. A perfect plan of blessing and as you probably know, Adam and Eve rebelled. They did the one thing that God said, 'don't do' and there were consequences. Rebellion against God always has consequences. To the woman He said, "I will greatly increase your pains in child bearing, with pain you will give birth. Your desire will be for your husband and he will rule over you." To Adam He said, "Because you listened to your wife and you ate from the tree about which I commanded you 'you must not eat', cursed is the ground because of you. Through painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. It will produce thorns and thistles for you and you'll eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your brow, you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken – for dust you are and to dust you will return." Enter pain and suffering because humanity rebelled against God. And for the rest of the history of humanity, there are consequences. Now you might say to me, "Berni that is so insensitive. If there's a still born baby, if tens of thousands are killed in a tsunami, if some young teenager is raped and murdered, how can you say that?" Here it is, God made us in His image but when who He is doesn't suit us, we try and remake Him into our image. God is a God of blessing – that was His plan, that's why He put Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. But they rebelled and when that happens there is an interruption of blessing, there's an interruption in the relationship with Him. Have a look at it. In Leviticus chapter 26 is a perfect summary of where God stands on this. It's a summary of the old covenant; the relationship between God and Israel. And He lays out the relationship in this chapter. Let's go there and begin at verse 1. He says: Don't make idols or set up a sacred stone for yourselves, don't place a carved stone in your land to bow down to it because I am the Lord your God. If you observe my Sabbaths and have reverence for my sanctuary, I am the Lord. If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commandments, I will send rain in its season and the ground will yield its crops and the trees of the field will be full of fruit and your threshing will continue until grape harvest and grape harvest will continue until planting and you will eat all the food you want and live in safety in your land. I will grant you peace in the land and you will lie down and no one will make you afraid of them. I will remove savage beasts from the land and the sword will not pass through the country. You will pursue your enemies and they will fall by the sword before you. Five of you will chase a hundred and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand and your enemies will fall by the sword before you. I will look on you with favour and make you fruitful and increase your numbers and I will keep my covenant with you. You will still be eating last years harvest when you have to make room for the new one. I'll put my dwelling place among you and I won't abhor you and I walk among you and be your God and you will be my people. I'm the Lord God, who brought you out of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians. I broke the bars of your yolk and enabled you to walk with your heads high. But, but if your won't listen to me and carry out all these commandments and if you reject me and my decrees and you abhor my laws and fail to carry out those commandments and so violate this covenant, then I will do this - I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting disease and fever will destroy your sight and drain away your life. You will plant seed in vain because your enemies will eat it. I will set my face against you so that you will be defeated by your enemies, those who hate you will rule over you and you will flee, even when there is no one pursuing you. See, God first and foremost is a God of blessing. He wants to be in relationship with His people and He is God – He gets to say this is how it is. And when Israel turned against Him, there were consequences. And you and I both have rebelled against God; we both have turned our backs on God at some point in our lives. I was talking to a man just the other day. He's my own age, he's a good friend of mine and he was talking about his three adult sons. This man had a dream to bless his sons. He's an entrepreneur. He's good at making money. He worked as a team with his sons; he wanted to build a business empire and to see them blessed and their children blessed. But one by one, they rejected him and his plans – they didn't honour their father. They went their own way; they turned their backs on him. It sounds like a parable, doesn't it? This is a true story – a friend of mine. And this is what my friend said to me, he said, "Berni, I really wanted to bless them, I wanted to give to them but now that they have rejected that, in their self-centered, selfish ways, I can't bless them." and it's the greatest sadness of his life. That man is made in the image of God. What he said about his heart to bless his sons is exactly, exactly where God is coming from. God is a God of blessing, but when we reject Him, when humanity rejected Him, when you and I as individuals rejected Him, it interrupts the relationship. And it's in that relationship that we are blessed – that's God's plan. So we've all done that. Can we still go to God and ask Him to bless us? Can I ask for God's Blessing? I hope that as we have looked into God's Word so far on the program, it's had a profound impact on you. God's heart is to bless us – it's in His very nature. That's what creation was all about. A huge abundant, indescribable blessing from Him to us. But when we reject Him, when we try to reconstruct God in our own image rather than accepting Him for who He is, we interrupt that blessing. It's as simple as that. Now we have all done that, so can we still ask God for His blessing, for His favour, for His grace? Absolutely, because God is a God of forgiveness. I'd like to take you to a place, a prayer by a man called Jabez. Someone wrote a book about this a few years ago and it became very prominent, but this prayer is in the Old Testament. If you have a Bible, grab it. We are going to First Chronicles, chapter 4, verses 9 and 10. It's in the middle of nine chapters of genealogy, you know, so and so begat so and so who begat so and so who begat so and so - nine chapters - riveting! Smack bang in the middle of that God stops and tells us the story of this Jabez. Obviously He thought it was important enough to break this riveting flow of the genealogies. Good stuff, thank you Jesus. Here's the prayer of Jabez: Jabez was honoured more than his brothers and his mother named his Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, saying, "O God, that you would bless me indeed and enlarge my territory and that your hand might be with me and that you might keep me from hurt and from harm." And God granted his request. Jabez gets called "You're a pain" by his mother. Imagine if your mother or my mother named us that. Not a great start in life is it? Mustn't have been for Jabez because Jabez cried out to God. He cried out to Him in desperation, out of his pain, out of his imperfect life. We don't know much more about him but what we do know is that everybody has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and he rejected God in his life at some point, just the way that you and I have. And in his desperation he calls out to God. You might say, "Berni, how do you know that Jabez rebelled?" Let me ask you, if you're a parent, what's the first or the second or the third word that every child learns? "No!" Isn't it? And God's Word clearly teaches that we all have turned our backs on Him. So Jabez is a fallen man just like you and I are fallen human beings. What does Jabez ask God? "God, that you would bless me indeed." Not just any sort of blessing an 'indeed' blessing; not just an ordinary blessing of God, "I really, really, God, want you to bless me." Secondly he asks God to enlarge his territory. In the Old Testament, land was very important, in terms of blessing. I mean, land is somewhere we live. If you have a house in the suburbs, you might take that for granted. If you happen to live in a Liberian refugee camp in Sierra Leon, where you are listening to this program, you won't be taking land for granted. Jabez asks God to enlarge his territory. Thirdly that God's hand might be with him. What a great blessing that is! And fourthly, that God would keep him from hurt and harm. And listen to what it says, (Jabez is a person just like you and me) listen to what it says next. It says, "And God granted his request." This man put his faith in God and he asked God for a blessing. Once I discovered this prayer, I started praying it regularly, with my own twist. I said, "God, that you would bless me indeed today. I want to see your presence; I want you to be with me. God, that you would increase my borders and my territory. That more and more people would listen to these programs." You know, I started praying that two years ago when these programs were being listened to by a few people on a few stations and now they are listened to by hundreds of thousands, even millions of people in over eighty countries around the world. God answers those prayers. "God that you would send your hand with me that doors would open for the work that we do and that you would keep me from evil that I wouldn't cause any pain." It is just the Lord laid on my heart. The point is we can ask God for blessing. God is a God of great blessing and blessing happens in relationship with Him. When we reject God – listen to me – when we reject God it breaks the blessing. Just like that friend of mine that I was talking about with his sons. God wants to bless you … God wants to bless me and there's a purpose; there's a reason for His blessing. It's not just for us but as we will see over the next few weeks on the program, God blesses us so that we can be a blessing to others. But right from the beginning, right from the first creature that He created on this earth, He wanted to bless them. And when he created humanity, He wanted to bless them. And when He had a relationship with His people, Israel, He wanted to bless them. And we all turned our backs on Him and so God then gave us the greatest blessing that there could possibly be – He opened the door to a relationship with Him through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross. God is a God of blessing. Yes, we go through ups and downs in our lives, and we're going to have a look at some of those things over the next few weeks, but when I open the Bible I see a God who wants to engage, not just with humanity as a whole, but with little people like you and me and His heart is to bless us.
Purpose Statement: The Prayer of Jabez is where Jabez asks God to bless him, enlarge his territory, keep his hand upon him, and protect him from harm. This brief Scripture in between names describes Jabez as more honorable than his brothers and notes that God did grant him his request. A book titled: Prayer of Jabez was written by Bruce Wilkinson. Why and how do we pray?
The Prayer Of Jabez To Break The Spirit Of Rejection ( 1 Chronicles Chapter 4 )
[1 Chronicles 4:9-10] There was a man named Jabez who was more honorable than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because his birth had been so painful. [10] He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request. Jabez had a reputation of _____________. God is the only one who can turn pain into a _______________. God wants to bring _____________ and blessing on every area of your life. [Luke 11.11-13] “You fathers—if your children ask for a fish, do you give them a snake instead? [12] Or if they ask for an egg, do you give them a scorpion? Of course not! [13] So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” God gives good gifts to His _____________. God isn't an angry __________ __________ waiting for us to mess up. [1 John 5.14-15] And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. [15] And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for. You can't pray according to God's will if you don't have a _____________________ with Him. Prayer _______________ things. [Matthew 7:7-8] “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. If you want to attract God's blessings you must live an ___________________ life. [2 Timothy 2.21] If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.
This week, Pastor Deron begins our Dangerous Prayer series, a series on how those in Bible prayed and how those same methods work today.1 Chronicles 4:9–109 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name [c]Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my [d]territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.
19.07.2026 - Mensagem do Culto Matutino da Igreja Presbiteriana de Anápolis com Rev. Samuel Vieira. Texto Bíblico: 1 Crônicas 4.9-10 Tema: A oração de Jabez.
Pastor Chad teaches from 1 Chronicles 4:9–10, using the prayer of Jabez to show that God's favor is available to those who live in alignment with Him and seek Him in faith. He explains that believers should pray for God's blessing, greater influence to advance His kingdom, His empowering presence, and His protection while trusting that God hears and answers persistent, faith-filled prayer. Ultimately, the message encourages Christians to pursue a life of spiritual substance, rely on God's strength rather than their own, and confidently call on Him, knowing He is faithful to respond.
Alright, real talk: this episode probably isn't going to change your life, but there are some interesting little nuggets to be found in between the names and genealogies. For instance, there's, “The Prayer of Jabez,” right? which, if you didn't live through 90's Christendom, is the title of a book that says you can be blessed with prosperity if you pray prayers like Jabez. Although the author probably lined his pockets with that book, the section on Jabez simply describes something that happened; it isn't prescribed for all believers. You might as well say, “Pray Solomon's prayer and you'll be blessed with wisdom, a kingdom, and a temple!” It doesn't quite work like that. Alright, let's read some names, shall we? 1 Chronicles 1 - 1:07 . 1 Chronicles 2 - 7:12 . 1 Chronicles 3 - 13:26 . 1 Chronicles 4 - 17:00 . Ecclesiastes 10 - 23:12 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org
Have you ever felt stuck by your past or wondered if life could be different? In this message, Pastor Saul shares the story of Jabez and explores how one simple prayer can help us break unhealthy cycles, trust God's timing, and step into the purpose He has for our lives. --------- Welcome to the LifeHouse Church Podcast. We're so glad you're here. Whether you're listening at home, on your commute, or in a quiet moment during your day, we believe God has something personal and timely for you in this message. At LifeHouse, our heart is simple: to lead people to Know God, Grow together, and Go serve and make a difference. Through practical, Gospel-centered messages, we want to help you grow in your faith, experience real transformation, and live out your purpose in everyday life. These messages speak into real-life areas like relationships, marriage, family, purpose, emotional health, and spiritual growth—wherever you are on your faith journey.
In this episode we look at the prayer of Jabez buried deep within a long genaeology and see why it matters for us today. We look at the context in which he prayed and in which people would be reading his prayer. We also look at how it points us to God's success principle. We then look at the prayer itself and go through the four elements of it. We see how he desired to be blessed, how he desired God to enlarge his coast, how he wanted God's hand to be upon him and how he desired God to keep him from evil. If God did that for Jabez, He can and will do the same for us today! We're called to be the Jabez of our generation!
The story of Jabez reminds us of the power of calling on God for blessings, guidance, and protection. A heartfelt prayer led to a divine response as God granted his request. A moment of faith, hope, and answered prayer
In this episode of the Woman at the Well Ministries podcast, join Kim Miller and Erika Klose in a “conversation as we walk with Jesus.” In today's “conversation” we are chatting about what life looks like when we honestly acknowledge God's presence. Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode The Prayer of Jabez / 1 Chronicles 4:9–10 (Prayer of Jabez) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Chronicles+4%3A9-10&version=KJV Isaiah 43:2 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+43%3A2&version=KJV Hebrews 11:6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A6&version=KJV John 10:10 ("life...more abundantly") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A10&version=KJV Romans 8:37 ("more than conquerors") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A37&version=KJV Colossians 3:3 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3%3A3&version=KJV James 2:17–26 (faith without works is dead; referenced generally) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+2%3A17-26&version=KJV Ephesians 2:8–9 (saved by grace through faith; referenced generally) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A8-9&version=KJV 2 Corinthians 5:17 ("new creature in Christ") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A17&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media! Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here: Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us! Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website. All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.
Throughout the scriptures, we find many characters listed only once, yet much is mentioned in a few words. Such is the case with Jabez, yet his prayer contains much to learn.
Today, Pastor Al Dagel introduces some of us to an Old Testament man of prayer, Jabez.
In this episode of Money Matters, Chris Hensley welcomes Jabez Roberts, host of The Working Budget and The Boardroom Podcast. Jabez shares the story behind launching The Working Budget, a new podcast focused on practical financial education, money management, and helping everyday people understand how money moves through their personal economy. Chris and Jabez discuss the connection between Kaizen and compound interest, showing how small, consistent improvements can create meaningful long-term growth. They also explore why budgeting is often misunderstood, why money decisions are emotional, and how a working budget can help people prepare for emergencies, save for the future, and spend with more intention. Jabez also shares the books that shaped his view of money, including The Richest Man in Babylon, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and One Up On Wall Street. The conversation touches on entrepreneurship, stewardship, financial education, and Jabez's mission to build a media-first education platform for Caribbean nationals and beyond. Whether you are new to budgeting or looking to improve your financial habits, this episode offers a practical reminder: budgeting is not about restriction. It is about creating a roadmap for your money and your future self. In This Episode Chris and Jabez discuss: The launch of The Working Budget Why budgeting is a roadmap to financial success How Kaizen connects with compound interest Why small daily improvements matter The difference between saving and investing Why money is emotional How impulse spending affects long-term goals Emergency funds and financial resilience The importance of practical financial education Books that shaped Jabez's approach to money The future of Zeilhan, The Boardroom Podcast, and The Working Budget Guest Jabez Roberts Host of The Working Budget and The Boardroom Podcast Website: media.zeilhan.com
The name Jabez translates to "pain" or "sorrow." Despite starting life with a difficult label and background, Jabez actively sought God's help to rewrite his story, and you can do the same!Support the showhttp://www.gwafgbc.org http://www.gwafgbc.org/storehttp://www.gwafgbc.org/givehttps://vimeo.com/manage/videos
The Lord expands territories! His hand is with us!
Sunday -6/7/2026 - John Gilligan - Dickinson, Texas
1) Who is Christ judging in Matthew 25:31-46?2) Why do you believe that Acts 2:38 is not for Christians today?3) Why does it seem like you identify with the invisible church and not the visible church?4) What method of Bible study would you recommend for someone who only has two hours a week to study?5) What are your thoughts on the prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10?
By Lewis VanAusdle - This message uses the story of Jabez to show that a person does not have to be defined by a difficult name, reputation, or challenging life. Although Jabez's name meant pain, he sought God's blessing, guidance, and help so that he could live honorably and become a blessing to others instead. The
Rev. Tetteh Djangmah is the Senior Pastor of True Vine Charismatic Church Int.
എൻ്റെ അതിരുകൾ വികസിപ്പിക്കേണമേ | Expand My Borders | Malayalam Christian Message | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory 1930 | 28 May 2026ദൈവികമായ വർദ്ധനവിനായി നിൻ്റെ കൂടാരത്തിന്റെ കുറ്റികളെ നീട്ടി അടിക്കുക; കർത്താവിൻ്റെ കരം നിൻ്റെ അതിരുകളെ വിശാലമാക്കും.Experience Supernatural Expansion and Divine Growth with this Malayalam Christian Message. Discover the Prayer of Jabez to Enlarge My Borders and unlock God's Purpose for your life. Learn about Biblical Success, Spiritual Maturity, and the importance of God's Hand for Protection and Blessing. Increase your Capacity for Immeasurably More today!ദൈവവചനത്തിൻ്റെ അനുഗ്രഹങ്ങൾക്കായി Blessing Today ചാനൽ ഇപ്പോൾ തന്നെ Subscribe ചെയ്യൂ! ✨പുതിയ വീഡിയോകൾക്കായി Bell Icon അമർത്തുക.
Message from Sunday, May 17, 2026
Jabez called on God for blessing, growth, protection, and His hand upon his life—and God granted his request. A reminder that no prayer is too small or too bold when it comes from the heart
What if the blessing of God is not just something we receive, but something we learn to live under? This week in God Might, Alan speaks on Mother's Day about Mighty Blessing — living under the mighty hand of God. Through the prayer of Jabez and the blessing of Numbers 6, we are reminded that God's heart is not to leave us defined by pain, limitation, or fear, but to bring us into blessing, increase, favor, and peace. Jabez carried a name connected to sorrow, but he refused to let pain name his future. Instead, he cried out boldly to the God of Israel: "Oh, that You would bless me indeed." His prayer becomes an invitation for us too — to ask God for more, to make room for increase, and to trust that His hand empowers, sustains, guides, and guards us. On Mother's Day, this message reminds us that the blessing of God reaches beyond one moment or one generation. He brings increase, covers families, opens new places of growth, and invites us to trust Him in the stretching. Mighty Blessing is an invitation to pray boldly, live open-handed, and walk with confidence under the mighty hand of God.
Tom: Thanks, Gary. In this second part of our program – I've been talking to Gary Gilley. Gary's a pastor and author. His books are This Little Church Went to Market, which is available from their website as a downloadable pdf. Gary, give us – right now – give us your website address.Gary: Okay, it's svchapel.org.Tom: Great. Gary's also written I Just Wanted More Land, dealing with the Prayer of Jabez; This Little Church Stayed Home, and This Little Church Had None. Gary, you have a new book?
Live from the Calvary Chapel Radio Conference Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Lloyd Pulley Question Timestamps: Susan, Facebook (2:23) - Is it Biblical to interpret dreams today? Breanna, email (3:51) - Should churches fly the Israeli flag? Gigi, NJ (6:15) - Can you explain where the idea for the pope as the head of the church comes from? Cassandra, YouTube (9:17) - Can we ask God for signs in the same way that Gideon did? Enriquez, HI (11:55) - What does it mean to be born again? Nadia, Facebook (14:19) - Will there be enough room for everyone when Jesus returns to Earth? Laura, VA (17:26) - Why do so many people believe people turn into angels when they die? Theresa, Facebook (19:56) - Should I be abstaining from specific foods like it says in the Old Testament? Bezos, YouTube (22:25) - Do Catholics understand true salvation? Nordia, YouTube (24:26) - Do we have to speak in tongues to be saved? Rob, email (27:50) - Why did God turn Moses's staff into a serpent, when He cursed the serpent in the garden? Michele, Facebook (33:52) - Is the movie "Story of Everything" a good starting point for a non-believer? Luigi, NY (37:17) - Why was Jesus so enamored with Jerusalem? Phillip, email (39:15) - Are Islam and Muslims tolerant of other beliefs? Do Muslims peacefully proselytize? Can Christianity and Islam peacefully co-exist? Kathy, NJ (41:29) - What do you think of false teachers that declare healings? What scriptures can I lean on to help me not worry? Steve, NY (45:41) - Should I stay at a job that makes me miserable? Karen, email (51:26) - If Jesus forgives all our sins, why is everything we've ever done brought out at the end for judgment? Wendy, email (52:34) - Can you explain the prayer of Jabez? Ask Your Questions: Call: 888-712-7434 Email: Answers@bbtlive.org
What if the very thing that tried to define you doesn't get the final say? In Week 2 of our Hidden Figures series, Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro explores the life of Jabez—a man whose name literally meant pain, yet whose prayer changed his trajectory. This episode challenges us to stop accepting limiting narratives and start praying bold prayers that align with God's purpose. Discover how to: • Break free from labels tied to your past • Ask God for more without guilt • Depend on God's presence in every step • Trust Him to turn pain into purpose Your past may explain you, but it doesn't have to define you.
You've been asking God for something. Maybe for years. Maybe you gave up asking because nothing changed. But what if the problem isn't that God isn't listening? What if the problem is that your prayers don't have your name on them? In this powerful message, Pastor Eric Thomas breaks down the real reason why so many prayers go unanswered, and it has nothing to do with God's ability or your worthiness. It has everything to do with responsibility. Using the story of Jabez, the electric bill principle, and raw personal testimony, ET reveals the missing ingredient between asking and receiving: you have to be willing to pay for what you pray for. God isn't holding back your blessing because you're not good enough. He's waiting to see if you're willing to be responsible enough. In this message you'll discover: → Why power is available but not automatic, and what activates it → The four things Jabez asked for, and why God granted every single one → Why your prayers don't have your name on them, and what that really means → The electric bill principle: if it's not in your name, you can't call and make changes → How to stop waiting for a reward you're not willing to be responsible for → Why some of the most gifted people never walk in their anointing → The difference between getting paid and being loyal → What it really means that "God so loved the world that He gave" → Why you have to die before you can live in the next level → How being responsible in three areas, yourself, your family, and your community, unlocks everything God has for you
Today and next week I'll be discussing a couple of related topics and their adverse influence on those who profess to believe in Jesus Christ. The topics are “12 Steps” and “Alcoholics Anonymous,” along with a number of associated programs promoting codependency.Joining me in the discussion is pastor and author Gary Gilley. Gary's books include This Little Church Went to Market, which is available as a free downloadable pdf. He's also written I Just Wanted More Land, related to the Jabez deal that was going on…”I just wanted more land,” as the title says – a problematic teaching that Gary's addressed. Also This Little Church Had None, and he's a contributor of articles for the Personal Freedom Outreach Quarterly Journal, which I highly recommend, and maybe we can give you some more information about that.
Pastor Rick McKinnis unpacks the bold prayer of Jabez from 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, showing how a man whose name meant “pain” trusted God to rewrite his story and turn his curse into a blessing.
What kind of prayer does God actually respond to? In 1 Chronicles 4, buried in a long list of names, one man stands out. Jabez prays a simple but powerful prayer—and God answers him. But this isn't about a formula. It's about the heart behind the prayer. In this message, we explore what made Jabez's prayer different, what it reveals about God, and how a humble, selfless heart changes the way we pray. When our desires begin to align with God's, our prayers become more than words—they become a cry for God to work through us.
This week Braden Hungerford shares a message exploring how encounters with God transform identity and lead to a "new name" and purpose. By examining the lives of Abraham, Jacob, Jabez, and Peter in the Bible, the speaker invites viewers to move beyond simply attending church to being truly changed by His presence.If you would like to reach out or know more about Jesus, please visit curatechurch.com or email hello@curatechurch.com. We'd love to connect and help you in your journey of faith.
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Hello Friends! I love to hear from you! Please send me a text message by clicking on this link! Blessings to You!In this episode, Dr. Jori discusses with her listeners the prayer of Jabez found in the midst of the genealogies of Chronicles. Scripture References: 1 Chronicles 4:10; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Chronicles 1-3; 1 Chronicles 4:1-10; James 4:6; Psalm 51:10; Hebrews 4:16 Scripture translation used is the NASB “Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995, 2020 (only use the last year corresponding to the edition quoted) by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S NEW PODCAST- The First Love ProjectHere is the video introducing the podcast on You Tube-https://youtu.be/PhFY1moDDmsHERE IS A LINK TO THE YOUTUBE PLAYLIST FOR FIRST LOVE PROJECThttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdaujk1npuKR0BLSkTlKyxmuxavrZQHM6&si=dC10K4Qdh0xMKElU FIND DR. JORI ON OTHER PLATFORMS https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer DAILY MUSICAL DEVOTIONAL BY THE WORSHIP INITIATIVE:Text SING to 79316CHECK OUT THE DWELL AUDIO BIBLE APP:Click this link for my unique referral code. I use this frequently. Such a wonderful audio bible app. https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=jorishafferBIBLE STUDY TOOLS DR. JORI USES:Note: These contain Amazon affiliate links, meaning I get a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase through my links.Here is a link to some of my favorite bible study tools on Amazon:https://geni.us/cHtrfEMr. Pen Bible Journaling Kitshttps://lvnta.com/lv_PTrHSCogbRim4yhEDnhttps://lvnta.com/lv_mkaMOuGe6m4oHR88uqhttps://lvnta.com/lv_dgvsxOc99t663A628z BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters in the Holy Bible. The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals. Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive LOOKING TO RETAIN MORE OF WHAT YOUR PASTOR IS TEACHING? CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S SERMON REFLECTION JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up. https://amzn.to/418LfRshttps://amzn.to/41862EyHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Support the show
Lesson 6 – Principles of Prayer Luke 11:1 I. Prohibitions of Prayer (Matthew 6:5–8) 1. Don't Pray with Hypocrisy 2. Don't Pray With Vain Repetitions Examples of Simple, Powerful Prayers ● Solomon – 1 Kings 3:9 ● Elijah (Mount Carmel) – 1 Kings 18:37 ● Hezekiah – 2 Kings 19:19 ● Jabez – 1 Chronicles 4:10 ● The Publican – Luke 18:13 II. The Pattern for Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) F – Focus on Worship (Matthew 6:9) John 1:12 A – Align with God's Will (Matthew 6:10) Habakkuk 2:14 T – Trust for Today's Needs (Matthew 6:11) H – Humbly Confess and Forgive (Matthew 6:12) E – Escape Temptation (Matthew 6:13) R – Recognize God's Glory (Matthew 6:13) Hebrews 4:16
Jabez was so blessed that he shifted from being just a person to being a city. In this message, we see the details and secrets of the blessing of Jabez.
https://takingthelandpodcast.comWhat if the biggest obstacle in your life is not the devil, your past, or your circumstances… but the fact that you've settled?PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION for WORLD EVANGELISM:•NO ADS, Early releases, Full-Length Testimony Tuesdays• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4owjo5ZIn 1 Chronicles 4, Jabez was literally named “pain.” That was his identity. His label. His reputation. And instead of accepting it, he prayed one bold prayer: “Bless me indeed. Enlarge my territory.”This sermon confronts the quiet compromise many believers live with:- Settling in marriage- Settling in finances- Settling in calling- Settling in identity- Settling in mental and emotional battlesWhy do Christians live with less than God's best?Sometimes it's familiarity. Sometimes it's a warped view of ourselves. Sometimes it's laziness. But the answer is the same: recognize it, cry out to God, and contend for more.You are not just a church member. You are not just a disciple. You are a child of the Most High God.Stop settling. Start contending.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Contention03:38 The Importance of Not Settling06:44 Understanding God's Best for Our Lives09:36 Recognizing Familiarity and Its Impact13:12 The Role of Self-Worth in Contention16:27 Overcoming Laziness in Spiritual Growth19:29 Lessons from Jabez: A Model of Contention22:19 The Power of Prayer and Personal Responsibility25:31 God's Response to Our Contention30:30 Conclusion: Embracing God's BestShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:• Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b• Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v
1 Chronicles 4:9–10 Have you ever felt insignificant, unwanted, or limited? Enter into the brief story of an obscure individual, whose account offers great hope. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the faith behind Jabez's prayer in 1 Chronicles 4. What large thing are you asking of God? Pray with faith like Jabez and trust in God's sovereign timing, plan, and purposes!
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 / February 18-19, 2026 Jabez emerges in the midst of epitaphs on tombstones as the Spirit of God is pleased to hover over his life a bit longer than any other mentioned in this context. Because God singles out Jabez, we are wise to pause and learn the truth of the story. By doing so, many who feel their lives are marked by obscurity and insignificance can gain fresh courage to excel. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more
1 Chronicles 4:9–10 Have you ever felt insignificant, unwanted, or limited? Enter into the brief story of an obscure individual, whose account offers great hope. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the faith behind Jabez's prayer in 1 Chronicles 4. What large thing are you asking of God? Pray with faith like Jabez and trust in God's sovereign timing, plan, and purposes!
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 / February 18-19, 2026 Jabez emerges in the midst of epitaphs on tombstones as the Spirit of God is pleased to hover over his life a bit longer than any other mentioned in this context. Because God singles out Jabez, we are wise to pause and learn the truth of the story. By doing so, many who feel their lives are marked by obscurity and insignificance can gain fresh courage to excel. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 / February 18-19, 2026 Jabez emerges in the midst of epitaphs on tombstones as the Spirit of God is pleased to hover over his life a bit longer than any other mentioned in this context. Because God singles out Jabez, we are wise to pause and learn the truth of the story. By doing so, many who feel their lives are marked by obscurity and insignificance can gain fresh courage to excel. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more
Prosperity preachers twist the prayer of Jabez as a template for getting whatever we desire from God. Yet the true lesson of this Old Testament prayer is far more profound. Today, Derek Thomas speaks on God's providence and faithful care for His people. For your donation of any amount, receive lifetime digital access to Derek Thomas' new teaching series, Who Are They?, and the companion study guide. We'll also send you a special Renewing Your Mind journal: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4459/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts