Sermons on Philippians 3:1:

Downsizing Part 2: The Plastic Bag Series

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Jul 28, 2019

In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things.

Open In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things. We discussed our chances at fulfillment when we carry around our hopes and dreams in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Identity 2 – The False Identity Philippians 3:1-14 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019

The most critical teaching in the Christian faith – accepting and living in who we truly are in Christ. We call this our identity in Christ.

Last Sunday we began a series of lessons on what’s arguably the most critical teaching in the Christian faith – accepting and living in who we truly are in Christ. We call this our identity in Christ – and as I shared last Sunday – as believers in Christ – our identity is not determined by who we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14, Romans 8:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord And Beware Of Those Who Place Confidence In The Flesh Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2019

If I were to give you a theme for chapter three, I would say "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering." This is Christian experience—to know Him. Not so much to know about Him, but to really know—Him. This is experimental knowledge.

Date: 12/26/18 Lesson #21 Title: Rejoice In The Lord And Beware Of Those Who Place Confidence In The Flesh • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3 (NIV) (1) Further, my brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Secrets Of Joy

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 2, 2018

Being joyful at all times

This epistle was written by Paul when he was in prison, with iron fetters about his wrists; yet there is no iron in the epistle. It is full of light, life, love, and joy, blended with traces of sorrow, yet with a holy delight that rises above his grief.   —Charles Spurgeon, "Exposition of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

Paul loved the Philippian people, and he was greatly concerned about them. He told them, "Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample."

WHY DID PAUL TELL THEM TO FOLLOW HIM? If anyone had examined the life of the apostle Paul, they would have discovered that he was following the Lord Jesus. Paul was giving them a PHYSICAL EXAMPLE or MODEL of what it is to follow Jesus. Someone very wisely said, "Don't follow any leader ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

In a previous sermon I preached on the importance of following the right people.

When Jesus was here on earth He stated on one occasion, "...FOLLOW ME, and I will make you fishers of men." It is interesting that the Bible not only records that He told these men to follow Him, but also it records that they were smart enough to obey. Look at Matt. 4:20, it states, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The power of the resurrection took histories saddest event-the crucifixion, and changed it into the center of our Christian focus of joy. The cross is now history's greatest symbol of love, forgiveness, and hope.

John Scott Harrison was the only man in the history of our nation who was the son of one president and the father of another. A man of such distinction you would think would be treated with great respect in his death, but the fact was, nobody was safe in 1878 when he died. Body snatching was at a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Never has a death sentence been reversed after it was already executed so that the condemned was restored to life. This was the most unique event in history, and the power of it was awesome, and it changes everything.

John Scott Harrison was the only man in the history of our nation who was the son of one president and the father of another. A man of such distinction you would think would be treated with great respect in his death, but the fact was, nobody was safe in 1878 when he died. Body snatching was at a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

In Hot Pursuit - What Are You Running After?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2021

You can tell a lot about a person by what they are running after and what they are running from. Christians have a godly assignment even in a pandemic. .

Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides instructions for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Preaching From Philippians #9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

When you consider that Paul is in jail, this verse takes on new meaning.

Notice, he says, “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord…” • We can understand someone who is not in jail writing to someone in jail trying to get them to do this. • It is unusual for a fellow who is in jail to be encouraging to those who are free to do this. This passage of scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

My Salvation Is All About God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 17, 2022

Even when it comes to our salvation, it's all about God. We are saved by God's grace and not by our works. Salvation in Christ is spelled "done," not "do." That's why it's all about God and why it is good news.

A. Here’s a little cooking humor to get us started: There’s a Hollywood recipe for chicken soup and the instructions begin: “First, bring four cups of Perrier water to a boil.” 1. One cook reported that they found a very easy cookie recipe that said to put all the ingredients in a bowl and beat it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9, Philippians 3:1-11, Galatians 1:6-9, Galatians 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wrong Way To Be Right - Philippians 3:1-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 27, 2022

The question of how to be a good person is one of the (few) essentials of Christianity. It begins with rejoicing.

Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, watch out for those men who do evil, watch out for the mutilation. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Your Place In His Plan - Philippians 3:1b-3a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Paul gives yet another strong warning about the Judaizers because they are a major threat to the most important thing – knowing Christ.

Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, watch out for those men who do evil, watch out for the mutilation. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Joy In Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 30, 2020

Ultimate joy is found in Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever tried to do something that was literally impossible to do? • For instance, when I was young, I was not the tallest person on the block. • I wanted to do things that would make me taller, As you can see, it worked! :) • There was really nothing I could do to make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is More Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Jesus is More

A few years ago, the Barna group took a survey of a large pool of Christians and discovered that 48% of the people surveyed believe that “if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others, and follow the 10 commandments...they will earn a place in heaven.” The president of the Barna ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ