Sermons on Philippians 3:3-11:

The Transformed Life Of A Disciple

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 22, 2005

Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. To follow Jesus we need a transformed mind, a transformed heart, and a transformed lifestyle.

Sermon preached 4/05 THE TRANSFORMED LIFE OF A DISCIPLE by Pastor Byron K. Maynard Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. The Apostle Paul also testified of this when he said, What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Confidence In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Apr 25, 2005

All this leads me to an important subject I have been wanting to address. What is it? It is the temptation to believe that earthly honors will automatically result in heavenly rewards.

IT’S TIME TO LAUGH NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FLESH Philippians 3:1-11 A while ago I talked with a man who said that he needed to work harder at being happier. That got my attention. He said he’d been raised in an ultraserious home. He said, My parents taught us that we could achieve whatever we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Source Of Joy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005

Most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. But the source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Learn where the real sources of joy come from.

Where does joy come from? Probably most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. That would be a mistake. The source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Such thinking results in up and down Christians - dependant on the whims of the moment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Resurrection Hope

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

What day describes your life? Are you living in a perpetual “Thursday” struggling to make it while your world seems to be falling apart? Is your life another “Friday” watching your hopes and dreams slowly die? Have you awakened again to a cold dark lif

RESURRECTION HOPE The Power to Live Again Philippians 3:10-11 Their world was beginning to fall apart. Their leader spoke of betrayal and death. They hoped this was just another of the teacher’s stories He would so often use to teach them important lessons about the Kingdom of God; surely He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Superbowl Of Life

Contributed by Ed Wrather on Feb 21, 2002

Life is our own personal Superbowl with far greater importance than any single sporting event.

THE SUPER BOWL OF LIFE INTRO: Whether you like football or not most of you have heard that today is Super Bowl Sunday. 1. The New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams are in this year’s edition of the Super Bowl. 2. Why do people watch the Super Bowl? There are a variety of reasons. (1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Death's Baby

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Declare the hope of the resurrection

Death’s Baby It was into a scene of death & destraction and discouragement that our Canaan King found himself in the 11th chapter of John. John 11:20-27 BELIEVEST THOU THIS? Words ordered in heaven & uttered over lips of clay. Speak to the wounded desperate souls of sin. Curse & stinch of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-27, Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

That We Might Know Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 5, 2002

THis sermon is preached by my wife and I myself as we celebrated our 13th anniversary as pastors of the church. It’s a history of what God has done in and through the lives of the people during that period of time.

That We May Know Christ 3/3/2002 Jeremiah 29:10-14 Philippians 2:1-11 Rick Saints it was 686 Sundays ago that we marched down the aisle at 11:00 am to begin the morning worship service as the newly elected pastors of the church. For 13 years we have continued coming down the aisles, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Returning To Basics

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn two key truths that will help you fall in love with Jesus Christ again

This morning’s passage calls us to return to the joy and the basics of our faith. Do you remember when you first received Christ into your life? For some of you, the heaviness and the guilt from your life before were lifted, and you felt clean, inside and out. For others of you, being in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Not Settling For Less Than The Best

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn how to discern and secure the best deal for your life

"How many people in this room would agree that you do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Let me repeat that question, "How many people in this room do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Some of the very spiritual people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: *other

Back To The Future

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 1, 2002

The church, in embracing the constant of time, relives the life of Jesus each year over the course of time. Holy Week is about remembering. Remembering all these events, events that have reminded us of God’s faithfu

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Memory There was a movie released several years ago about a teenage boy named Marty who hung out with an older scientist friend. The scientist had created a time machine out of an old Delorian, and without meaning to, Marty climbed into the Delorian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Funnking With Straight A's

Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001

Human goodness is not good enough for God

Did you ever get an F in school? I did when I was a freshman in high school because I wanted to play more than study. Thus, at the end of an eight-week term I wound up with an F in biology, F as in Flynn. My parents were furious and promised dire retribution if I didn’t bring that grade up to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9, Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Adventist

The Christian Attitude

Contributed by Justin Meek on Jun 6, 2001

In order to grow as Christians we must have the proper atitude towards our Christian lives.

NOTE: I am indebted to Jim Mooney of sermoncentral.com for the idea for this sermon. I took his basic idea from the sermon “How to Have a Winning Attitude” and customized it to fit my own style and congregation. The Christian Attitude Phil: 3:8-14 Introduction: THERE IS A SHORT STORY BY G.W. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Toward Maturity Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 8, 2001

Philippian 3:10-14

PRESSING ON TOWARD MATURITY Phil 3:10-14 Back in college, I had the privilege of meeting a man who had served as a missionary in Iran for 42 years… Dr. William Miller. He had spoken at Urbana and had come to our campus as part of a follow-up conference. That chance meeting turned into a good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

A Winning Christian Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 11, 2001

A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude. As a believer we can become mighty in the Spirit of the Lord, and develop a heart of a champion when we are willing to give ourselves to the mind of Christ.

Sermon.977 See # 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 “A Winning Christian Attitude” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday, June 10, 2001 Philippians 3:7-14 A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude about yourself, God, the church, and other people! The same victorious life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Arthur Good on Jun 16, 2001

What we "gain" through humble sacrifice for God.

Theme: What we gain through sacrifice. Introduction: Philippians 3:7, 8. In scripture we find a principle that shows us that to make the greatest gains spiritually, we must be willing to sacrifice things physically. These “things” may include our possessions, time, money, convenience, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8, Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal