1. God’s Design for New Hope Church
Philippians 2:12-18

2. Four things I want us to see today:
1. The many great things God is doing in our church.

3. The command that God has for
all of us.

4. 3. The greatest threat before us.

5. we live complaining and we die disappointed."
"We are born crying,
we live complaining and we die disappointed."
Thomas Fuller. 

6. “Oh, that we could but convince men and women that a murmuring spirit is a greater evil than any affliction, whatever the affliction.”
Unknown author

8. "Grumbling is evidence of little faith in the gracious providence of God.  In all the affairs of our lives and little faith; is a dishonor to Him.  It belittles His sovereignty and wisdom
and goodness."
John Piper    “ 

9. "Grumbling only adds to the darkness,
because it obscures the light of God's graciousness and all controlling providence."
John Piper    “ 

10. 4. God’s great purpose for us.