Sermons on Philippians 3:7-15:

Self-Esteem Or God-Esteem? Lesson 3 - Four Ways To Improve Your Self-Image Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020

A. Knowing Yourself B. Diagnosing The Real Problem C. Tracing Your Family Tree D. Understanding Your Roots

III. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SELF-IMAGE. A. Knowing Yourself. Many Christians seek pity, understanding, and compassion from the pastor and their fellow church members, but they are not looking for answers. QUESTION: When can we say to our world that Jesus is the answer to their deepest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17, Romans 7:18, Romans 7:24, Philippians 3:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With: The Draw Bridge

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2020

The gift of Friendship, brotherhood has a cost. Consider the word: WITH. Ministry involves being WITH people. Can we agree to be together? WITH? I WANT TO BE WITH GOD... BUT I ALSO DESIRE FOR GOD TO BE WITH ME.

WITH--- THE DRAW BRIDGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The pastor was teaching the youth group on Friday night. The pastor said I have a question and I want you to think about the answer. WHAT IS GOD’S NAME? One of the youngest boys in the class immediately raised his hand, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Ephesians 3:19, Psalm 30:5, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father And Son

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 21, 2020

God shared the pathos of His sacrifice of Jesus through having Abraham sacrifice Isaac. Two storytellers are needed: [#1] will tell the story of Abraham and Isaac, and [#2] will tell the story of God the Father and Jesus.

Introduction [#1] Genesis 22:1-2 This is a story of a Father, Son, and sacrifice. Usually we understand this chapter in terms of testing, faith, obedience, commitment, surrender, substitutionary sacrifice, The Lord Will Provide. It’s all in there. [#2] It also foreshadows another Father, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 3:16, Philippians 3:8-10, Romans 8:31-32, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Lying In A Manger

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Dec 24, 2020

This is a Christmas Eve homily that focuses on God's ultimate plan for humanity. The primary message is how God, in Jesus, share with us his true image. The challenge is for each of us to bear that image as he transforms us from the inside and lived out in the world.

God lying in a manger! Celebrating Christmas should not be viewed as an event, we should view it from the perspective of a process. Christmas, as reflected in my Christmas series, Reliving Christmas, began with God. Our introduction to God is found in the creation story—God is eternal and existed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Mark 1:7-8, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Year's Vision: Becoming More Like Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 27, 2020

This sermon will review three vital questions : are you on the right track, do you have passion to run, are you looking back or are you looking forward and striving to become more like Jesus so that upon His return you might hear the words “good and faithful servant”?

The Vision to know Jesus! Philippians 3:7-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The beginning of another year is upon us, you know the time when most people review last year’s accomplishments and strive to set new goals and dreams. For many their vision of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Two By Four (A New Years Message)

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 30, 2020

In this MSG we will pull FOUR powerful truths from TWO well known passages that if lived out will lead us to a great new year.

Two By Four New Years Message 2016 The year is about 700 BC. AND – God’s people were not doing so good. YEAH - things are pretty tough for the nation. A large part of Judah and all of the northern kingdom of Israel were in exile in various parts of the Assyrian Empire. YOU SEE – because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 3:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Let Your Memories Be Bigger Than Your Dreams

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 2, 2021

Many Christians don’t set goals because they’re content with where they are, feel they can’t get any better, or feel their best days are behind them. It's God's will that we have dreams!

DON’T LET YOUR MEMORIES BECOME BIGGER THAN YOUR DREAMS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband weighing himself on the bathroom scales, sucking in his stomach. 2. The woman thought to herself, "He thinks that he will weigh less ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Isaiah 43:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Walk Naturally In The Supernatural Anointing Of God - Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 5, 2021

The Spiritual Endowment + Conclusion

A. Live a Holy life I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will sing praise. 2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life--when will you come to me? I will walk in my house with blameless heart. 3 I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8, Luke 22:42-44, Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:10-11, Isaiah 55:1, 1 Timothy 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Opinion?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 6, 2020

To have an opinion is to have a viewpoint; to have a belief about something. A person's opinion can be based on their feelings, what they've been taught, what the people they admire say, etc. But are they true? Should opinions matter when it comes to God's word?

WHAT'S YOUR OPINION? To have an opinion is to have a viewpoint; to have a belief about something. A person's opinion can be based on various factors: their feelings, what they've been taught, what the people they admire say, etc. Sometimes opinions are valuable and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:28, Acts 17:16-32, John 8:32, Matthew 22:15-22, Philippians 3:15, 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Kings 18:39, Proverbs 18:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The God Of Power

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 11, 2020

Are you satisfied with merely knowing the acts, and power of God, or do you want to know the Miracle Worker?

KNOWING THE GOD OF POWER "7 And the Lord said to Moses, “Go, get down! For your people whom you brought out of the land of Egypt have corrupted themselves. 8 They have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them. They have made themselves a molded calf, and worshiped it and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-8, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test: Remember

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2020

Life is full of seasons of testing. We must remember this test may be a great opportunity. Some lessons must be caught more than than are taught. Your rejection does not have to impede you.

TEST: REMEMBER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I do this as a series.) The lady went to the prison to visit her husband. He was so tired. He could hardly hold up his head he was so tired. His hands were blistered and sore. The prisoner’s back and arms were so hurting. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 4 Stops Of Blessings!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 31, 2019

This outline we point out from the Word 4 very special areas where we must not stop but press on to blessings, joy and victory.

The 4 Stops of Blessings! Philippians 3:14 (KJV) I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. I. Don’t stop believing. Hebrews 10:35 (KJV) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. A. "Understanding is the reward of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Hebrews 10:35, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 9:28

Guests At The Banquet Or Devils' Food Cake

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2019

There is nothing in-between, no middle ground. It’s God or nothing. So let’s follow St. Paul’s advice and count everything other than the grace and peace of Christ as nothing.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2019 Finger of God; Finger of Priest Our Lord Jesus was constantly in conflict with the Jewish religious authorities of His day, both Pharisees and Sadducees. The Pharisees were observers of every minute law–even making lay people adhere to the regulations laid down by Moses ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11, Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Power Of His Resurrection

Contributed by Ahmed Adebisi Otunba on Apr 7, 2019

That I may know His power of Resurrection

Paul having done much being zealous in persecuting the church, obeying the law to letter without blemish still counted all as loss and rubbish. He became keen seeking to know Jesus, power of His resurrection and fellowship of His sufferings. Know of Jesus as a living King residing the right hand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Power Without Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2019

You must walk the walk to get the power.

Php 3:10 That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death; Every Christian wants to walk in the power of His resurrection, but few want the sufferings and death that came before the resurrection. Dump your easy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist