Sermons on Philippians 3:12-16:

The God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2004

God wants us to understand: 1. Failure is not final. 2. Bad results can be redeemed. 3. The future is open. True change comes when: 1. You have a new occupant 2. You seek truth 3. You change your actions

A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, “I’m the greatest batter in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Living Successfully

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004

All Christians need to live a successful Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- The little girl said to her grandpa, “Make like a frog, grandpa.” He replied, “What do you mean, make like a frog?” She said, “Mommy says we’re going to make a lot of money when you croak!” That’s bad. Many people are only interested in material success, no matter how they acquire ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Committed To A Fresh Start

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 14, 2004

Five Things We Need To Be Committed To

Committed To A Fresh Start January 11th, 2004 WHAT WE NEED TO BE COMMITTED TO Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn¡¦t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Dale Tiempo Al Tiempo

Contributed by Ezequiel Alaniz on Feb 8, 2004

Que tanto tiempo dedicas a Senor, estadisticas para un llamado especial, como ser lo mejor de lo mejor para el servicio del senor en esta ano.

DALE TIEMPO AL TIEMPO Filipenses 3: 12-14 Las 5 resoluciones mas populares del ano 2004 5- Practicar un deporte 4- Encontrar la solucion para hacer mas dinero 3- Mejorar las relaciones humanas 2- Dejar el alcohol o el cigarro 1- Una de las mas populares fue Bajar de peso. IL)Una mujer llega a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Adventist

"I Yam What I Yam”

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

To be in shape for God means to accept ourselves for who we are while growing in Christian maturity.

This morning it’s time for a cartoon quiz! Ready? Here we go! (Winners win the satisfaction of knowing their cartoon trivia!) Who says, “Yabba dabba do?” (Fred Flintstone) Who concludes a certain cartoon series with “TTThat’s all folks!” (Porky Pig) What two partners would rather eat than solve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What Drives Your Life? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 31, 2003

Many things drive people’s lives, but does the right thing drive yours? In this sermon, given by Jean Leprohon, we are directed to what God wants to drive us.

What drives your life? – Purpose Driven Life #3- delivered by Jean Leprohon What is it that guides your life? What is the agent in your life, which has a certain control on your reactions? 1. Certain people are driven by guilt. Gen 4:12 the guilt of Cain has made him a wandering man... Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Press On Toward The Goal Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 16, 2003

This passage draws out six keys to reaching the goal of our walk with Christ.

Analogy: Our walk with Christ is like a journey through the woods. How To Press On Toward The Goal Of The Christian Life: Questions to ask. . . 1. Do I know what my destination is? - v. 12 - “press on.” - v. 13 - “one thing I do.” - v. 14 - “I press on.” - v. 21 - The goal: to be like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Whole-Hearted Devotion Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2003

What we don’t realize is that we can have a fulfilling relationship with Jesus here on earth. We don’t have to wait for Heaven, we can have a personal strong and rewarding relationship today. Paul had one and it came from his wholehearted devotion and e

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: WHOLE HEARTED DEVOTION & EFFORT PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that al of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:30-32, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 24, 2003

If we are to make forward progress in our Christian lives and ministries, we must: (1) Fear Not, (2) Faint Not, (3) Fire Up.

Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress Text: Phil.3: 13 & 14; Isa.41: 8 & 9; I Kings 18: 38 Intro: The apostle Paul was a firm believer in forward progress. In our text in the book of Philippians, Paul vividly explained that he left the past in the past, and pressed forward toward the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-9, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Going To The Next Level - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

This is the first of a two part message on personal growth. In this first week we focus on why we resist the change growth brings.

Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 1 Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Trade In "Guilty Conscience" For "Guilt-Free Living" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Life is a series of trade-offs -- if you won’t make them, you can’t go to the next level. This is the first in a series describing trades you can make to be happy in 2005. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-off’s for a Happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. Trade in “Guilty Conscience” for “Guilt-free Living.” Don’t you hate people who always bring up the past? What if all your mistakes/things you’ve done wrong could be wiped out in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

Advice To Graduates And Other Folk

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005

A motivational sermon to preach at the graduation of Seniors.

Advice to Graduates and Other Folk Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Reach Your Goal Graduate

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 26, 2004

THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF TODAY NEED OUR SUPORT,AND THEY NEED OUR PRAYER"S ,, THEY NEED GOD.

(HOW TO REACH YOUR GOAL GRADUATE) PHIL.3:13-14 TEXT. BRETHREN ,I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED BUT THIS ONE THING I DO FORGETTING THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIDE AND REACHING FORTH UNTO THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEFORE. VERSE 14,I PRESS TOWARD THE MARK FOR THE PRIZE OF THE HIGH ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Desarrollando Una Actitud De Vencedor

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on May 26, 2004

La vida del apóstol Pablo es de gran ejemplo a nosotros. Como cristianos debemos de reconocer la importancia a desarrollar una actitud de vencedor. Por tanto no debemos permitir que las circunstancias a nuestro alrededor determinen el resultado final de l

Introducción: La vida del apóstol Pablo es de gran ejemplo a nosotros. Como cristianos debemos de reconocer la importancia a desarrollar una actitud de vencedor. Por tanto no debemos permitir que las circunstancias a nuestro alrededor determinen el resultado final de las cosas. La misma vida ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Else Is Garbage

Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to make their relationship with God and their service to God the main priority in life.

Everything Else Is Garbage Romans 8:5, Philippians 3:1-10, Exodus 22:31, 2 Kings 9:10, 31-37, Romans 10:9, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:8b-9 Philippians 3:8-14, 2 Tim 4:7 - 8 June 26, 2004 I. Two weeks ago I started ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist