Sermons on Philippians 3:4-14:

Assets And Liabilities Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

How do you tell which things in your life are assets and which are liabilities?

Philippians 3:4-11 Sunday, June 2, 2002 To get us thinking this morning, I want to ask you a question. What are your assets and what are your liabilities? You say "pastor, that’s easy. Here’s what I own - those are my assets. Here’s what I owe - those are my liabilities." That’s not what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Now But Not Yet Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

How do we live with the tension that we have the promises of GOd yet they have not yet been completely fulfilled in us?

Philippians 3:12-16 Sunday, June 6, 2002 Tension - we don’t like to live with tension - we seek to resolve that which gives us tension. The problem is that sometimes our attempts to resolve the tension get us into more trouble. Now but not yet. Eschatology: there is a tension between what part ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Your Life's New Ambitions

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004

Paul shows us godly ambition, which is focused on Christ

Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 28, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Philippians 3:8-14 Your Life’s New Ambitions I. Know Christ II. Pursue the Prize III. Keep Your Eyes on the Finish Line Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Power Of Endurance”

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Apr 12, 2004

I’m always amazed at the lack of endurance that is seen in the area of faith when it comes to the saints of God. Not trying to be funny at all, but overall the body of Christ is very lazy.

“The Power of Endurance” Philippians 3:13 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 in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Reach For The Top

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Dec 30, 2004

A great New’s Year Day message. I talk about having Paul’s attitude of forgetting the past and straining towards the future, enjoy!

Title: Reach For The Top Text: Phil 3:12-14 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - This is the time of year, where most people take inventory of there lives and make resolutions to change. Here are the top 10 most popular: 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Old Recipe For The New Year

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

There are some things we need to do for the coming new year.

PHIL. 3:13-14 “AN OLD RECIPE FOR THE NEW YEAR” A) God is the giver of many wonderful new things! * For instance ....... * We come to Him by faith in Christ and He gives us the new birth! * Then He gives us a new nature ... A new heart ... A new life ... A new hope ... And a new task! * Finally, at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For You In The New Year

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005

The New Year is a great time to take inventory of your spiritual life and see what areas God may be wanting you to grow in the New Year.

1. Destroy all roots of bitterness by forgiving those who have hurt you and accepting forgiveness from others. Ephesians 4:29-32 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

A Plan For Growth In 2005

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This message challenges Christians to take inventory of the past year and give encouragement to grow as a disciple in the next year

A Plan for Growth in 2005 Philippians 3:13-14 I. I Must Find Some Dissatisfaction “…I do not count myself to apprehended…” v. 13a A. I must find my comfort zones • Am I comfortable with my Bible study? • Am I comfortable with my? • Am I comfortable with my prayer time? • Am I comfortable with my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Doing One Thing

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jan 8, 2005

The secret to success is to find our true calling in life and pursue it with all our heart. We always find time to do what is important to us.

Doing One Thing Psalms 27:4 Phillipians 3:13 In business, Orville Redenbocker sought to do one thing and to become the best at it. He cultivated the best popcorn, studied on the best methods of popping and packaging, years after his death his popcorn still noted as being the best. As a small ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Uncut Pages Of Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

There are moments of opportunity waiting to be opened in our lives.

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,” “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” l. INTRODUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just One Thing

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

There are several places in God’s Word where the need of the hour came down to just one thing. Take a look at them with me and may God bless you.

Text: Philippians 3:13 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. Paul, the Apostle, is telling us here what one thing he intends to do. Before we examine his goals I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Holiness

New Year 2005

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 16, 2005

Have you ever thought what would have happened if Noah had stopped the work on the Ark for ONLY six months, while he tried to better his community????? He and his family would have been lost.... AND you and I would not be around!!!!

Here is some football theology compiled from several reference works including the ‘Religious Broadcasting’ magazine. Backfield-in-Motion - Making a trip to the back (restroom or water fountain) during the service. Bench warmer - Those who do not sing, pray or work. Apparently they do nothing but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

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

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