Sermons on Philippians 3:7-21:

3 Common Excuses For Ignoring God's Calling

Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 26, 2019

God may be calling you. Are you being obedient or making excuses? Here are 3 common excuses used by Christians.

A small boy was eating pancakes and while no one was in the kitchen, he helped himself to some more topping. He used about half a bottle on one pancake and you can imagine the mess it made. His grandma returned to the kitchen to find the sticky aftermath. “Johnny,” she asked, “why did you use ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Today, Heaven Forevermore

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 29, 2019

This sermon is about Heaven both as a final destination and a present reality in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD!

Scripture: John 14:1-4; Revelation 22:1 – 5 Theme: Heaven Title: Holiness Destination – Heaven Today, Heaven Forever Grace and Peace Today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about your faith journey and where that faith journey is taking you. I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Revelation 22:1-5, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Identity 2 – The False Identity Philippians 3:1-14 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019

The most critical teaching in the Christian faith – accepting and living in who we truly are in Christ. We call this our identity in Christ.

Last Sunday we began a series of lessons on what’s arguably the most critical teaching in the Christian faith – accepting and living in who we truly are in Christ. We call this our identity in Christ – and as I shared last Sunday – as believers in Christ – our identity is not determined by who we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14, Romans 8:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Righteousness Is Better Than We Could Ever Dream.

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 5, 2017

Paul desperately wanted to know God’s righteousness working throughout his life. He wanted to grow day by day. We see what the Holy Spirit gave Paul to write about not just knowing about God’s righteousness, but living and experiencing it as well.

The Problem of Sin is worse than we thought, but God’s righteousness is better than we could ever dream. Do you ever dream about what your life would look like if you had God’s righteousness flowing in every part of who you are? (What is Righteousness? Doing right things, for the right reasons, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

A Citizen Of An Unseen Country

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 8, 2017

How we live reveals our understanding of who we are. As citizens of Heaven, Christians exhibit defined characteristics.

“Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Easter An Empty Tomb Not Empty Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2017

“He’s alive, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. He has risen from the grave”

Easter an empty tomb not empty promises It’s Easter Sunday evening on the 16th April 2017, but I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning, nearly 2000 years ago. Imagine you are one of the disciples of Jesus and you wake up in a cold sweat remembering the horror of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, Romans 6:3-11, Mark 16:1, John 20:1-2, Mark 16:5-7, Matthew 28:8-10, Luke 24:13-34, John 20:29, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Ready For Holy Week Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

how we can prepare ourselves for Holy Week

GETTING READY FOR HOLY WEEK Next week we begin the observance of Holy Week, one of the most sacred times in the Christian faith. With the arrival of Palm Sunday, we finally end the season of Lent, a time of reflection and repentance readying us for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14, John 14:3, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Episcopal

The Year In Review

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

AS THE YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE WE OFTEN TAKE TIME TO REFLECT ON IT. LET US NOT FORGET TO USE OUR REFLECTIONS AS STEPPING STONES INTO THE FUTURE.

THE YEAR IN REVIEW THE YEAR 2014 IS RAPIDLY DRAWING TO A CLOSE. I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I FOUND THIS YEAR TO GO BY EXTREMELY FAST. I THINK I NOTICE THE YEARS PASSING QUICKER AS I GROW OLDER. MANY GROUPS AND PEOPLE USE THIS TIME TO LOOK AT THE YEAR IN REVIEW, AND ALSO TO ANTICIPATE WHAT 2015 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Drifting Along

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Drifting leads to ruin

Drifting Along (Philipians3:12-21)) Intro: The two trappers In the mid 1800’s their were two trappers that had been trapping muskrat and beaver all summer and fall. They had been working their traps in the Cumberland Platue area of Tennessee. With their packs full of furs and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do We Really Want To Know Jesus Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 17, 2017

Do we really want to know Jesus personally and intimately, or do we just know about Jesus?

Intro Video: A Greater Need (available for download from Sermon Central) Do we really want to know Him? If Jesus is all the Bible claims Him to be, Son of God, taking the penalty of my sins, shedding His blood for me, as my Savior, I want to know Him. Philippians 3:7–11 (NKJV) 7 But what things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 22, 2017

Sacrificing to God has always been part of the man-God relationship. Abel and Cain made sacrifices. Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son. The Levitical system of sacrifices lay at the center of Jewish life. Today God calls for living, not dead sacrifice.

Note: I have developed a few simple slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. A LIVING SACRIFICE I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Hebrews 11:35-38, Philippians 3:10-12, Romans 6:4-6, Genesis 7:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 26, 2017

for what has God called us? Or are we content to sit and do nothing? Do we have "Short-timers disease?" Call God is for us to be more like Jesus every day.

Philippians 3:12–14 Opening Illustration: When I was in the military, we had disease that was rampant among those that was nearing the completion of their military service. It was called “short-timers disease." I have seen this over and over again throughout my life. You could always tell ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist