Sermons on Philippians 3:13-23:

Miracles Of The 153 Fish Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

This is one miracle in the count of 37 (8 in John).

1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ring leader. b. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of A Christian Life

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 14, 2025

As you think about this question, certain pictures may come into your mind or example;

1. Esther 4:14 2. Philippians 3:7-15 3. Psalm 4 Let me start off by asking you a question. What is the purpose for your life? When you wake up in the morning what it that drives you is; What is your purpose? • When you get to work, • or when you go to school, What is it that makes you want to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14, Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mourning To Morning: Yes—it’s Ok

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

Life leaves us with memories—some warm us, and some wound us. If we spend our time looking back, we risk missing the new thing God is doing right in us.

— THE PROBLEM: WHY WE KEEP LOOKING BACK Life leaves us with memories. Some of them warm us. Some of them wound us. And some of them quietly shape us long after the moment has passed. Most of us don’t notice how much time we spend replaying our lives. We replay conversations we wish had gone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Are You Downcast?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Many Christians stumble, not because they never believed, but because they stayed too close to the place where they first got in. God calls us not only to begin the journey of faith but to grow in joy, perseverance, and victory through Christ.

Introduction: Too Close to Where We Got In A mother tucked her little boy in bed. She kissed him goodnight, pulled up the covers, and went downstairs. Not long after, she heard a loud thump and then crying. She hurried upstairs and found him on the floor. “What happened?” she asked. Through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

One Goal: To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 2, 2025

What is the one thing your heart desires? Paul gives us encouragement this morning not only to make sure that the "One thing" is Jesus, and the spreading of the Gospel, but also to make sure that we don't let the worries of the world pull us away from that one thing. 

Good Morning. Our epistle lesson today began with Paul’s word’s: Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. When the Bible gives you a warning, it is there for a reason. Paul assumes his readers assume that they have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Anglican

The Truth About Salvation, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 3, 2025

When challenged, John the Baptist does not fall into the trap of responding from “ego”, rather, he simply testifies to what is true and lets it speak for itself! This is our calling today, and what we must model also.

John, Part 13 ASSISTANCE? Series: The Truth About Salvation, Part 4 John 3:22-36 - Continuing mini-series: “The Truth about Salvation” -- Couple of things for focus: false righteousness and godly wisdom at the center of the message -- Need us to understand the difference; leaning ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, Philippians 2:6-8, John 1:14, John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live A Life Worthy Of The Gospel

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 21, 2025

This is week #6 in my series "At the Core"

If you’ve ever been to a fancy restaurant, you know there’s a certain way you’re supposed to act. You don’t wear jeans and a t-t-shirt. You don’t slurp. You don’t yell across the room. And you definitely don’t ask the waiter, “Hey, y’all got chicken nuggets?” Why is that? Because the environment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, Revelation 3:15-16

The New Year, The New You: Stepping Into God’s Best Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

A message on embracing the new year as an opportunity to leave the past behind, renew your mindset, and step into God’s best plans.

THE NEW YEAR, THE NEW YOU: STEPPING INTO GOD’S BEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “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 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yeshua Vs Jesus The Real Name Part #1 Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2026

There are those that want to say that you want to put so much emphasis on the name it really doesn’t matter that much and you don’t need to teach that. However understanding Yeshua’s name helps maintain the continuity of the Hebrew identity and heritage that it rightfully ours.

Yeshua vs Jesus The Real Name By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - About 25 / 27 years ago I was preaching and I stated how the name Jesus was not the actual name of Christ but was the translated version of Yeshua the actual name of Christ. I was young in the ministry and let me say it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Apostolic

Yeshua Vs Jesus The Translation Of The Name Part #2 Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2026

There are those that want to say that you want to put so much emphasis on the name it really doesn’t matter that much and you don’t need to teach that. However understanding Yeshua’s name helps maintain the continuity of the Hebrew identity and heritage that it rightfully ours.

Yeshua vs Jesus The Real Name The Translation of the Name By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PART #2 The Translation of the Name As I stated there as those that feel that people like me put too much emphasis on this name Yeshua vs Jesus while other use Yahshua instead of Yeshua, believing that Yah ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Apostolic

Enjoying The Peace Of Christ

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 4, 2026

this sermon examines how God’s grace restores our broken relationship with Him. True peace is a relational status achieved through Christ’s sacrifice, not a worldly feeling. Believers must reflect this harmony within the church through prayer and mutual love.

Sermon Outline: Enjoying the Peace of Christ Scripture Text: Philippians 1:1-2; Romans 5:1; Colossians 1:20 Introduction: Enjoying the Peace of Christ In the opening of his epistles, the Apostle Paul consistently greets the church with a specific blessing: "Grace and peace". This is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, John 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

Mind Molding Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Jan 14, 2026

This is sermon #1 in the series, "Every Thought Captive" based on the book and sermon series by Kyle Idleman

Have you ever noticed that much our lives run on auto-pilot? You wake up, you reach for your phone, you scroll through social media… You worry about what’s going on in the world. You compare yourself to your friends on social media. You rush to get stuff done because you’ve packed so much into a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:6-8

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

Lesson 3: God Revealed Through The Pattern Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 2, 2025

Exploring the Communicable Attributes of God Through the Mystery of Christ’s Descent, Nature, and Redemption

Lesson 3: God Revealed Through the Pattern of the Incarnation Exploring the Communicable Attributes of God Through the Mystery of Christ’s Descent, Nature, and Redemption John 1:1-3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sin Of Unhappiness

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jul 7, 2025

There are sins we readily confess: pride, lust, envy, greed. There are others we justify, excuse, or even cherish. But there is one sin we rarely recognize—the sin of unhappiness.

“The Sin of Unhappiness: When Joy Becomes Our Responsibility” “Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything, therefore you shall serve your enemies…” — Deuteronomy 28:47–48 ________________________________________ Introduction: The ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:47-48, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ