Sermons on Philippians 3:13-4:1:

Copy Cats Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. Here we discuss what it means to imitate Jesus.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Copy Cats” I Corinthians 11:1 Introduction All of the principles discussed in Paul’s letter to the believers at Corinth could be summarized really in one pointed admonition. Following this one admonition would have solved every problem raised so far. It ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Transfer And Transformation Of The Church Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of Revelation dealing with the rapture of the church.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Transfer and Transformation of the church” INTRODUCTION We have not yet addressed the question concerning the role of the church during all the events of the final days. It is true that the church is not specifically referenced after chapter 4. Most all biblical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Triumphant Joy Defended Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

Paul reminds us that our Joy must be defended against things that rob of us of Joy.

NTRO: 1. So far Paul has taught us that it’s important for us to understand or define triumphant Joy, then he revealed to us how we can refine or develop that Joy… but tonight Paul sees it important to remind us that our joy must always be defended. 2. It may came as no surprise for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursue The Prize Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 6, 2016

If you want to be fully and completely like Christ, then look ahead to Christ, the goal; look around for positive examples, and look up to heaven.

A customs officer observes a truck pulling up at the border. Suspicious, he orders the driver out and searches the vehicle. He pulls off the panels, bumpers, and wheel cases but doesn’t find a single scrap of contraband. He is still suspicious, but doesn’t know where else to search, so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding Peace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2016

Real peace starts and ends with Christ: Stand right on Christ, and be right with each other; then pray right, think right, and do right as you depend on Him.

The monks at a remote monastery deep in the woods followed a rigid vow of silence. Their vow could only be broken once a year – on Christmas – by one monk. That monk could speak only one sentence. One Christmas, Brother Thomas had his turn to speak and said, “I love the delightful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Banishing Ghosts From Our Lives!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 21, 2016

You are not called to be hunkering down by things that haunt you.

I am not a believer in true ghosts as we think of them in human culture. They are not disembodied souls wandering about because they cannot cross over or are condemned to wander the earth for their sins like Jacob Marley. No loved one comes back from Heaven and no one can come back from Hell. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind Stayed On Him Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 7, 2016

Our Heavenly Father has called us to pour out our lives in service to Jesus. To tell the amazing story of His great love for us. Do not remain an enemy to the Love of God that is Jesus Christ. It is only your sin that separates you from Him

A mind stayed on Him Philippians 3:8-18 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Highway To Tomorrow

Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 8, 2012

This is a Homecoming message to encourage a church celebrating their anniversary.

HIGHWAY TO TOMORROW Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction • [Quote] Jonathan Swift who wrote Gulliver’s Travels had an unusual greeting to others – “May you live every day of your life!” • As you look back over this last year – how many days did you really live life at its best? • Living life at its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Moving On To The Next Level

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on May 29, 2012

As Christians we need to move to the next level of our faith

TOPIC: MOVING ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL Text: Philippians 3:12-14 "12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressing Into The Blessing Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 5, 2012

In this outline we point out what we must do to press into all that God has for us. The enemy of our soul does not want us to press on through to victory. He tries to hinder us on every hand. But remember we cannot loss for winning; we cannot go under for

PRESSING INTO THE BLESSING OF GOD! In this outline we point out what we must do to press into all that God has for us. The enemy of our soul does not want us to press on through to victory. He tries to hinder us on every hand. But remember we cannot loss for winning; we cannot go under for going ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

The Great Adventure - Lust? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 17, 2018

As we seek to draw closer to Christ, we discover our sinfulness, and ways to overcome them by drawing closer to Christ.

The Great Adventure? The 7 Deadly Sins February 11, 2018 Have you ever asked the question . . . “What's wrong with me?” It's a question we all ask ourselves from time to time. When we blow up at our kids or at our spouse, we wonder - - - what's wrong with me? When we come home from the store with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:8-13, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

To Know Christ And To Make Him Known

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 28, 2018

This little Creed is the essence of the life of a person who is truly born again. It is also the desire of a person who is truly born again.

Let's stand together and say our memory Scripture for this Quarter ... 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Is Your Citizenship? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2018

Are we more impacted by our earthly citizenship or our heavenly citizenship? God wants us to be dwellers on earth but controlled by heaven.

Introduction: A. I read the story of a senior citizen who was driving down the highway when his cellphone rang through his Bluetooth car audio system. 1. He pushed the button and answered the phone, it was his wife. 2. The elderly man’s wife urgently warned him, saying, “I just heard on the news ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Can Work It Out Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 5, 2018

As we look at Paul's instructions for Euodia and Syntyche and how they can get along, we also can learn about how to get along with others and how to help others get along with each other.

Introduction: A. Let’s start today’s sermon with an old poem I really like called “The Perfect Church” I think that I shall never see, A Church that’s all it ought to be; A Church whose members never stray, Beyond the Strait and Narrow way; A Church that has no empty pews, Whose Preacher never has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Life In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Many believers today are paralyzed by guilt, shame, doubt and fear. God's desire is to set them free and transform their lives into something beautiful, holy, and fruitful.

THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST New Things. We all like to get new things. A new car, a new hunting rifle, a new TV, a new phone– all of these are really good. Even better– a new grandson. Now, that’s the Best!! But, even as I say that, there is something new that’s even better than all of these........ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Ephesians 4:22-24, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist