Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 3:4

Does your past haunt you with guilt and a broken spirit? Is your life like a broken record—one in which your past is replayed over and over again? In this final message we will learn how the records of our past lives can break us and bring us to our knees. The beauty of this is that Christ had a broken record as well. In fact, He was broken to save and heal our brokenness.

Get a glimpse into the rich truths in Bishop Courtney McBath’s book, Living at the Next Level. We weren’t meant to simply survive, or take hold of salvation merely to go to heaven. Instead, God desires us to take hold of the abundant, joyful, rewarding life that comes as a direct result of communion and relationship with Him!

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.

Are you sold out for Jesus? Is He your One Thing? Is He your greatest treasure and your closest friend? If not, what's stopping you from inhabiting that place of total surrender? Over the next 4 days we invite you to ignite your passion and make Jesus that One Thing in your life!

There seems to be a gap between God’s promises for Christ-followers and what we actually experience in our day-to-day lives. God wants to help you close that gap, but self-help will never get you there. This four-day plan confronts the lie of self-help with God’s power to truly change us.

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).

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

Stress, anxiety, and worry are something we all struggle with at some point in our lives. But what about when it gets to a point where you feel completely overwhelmed? In this 5-day challenge, Perry Noble explains five ways that we can begin to win the war against worry.

We have an unshakeable belief in the power of Jesus Christ. Despite the pain, sorrow, and tension of this world, Jesus is not threatened by the darkness. He has no rival. He has no equal. He is the light of the world and the hope of humanity. In partnership with The Overflow, this 5-day devotional points us to the biblical application to five songs from the album Let There Be Light.

This five-day reading plan, adapted from content within FCA Magazine, focuses upon “humility” and the impact living a life of service and surrendered to Christ’s ways makes on our teams and in our communities. To learn more about FCA Magazine and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, visit fca.org.

There is so much more to being a man than the world would have us believe. In this Growth Challenge we will look at the lives of six Biblical heroes and one anti-hero. These men faced the same challenges we face today. Their success (or lack of) was directly related to how closely they walked with God.

“Be anxious for nothing,” Easier said than done. It’s right there in the Bible, but how do we do it? In this Bible Basics Explained plan, Kris Langham guides us verse-by-verse through one of the Bible’s most powerful passages on anxiety: Philippians 4. In it, we’ll find reasons to rejoice, a peace that transcends understanding, and the secret of contentment. Join us for five audio guides by Through the Word.

By looking at Philippians 3 through an accounting perspective, Paul shows us not the balance sheet but the imbalance sheet of knowing Jesus. There is nothing we can do to balance the sheet, and our resume will never be good enough. It is Jesus alone who erases our debt. Surrender to Him, and live in His power.

Overcoming is a five-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

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.

We were made to bring God glory! As we seek to make “this year God’s year,” we can faithfully pursue Biblical goals while resting in His grace.

The Bible has a lot to say about the righteous lifestyle. Pursuit of the wrong things creates a life full of dissatisfaction. Thankfully, God’s Word shows us how to pursue the right things. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on the godly lifestyle, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

When Jesus healed a blind man in John 9, He did more than cure a physical ailment. He opened a heart’s eyes to faith. Yet as the Pharisees interrogated the man, they showed what hearts look like when they are still blinded by proud unbelief. The ministry of Jesus is to transform hearts, turning them to God, as He did for the man born blind.

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.

The Bible is full of stories of real people who felt stuck, scared, and uncertain – just like how you might feel right now. There’s much we can learn from their journeys.

The lens through which we see the world is crucial. The way we see the world often determines our satisfaction in life. The same could be said of our faith. The way we see faith, Jesus, and our pursuit of Him shapes our satisfaction in life. Join us as we spend seven days looking at the lenses of our lives, knowing Jesus, and the goal we seek as Christians.

Followers of Christ are called to be and make disciples, but it’s not always easy to know what that looks like in the day-to-day of our busy lives. This study shares tips on integrating Christ into your personal life, family, church, or work. It’s based on the lessons learned by HOPE International, a Christ-centered nonprofit, as we’ve studied Scripture and implemented discipleship efforts in our own lives and in the field. This reading plan was adapted from content written by Matthew Rohrs, former director of spiritual integration with HOPE International and current COO with Sinapis.

When ministry is your vocation, you need to be refreshed. Whether you lead a small group Bible study as a volunteer or serve on a pastoral staff, find encouragement in this 7-day devotional by worship pastor Stephen Christian. Stephen imbues scriptural insight with affectionate stories from his childhood in Tennessee, his family life with three young daughters, and his adventures in the spotlight as the lead singer for Anberlin, all with the aim to cultivate others-oriented hearts in fellow servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.