Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 3:5

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.

Self-pity slyly whispers that we deserve better. It clouds our thinking until grumbling seems inevitable. But thanking God lifts our gaze. This plan examines Bible characters tempted toward self-pity, Jesus’ sinless victory over a similar situation, and God’s invitation into gratitude and joy. We’ll counter self-pity’s lies like “I’m in this alone,” “I don’t have enough,” and “I’m taken for granted” by celebrating God’s ability, help, provision, honor, and love.

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. 

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.

Christians often struggle with a guilty conscience over our sinful human nature. This devotional helps believers understand the assurance of their salvation, biblical forgiveness, and the difference between godly remorse and satanic condemnation. It also discusses how to ask for help when carrying a heavy burden of guilt. This study shows Christians how to live a guilt-free, victorious life in Christ.

Join the creative community of Hillsong Church as we spend seven days reading and praying through the book of Philippians. Philippians is a letter penned by the apostle Paul from prison in Rome, written to the church in Philippi who were also under great opposition. The message of Philippians is one of deep friendship, encouragement and exhortation to live like Christ no matter what life’s circumstances may be.

Whether you’ve messed up a little or a lot by human standards, you’re a prime candidate to be used by God. In this 7-day Plan, we’ll learn about six individuals from the Bible whom God used despite where they came from, what their capabilities were, or how colossal their mistakes were.

Long before TED Talks, best-seller lists, podcasts, and conferences, there was a man whose influence and impact changed the world. He came to be known as the Apostle Paul, and he can teach us quite a bit about leadership. "Follow Me" takes leaders back to ancient principles and propels them forward into lives of greater influence. It's 1st-century wisdom for 21st-century leaders!