Sermons on Philippians 3:3-4:20:

Pressing Toward The Mark

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Pressing toward the mark involves commitment, focus, discipline, and the refusal to settle for less than God's best.

PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 9:62, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is not a sprint but a lifelong race. It is marked by challenges, victories, setbacks, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knee-Mail Is A Divine Connection Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 9, 2025

Have you ever considered that God also "emails" us through the power of prayer and scripture...

In the age of instant messaging and social media, we often find ourselves yearning for a more meaningful and personal connection with the divine. As Christians, we believe that God is always available to listen and guide us. But have you ever considered that God also "emails" us through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Sermon 3 - Into The Warm Arms Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 9, 2025

What is the state of people after they die before the final resurrection at the second coming of Jesus? We want the comfort of knowing that our loved ones are safe in the arms of God. What does the Bible say about this?

A. We are in a sermon series called Eternal Questions…Biblical Answers. 1. So far in our series, we have talked about when Christ comes and when death comes. 2. Today, I would like to start with a Winnie the Pooh quote: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” 3. With ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings In Disguise? Obstacle Vs Opportunity?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2025

Many ask God: WHY? WHY? Often we cannot understand what is happening. Our emotions and feelings can play mind games. Many blessings come as obstacles and hindrances We must forget the things behind us and reach forward. .

BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE? OBSTACLE VS OPPORTUNITY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Philippians 3:14 (MSG) I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back. 15 So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14-19, Exodus 2:3, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Go The Pain Of The Past

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

Pain from the past can be one of the greatest hindrances to forward movement in life.

LET GO THE PAIN OF THE PAST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 50:20, Luke 9:62, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Pain from the past can be one of the greatest hindrances to forward movement in life. Emotional wounds, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaving The Past Behind

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

Though the past cannot be changed, it should not be allowed to control our present or determine our future.

LEAVING THE PAST BEHIND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Hebrews 12:1, Genesis 19:17, Luke 9:62 INTRODUCTION: Many believers carry the weight of their past into their walk with God. This weight may be in the form of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Live As Citizens Of Heaven - Philippians 3:20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 14, 2025

A reminder that Christians are not of this world. We are citizens of heaven. Our allegiance is not to earthly systems but to the risen Lord Jesus Christ.

Go! And Live as Citizens of Heaven - Philippians 3:20 Philippians 3:20 (NLT): “But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Saviour.” Introduction: Living for a Homeland You’ve Never Seen Imagine living in a foreign land, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20, Acts 1:11, Colossians 3:1-2, Philippians 3:18-19, John 3:3, Romans 10:9, John 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fruit Of The Spirit (Bible Study) - Peace Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jun 14, 2025

This week, we’re going to take a look at the fruit of peace and learn exactly how to produce peace in our lives. It’s much easier than you think, no praying, asking, or begging required. If you did your homework, and practiced letting your joy out, then peace will follow.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral (If you did the Armor of God series some may be a repeat. That’s ok. Remind everyone that we haven’t quite mastered peace, and it’s good to hear again.) So far in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:7-8, James 3:7-8, Luke 6:45, Psalm 34:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

We Are Not Strong Enough Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 15, 2025

The world tells us we must be strong on our own. But God's truth reminds us that His power is perfected in our weakness. We do not need to be strong enough—we need to trust the One who is.

### **Introduction: The Pressure to Be Strong** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper We live in a culture that bullies weakness. If you cannot handle it on your own, you are labeled as fragile, broken, or useless. Weakness is laughed at, mocked, and quickly dismissed. From childhood, we are told to toughen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strengthened In Christ: Living The Impossible Life

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 19, 2025

We live in a world that constantly tells us, "Be strong." "Believe in yourself." But when our strength fails, our minds confused, and we hit dead end, we discover that we are limited.

Scripture: Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Good morning, Church! We live in a world that constantly tells us: “Be strong.” “Believe in yourself.” “You can do anything you set your mind to.” But there are days when those words fall flat—when our strength ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Of Joy In The Lord: "because Of Christ"

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jun 20, 2025

The secret to joy in the Lord lies in two truths: living out the purpose for which Jesus died—so that we may enjoy abundant life—and making the pursuit of knowing Jesus our highest priority

The Secret of Joy in the Lord: "Because of Christ" (Philippians 3:7-11) 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, Philippians 3:2, John 10:10-11, John 10:27

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025

The Scriptures call us to live a life of contentment, not rooted in material accumulation, but in trust and satisfaction in God’s provision.

LIVING A LIFE OF CONTENTMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, Psalm 23:1, Ecclesiastes 5:10 INTRODUCTION: Contentment is a rare and powerful virtue in today’s world, where people are constantly driven by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Measure Upon Measure – Separation – The Restoration Of God - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 22, 2025

In this continuing study of the Restoration of God, we look at what sin ruined, the results of that; how the Lord identified with those results, and now what God has restored. This time our theme is SEPARATION. We look at what God restored – union and communion and fellowship.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SEPARATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 4 It is hard to split this Second Consequence of man’s sin to make two messages. It is too big for one talk but does not split into two properly. That has made the first Part bigger and the second Part smaller. Please understand ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, Revelation 5:9-10, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 1:3, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon 4 - We Will All Be Changed Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 22, 2025

The apostle Paul employed a farming illustration to explain how our heavenly bodies will be different and so much better than our earthly bodies. Consider the difference between the seed that is planted and the plant that results.

A. Today, I want to start with the story of a young boy who came home from worship and Sunday school with a question for his mom: “Is it true we come from dust and after we die, we return to dust?” 1. His mother said, “That’s right, son. Does that concern you?” 2. The boy hesitated, but then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:21, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Golf - A Source Of Life?

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 23, 2025

Golf is defined as a game played on a large open-air course, in which a small hard ball with dimples is struck with a club into a series of small holes in the ground, the object being to use the fewest possible strokes to complete the course.

P. G. Wodehouse, a British writer once remarked: “Golf… is the infallible test. The man who can go into a patch of rough alone, with the knowledge that only God is watching him, and play his ball where it lies, is the man who will serve you faithfully and well.” Proverbs 27:17 reminds us: “Iron ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:13, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 16:9