Worship Guide & Message Notes

Cypress Creek Church | August 16, 2026 

Pastor David Bamberry 

HEROES OF FAITH: Jabez 

“God Uses Ordinary People To Accomplish Extraordinary Things” 

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. 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. I Chronicles 4:9-10 NLT 

Four Important Things We Learned From Jabez 

1. Jabez Overcame A Painful Beginning. 

● He did not allow his painful beginning to convince him that he was destined for a painful life. 

● He believed God could place something different over his future. 

2. Jabez Became An Honorable Man. 

● Despite the negative meaning attached to his name, Scripture specifically says that Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. 

3. Jabez Prayed Boldly For God’s Blessing. 

● His famous prayer was: “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 that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” 

● Jabez knew where the blessings came from. 

4. God Answered Him. 

● The most important statement comes at the end: “And God granted him his request.”

● God answered him according to his Faith. 

Jabez’s Prayer — My Prayer 

“Lord, bless me so that my life can be a blessing to others. Enlarge me—increase my faith, expand my capacity, and give me greater opportunities to make a difference for Your Kingdom. Be with me in everything I do. Let Your hand guide my decisions, strengthen me, and direct my steps. Keep me from evil, temptation, pride, and anything that would pull me away from You. Protect my heart, my family, my character, and my calling. Use my ordinary life to accomplish extraordinary things for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.”