Sermons about Philippians 3:4-20

Funnking With Straight A's

Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001

based on 144 ratings

| 5,204 views

Human goodness is not good enough for God

Did you ever get an F in school? I did when I was a freshman in high school because I wanted to play more than study. Thus, at the end of an eight-week term I wound up with an F in biology, F as in Flynn. My parents were furious and promised dire retribution if I didn’t bring that grade up to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9, Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Adventist

A Simple New Year’s Resolution

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

based on 1,289 ratings

| 151,482 views

In this new year, let’s make this one simple resolution -we’re going to make a change for the better.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. 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 3:12-14, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A Winning Attitude

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

based on 484 ratings

| 37,250 views

The attitude a person as toward life will determine the outcome of their life.

How To Have A Winning Attitude Philippians 3:8-14 I think we need to understand that the same victorious life that was enjoyed by the Apostle Paul is available to every believer. It really is possible for common folk like you and me to become mighty in spirit and experience the same triumphant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cry For Revival And Visitation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 8, 2001

based on 262 ratings

| 11,340 views

Revival and visitation comes when the fundamental call to Holiness is answered.

Human tragedy, the death of a loved one or beloved prominant person, the devastation of rampant crime or war, natural disssters, etc., affect everyone and shine a spotlight on the shortness of this life causing a stirring in the heart for answers this world can't give and a hunger for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, Philippians 3:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Romans 7:18, John 12:32, John 8:28, Matthew 25:1, Revelation 19:9, Revelation 2:4, Romans 12:1-21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Into The Game

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

based on 78 ratings

| 4,662 views

I compared the Baltimore Ravens and Coach Billick plans with Pauls three essentials in Phil 3 - Priority, Plans and Attitude. Preached it before the Raven’s beat Tennessee

Getting Into The Game! Philippians 3:7-16 I have a confession to make; one of the reasons that I was glad about being sent to Bel Air, MD was that I was returning to Baltimore football territory. Grew up with colts, watched Johnny Unitas throw his last touchdown pass at memorial stadium. It was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Methodist

Stay On Track

Contributed by Laurence Hill on Jan 30, 2001

based on 55 ratings

| 15,019 views

My sermon is about not becoming camplacent about sin in our lives and the process of sanctification.

STAY On track In the past few months we’ve heard a lot about trains coming off their tracks. Every time I turned on the radio another train had come off the tracks. The rail network had obviously not been maintained as it should have been and the tracks had gotten into a terrible state. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The New Year

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001

based on 1,057 ratings

| 173,923 views

Here are some suggestions to help us be all that we can be in the new year.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap. In one hand he carried a baseball, & in the other a baseball bat. His face bore a look of tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Faith - "but" Or "therefore"?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001

based on 128 ratings

| 13,447 views

There are a lot of people whose lives can best be typified by their use of the word, "but." And there are also many people whose faith might very well be typified by the use of that wonderful word "therefore."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KASNSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Generally, those of us who have read much of the Gospel accounts of the life of Christ don't have a very good opinion of the Pharisees. We read the 23rd chapter of Matthew where 6 different times Jesus says, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change & Newness Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001

based on 144 ratings

| 14,363 views

Change and newness are integral our Christian life and faith.

Sermon for 5 Lent, Year C Based on Isa. 43:18-19 & Phil. 3:8-14 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Change and Newness” In our first and second lessons today, we are grasped by a reality which many people have great difficulties accepting. The reality I am referring to is change and newness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do With Your Burdens

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2005

based on 815 ratings

| 147,560 views

Some burdens are meant to be SHARED, some burdens are meant to be SHOULDERED, and some burdens are meant to be SHED. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

What To Do With Your Burdens Gal. 6:2-5 [Some burdens are meant to be SHARED, some burdens are meant to be SHOULDERED, and some burdens are meant to be SHED. Link included at bottom to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.] We all have burdens. Some have a physical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5, Matthew 11:28, Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 7, 2005

based on 35 ratings

| 5,801 views

Keeping the faith can sometimes be very much like jogging: its a battle against yourself.

You’ve see them along side the road. They often wear ragged and loose fitting clothes. Their expression is usually a mixture of pain and determination. You’ve seen them in the rain, you’ve seen them in the snow, you’ve seen them when the sun is blistering hot and the humidity is nearly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Excuse Me, But I Got To Press On

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005

based on 68 ratings

| 34,296 views

“The Ultimate Glory-Moving together in one direction, purpose and toward one goal.”

Paul, who is the writer of our text, challenges the Philippian church to press on in unity to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. As men and women of God who have different perspectives, needs, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why You Should Pray Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 13, 2005

based on 33 ratings

| 7,525 views

All believers should experience an intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer because of the following 4 benefits. 1. Increased intimacy with God. 2. Wisdom and understanding. 3. Power to experience miracles. 4. Peace and joy amidst

Can You Hear Me Now? 40 Days on God, Prayer, and Cell Phones 1. The Advertisement: Why You Need It October 8/9, 2005 Don Jaques BIG IDEA: All believers should experience an intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer because of the following 4 benefits. 1. Increased intimacy with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everything Looks So Good Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 3,094 views

As Christians, we are invited to have a spiritual perspective on life. Gluttony demonstrates our focus on the physical.

Philippians 3:7-21 “Everything Looks So Good” (Gluttony) INTRODUCTION This is an uncomfortable topic for a sermon. Not only for me, but for many people who are listening to this sermon. Food is a touchy subject. I have struggled with weight and with unhealthy eating practices for years. Many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Yoked To Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 5,470 views

How can we begin to taste the close relationship we will have with God in heaven now?

Yoked to Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:4-11) 1. One woman relates this story: Early one morning, my husband, who works in a funeral home, woke me, complaining of severe abdominal pains. We rushed to the emergency room, where tests were performed to determine the source of the pain. My husband ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermons on Philippians 3:4-20:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 8, 2001

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

Contributed by Laurence Hill on Jan 30, 2001

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2005

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 7, 2005

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 13, 2005

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005