“When Jabez prays, 'Lord, bless me indeed; enlarge my territory; be with me and keep me from evil,' (the prayer of Jabez is quoted).”
Pastor Mark E. Lewis preaches from Genesis 27 on the theme "Broken But Still Blessed," showing how Jacob—flawed and deceptive—is nonetheless the recipient of God's blessing, and calling listeners to embrace authenticity, rely on God's timing, and receive God's grace and salvation.
“It says that he prayed, he said, God, bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory.”
Pastor Chris Williams preaches from 1 Chronicles 4:9–10 (Jabez), teaching that God blesses lives marked by prayer, pain, and purity. The message encourages persistent prayer (“Bless me indeed; enlarge my territory”), reframes suffering as preparation for blessing, calls believers to seek God’s direction over perfection, and includes invitations and church announcements.
“And Japanese prayed, oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory. be with me in all that I do and keep me from all trouble and pain and God grant him his request.”
A multifaceted Sunday service combining corporate prayer and worship, practical teaching on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), and an encouraging message on receiving more from Christ and the Holy Spirit. The service emphasized genuine conversion, evangelism, unity (no discrimination), hearing the Word before service, sanctification, and practical fellowship (convention, youth fest, picnic), with healing and dedication moments.
“The prayer of Jabez — "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory. Let your hand be with me and keep me from harm."”
Pastor Robert J. Morgan gives an accessible overview of 1 Chronicles: its purpose to encourage the post-exilic remnant, its emphasis on temple worship, music, genealogies, David as worship leader, and practical lessons about worship, stewardship, and faithfulness.
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