31 sermons preach from Philippians 3 — 28 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 3 from the classic library.
““that I may know him and the power of his resurrection” (speaker quoting/paraphrasing Philippians 3:10)”
“Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord ... that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“Reading from Philippians 3:1-10: 'Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord...' and Paul speaking of counting all things as loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.”
Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. preaches from Philippians (Pressing Toward), urging Christians to make Christ central: to receive Him, be found in Him with fervent fellowship, and pursue consecrated discipleship empowered by the Holy Spirit, concluding with an invitation to accept Christ.
““watch out for the dogs, the mutilators of the flesh” (paraphrase)”
Pastor Josh Howerton responds to Texas Rep. James Talarico’s public theological and political claims, arguing Talarico misrepresents Scripture on abortion, sexuality, marriage, and gender. Howerton distinguishes between genuine seekers and ideological infiltrators, asserts politics have become spiritual, defends the biblical view that life begins in the womb and that marriage is one man/one woman, contrasts biblical justice (equal weights and measures) with progressive group-based justice (equal outcomes), explains Kuyperian sphere sovereignty for charity and the role of church/family versus the state, and warns against false teachers who pander to itching ears.
“In the beginning of chapter 3 we hear him talking about evildoers and people that he would describe as dogs.”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“What things were gain to me I count them loss; that I may win Christ, and know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings.”
A theological teaching on 'irresistible grace' explaining that salvation is entirely God's work (monergistic regeneration): grace is unmerited, transforms the dead heart into a willing heart, and secures the believer from start to glorification.
“Paul: 'I am a Hebrew of Hebrews. I am a Pharisee of Pharisees... I was righteous. I was blameless.'”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“Paul lists his credentials (circumcised on the eighth day, blameless regarding the law) and calls them rubbish/dung”
Jon Tyson preaches that the gospel frees people from the power of their past by practicing a biblical form of 'forgetting,' embracing a redeemed time orientation, and living from the future God promises. Using Paul as an example and drawing on psychological insights about time perspective, he calls listeners to surrender their guilt and shame to Jesus and press toward the new life God offers.
“A Hebrew of the Hebrews; touching the law blameless... that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings.”
A theological teaching on 'irresistible grace' explaining that salvation is entirely God's work (monergistic regeneration): grace is unmerited, transforms the dead heart into a willing heart, and secures the believer from start to glorification.
“'Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up everything else and count it all as garbage... God accepted me simply because of my faith in Jesus Christ.'”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“be found in him; that I may know him and the power of his resurrection.”
Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. preaches from Philippians (Pressing Toward), urging Christians to make Christ central: to receive Him, be found in Him with fervent fellowship, and pursue consecrated discipleship empowered by the Holy Spirit, concluding with an invitation to accept Christ.
“I once thought these things were valuable but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.”
Pastor Gabriel Platero exhorts believers to center their lives on Jesus himself rather than on what he provides, using John 6 and Paul’s example to give five practical ways to maintain a lifestyle that is truly 'all about Jesus.'
“Paraphrase of Paul's words: he counted all things loss/worthless compared to knowing Christ.”
Pastor Gabriel Platero exhorts believers to center their lives on Jesus himself rather than on what he provides, using John 6 and Paul’s example to give five practical ways to maintain a lifestyle that is truly 'all about Jesus.'
“I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish... that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and may share in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“Yn Philippians 3, 8, mae Paul yn siarad am sut mae'r hollbwysig yn ei bywyd yn cael ei ystyried fel llwyr.”
A Sunday service message that centers Christ as the chief priority, expounds Jonah 4 to show God's compassion for the lost, contrasts the Gospel's initiating love with other religious views, and issues a pastoral call to availability for mission, prayer, and evangelism.
“Paul broke up with his past and he said, 'all those things I count as rubbish.'”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“the main thing I want to know is to know Christ and the power of his resurrection”
On Resurrection Sunday Pastor preaches from Philippians about living with 'Easter faith' in a Good Friday world — naming the pervasive assault on mental health and arguing that knowing Christ and the power of his resurrection gives connection, resilience, and a call to solidarity in suffering.
““Yea, doubtless I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord… That I may know him and the power of his resurrection.””
Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. preaches from Philippians (Pressing Toward), urging Christians to make Christ central: to receive Him, be found in Him with fervent fellowship, and pursue consecrated discipleship empowered by the Holy Spirit, concluding with an invitation to accept Christ.
“Speaker indicates focus on the latter verses of the passage, 'in particular verses 8, 9.'”
Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. preaches from Philippians (Pressing Toward), urging Christians to make Christ central: to receive Him, be found in Him with fervent fellowship, and pursue consecrated discipleship empowered by the Holy Spirit, concluding with an invitation to accept Christ.
“a righteousness that is not of my own ... it is the righteousness of Christ Jesus”
Pastor Kent Munsey explains how a perspective shaped by remembering God's past faithfulness produces worship, transforms selfishness into blessing, and equips believers to bless others. He uses Jacob's life and the image of leaning on a staff (a record of testimony) to encourage journaling, gratitude, and gospel-centered surrender.
““And be found in him, not having my own righteousness which is of the law but that which is through the faith of Christ—the righteousness which is of God by faith.””
Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. preaches from Philippians (Pressing Toward), urging Christians to make Christ central: to receive Him, be found in Him with fervent fellowship, and pursue consecrated discipleship empowered by the Holy Spirit, concluding with an invitation to accept Christ.
George Whitefield
Philippians 3:10 -- "That I may know Him, and the power of his resurrection." The apostle, in the verses before the text, had been cautioning the Philippians to "beware of the concision," Judaizing teachers, who endeavored to subvert them from the simplicity of the gospel, by…
Read the full text“that I may know him and the power of his resurrection”
On Resurrection Sunday Pastor preaches from Philippians about living with 'Easter faith' in a Good Friday world — naming the pervasive assault on mental health and arguing that knowing Christ and the power of his resurrection gives connection, resilience, and a call to solidarity in suffering.
“I want to know Christ — I want to know the power of his resurrection, the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.”
Jon Tyson preaches that the gospel frees people from the power of their past by practicing a biblical form of 'forgetting,' embracing a redeemed time orientation, and living from the future God promises. Using Paul as an example and drawing on psychological insights about time perspective, he calls listeners to surrender their guilt and shame to Jesus and press toward the new life God offers.
““that I may know him and the power of his resurrection” (speaker quoting/paraphrasing Philippians 3:10)”
A Resurrection Sunday sermon (based on Philippians 3:10) that addresses the 'war on our mental health' and proclaims the present, empowering reality of Jesus' resurrection: intimacy with Christ, access to resurrection power for resilience, and solidarity in suffering that leads to new life. Uses historical and personal stories (Harriet Jacobs, Harriet Tubman, prison testimony) and the cultural refrain 'If you know, you know.'
“I want to know Christ and the power that raised him from the dead...I want to share in his suffering and become like him in his death.”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
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“I may know him and the power of his resurrection and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.”
On Resurrection Sunday Pastor preaches from Philippians about living with 'Easter faith' in a Good Friday world — naming the pervasive assault on mental health and arguing that knowing Christ and the power of his resurrection gives connection, resilience, and a call to solidarity in suffering.
““that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.””
A Resurrection Sunday sermon (based on Philippians 3:10) that addresses the 'war on our mental health' and proclaims the present, empowering reality of Jesus' resurrection: intimacy with Christ, access to resurrection power for resilience, and solidarity in suffering that leads to new life. Uses historical and personal stories (Harriet Jacobs, Harriet Tubman, prison testimony) and the cultural refrain 'If you know, you know.'
“I want to know Christ and the power that raised him from the dead; I want to share in his suffering and become like him in his death.”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“I finally came to the conclusion what he said ... that I may know him ... that I may be apprehended by Christ.”
Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. preaches from Philippians (Pressing Toward), urging Christians to make Christ central: to receive Him, be found in Him with fervent fellowship, and pursue consecrated discipleship empowered by the Holy Spirit, concluding with an invitation to accept Christ.
“I want to know Christ — to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.”
Jon Tyson preaches that the gospel frees people from the power of their past by practicing a biblical form of 'forgetting,' embracing a redeemed time orientation, and living from the future God promises. Using Paul as an example and drawing on psychological insights about time perspective, he calls listeners to surrender their guilt and shame to Jesus and press toward the new life God offers.
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus, forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.”
Pastor Gabriel Platero exhorts believers to center their lives on Jesus himself rather than on what he provides, using John 6 and Paul’s example to give five practical ways to maintain a lifestyle that is truly 'all about Jesus.'
““I press on to possess the perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed for me.” (paraphrase of Paul)”
A Sunday service focused on 'conditions for fellowshipping with God,' teaching that sin severs fellowship while genuine salvation, repentance, holiness, prayer, worship and obedience restore and sustain intimacy with God. The sermon combined exhortation, testimonies from a recent convention, practical steps for spiritual establishment, and a call to respond.
“I don't mean to say that I have already reached perfection, but I press on toward (to) that goal.”
A Sunday service focused on worship and prayer with an extended call to prepare spiritually for an upcoming regional convention. The service emphasized consecration, unity in prayer, expectation and faith for divine visitation, support for church leadership, and invitations to salvation and spiritual growth.
“Not that I've already obtained it or arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that which Christ Jesus took hold of me; forgetting what's behind and straining toward what's ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize.”
Jon Tyson preaches that the gospel frees people from the power of their past by practicing a biblical form of 'forgetting,' embracing a redeemed time orientation, and living from the future God promises. Using Paul as an example and drawing on psychological insights about time perspective, he calls listeners to surrender their guilt and shame to Jesus and press toward the new life God offers.
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John Wesley
"Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect." Phil. 3:12. 1. There is scarce any expression in Holy Writ which has given more offence than this. The word perfect is what many cannot bear. The very sound of it is an abomination to…
Read the full text“i don't mean to say that i've already achieved these things or that i have already reached perfection but i press on to to i press on to possess that perfection for which christ jesus first possessed me.”
A multifaceted Sunday service combining corporate prayer and worship, practical teaching on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), and an encouraging message on receiving more from Christ and the Holy Spirit. The service emphasized genuine conversion, evangelism, unity (no discrimination), hearing the Word before service, sanctification, and practical fellowship (convention, youth fest, picnic), with healing and dedication moments.
“Not that I've already obtained this or that I'm already perfect, but I press on... Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“I heard Paul say, 'I count not myself... which are before me' (forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward).”
Pastor Nathaniel Green teaches on demonology and deliverance during a Sunday service, exposing the origin and nature of Satan and his demons, explaining their strategies, and calling believers to exercise their God-given authority, repentance, and sustained holiness. The message includes Scripture-based teaching, a practical exhortation about tithing/giving, warnings about public exposure and social media, and a corporate altar call for deliverance and healing.
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended, but this one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind and reaching forward... I press toward the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
An encouraging sermon calling believers to lift their eyes, maintain a faith-shaped mentality, speak God’s promises aloud, and expect a divine turnaround in every stalled or defeated area of life.
“Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead: I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Pastor Leslie teaches that God often meets us in ordinary life through people and circumstances — especially through community and hospitality — and warns that comparison, living in the past, hurry, and self-sufficiency can make us miss God. Using the Shunammite woman's encounter with the prophet as the central example, she explains that God names and meets deep longings (sometimes miraculously and despite our unbelief) and calls listeners to name their needs, return to community, and trust God's timing.
“This is from the teaching text: 'I have to forget what is behind'—Paul's call to move forward.”
Jon Tyson preaches that the gospel frees people from the power of their past by practicing a biblical form of 'forgetting,' embracing a redeemed time orientation, and living from the future God promises. Using Paul as an example and drawing on psychological insights about time perspective, he calls listeners to surrender their guilt and shame to Jesus and press toward the new life God offers.
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“Paul uses here (Philippians 3:13) — 'forgetting what's behind,' the idea of making a conscious choice to neglect something you used to attend to.”
Jon Tyson preaches that the gospel frees people from the power of their past by practicing a biblical form of 'forgetting,' embracing a redeemed time orientation, and living from the future God promises. Using Paul as an example and drawing on psychological insights about time perspective, he calls listeners to surrender their guilt and shame to Jesus and press toward the new life God offers.
““I have not yet apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth to those things which are before.””
A preaching on God calling believers and the church to a higher level using Elijah's story as the model: avoid stagnation and disobedience, receive God's provision, arise and move forward, and embrace mentorship as the church advances.
“Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead”
Pastor Steve Wilburn uses the story of Jonah to explore regrets: how resisting God's call brings consequences, how God uses affliction to awaken us, and how God still offers second chances and a mission to reach the lost. He calls believers to repent, forgive, prioritize God's purposes, and share the gospel with compassion.
“Brother, and I count not myself to have apprehended, but there's one thing that I will do.”
A pastoral message on why bad things sometimes happen to good people and practical, faith-based steps for navigating grief and loss: give thanks, distinguish grief from depression, resist destructive thoughts with Scripture, set goals and pursue purpose, and face loss in faith while trusting God’s goodness.
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of Christ Jesus; brothers, join me in imitating me and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly bodies to be like his glorious body.”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus”
Sermon from Deeper Church LA introducing the series 'Unlocking the Next'—encouraging believers to persevere in transitional 'middle' seasons with faith, not fear. Key practical exhortations: don’t return to old comforts when storms arrive, don’t internalize external pressures, and continually remind yourself of God’s promises. The service included worship, communion, a call to sacrificial giving, outreach opportunities, and invitations for salvation and church community.
“press on towards the goal to win the prize for which god has called me heaven”
Jon Tyson preaches that the gospel frees people from the power of their past by practicing a biblical form of 'forgetting,' embracing a redeemed time orientation, and living from the future God promises. Using Paul as an example and drawing on psychological insights about time perspective, he calls listeners to surrender their guilt and shame to Jesus and press toward the new life God offers.
“Philippians 3 verse 14 — press towards the mark, to win the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Sunday worship centered on Revelation 22 (vv.1–21) with a call to repentance and readiness for Christ’s imminent return. The service featured extended worship, scripture readings (Revelation 22, offering text from Malachi 3), pastoral acknowledgments, special music, encouragements to holiness and renewed minds, an invitation to the altar, and practical reminders about tithes and church ministry.
“Paraphrase of Paul's admonition: 'stick with me... keep track of those you see running in the same course, headed for the same goal.'”
A Generation One youth service calling attendees to pursue Jesus wholeheartedly — to make Him Lord of their lives and finances, release distractions, reconsecrate their hearts, and finish the year strong for God.
“Brothers, join me in imitating me and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example... Walk as enemies of the cross of Christ; their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame.”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“Stick with me, friends. Keep track of those you see running this same course... All they want is easy street; they hate Christ's cross, but easy street is a dead end street.”
A Generation One youth service calling attendees to pursue Jesus wholeheartedly — to make Him Lord of their lives and finances, release distractions, reconsecrate their hearts, and finish the year strong for God.
Charles Spurgeon
PAUL was the very model of what a Christian minister should be. He was a watchful shepherd over the flock; he did not simply preach to them, and consider that he had done all his duty when he had delivered his message; but his eyes were…
Read the full text“Our citizenship is in heaven; we eagerly await the Lord Jesus, who will transform this lowly body to be like his.”
Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that our identity is rooted in God’s redemptive work and calls Christians to embrace the implications of being redeemed: humility, ongoing transformation, righteous living, freedom from condemnation, heavenly citizenship, and awareness of spiritual opposition.
“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly bodies to be like his glorious body.”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“I'm a citizen of heaven.”
Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that our identity is rooted in God’s redemptive work and calls Christians to embrace the implications of being redeemed: humility, ongoing transformation, righteous living, freedom from condemnation, heavenly citizenship, and awareness of spiritual opposition.
“I'm a citizen of heaven, an alien in this present age.”
Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that true identity and freedom are found in Jesus and rooted in Scripture. He critiques cultural identity trends, urges believers to allow the Word to discern spirit and soul, calls for authentic conversion (acknowledging Christ as Lord), and outlines the privileges and responsibilities of being in Christ — including sanctification, bold cultural engagement, and living as God’s workmanship empowered by grace.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.