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The Prayer Of Jabez - Part 2 Expand My Territory

The Prayer Of Jabez - Part 2 Expand My Territory

This is part two of a four-part study of the prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. In this session, we will be looking at the second part of the prayer, "expand my territory!"

Locations & Times

Longmeadow Community Church

28566 N Lemon Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA

Sunday 10:00 AM

I. The Perspective on the Jabez Territory

A. The Description of the Jabez Territory

B. The Distinctives of the Jabez Territory
1. Territory is not focused on property but PEOPLE.
2. Territory does not seek comfort but CHANGE.
3. Territory is not focused on status-quo but GROWTH.
4. Territory is not self-initiated but SPIRIT-DIRECTED.
5. Territory is not limited but UNLIMITED.




II. The Pitfalls of the Jabez Territory

A. Misconception #1:
The Lord will not hold you accountable for your life’s PRODUCTIVITY.

B. The Misconception #2:
The Lord is only committed to quality but not QUANTITY
.
C. Misconception #3:
The Lord has not prepared you for more TERRITORY.

III. The Principles of the Jabez Territory
A. God enlarges your territory, but you must breakthrough your COMFORT ZONE.

B. God enlarges your territory, but you must overcome your BORDER BULLIES.

C. God enlarges your territory, but you must struggle to fully POSSESS THE LAND.
I. The Patterns of Enlarging the Jabez Territory

A. Enlarge Your Territory’s PERIMETER.
1. Enlarge Your Territory by increasing its SIZE.
2. Enlarge Your Territory by broadening its SCOPE.
3. Enlarge Your Territory by deepening its SIGNIFICANCE.

B. Enhance Your Territory’s PRODUCTIVITY.
1. Enhance productivity by Sharpening your SKILLS.
2. Enhance productivity by Improving your STRATEGIES.
3. Enhance productivity by Maximizing your SPIRITUAL GIFTS.
4. Enhance productivity by Forming STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS.

II. The Practical Steps to Enlarge the Jabez Territory
1: ENLARGE your territory through the Jabez prayer
2: NOTIFY your family of your Jabez Commitment
3: LEARN to follow the Holy Spirit’s Promptings and Guidance
4: ARRANGE your opportunities according to God’s Priorities
5: REPRIORITIZE the use of your Time, Talents, and Treasure
6: GLORIFY God by giving Him credit privately and publicly
7: ENCOURAGE others in the Jabez Adventure
III. The Potential Results from the Jabez Territory
A. You will EXPERIENCE a Miraculous Partnership with God
B. You will do great EXPLOITS for God in your Generation
C. You will ENJOY the Lord’s “Well Done!”