Sermons on Filipenses 3:8:

Where Is God In All Of This? (Covid-19 Special Message) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 18, 2020

Philippians is the letter of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances. Adverse? Are we in adverse times? Yes, I’d say so.

OUTLINE My Phillipians series was cut short for COVID-19. I'm coming back to Phil 3 and 4 with some special messages. The messages are shorter and I intend to preach no longer than 25 minutes due to livestreaming. The Way of Joy Philippians 3:7-11 (ESV) What is God’s Will in all of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Other

¡reavivemos Tu MÁxima PreocupaciÓn!

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

La Cuaresma es un tiempo de reflexión. Este mensaje tiene la intención de alentar a aquellos que están perplejos por su propio pecado y ayudarlos a darse cuenta de que existe una posibilidad siempre presente de cambio.

Bueno aquí estamos. La primavera ha surgido, por lo visto. El horario de verano ha comenzado, y hemos estado disfrutando de un clima maravilloso, un poco temprano, ¡pero quién se queja! No me sorprendería que algunas familias hayan salido de picnic. He hecho trabajo en mi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: United Methodist

20-20 Vision In 2020

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 28, 2019

We need keen vision to navigate through life.

“20-20 VISION IN 2020!” PHILIPPIANS 3:4-14 David P. Nolte A couple of years ago, I had cataracts removed. The doctor offered 3 options. 1. He could put a lens in one eye for seeing near items and for reading and in the other eye a lens suited for distant objects like road signs and traffic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Health Check 2020

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 9, 2020

Just as the physical and mental health crisis continue to worsen in this country, another health crisis is growing at an alarming pace, and yet it doesn't even make the news. I'm talking about our spiritual health crisis--the true "silent killer."

Some of you may remember that in my last sermon I talked about how this time of the year is the time we typically look back on our lives and consider just how much God has blessed us and our families. And despite the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, I hope you've taken the time to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Romans 8:29, 2 Peter 1:3-11, Acts 20:24, 2 Timothy 4:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Losses And Gains Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.

Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Finding Your Passion In Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: Intimacy with Christ changes our perspective

Legend holds that near the end of the 19th Century, a Swedish Chemist and Industrialist named Alfred awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local paper. It read: “This great scientist, the inventor of dynamite, died yesterday. His innovation made it possible to efficiently kill more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Other

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 1 - Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 10, 2019

The Christian faith holds the answers to questions people have about life's meaning. If we hold this to be the truth, then the burden is on us to understand our faith, have meaningful conversations with those who do not, and defend our faith with those who have questions.

It’s a strange thing: the book has never been so accessible. According to Guinness Book of Records, L. Ron Hubbard’s writings of Scientology have been translated into 65 languages; the Koran is supposed to be read in Arabic, so it hasn’t been translated as much; the Book of Mormon is in about 100 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16, Isaiah 8:12-13, Hebrews 11:1, John 17:3, Philippians 3:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Righteousness Through Faith In Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019

Philippians 3:1-11 teaches us that right standing before God comes only through faith in Christ.

Scripture The Philippian Church was a mostly healthy church, but Paul was concerned that false teaching might infiltrate the church, particularly teaching that emphasized that our salvation is based on our own good works. In today’s lesson, Paul stressed that right standing with God is received ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 24, 2019

Paul was a scholar, a thinker and fluent in multiple languages. He never met Jesus personally. He did know Peter, James and John. Paul heard the stories about Jesus, just as we are hearing them today.

Philippians – Complete Joy Knowing Jesus October 27, 2019 We hear the story of Jesus healing a blind man, and we know him as a healer. We hear the story of Jesus with a homemade whip in the temple and we know him as an angry prophet. We hear the story of Jesus forgiving and not fighting back and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice! (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In Philippians 3, Paul encourages beleivers to expereince joy by relying on grace and reaching for the goal!

Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/18/2015 Charles Spurgeon, instructing a group of seminary students on sermon delivery, said, “When you speak of heaven, let your face light up with a heavenly gleam. Let your eyes shine with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Christian Church

I'm Just Not Feeling It #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

Serving others shapes us.

I had an interesting week here in God’s shop. It just so turned out that I was called for jury service in Will County. Now, if you have never had to do this. It’s a wacky deal. You check in the night before your week of service, either by phone or email, to discover if you are to report for duty ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bounty Of God's Blessings

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 5, 2019

This message is about being Thankful. what does the Bible teach us about being Thankful?

The Bounty of God’s Blessings Selective verses Illustration- You heard of the lady that was fighting to find a parking spot in a busy mall, had a lot to do and it started to rain, asked God to help find her a spot near the front door. As soon as she said that a car began backing up right in front ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1, Philippians 3:5-14, 2 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Living In Time (New Year’s)

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 21, 2019

What is tonight all about? It’s about the beginning of a New Year. It’s all about new beginnings, new opportunities. It’s all about time.

LIVING IN TIME (New Year’s) SCRIPTURE: READ Philippians 3:7-14 * Philippians 3:13 - 14 “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, (v. 14) I press toward the mark for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Hebrews 12:1, Luke 17:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guests At The Banquet Or Devils' Food Cake

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2019

There is nothing in-between, no middle ground. It’s God or nothing. So let’s follow St. Paul’s advice and count everything other than the grace and peace of Christ as nothing.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2019 Finger of God; Finger of Priest Our Lord Jesus was constantly in conflict with the Jewish religious authorities of His day, both Pharisees and Sadducees. The Pharisees were observers of every minute law–even making lay people adhere to the regulations laid down by Moses ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11, Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Power Of His Resurrection

Contributed by Ahmed Adebisi Otunba on Apr 7, 2019

That I may know His power of Resurrection

Paul having done much being zealous in persecuting the church, obeying the law to letter without blemish still counted all as loss and rubbish. He became keen seeking to know Jesus, power of His resurrection and fellowship of His sufferings. Know of Jesus as a living King residing the right hand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal