In this sermon, Pastor Phil Saenz emphasizes the importance of expectation in receiving from God, the power of heartfelt prayer, and the necessity of taking our pain and losses to God. He discusses the significance of asking God for blessings and recognizing His generosity, while also highlighting the impact of being a blessing to others. The message encourages listeners to actively seek God's influence in their lives and to understand that blessings are meant to be shared, not hoarded. In this sermon, Pastor Saenz discusses the themes of abundance, influence, and the importance of seeking God's help. He emphasizes the need for connection with God to avoid pain and make wise choices, while also encouraging listeners to ask for God's guidance in their lives. The conversation culminates in a call for fruitfulness and blessing, highlighting the transformative power of faith and prayer.

Pastor Phil Saenz

Thursday Night | March 27, 2025

The Fountain Apostolic Church

Men's Camp (2025)

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Chapters:

Introduction (00:00:00)

A PRAYER FROM THE HEART OF A MAN (00:03:59)

Key Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (NKJV)

I. Taking Our Pain to God (00:09:55)

• 1 Chronicles 4:10 – Jabez prayed to God in the midst of his pain.
• Mark 11:24 – Believe that you receive what you ask for in prayer.
• Romans 10:10-11 – Faith and confession lead to salvation.
• Matthew 22:37 – Love God with all your heart.
• Luke 15:28-31 – Recognizing the goodness of the Father.

II. Asking for God’s Blessing (00:18:24)

• Matthew 7:7-11 – Ask, seek, and knock.
• 1 Kings 3:5 – Solomon asked God for wisdom.
• Principle: God blesses those who ask, not just those who have a need.

III. Asking for Enlarged Influence (00:23:29)

• 1 Chronicles 4:10 – Jabez asked for expanded territory.
• Psalm 67:1-2 – God's blessing leads to making His ways known.
• Luke 12:16-21 – The parable of the rich fool.
• Psalm 2:8 – Asking God for nations as an inheritance.

IV. Asking for God’s Help (00:31:18)

• 1 Chronicles 4:10 – "That Your hand would be with me."
• Psalm 121:2 – Our help comes from the Lord.
• Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord, not our own understanding.
• John 15:4-5 – Abiding in Christ produces fruit.

V. Asking for Protection from Evil (00:44:10)

• 1 Chronicles 4:10 – "Keep me from evil that I may not cause pain."
• Matthew 6:13 – Lead us not into temptation, deliver us from evil.
• Proverbs 30:8 – Keep lies and falsehood away.

Conclusion:

• 1 Chronicles 4:10 – "So God granted him what he requested."
• John 15:16 – We are chosen to bear fruit, and God answers our prayers.
• Application: Like Jabez, we should boldly ask God for His blessing, help, and protection, trusting in His faithfulness.