I think it is obvious to any student of the new testament and any student. Now, the basic thrust of the passage then is a call to pursue the prize. Not that i have already obtained it or have already become perfect phil 3. John put himself on a par with the old testament prophets cf. Home bible studies philippians studies phillipians 3. Do you ever consider the christian walk to be difficult, like it is always an uphill climb. Some people argue that if you are assured eternal life there is no more motivation to persevere in a life of serving christ. Putting an expository sermon together once you have completed your expository sermon outline, you will need to expand and explain your sermon outline with sermon content and appropriate illustrations. These outlines are eventually posted on this website. Sunday morning service from calvary chapel spring valley in las vegas, nevada. Once we stand still, everyone passes us by and we begin to. To attain, or receive probably the prize, see philippians 3.
Harris, a theology of johns writings, in a biblical theology of the new testament, p174. To them he preached the first gospel sermon in europe acts 16. We are to give our whole life to this, thats what hes saying in verse 14. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading. Click here for more messages from the book of philippians. Make sure you live up to what you have already attained. Sermon encouragement for the long haul philippians 3. Paul has no belief, either in any indefectible grasp of salvation, or in any attainment of full spiritual perfection on this. I have mentioned several times that this book is essentially a thankyou note from the apostle paul to the church at philippi. On the other hand, in overestimating ones spiritual attainments, it is easy to become. Lets open our bibles now as we come to the study of gods word to philippians chapter 3. It is a positive book, it is a practical book, and it is a joyful book.
Paul made knowing christ the most important thing in his life because nothing compares with knowing christ. Faith east this morning, were going to study one of the most important sections in this entire book. Remember, an expository sermon will ask the why, how, when, what, or where question of the main preaching point. Please use these sermons as the lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission. Click here to return to the sermons page philippians 3. The decision was difficult, the results of personal suffering were predictable but in hearing the gospel he could. Sermon seeds, expository sermon outlines for preaachers. Maybe your doing okay, but does there still seem a. I was extremely blessed by his work on philippians 3. Have you ever heard a preacher in his sermon say, now in conclusion 1.
Over and over againmany times in many placeshe uses illustrations from sports to make his point. Verse 1 the revelation of jesus christ is the subject of this book. Acts 16 tells us that paul shared the gospel of jesus christ with several women of which lydia was converted. Today we begin our new message series through the book of philippians. Were going to be looking at a great, great portion of scripture, verses 12 through 16 i am sure in many ways the most familiar portion in this whole epistle. Christianity is a developing personal relationship with the living lord jesus. The epistle to the philippians expository sermon outlines based on the epistle to the philippians. This young girl heard the gospel, believed and became a christian. So you reach for the song book but he continues on and on and on.
Expository sermon is a post that explains how to write an expository sermon and it is a post that provides an example of an expository sermon. Those who read, hear, and obey this prophecy will receive a special blessing from god. With this sermon we come to the end of our series from the book of philippians. His work is christcentered and very helpful in understanding the epistle to the philippians. Philippians is a favorite book of the bible for many people. He had not received circumcision in his thirteenth year, as ishmaelites did, nor later in life, as many gentiles did who converted to judaism e. Philippians, expository sermons from the executable outlines series by mark a. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on philippians 3. To grow as a christian youve got to be in the race, have the proper attitude, and give it the proper effort. Our scripture lesson for today continues our intensive verse by verse teaching of the book of philippians in a series of messages called, captivated by christ. An expositional study of the letter to the philippians. A call to new testament christianity philippians 2. Joyful living philippians sermon series keep believing.
Expository sermons are constructed from a thorough investigation of a text or texts of scripture. There are two basic statements that every growing christian in this room will have to agree with this evening. Its a call to pursue the goal, the prize which is spiritual perfection. We are all at different levels in our christian growth, but each of us should be at our farthest point along in our walk with the lord so far. A nation that loves to see its sportsmen and women achieve at the highest level. Sermon rejoice in the lord, rejoice in the lord always. When you teach through a book of the bible, expository sermons should cover one preaching point at a time. Paul had been circumcised on the eighth day after his birth, as the law of moses prescribed leviticus 12.
For the word of god is living and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword. Now, paul could have looked at the bad side of his situation. The philippians were aware of pauls circumstances cf. Paul with his book rotulus, arian baptistery, ravenna, italy. The expectations of the christian life philippians 2. Peter, who was holding a big book and was ready to decide if this man a preacher was going to be allowed into heaven. Lead you church through a rewarding series with this philippians sermon series kit. Each monday brings a set of at least seven outlines to your email box. He speaks of wrestling, boxing, running, winning the race, winning the prize, and winning crowns. Students of the new testament agree that paul must have been a sports fan.
This commentary, just like others in the series, reads like a book. Obtained is a transitive verb with the object omitted. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Paul made knowing christ the most important thing in his. He tells us about the specifics of following christ. Brethren, i count not myself to have apprehended that for which he was apprehended of christ. Paul introduced this section with an exhortation to rejoice philippians 3. Sermon seeds, expository sermon outlines for preaachers and. The whole gospel is declared in a few simple words. Paul wraps this section up by writing that mature believers are chasing hard after christ. Here is a plan for a sermon series on philippians developed by the preaching team at tapestry church. I think it would be wonderful for sermon preparation, personal study or as a devotional read. The problem is that it is very easy to become complacent and comfortable the prelude to standing still 3. Dont act like you believe youve arrived youll notice that weve turned this around from what paul said in.
Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. Pressing toward the goal with maximum effort philippians 3. Sermons on philippians first presbyterian church, jackson. Paul begins this chapter with the words finally, my brethren. That is, we have fallen short of gods goal for our lives. Those things that were gain to me, i counted loss for the excellency of the knowledge of jesus christ, my lord, for whom i suffered the loss of all things and do count them as refuse, that i may win christ and be found in him not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through faith of christ, the righteousness which is of god by him. On the one hand, discontent with ones spiritual life can bring discouragement and unnecessary resignation to spiritual defeat. Fighting for joy, growing in humility, knowing christ and the peace that passes understanding. Usually, expository sermons are the means by which preachers teach through a book of the bible. In the writings we have from the apostle paul, not only do we have good, objective instruction about how we ought to live as gods people, there is also the example of the man, the apostle paul. Last week we looked at pauls magnificent vision of knowing christ.
To put it another way, expository sermons simply explain the scriptures or a passage of scripture verse by verse. May 29, 2014 one cannot help but think of philippians 2. Revelation from the latin revelatio means unveiling or disclosure and is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, the transliteration of which is an alternative title for the book i. Every christian knows how charlie brown felt when he spoke those words one day in the peanuts comic strip.
Paul revisited the city on at least two occasions 2 cor. Yet he does not want them to be overly concerned a. Sermon seeds is a weekly email list featuring brief, expository outlines designed to help preachers and bible teachers with their preparations. Circumcision of the flesh was one thing that the judaizers trusted in for acceptance by god. The word press meaning i pursue, i chase it, i run after it. Philippians was one of the prison epistles of paul around 62. If not, then we need to look at what is hindering our walk with the lord jesus christ. These general thoughts, or seeds, for each sermon were developed as a team, then each preacher had freedom to structure and present the sermon in a way that fit his own style and the spirits leading. This christmas sermon offers two answers based on philippians 4. Identifying jesus in this way means that he is 1 the son of god, 2 powerful and authoritative, 3 the bringer of hope, 4 the bringer of life, 5 the promiser, 6 the overcomer, 7 the future. He then explained his own view of the christian life philippians 3. Much of the time we view the christian life as a great potential, but as one we can never live up to. Expository sermon outlines expository preaching outlines. Sermons and outlines sermons illustrations higher praise.
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