Sermons on Philippians 3:7-20:

Worthless, Worthless Garbage

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 8, 2011

To be transformed by God is to show that everything that everything else we have pursued so intensely in life amount to no more than "a pile of dung."

Worthless, Worthless Garbage Phil 3:1-11 Feb 6, 2011 Intro: How many of you know what this is: I’ll give you a hint: it is the world’s third most valuable commodity, after sugar and coffee. I’ll give you another hint – next week is valentines’ day and millions of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Into An Emotionally Mature Adult Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011

Part 7 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message shows what it means to be an emotionally mature adult, explains why most adults are not emotionally mature, and connects the process implicitly to spiritual growth, referring to the work of t

Grow Into an Emotionally Mature Adult Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 7 Wildwind Community Church November 21, 2010 David Flowers Well, I’m sorry to say we are nearing the end of our Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series. It has been a difficult series in many ways, to be sure, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

What We Learned From A Ping-Pong Marathon Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

Paul says to dwell on those things that are excellent and worthy of praise. These encouraging words will help us all through any circumstance, any trial or any hardship, as we remember that “all things work together for good to those who love God.”

How soon we forget, or how soon we don’t forget. I have cherished memories from long ago that I will never, ever forget. Way back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Suffering Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 27, 2011

Is there an aswer to the cause of suffering? The worlds philosophys either deny the reality of suffering or say it must be dealt with until the release of death. The Christian worldview provides neither denial of evil nor disability in dealing with its

Intro: There are supposedly more Christians in the world today than ever before. There are more churches, Christian organizations, and ministries. Is our world the better for it? Morally, spiritually, socially it seems every place you turn the world is getting worse. Libya, Egypt, the Middle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On To Possess That For Which Christ Jesus First Possessed Me

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 1, 2011

The inner motivation of our hearts must be a response to God's love and not any attempt to earn God's love.

Pressing on to possess that for which Christ Jesus first possessed me Phil 3:12-21 Feb 13, 2011 Intro: I don’t really consider myself a “runner”, though I guess that since I run most days on the treadmill for fitness I suppose I should. But I just don’t see myself that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Check List For Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 25, 2011

Take a inventory of your Spiritual Life

Philip 3:10-21 - Want to know Maturity Measure growth on a chart Keep tabs on bank account Check the garden Watch the clock - What about Sp Maturity? B Starts with Salvation!!! Nothing to do with age B education - Service Test for Sp. Maturity 1. Do I Have Growing Knowledge for the Word ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Resolve

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jul 1, 2011

Resolve to KNOW Christ! (I preached this sermon together with my son Randy Deal Jr.)

Outline, Devotional, Audio and Video available at http://bit.ly/k1NdOV. RESOLVE Sunday, December 28th, 2008 Dr. Randy Deal Philippians 3:7-16 VIDEO: “New Years Resolutions (1:01) Moving Pictures Isn’t that so true? As we begin to evaluate 2008, we look forward to 2009! How did ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make A You-Turn

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 10, 2011

A sermon about making personal and spiritual changes both as an individual and a church as a whole.

“How to make a YOU-turn” “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward that which is ahead, I press on for the mark for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 3:13-14 Intro: In 1964 Guy Willis and the Willis Brothers released a record single of an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Is

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jul 16, 2011

What heaven is to the believer

Heaven IS Phil 3:20-21 Rev 4:1-3 I. Heaven is our Father’s House of many mansions. John 14:2 II. Heaven is the Home of the saints. 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Home is being with Jesus III. Heaven is the Living Hope of the believers. 1 Peter 1:3, Titus 2:13 IV. Heaven is the place of eternal ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Be Heroes (Modern Day Heroes) Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011

We are called to live as heroes, to take Jesus seriously and to strive to live like him and invite others to join the journey.

Modern day heroes What is the difference between a hero and a celebrity? (discuss) Diff b/w heroes and celebs – celebs are famous, possibly not for anything good – eg paris hilton Heroes – inspire you to be a better person, celebs want you to want their life (for the selfish ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Onward! Upward! May We Ever Go!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 27, 2011

It is never wise to give up and wish for times past when God is leading you, but we need to make up our minds to follow Him regardless of the apparent obstacles in our way for He knew it was there even before you started the journey!

The chorus for 'The Song Of Guyana's Children' goes like this Onward, upward, may we ever go Day by day in strength and beauty grow, Till at length we each of us may show, What Guyana’s sons and daughters can be. There is a message in it for the Children of God's Kingdom! Do we find ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Press On Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011

People will let you down. You will fail. So determine now to be people who PRESS ON to the end.

In this series, I’ve been telling you stories of four heroes of the faith. My hope is that these heroes would stir your soul to follow Jesus more closely, and you’d have new stories of the faith to tell your children, and your children’s children. (Phil 3-typically go thru ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"This Thing Doesn't Work"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 26, 2011

We are talking about News Years resoultions. If you really want to change it takes discipline to get into the word of God but the benefits far outweigh the effort.

Now that the New Year is right around the corner there are those infomercials that tout great fitness. It seems that each year the machines get weirder. Hang upside down, spin 360 degrees then throw up. That loses about 5 lbs. Then there are those that bend you like a pretzel while listening to Rap ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Sweat Is The Glue Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Service, ministry, outreach

SWEAT IS THE GLUE Phil 2: 1-11 (p831) Nov. 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: It's impossible to love people that you don't know! let me say that one more time: "IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO LOVE PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW" You can feel compassion for people, a burden for hurting and lost groups but to truly love ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Short Timer's Attitude

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 1, 2012

To help the listener see the need to set spiritual goals.

This is really an awesome time of the year isn’t it? I love the weather, being able to do yard work, ball games, and cook outs. Children all over the nation also love this time of year as the school year is coming to a close. Parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone that is around kids this time of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Other