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Hymns Based on Philippians 3:13

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Philippians 3:13

"Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do: forgetting the things which are behind and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

— Philippians 3:13

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Discipleship, Faith, Hope, Perseverance, Consecration. Many worship songs connected to Philippians 3:13 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

  • Discipleship
  • Faith
  • Hope
  • Perseverance
  • Consecration

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring
Response Hymn This Is a Day of New Beginnings
Reflection Hymn Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve
Closing Hymn Forward Through the Ages

Example Worship Flow

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    Call to Worship Psalm 100
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    Scripture Reading Philippians 3:13
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    Sermon Discipleship
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Hymns Inspired by This Passage

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus is a compact hymn of Christian discipleship whose strength lies in repeated personal commitment.

I'm Pressing on the Upward Way

I’m Pressing on the Upward Way, commonly known as Higher Ground, is a gospel hymn of sanctification, aspiration, and persevering discipleship.

Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring

Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring is a two-stanza English hymn of devotion to Christ, presenting Jesus as joy, holy wisdom, love, truth, hope, and the faithful guide of his people.

This Is a Day of New Beginnings

This Is a Day of New Beginnings is a hymn about Christian renewal rooted in the saving work of Christ rather than in the mere turning of a calendar page.

We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder

We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder is an African American spiritual that transforms Jacob's dream in Genesis 28 into a communal song of perseverance, Christian commitment, and hope.

When We All Get to Heaven

When We All Get to Heaven is a late nineteenth-century gospel hymn that turns Christian hope into congregational praise.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Discipleship Faith Hope Perseverance Consecration Heaven Praise Sanctification Christian hope Cross Joy Mission Service Spiritual Growth Worship African American Spiritual Ascension Assurance Baptism Calling Christian Life Christian Race Christian Service Church Commitment Communion Communion of Saints Conversion Courage Devotion Easter Eternal life Freedom Grace Heavenly Reward Kingdom of God Love New Creation New Year Obedience Pilgrimage Prayer Reconciliation Redemption Renewal Spiritual Warfare Unity Victory Wisdom Witness

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