Sermons on Filipenses 3:6:

An Unfinished Symphony

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010

We start the new year thinking it will be much like the last and that we will not finish all those things we have started. But there is more beauty in being unfinished than in being complete; for in Christ we can grow and become what He wants us to be.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC December 29, 1985 I have told you before, I believe, that I am an inveterate list-maker. I believe I have mentioned that my way of working and of setting daily work priorities is to build lists, long, elaborate, detailed lists of things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

"The C-Team: Paul" Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Oct 27, 2007

The fourth and final message in a series on the Apostles.

Ok, we got today’s very important birthday taken care of.... so let’s get started as we wrap up our series of messages today on what we have been calling the C-Team...or those guys that we have come to call apostles...the ones that followed Jesus around during the entire time he was on Earth...the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Highest Priority Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for a short or a long time, it’s good to take stock of your goals and priorities.

Introduction Many of the New Testament letters were written to address problems in the churches. A good illustration is 1 Corinthians when Paul offers counsel on issues like division in the church, immorality, lawsuits among believers, spiritual gifts and the resurrection. 1 Corinthians deals with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Aren't Good Enough Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 3, 2009

You don’t have what it takes to win a place in heaven by your good works.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact pastorjonathan@fhfbc.org] Sometimes at carnivals you will see what is called a high striker (also known as a strength tester or strongman game). A person is given a mallet, which he uses to hit a lever as hard as he can. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Were You There? No, But We Are Here

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

To know real and lasting power means admitting that we fail at what we do (repentance), giving over the control of our lives to Christ (faith), and obedience.

The speech choir has asked us a pointed question, "Were you there?" "Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?" They went on, "Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?" And finally, "Were you here when He rose up from the grave?" Were you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Patterns, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009

An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

PATTERNS Dillon Burroughs “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 The Human Pattern (Philippians 3:4b-6) 4b If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Goal

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 29, 2008

This message talks about the most important goal each human-being should strive to attain.

Text: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). What is a goal? A goal is something we work toward or an objective we have in our mind. For example, the objective in any type of race is to be the first to cross the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Christian Church

It Is Who You Know Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 12, 2008

Personally know and follow Jesus.

IT IS WHO YOU KNOW Philippians 3.1-11 S: Jesus C: Salvation Th: Toward the Goal Pr: Personally know and follow Jesus. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” Type: Inductive I. REJOICE (1) II. WATCH OUT (2-3) III. PROFIT (4-6) IV. LOSS (7-8) V. FOUND (9) VI. KNOW ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Chair

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate believers to look back on their Old Life and share with others that TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as their Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look relig

5 October 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look religious. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejocing In God's Grace

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jul 26, 2008

What if there were no grace? Grace is God’s answer to our greatest need.

When I was in a previous place of service, there was a rather vocal atheist, who constantly wrote letters to the editor of the local paper, promoting his atheistic viewpoint. A lady met him, in connection with some business matter and invited him to come and have dinner with her husband and her. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing The Call Of Christ

Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 26, 2008

This message deals with the need for believers to have Biblical core values that will guide their lives.

Introduction: A. The need of our time is Christians who are real: *Our artificial fixations may be best epitomized by the guy who tried to rid his house of mice. He bought a mouse trap but had no cheese. To remedy the problem, cut out a picture of cheese from a magazine. He loaded the trap with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Metamorphosis Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

This Easter let’s all go through a metamorphosis as Jesus did. Let’s know the power of His resurrection.

Easter Sermon “Metamorphosis” Philippians 3:1-11 George Orwell, the author of “1984” said in 1939 "We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men." Well I think in western Christianity we have sunk even further since then, and what a better ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Count It All As Loss Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 27, 2009

Philippians 3:1-11. Christ’s righteousness on our behalf is the only hope for the salvation of anyone.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE COUNT IT ALL AS LOSS PHILIPPIANS 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION - Most of you have probably never heard of the man named Edward Mote. Mote was born in January of 1797 in London, England. His family was poor and not at all religious. In fact, Mote is quoted as saying as an adult “My ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Driving My Life - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009

God has placed us here for specific reasons. This message speaks to the impetus for our life. (Thanks to Rick Warren for the inspiration)

What is Driving My Life? Philippians 3:1-11 A friend sent us these motivational slogans: * Doing a job RIGHT the first time gets the job done. Doing the job WRONG fourteen times gives you job security. * Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity. * If you can stay calm, while ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist