Walking Free

Vernon and Kyle talk about the futility of trying to make God happy by figuring out what to do. Often, churches tell us "now that you are saved, get to work! You need to please God and be a better Christian." They may mean well, but the results can be devastating. Paul dealt with this issue as well. We will explore it.

Vernon Takes us through the scripture on why you, as a believer in Christ, are no longer under judgment. You can stand confident "in Christ" on the Day of Judgment. There is no more judgment...period. No more.

Vernon highlights John 1 and 1 John 5 on your right, authority, and permission to be you, the brand new you that has been born of God. 

Vernon talks with Kyle Jenkins, a Dallas, Tx resident who began experimenting with drugs and alcohol in middle school, found Jesus while incarcerated, but was never told the truth about the radical transformation that happened when he accepted Christ. For years, Kyle prayed for something he actually had all along. Freedom. Kyle shares his story on this extended podcast episode.

Vernon is back. Today, Vernon introduces a new initiative at Grace Ministries International called Work Untangled. Work Untangled is a new community focused on practicing grace@work! Paul's words, "Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ," are what we want to share with you in the workplace. You can learn more about Work Untangled at https://workuntangled.com.

Vernon jumps back to Philippians 3 to understand more of Paul's thinking and attitude for living. The most important focus in life is knowing Christ. But how do we know Him? What does that look like? Paul shares a powerful truth with the folks in Philippi and with us that will transform your experience. 

Vernon talks through the idea of rejoicing, even when life comes at us hard. We don't pretend that life is not hard or circumstances are not difficult; we rejoice IN the Lord. Vernon also talks about anxiety and how we can work through that in Christ.

Vernon takes us through a relational gold mine and a peak inside the very mind of Christ as described by the Apostle Paul in Philippians. The relational gold mine is one of humility and sacrifice, which may not look very appealing to the world, but to those in Christ, it is the very power of God working through us.

Are you confident? Is your confidence misplaced? Are you encouraging confidence in others? Vernon looks at how the apostle Paul addressed these issues in some of his letters to the church.

Vernon talks through the benefits of learning from others, especially Solomon, as we figure out what walking in righteousness looks like! Those who avoid or resist wisdom and instruction are called "naïve", not by me but by Solomon!