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No Complaints!

Date of Service:  3-11-2026
6 PM Wednesday Evening
In this sermon titled “No Complaints!”, Associate Pastor Lester Jenkins teaches from Philippians 2:12–30, where the Apostle Paul encourages believers to “work out” the salvation God has already worked within them. The passage reminds Christians that salvation is not earned through works, but that genuine faith produces a life of obedience, humility, and gratitude. Paul calls believers to live with reverence before God while allowing the Holy Spirit to shape their will, their actions, and their daily conduct.

A central theme of the message is Paul’s instruction to “do all things without murmurings and disputings.” The sermon contrasts the complaining spirit often seen in human nature with the joyful obedience that should characterize followers of Christ. Using examples from Scripture and everyday life, the message explains how sanctification is a lifelong process where believers grow, mature, and learn to shine as lights in a dark and crooked world. When Christians allow God to work through them, their lives become visible testimonies of the transforming power of the gospel.

This message was preached at Washington Heights Baptist Church in Thomson, Georgia, a faithful Bible-preaching church serving families across the region. If you live in Augusta, then you are within driving distance of Thomson, and we warmly invite you to join us for worship and biblical teaching. Our regular service times are Sunday School at 9:30 AM, Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM, and Wednesday evening service at 6:00 PM.

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Questions and Answers

Quick sermon takeaways from No Complaints!, focused on Philippians 2:12–30, Christian obedience, sanctification, and learning to live without murmurings and disputings.

What does “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling” mean in Philippians 2:12?

Philippians 2:12 does not teach salvation by works. In this sermon, the point is that believers are to live out what God has already worked within them. Philippians 2:13 shows that God works in His people both to will and to do of His good pleasure, so Christian obedience is the fruit of salvation, not the cause of it.

Does Philippians 2 teach works salvation?

No. The sermon makes clear that Paul is not preaching works salvation. We are not saved by works, and we never could deserve Christ’s sacrifice. Instead, saved people are called to grow in obedience, gratitude, and holiness because the Holy Spirit is at work in them.

What does Philippians 2:13 teach about how God works in believers?

Philippians 2:13 teaches that God works in believers both to will and to do of His good pleasure. The sermon explains that God gives the desire to obey and also gives the strength to act on that desire. This is part of sanctification, where the Lord shapes a Christian’s heart, will, and daily life.

Why does Paul say, “Do all things without murmurings and disputings”?

Paul warns against complaining and contentious spirits because they damage Christian testimony and church unity. The sermon connects this command to the example of the Israelites in the Old Testament, who repeatedly murmured against God and their leaders. Believers are called instead to thankful, humble obedience.

How can Christians shine as lights in a crooked and perverse nation?

Philippians 2:15 teaches that believers shine in a dark world when they live differently from the culture around them. According to the sermon, Christians shine as lights by obeying God, avoiding a complaining spirit, holding forth the word of life, and showing the character of Christ in everyday conduct.

What does this sermon teach about sanctification?

The sermon describes sanctification as an ongoing process in the Christian life. Justification is settled through Christ, but sanctification continues as God works within His people over time. Believers are growing, changing, and learning to obey more fully, even though the process is not yet complete.

Who were Timothy and Epaphroditus in Philippians 2?

Timothy is presented as Paul’s trusted fellow laborer who genuinely cared for the spiritual state of the Philippian believers. Epaphroditus was their messenger and helper to Paul, and he nearly died while serving in the work of Christ. The sermon highlights both men as examples of faithful Christian service.

How can a Christian overcome a complaining spirit?

A Christian overcomes a complaining spirit by remembering the grace of God, submitting to the Lord’s work in sanctification, and choosing gratitude over murmuring. This sermon points believers back to Christ’s humility and sacrifice, reminding us that when we focus on Him, our words and attitudes begin to change.

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