Sermons on Philippians 3:8-14:

Rejoicing In Christ Alone

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 9, 2008

Philippians 3:1-12 verse upon verse weekly study. Good solid Bible teaching.

Rejoicing in Christ Alone Philippians 3:1-12 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Closer To God Through Experiences Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 2. Using Henry Blackaby’s "Experiencing God." We come to know God in a deeper way through experience as we step out in faith and follow his will.

What if the quality of your life is directly related to the quality of your relationship with God? Your satisfaction with life, your happiness, the quality of your relationships with other people, the ability to live a “good life,” a righteous or God honoring life, as well as intangible things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

Pressing On!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008

Paul would not allow ’things’ to stop him from fulfilling God’s will.

Pressing Toward the Prize Text: Philippians 3:13-21 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejocing In God's Grace

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jul 26, 2008

What if there were no grace? Grace is God’s answer to our greatest need.

When I was in a previous place of service, there was a rather vocal atheist, who constantly wrote letters to the editor of the local paper, promoting his atheistic viewpoint. A lady met him, in connection with some business matter and invited him to come and have dinner with her husband and her. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Too Close To Quit

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 23, 2008

This message is to encourage the believer to continue into thier destiny regardless of the circumstances.

TOO CLOSE TO QUIT PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 Everyone has been called to walk in destiny… God has promised all of His children precious gifts who obey His instructions… Although these gifts are available, they don’t just fall into our lap… In fact the enemy’s goal is to derail and distract us from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing The Call Of Christ

Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 26, 2008

This message deals with the need for believers to have Biblical core values that will guide their lives.

Introduction: A. The need of our time is Christians who are real: *Our artificial fixations may be best epitomized by the guy who tried to rid his house of mice. He bought a mouse trap but had no cheese. To remedy the problem, cut out a picture of cheese from a magazine. He loaded the trap with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Three Steps To A Great Life

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008

Here are three steps we can take to have a great life in 2009.

THREE STEPS TO A GREAT LIFE First Christian Church 12-30-0 1. In a Charlie Brown cartoon, Lucy was talking to Linus. Pointing to a mountain, she said, “On the other side of that hill is happiness. When I get old enough to climb that hill, I will go all the way over to the other side where the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressing On

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Why is it that Paul repeats over and over again the word, "Rejoice?" It is found 10 times just in this one little book. One thing we can determine is that we can never be the Christian God wants us to be without obeying that command to rejoice in the Lor

PRESSING ON! PHILIPPIANS 3:14 Philippians 4:4 7 Why is it that Paul repeats over and over again the word, "Rejoice?" It is found 10 times just in this one little book. One thing we can determine is that we can never be the Christian God wants us to be without obeying that command to rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Change U - 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This is the first of a series of two sermons addressing a change in the circumstances, but not in the vision or goals, of a church body. It was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

There are a couple people who are missing here today, and their absence is notable....Rick and Patti Snodgrass. They are unloading today in Idaho. Even though we said goodbye to them, it will be today and in the next couple weeks that we feel the greatest loss. I am going to be missing them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wrong Ending With A New Beginning

Contributed by Rick Mays on Dec 27, 2008

More people plan how to end a year than begin one. Here are 4 things that will help make the New Year a fulfilling one.

A WRONG ENDING WITH A RIGHT BEGINNING Philippians 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As hard as it is to believe, 2008 will be over in a few days and we will embark on a journey into a brand new year. It is a tradition in our land to put together new year resolutions. Maybe some of you here have already begun ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Build A Better You Series

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Dec 28, 2008

In order to become better, you can’t be bitter.

Build A Better You Step 1: Let It Go. Philippians 3:13-14 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With Purpose Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

If you are in this building today and call yourself a Christian, you have a vitally important purpose. We all live with purpose, the question is what is our purpose?

If you are in this building today and call yourself a Christian, you have a vitally important purpose. We all live with purpose, the question is what is our purpose? Well if we look at a person’s life it’s pretty easy to tell what their primary purpose is. Maybe it’s financial ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Determination (Spiritual Formation Part 4) Series

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Determination as one on the key of true Spiritual Formation

Determination Philippians 3:10-14 1. Determination is the act of deciding definitely and firmly; also : the result of such an act of decision A. It begins by releasing yourself from the past B. Forgetting what lies behind (Verse 13) C. The past can be our greatest enemy and our greatest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Catholic

Carpe Diem Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 11, 2010

Paul writes to his beloved church to express to them that our time is short and we ought to capturing every moment for the cause of Christ and advancement of His Kingdom!

“CARPE DIEM” 10/10/10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN. Rich McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:1-21 A new movie was released to the theaters Friday, October 8, 2010. The title of the movie is called “Secretariat”. It is a neat movie about a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Reaching For Grace

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Oct 11, 2010

Describes three aspects of God's grace - saving, sustaining and securing.

“Reaching for Grace” Text: Philippians 3:12-14 I. Welcome II. Introduction A little over a year ago, I preached a sermon by request on “God’s Amazing Grace.” After some conversations with different folks, I see a need to talk a little more about grace & I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ