Sermons on Philippians 3:14:

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

Living With Purpose Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

If you are in this building today and call yourself a Christian, you have a vitally important purpose. We all live with purpose, the question is what is our purpose?

If you are in this building today and call yourself a Christian, you have a vitally important purpose. We all live with purpose, the question is what is our purpose? Well if we look at a person’s life it’s pretty easy to tell what their primary purpose is. Maybe it’s financial ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Determination (Spiritual Formation Part 4) Series

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Determination as one on the key of true Spiritual Formation

Determination Philippians 3:10-14 1. Determination is the act of deciding definitely and firmly; also : the result of such an act of decision A. It begins by releasing yourself from the past B. Forgetting what lies behind (Verse 13) C. The past can be our greatest enemy and our greatest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Catholic

Carpe Diem Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 11, 2010

Paul writes to his beloved church to express to them that our time is short and we ought to capturing every moment for the cause of Christ and advancement of His Kingdom!

“CARPE DIEM” 10/10/10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN. Rich McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:1-21 A new movie was released to the theaters Friday, October 8, 2010. The title of the movie is called “Secretariat”. It is a neat movie about a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Reaching For Grace

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Oct 11, 2010

Describes three aspects of God's grace - saving, sustaining and securing.

“Reaching for Grace” Text: Philippians 3:12-14 I. Welcome II. Introduction A little over a year ago, I preached a sermon by request on “God’s Amazing Grace.” After some conversations with different folks, I see a need to talk a little more about grace & I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Part 1: Men Who Finish Well

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

Men in the Bible who finished well by walking with God personally to the end of their lives, and made a contribution to God’s work with their time, talent, and treasure.

MEN WHO FINISH WELL OR ONE LAP FROM THE FINISH By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I used a phrase in a sermon and it got me thinking about this sermon, “One Lap From The Finish.” 1. Indianapolis racer that ran out of gas in the last lap. 2. Last week a golfer lost a major ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face The Future

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 11, 2009

Look up look out look over

HOW TO FACE THE FUTURE Phil: 3 :10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Goal Worth Living For

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus.

A GOAL WORTH LIVING FOR-- Philippians 3:12-16 Proposition: The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make Christlikeness as their goal to live for by surrendering ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Finding And Following Your Critical Path

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 15, 2009

Finding your critical path and keeping to it - the direct route from where you are now to where God wants you to be - is the highway of holiness, the narrow road that leads to life and the secret of finding immense fulfilment in the Christian life; a trut

13.9.09 FINDING AND FOLLOWING YOUR CRITICAL PATH Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO Conversation with a Christian friend the other day: Had discovered and was following her ’critical path’. What is your critical path? It’s knowing where you want to be, or are meant to be -- And knowing where you are now -- ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

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

Change U - 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This is the first of a series of two sermons addressing a change in the circumstances, but not in the vision or goals, of a church body. It was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

There are a couple people who are missing here today, and their absence is notable....Rick and Patti Snodgrass. They are unloading today in Idaho. Even though we said goodbye to them, it will be today and in the next couple weeks that we feel the greatest loss. I am going to be missing them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wrong Ending With A New Beginning

Contributed by Rick Mays on Dec 27, 2008

More people plan how to end a year than begin one. Here are 4 things that will help make the New Year a fulfilling one.

A WRONG ENDING WITH A RIGHT BEGINNING Philippians 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As hard as it is to believe, 2008 will be over in a few days and we will embark on a journey into a brand new year. It is a tradition in our land to put together new year resolutions. Maybe some of you here have already begun ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Build A Better You Series

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Dec 28, 2008

In order to become better, you can’t be bitter.

Build A Better You Step 1: Let It Go. Philippians 3:13-14 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational