Sermons on Filipenses 3:18:

Perfection Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

In so much of life we are searching for perfection.

Growing up in California, I used to hear about all the surfing that was going on. In surfing there always seems to be this search for the elusive perfect wave. The perfect wave has the right amount of curl, a perfect tube, just at the right height for the surfer. The wave isn’t too fast so that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Of This World Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re reminded that we’re citizens of heaven.

Not of this World Phil. 3:17-21 Randy Aly, SC.com) Every time a boy went to his playmates house he saw his grandmother studying her Bible. Finally, he asked his friend about it. Why is your Grandmother always reading that Bible? He answered, I don’t know. But I think she is cramming for her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Happiness? Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 6, 2007

Sermon 3 of a 4 part series on the book of Philippians. This sermon is about 2/3 my original thought combined with some great points from Pastors Ed Young and Troy Dobbs.

The Pursuit of Happiness? Phil. 3:10-21 Intro: Sing “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands” We live in a country where we believe that there is a God given right for us to seek out our own happiness. In fact in our country’s Declaration of Independence, we are told that each person has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

This One Thing I Do Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Mar 8, 2006

The stories of the Rich Young Ruler and of Mary and Martha show that Christians need the discipline of denying self, learning of Christ and following HIm in order to find peace.

THIS One Thing I DO Philippians 3__13 If a person is even remotely interested in the world around him, has an occupation and a family, his responsibilities and interests quickly out grow his ability to accomplish all that need be done or that he would like to do. Only a few people can do more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

Pressing On!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008

Paul would not allow ’things’ to stop him from fulfilling God’s will.

Pressing Toward the Prize Text: Philippians 3:13-21 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 19, 2007

What to watch out for if we are to continue to rejoice in the Lord

Text: Philippians 3:1-21 Title: Rejoice in the Lord. Introduction “Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same thing to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.” (v1) Point to ponder: What is to be the believers safeguard in good times and bad? To always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Olvidando Lo Que Queda Atras

Contributed by Richard Perez on Nov 9, 2006

El Poder del Perdon

Olvidando Lo Que Queda Atrás Filipenses 3:13-15 R. Pérez 1. ¡Un día había un profesor que se olvidaba de absolutamente todo! Este profesor se absorbía tanto en su trabajo, que se olvidaba de aun los detalles mas simples. Una mañana, su esposa le dijo: “Mi amor, acuérdate que hoy nos mudamos. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians 3 -The Importance Of Deeper Relationships

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006

Through this passage, Paul is impressing on all believers the importance of building a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.

Things That Keep Us From The Deeper Relationships 1. We are self-centered 2. We don’t spend time with each other 3. We don’t talk to each other READ PHILIPPIANS 3 (NKJV) A. Our Relationship with God. What is Paul telling us to do? • To seek a deeper relationship with God Christ as the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21, Philippians 3:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Onward And Upward

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 14, 2009

Spiritual maturity means moving forward in the Spirit on a daily basis.

November 15, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Subject: Spiritual Growth Title: Onward and Upward When I married into Charlotte’s family I married into a really close family that liked to spend a lot of time together. Almost every Sunday was spent at Charlotte’s Mom and Dad’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of Believing

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

I believe that there are three different type of people in this world, those who see the glass as ½ empty, those that see it as ½ full, and those who wonder why we're not using bottled water. It always amazes me to think about how we all complain about al

The Joy In Believing Philippians 3 1) Intro: i) Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ministry if certain clergymen I knew had not looked and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Fruitful - How To Succeed In Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 26, 2010

Learn from Paul, who has accomplished great things for God, these four keys to a successful life: (1) face your faults, (2) forget the former, (3) focus on the future, and (4) fight to the finish.

We are going to look at Paul again this morning, and learn about success in life. • The best way to learn something is to learn it from real life, not from books, from models not from manuals. • I want to look at someone who has accomplished what I want to accomplish. • So we are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scooby -Doo Series

Contributed by Roger Miller on Apr 27, 2010

A look at Philippians 3 and what Paul focused on in his life and what our focus should be in life.

Philippians 4 Scooby Doo April 25- Roger Miller Introduction: Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Next Five Minutes

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 3, 2012

If you were offered 5 million dollars for the next 5 minutes of your life, with no holds barred, would you make the deal? How much more should we live in the light of Eternity when our life on earth is but the blink of an eye.

We are going to set up the title of this message by going through a scenario. Imagine with me that there is a knock at the door, we go over to it, open it up, and in walks a man with a beautiful Armani suit, a fedora hat, and big smile on. “I have great news for you,” he says. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Practical Principles For A New Year

Contributed by George Bannister on Jan 5, 2014

This sermon suggests some possible personal core values to guide individuals in daily living.

Practical Principles for a New Year Text: Philippians 3:7-21 7 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. 8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Loking At 2014

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014

Looking at a new year with a fresh start and trust in God

Looking at 2014 Philippians 3:12-3:21 Introduction- The presents are all bought. Most have been exchanged. The only thing left is the clean up. Getting back to normal. What I call normal may not be what you call normal and vise-versa. Every year we make resolutions that most won’t be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Nazarene