Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 3:17

If you want to be a kingdom man, seeking to live your life in submission to God’s kingdom rule, you need to learn that you cannot do it alone. We need the support and strength that comes from other kingdom men—to carry each other’s burdens and point each other toward the kingdom agenda. Let Tony Evans, bestselling author of Kingdom Men Rising, help you find strength in your relationships.

There are three tenets in football that drive the game: We should focus on the basics, keep our eye on the ball, and never forget it is more than just a sport. In Philippians 3, the Apostle Paul wants us to get into Jesus’ frame of mind so that we can play the field just as He did. What was in Jesus’ mind? Can we get the same results?

Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others, by emphasizing the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and the world through these Jesus-colored lenses.

As our seasons change, our God remains constant. Over four days, we want to examine how the Lord provides for His people at all times, regardless of the worries, disappointments, and missed expectations that come in this world.

Known as “the epistle of joy,” Philippians is full of encouragement and hope. Although imprisoned in Rome, Paul rejoices at the gospel’s advancement. Philippians reminds us that joy is not dependent upon circumstances. Instead, joy is rooted in the reality that “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6).

When we experience sexual abuse, it has the potential to shatter and steal most of who we are. This pain can linger for years with us and rob us of a full, healthy, and whole life. But letting go and forgiving those who have hurt you is possible. Beating Your Shame the Jesus Way will not only bring freedom to your soul but will flood your life with a supernatural love for those around you. It is this incomprehensible love that will change the course of your life forever.

This plan will explore what Paul’s letter to the Philippians can teach us in four different areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or followers of Jesus 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

This 5-day reading plan unpacks intriguing sports stories along with Biblical Truth. Through a lens of faith, you'll be challenged, encouraged, and inspired as a sports fan to follow Jesus and become more like Him.

Of all the apostles, Paul’s conversion/calling story was arguably the most notable and miraculous, his assignment to take the Gospel to the Gentiles the most unique, and the tangible results of his obedience the most impressive by human standards. Even so, Paul did not operate as a lone wolf, set apart from the pack and self-sufficient. On the contrary, this hero of the Christian faith understood the essential role his brothers and sisters played in his life and stayed connected to them even when his assignment to preach and live truth called him away for long stretches of time. 

This 5-day devotional reminds Christians how they can respectfully interact with people whose beliefs are radically different and remain faithful to the gospel. Through prayer you will learn how to think deeply and working daily to live with humility, patience, and tolerance in our time.

Evangelism is hard when we try to maintain control, but it becomes easy when we release control to God. This devotional will guide you into seeing the power of the Gospel and how to partner with God to see greater results without feeling the pressure to perform.

How can people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds come together to heal wounds, reconcile with one another, and begin the journey of recovery? Paul's letters to the church address this same question as he struggled to reconcile first-century Jewish and Gentile believers. His pastoral and theological vision for a united church addressed education, identity, community, hope, and responsibility. In our day, we can do the same.

They say winning is a choice. Because of the shed blood of Jesus Christ and Him taking on sin and death for us, we win! Sometimes the going gets tough and it's hard to remember that we are victors. Today as you begin my reading plan, I believe that you will finish it remembering that you've already won!

Growth is the third in a series of studies that helps you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan, we explore how to grow as a Christian. There are five really important practices that will help you become more mature in your Christian faith.

In his new book, Northern Roads, pastor and author Jeremy Norton unpacks his journey of life and leadership, serving in Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Have you ever wondered if God is leading you in some specific way? Is His distinct guidance being given through an extraordinary process? Is He coordinating certain events to achieve some greater plan that has yet to be revealed?

Christian leadership is radically different from any other form of leadership. The church and community are crying out for good leaders. This plan is the third of seven foundations for Christian leaders God calls to have a powerful godly influence. There is a lot of work involved in these plans, but it will be worth it. "Heart for God" is foundational because it produces godly character and wisdom.

In this 5-day video plan by Ceitci Demirkova, you will learn how to elevate your vision and adopt God's perspective on current events and circumstances. This devotional has true inspirational stories from Ceitci's life under Communism. She intertwines Biblical examples and practical principles to help you become more courageous, bold, and unafraid of persecution as you embrace God's HIGHER VISION for your life.

A 5-day Bible reading plan with practical ways to find joy in Christ regardless of circumstances.

This plan is intended as a guide to discovering the message of Philippians for yourself! Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of: (1) observing the text of Philippians; (2) interpreting the original message to the church at Philippi; and (3) applying the letter’s timeless truths to your own life.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the fifth in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

How do we live a victorious Christian life in this sinful world? In the third devotional plan from the Confident series, we learn how Christians can know important things with certainty to thrive in the uncertainty of life as well as the five truths that will help us run our Christian race with confidence and victory.

What kind of person can sit in prison and write a book about joy? The apostle Paul’s joy transcended his earthly circumstances, and he felt compelled to share it with his friends at Philippi. He teaches that happiness is found through Christlike humility, contentment, and service. In just six short lessons, favorite teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee shows you what it means to have that same kind of joy.

Missional living through the wilderness can be difficult to navigate. We can feel lost at times. But what if it's the place where God wants to transform you? We can't escape the wilderness, but we can embrace it. In this devotional, we'll explore what it means to live on mission within the world. Standing firm in adversity, and pressing on towards the promises of God.

As one of the most successful and influential acts in the Christian music industry, Casting Crowns has developed an exclusive 7-Day Reading Plan for The Overflow Devo on YouVersion. Drawing upon ministerial stories and personal experiences, the Grammy and Dove award winning band covers a wide range of topics to provide readers with an in-depth look into the living love and life that is found and revealed through Jesus.

Pastor Smokie Norful uses the analogy of a cooking pot with a lid to help readers understand how God can release the pressure in their lives. He looks at different struggles and dreams that Christians have, and he identifies ways that they can "take the lid off" to find peace and fulfillment in God's plan for them.