Sermons on Philippians 3:18:

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 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

The Christian Journey Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 3.1-11.

The Christian Journey Text: Phil 3.12-21 Introduction: I. The “Perfection” of the Christian – vv.12-16. A. Ultimate Perfection – none of us has, all of us will get – vv. 12-13. *I Jn 1.8-10. B. Experiential Perfection – Some of us have, all of us should get – vv. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

My Personal Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

5 Godly goals for a New Year

NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 1—My Personal Mission Philippians 3:10-20 Sunday, January 4, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Cowboy wisdom for a new year: • Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. • There’s two theories to arguin’ with a woman. Neither one works. • If you find yourself in a hole, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Enemies Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

As the cross represents the supreme act and evidence of the love of God, even so our attitude toward it represents for us the greatest blessing or the greatest sin. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"They are the enemies of the cross of Christ" (Phil. 3:18). "They crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh" (Heb. 6:6). Once more we stand facing the cross of Jesus Christ, that wondrous cross which is at once the measure of the love of heaven and the sin of man. For as the cross represents ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18

Denomination: *other

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

Patterns, Part 2 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.

Dillon Burroughs 9.14.08 “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 Last week we discussed Philippians 3:4-14, noting the human patterns we follow versus the Christ-like pattern we are called to follow. This week, we continue to discover what it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

9 Tips For Protecting Your Joy Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

Do you let people or things steal your joy? Paul shows us how to not let this happen. In Philippians 3:1-21 we find 9 tips for keeping our joy safe.

• 1 "How To Keep Your Joy Safe" "9 Safety Tips For Protecting Your Joy" Text: Philippians 3:1-21 Introduction How many of you believe God wants you to be joyful? I agree with you, I believe God wants each of us here tonight to have joy. How many of you know that Joy is different from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Never Too Old To Stretch

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2009

We have a choice. We can live out the last years of life fearful of growing old, of being helpless, of being a burden, or we can live in great expectation of our Savior’s return.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Philippians 3:12-21; 1 Timothy 1:13-15 ILL. Look at the picture of the man up on the screen. It is the face of someone you have undoubtedly seen many times before. He grew up in the toughest part of Houston, TX, in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21, 1 Timothy 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For The Savior's Return

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 12, 2009

A child of God is to be alert and looking for the Savior’s return in a world that does not have time to hear His voice and be prepared for His coming.

-- Philippians 3:17-21 Proposition: A child of God is to be alert and looking for the Savior’s return in a world that does not have time to hear His voice and be prepared for His coming. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look for the Savior’s return and be prepared for His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Success? Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 1 of the series investigates how Christians should view success in the world around us. Are our standards different than those of the world?

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 1 – What is Success? Phil 3 What is success? What does it mean to be successful? Over the last couple of weeks I have had a lot of time to think over what it means to be successful. As I traveled I spent time in recession ravished towns in North Carolina and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

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

Keeping Focused

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 13, 2008

Exposition of Phil 3:12-21 that helps people keep focused on Christ.

Title: Keeping Focus Theme: Showing how to face life’s challenges when they come Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Introduction At the begining of chapter 3 Paul talks about all the things he could brag about. Hebrew of Hebrews, etc. He had reason to boast. Yet in this section we see that his true ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Running The Race Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2008

To run the race and win the prize, we must get rid of all the distractions

Philippians 3:10-21 May 25, 2008 Running the race. Clip – Eric Liddell falling, getting up to win the race. Paul has given up everything that should have made him proud in life. Why? He had a goal – to attain the resurrection. Resurrection: not life after death, but life after life after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-21

Denomination: *other

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