Sermons on Philippians 3:1:

The Highest Priority Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for a short or a long time, it’s good to take stock of your goals and priorities.

Introduction Many of the New Testament letters were written to address problems in the churches. A good illustration is 1 Corinthians when Paul offers counsel on issues like division in the church, immorality, lawsuits among believers, spiritual gifts and the resurrection. 1 Corinthians deals with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pressing On Towards God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 1, 2007

Why bother with spiritual disciplines? What’s the point? Paul says that he considers all the "things" he did worthless so doesn’t that get us off the hook?? Well...

For those of you who were on the winter retreat, you will remember that on Saturday night Greg talked about what it means to have a real walk with God and how to continue to grow in our relationships with Him. He expressed that we all needed to be taking in “Daily Nutrition” if we really wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get On The Right Trail Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 9, 2007

There is only one way, God’s Way, to true joy and blessing

Part One - Get on the Right Trail There is only One Way—God’s Way—to true Joy and Blessing Based on the text of Philippians 3:1-6 Introduction 1. I Feel Like Traveling On My heav’nly home is bright and fair, I feel like traveling on, Nor pain, nor death can enter there I feel like traveling ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Safeguard

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Paul was concerned about their spiritual safety. He wanted to protect their Christian life from certain dangers. That’s the reason for his repetition. What is it that he wanted to safeguard them from?

Spiritual Safeguard; Philippians 3:1-3 A preacher that came to the breakfast table with a cut on his cheek. His wife asked him what had happened. He told her that he was concentrating on his sermon while shaving and had cut himself. His wife said, “Maybe you should concentrate on your shaving and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re warned to watch out for false teachers.

Aren’t you glad the political campaigns and phone calls are finally over?! •Every candidate was telling us how great their agenda, their plan was. •It made it almost impossible to know what they believed or promoted. •You had to look very closely at the facts and their history to get the real ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Priority Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 7 in a series on Philippians focusing on the key to making Jesus a priority

The Joy of Priority I. Introduction A. Wrecked Priorities 1. Young investment banker was driving his new BMW on a snow covered mountain road. a) He lost control of his car and was headed for a steep cliff. b) At the last moment, he jumped from the car. c) The car plummeted to the bottom of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Place Of Priority Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

There are a lot of things that can be idols for us, but only God satisfies. What does it take to put God first, in that place of priority in our lives?

For those of you who have been following Canadian Idol, you’re not going to want to miss tomorrow night. Over the past three weeks we’ve seen the judges narrow the field of contestants from 13,000 all the way down to 143. And by the end of tomorrow’s show, we’ll be left with a mere 30 hopefuls to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Circumcision: True And False" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 11, 2007

Sermon 6 in a study in Philippians

“Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; 3 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

The Dogs (Temptation)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on living a life worthy of our calling.

Philippians 3:1-11 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the true circumcision, who worship God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Source Of Our Strength Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 26, 2008

1. Where are you drawing your strength from? 2. Are you relying on tradition, law, race, rank, religion, or sincerity? 3. Do you expect recognition when helping out someone in need?

The Source of Our Strength- Philippians 3:1-11 Introduction: We all fall into the trap of comparing ourselves with others around us. For some reason we think we are better than those to whom we are comparing ourselves with and we think that makes us right with God. We find ourselves picking at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In Christ Alone

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 9, 2008

Philippians 3:1-12 verse upon verse weekly study. Good solid Bible teaching.

Rejoicing in Christ Alone Philippians 3:1-12 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Lost Your Passion?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Sometimes we can be Christians for so long that it is possible we might lose our passion for God. We need to get a fresh passion every day.

Phil 3:1-16 says: Philippians 3:1 - 16 (NIV) 1Finally, 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. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Evidence Of True Salvation Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Don’t be deceived by a false salvation, but look for evidence of true salvation.

#21 8-19-07 Evidence of True Salvation Introduction, 1) How do you know if you are truly saved? 2) How do you know for sure you are a child of God and going to heaven? 3) The warning of scripture; Jesus’ warnings about the day of judgment (Matthew 7:21-23), His parables of the wheat and the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Priority Of Knowing God!

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Mar 21, 2009

How wonderful that God desires and has made a way for us to know Him, it should be our priority to know Him.

THE PRIORITY OF KNOWING GOD! PHIL.3:1-14 Last week I preached that Jesus is our only foundation as a Christian. These scriptures again confirm and emphasize how important it is to make Jesus our priority. Look with me at verses 7,8,&10a. Paul says I count all things loss for the excellence of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Who You Know Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 12, 2008

Personally know and follow Jesus.

IT IS WHO YOU KNOW Philippians 3.1-11 S: Jesus C: Salvation Th: Toward the Goal Pr: Personally know and follow Jesus. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” Type: Inductive I. REJOICE (1) II. WATCH OUT (2-3) III. PROFIT (4-6) IV. LOSS (7-8) V. FOUND (9) VI. KNOW ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist