Sermons on Philippians 3:3-4:

Overcoming Conflict Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009

Conflict is unavoidable and spiritual conflict is no different. This message looks at how Paul deals with spiritual conflict amongst the religious and how we still today battle between being religious and being saved by faith alone.

Illuminate Part 6- Conquering Conflict Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever felt like no matter what you do you will never be good enough? Job- no matter how hard you work, how many extra hours you put in, how much you give up to be the best you always seem to get passed over for promotions, or your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Metamorphosis Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

This Easter let’s all go through a metamorphosis as Jesus did. Let’s know the power of His resurrection.

Easter Sermon “Metamorphosis” Philippians 3:1-11 George Orwell, the author of “1984” said in 1939 "We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men." Well I think in western Christianity we have sunk even further since then, and what a better ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Patterns, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009

An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

PATTERNS Dillon Burroughs “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 The Human Pattern (Philippians 3:4b-6) 4b If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Knowing God!

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Mar 22, 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

Patrones, Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Apr 4, 2009

Una investigación sobre los patrones humanos que nos mantienen con pasión de seguir a Cristo, junto con Pablo de la enseñanza bíblica por la realización de la perspectiva adecuada.

Filipenses 4:4-4:14 PATRONES Dillon Burroughs "Hermanos, sigan todos mi ejemplo, y fíjense en los que se comportan conforme al modelo que les hemos dado." Filipenses 3:17 (NVI) El Plan Humanos (Filipenses 3:4 b-6) 4 Yo mismo tengo motivos para tal confianza. Si cualquier otro cree tener motivos ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Driving My Life - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009

God has placed us here for specific reasons. This message speaks to the impetus for our life. (Thanks to Rick Warren for the inspiration)

What is Driving My Life? Philippians 3:1-11 A friend sent us these motivational slogans: * Doing a job RIGHT the first time gets the job done. Doing the job WRONG fourteen times gives you job security. * Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity. * If you can stay calm, while ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary Spirituality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

Paul knew the nature of religion all too well… and now he explains what is so essential for those who know something of religion but long for more.

The hurricanes that hit Florida in 2004 left thousands without electrical power. One man who used a portable generator to supply power until the electrical lines could be repaired reported a strange experience. Some daring thieves found the generator in full operation outside the man’s house ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can Do Everything Through Him Who Gives Me Strength Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

Introducing the chapter of Romans in which he describes salvation as reconciliation, Paul says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (5:1 NIV). I want us to think about 5 A’s illu

Text: "I can do everything through him who gives me strength (Phil. 4:13 Niv). Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:3-4:20 Introduction Introducing the chapter of Romans in which he describes salvation as reconciliation, Paul says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Destiny

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

This is the great American way to success. We hear the world telling us to, “Go for it.” We should ask ourselves, “Go for what?”

Text: Philippians 3:4,5 and 12 Prayer: Review of last week’s teaching. Let me clear the air regarding what we should be looking for in having DESTINY for our lives. There are two types. Man’s Viewpoint As a child we may have been told we were never going to amount to much in life. Maybe we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-12, Philippians 3:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Right With God (Sermon #3) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 12, 2003

Paul gives another secret of real joy -- how to get right with God. Paul examines several ways he COULD try, and rejects each of them in favor of real FAITH.

Sermon #3: Get Right Before God 4 ¶ Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Holiness

Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003

Paul has been writing to the Philippian church, warning them about internal controversies that could divide them. Now Paul turns the attention of the church in Philippi away from the internal controversies and tells them to watch out for legalists.

What is your aim as a Christian? The aim of a Christian is to, or should be to, please God. Every Christian should in his heart seek to please God. So as Christians we often as that question. What can we do to please God? One person asked this question to a respected Christian institution. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Safeguards Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2003

We have certain spiritual safeguards in life.

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told about a monastery in Portugal, perched high on a 3,000-foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain of the fully loaded basket. One American ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Does Your Pride Come From? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

Part 1 in a 2 part series on Philippians 3. This series deals with considering everything loss compared to knowing Jesus Christ

Where does your pride come from? Thursday night we had our bowling league—EXPLAIN—175 avg, most improved player—26 pins ALL PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEANT NOTHING THAT NIGHT. The 10th hole at Stone Hedge--$5,000. Yesterday, I registered for classes—smart, getting a degree… Where should we get our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Profit And Loss

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2004

Not all losses are losses.

INTRO.- Here is the kind of profit that most of us think of. ILL.- A millionaire was asked how he got rich. He said, “Well, I began by buying peanuts for five cents a bag and selling them for ten cents. I worked long hours and all holidays. However, I didn’t become a millionaire for another ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Matter Of Things.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 22, 2004

In this book, Paul is sharing from his own experience what Jesus means to him. This morning we looked at the way he shared his own personal testimony. How that Jesus changed his life and made him a new man.

This matter of things. Philippians 3:1 -- 11. 09/26/04 This is our forth sermon on how to have joy in our Christian journey here on earth. We have talked about the way to spell joy is Jesus first; others second, and yourself last. In this book, Paul is sharing from his own experience what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist