Sermons on Philippians 3:5: showing 1-15 of 301

Getting Ready For Holy Week Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

how we can prepare ourselves for Holy Week

GETTING READY FOR HOLY WEEK Next week we begin the observance of Holy Week, one of the most sacred times in the Christian faith. With the arrival of Palm Sunday, we finally end the season of Lent, a time of reflection and repentance readying us for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14, John 14:3, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Episcopal

Gather Up All Things In Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2016

We generate history, not by politics and war, but by service to the poor and helpless.

Thursday of the 30th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Every time we turn a page in the New Testament, we are–if we are sensitive–struck by how counter-intuitive the Christian message is. Consider St. Paul’s life. He was, by his own account, a super-Jew. He observed every ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-8

Denomination: Catholic

Focused On The Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 16, 2016

Paul exhorted the church to rejoice in the Lord, even though they faced adversity, and avoid false teaching. He also emphasized that works were not enough to secure salvation. If they remained focused on the faith, they could overcome in Christ.

Focused on the Faith Philippians 3: 1-6 As we begin to discuss the third chapter of Philippians, it appears that Paul is seeking to begin concluding his thoughts to the church. While this may have been the beginning of his conclusion, he has quite a bit more to share with them. Following the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 3 "Joy In Believing" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 12, 2016

Part 3 of our Philippians study

Joy to the world A study of Philippians Part 3 “Joy in Believing” Today we continue our study of the book of Philippians Paul’s letter of joy to the Church in the Macedonian in the city of Philippi Paul had spent time with the people there about 10 years before he wrote this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16, Philippians 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 1, 2017

A New Years Message

A Fresh Start A New Years Day Sermon Chuck Sligh January 1, 2017 [NOTE: PowerPoint and ProPresenter presentations are available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com] TEXT: Turn to Philippians 3. INTRODUCTION Well, we’ve all come to a new year. 2016 is gone and 2017 is here. If you’re like most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

May I Be More Like Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jan 3, 2017

This is a New Year's message based on Philippians 3. Paul had looked back at his life in Judaism, and realized he still needed to be growing to become more like Christ.

MAY I BE MORE LIKE CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR! Philippians 3:2-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 01, 2016 Audio Link to this sermon: http://chirb.it/fsdJd1 INTRODUCTION: 1.) On this New Year’s Day we reflect on both the past and also the future. 2.) Because we have been given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-14, Philippians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gladly Losing Everything Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2016

First sermon I preached at our new church plant, The Road, www.tiftonroad.org. It was about the willingness of Paul to totally rely on Christ, rather than any earthly accomplishment or accolade.

Text: Philippians 3:2-11, Title: Gladly Losing Everything, Date/Place: The Road, 4/17/16, AM A. Opening illustration: Losing softball B. Background to passage: This passage is coming off of one of the greatest passages on the nature and work of Christ. Paul then talks about how they should live in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Excellence: "Finishing Life Well"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Some of the great people of faith in the Bible did not finish life well. They had downturns.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, April 10, 2016 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Pursuit of Excellence: “Finishing Life Well!” [Part One] Philippians 3:1-11 A wise pastor once offered me this piece of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Know Christ And To Make Him Known

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 28, 2018

This little Creed is the essence of the life of a person who is truly born again. It is also the desire of a person who is truly born again.

Let's stand together and say our memory Scripture for this Quarter ... 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

"Continuing The Journey"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Dec 28, 2017

A sermon for the New Year.

“Continuing the Journey” Philippians 3:4b-15 What do you want more than anything else in the world? Is it a higher paying job? Is it a bigger house? Is it some “perfect career”? Is it to be the envy of your friends, co-workers; classmates? Is it to “know Christ and the power of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-15

Denomination: United Methodist

"Principle 4: Develop The Right Perspective" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 8, 2017

Paul tells us what our perspective should be on the world, our Lord and ourselves.

GODISNOWHERE - Which is it? "God is nowhere" or "God is now here?" It's all in how you look at things, isn't it? That's why Paul says we need to develop the right perspective if we're going to get life right. 1. How to look at the world - vs. 1-7 The world has its ideas about success. But as one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians-Confidence

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 28, 2017

Our confidence is found in Jesus.

Title: Philippians-Confidence Place: BLCC Date: 7/23/17 Text: Philippians 3.1-11 CT: Our confidence is found in Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: Writing in The Harvard Business Review, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, a CEO and business professor, had some surprising conclusions about self-confidence and leadership. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Winning The Prize!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 29, 2017

"Why were the former days better than these?" You do not move ahead by constantly looking in a rear view mirror. The past is a rudder to guide you, not an anchor to drag you. We must learn from the past but not live in the past

WINNING THE PRIZE! Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

"Lose Your Mind"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2017

We all do some crazy things in life.The text today relates how Paul did a few mind boggling things as a follower of Jesus.

The other day I was going downstairs and going to the wash room and forgot what I was going down there for. I jumped up from watching a ballgame and ran to the refrigerator and opened it, but I forgot what I went for. I laid my coffee down and went on about my business and forgot where I put ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Profit And Loss: Gaining His Righteousness For The Loss Of Ours

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 4, 2017

A view of TRUE Spiritual Success. Letting go of the past, embracing the present and trusting the future to God.

Philippians 3:4-14 Profit and Loss: Gaining His Righteousness for the Loss of Ours From a pragmatic point of view, my definition of success is doing the very best you can from what you have. Winning medals, titles and even acquiring vast materials and wealth does NOT equal success unless the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Matthew 6:31-34, Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational