Kingdom Come with Carre Phillips

The Freedom Beyond Self-Improvement

From the very beginning, humanity has wrestled with the desire to live under its own rule. We want autonomy. We want to decide what’s good for us. We want to build our own kingdoms. But in Galatians 5, Paul reminds us that self-rule never truly leads to freedom. It leads to striving, dissatisfaction, comparison, and bondage.In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore what Paul really means by the “fruit of the Spirit” and why spiritual transformation is not about managing your behavior or following a list of rules. The fruit of the Spirit is not self-improvement—it is the result of walking closely with God and being transformed by His presence over time.STAY CONNECTED:📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉https://substack.com/@carrephillips [https://substack.com/@carrephillips]📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/ [https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/]IN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE:* Why humanity has always struggled with self-rule and autonomy* The context behind Galatians 5 and the early church in Galatia* What Paul means when he says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free”* Why self-made kingdoms never satisfy us* The contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit* How spiritual fruit is cultivated over time through intimacy with God* Why the Christian life is not about earning God’s approval* What it practically looks like to walk in step with the Holy SpiritSCRIPTURE DISCUSSED:* Genesis 1–3* Galatians 5:1* Galatians 5:13* Galatians 5:16–26

What Does It Mean to Be Filled with the Spirit?

What if being “filled with the Spirit” wasn’t meant to describe a rare emotional moment… but a continual way of living with God’s presence? In Ephesians 5, Paul paints a picture of a life so saturated by God’s Spirit that it overflows into worship, gratitude, humility, and the way we love one another. STAY CONNECTED: 📖 Read along on Substack Weekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 https://substack.com/@carrephillips [https://substack.com/@carrephillips?r=2funfk&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page] 📱 Follow on Instagram Teaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/ [https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/] ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/be-filled-with-the-spirit [https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/be-filled-with-the-spirit] https://www.samstorms.org/all-articles/post/article-10-things-you-should-know-about-being-filled-with-the-holy-spirit [https://www.samstorms.org/all-articles/post/article-10-things-you-should-know-about-being-filled-with-the-holy-spirit] WHAT WE EXAMINE: * What it practically means to “be filled with the Spirit" * God's will for you life * How to discern walking in the light * A personal glimpse into my own journey of learning what it means to walk in the light and not walk in the darkness * How every believer has access to be filled with God's presence for all time, continually filled by him SCRIPTURE DISCUSSED: * Ephesians 5:8 * Ephesians 5:15-21

Walking with the Spirit in a World of Striving

What if intimacy with God was never something you had to manufacture—only something you were invited to receive? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to walk with the Spirit. Through Galatians 5:16–25, we uncover the internal battle every believer faces and the freeing truth that the life you’re longing for isn’t produced by striving, but by staying in step with the Spirit. STAY CONNECTED: 📖 Read along on SubstackWeekly writings that accompany each episode:👉 ⁠https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/⁠ [https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/] 📱 Follow on InstagramTeaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights:👉 ⁠  / kingdom_co_  ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUthbVRUS0F6MDgycmpQenNwdVJCM3VZQjQ5Z3xBQ3Jtc0trTXlQTWdESmNEeGthbWhENFBTR0lFVURLT1htQnFORjNDRWdaWVB5Um9rYXVxTmRhRl80MU9NLUluZG1nbF9ka2hGWGpQZ0RLMkNaVWV6TjJQSHVnWUVPTkhfaHZJeWFQTmFma2Y2S21XbENkQVdvQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fkingdom_co_&v=9Vi7vAEpMW0] WHAT WE EXAMINE: What it practically means to “walk by the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16) The internal tension between the flesh and the Spirit—and why it’s a normal part of the Christian life How striving for behavior modification often keeps us from true intimacy with God A personal glimpse into my own journey of learning what intimacy with the Lord really looks like How every believer has access to a real, ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit What it looks like to keep in step with the Spirit in everyday life SCRIPTURE DISCUSSED: Galatians 5:16–25 Romans 7 John 15:4–5

Can I Lose My Salvation?

What happens when you repent and believe in Jesus… but still keep messing up? If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I still saved?”—this episode is for you. STAY CONNECTED: 📖 Read the companion Substack (weekly deep dives + resources): https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com [https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com] 📱 Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/ [https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/] IN THIS EPISODE, WE'LL EXAMINE: * Why so many believers wrestle with the question: “Am I still saved?” * The deeper question underneath our fears: Who is responsible for my relationship with God? * A simple, clear breakdown of Reformed and Arminian perspectives on salvation * How Scripture holds together both God’s power to keep us and our call to remain in Him * Where true assurance comes from (and where it doesn’t) * How to recognize the Holy Spirit’s work in your life * Why transformation—not perfection—is the evidence of genuine faith SCRIPTURE DISCUSSED: * John 10:27–29 * Philippians 1:6 * John 15:4–5 * Colossians 1:21–23 * Hebrews 3:12–13 * Romans 8:16 * Galatians 5:22–23

Held Together When The Church Falls Apart

In this episode of Kingdom Come, we explore the tension between the beauty and brokenness of the church—and why, despite it all, it’s still standing. From Acts to today, Scripture shows us that the church was never sustained by people, but by God Himself. This is an invitation to take an honest look at the church, trust that the Holy Spirit is still at work, and consider what it means to be part of a people He is still holding together. STAY CONNECTED 📖 Read along on Substack Weekly writings that accompany each episode: 👉 https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/ [https://carrecoyphillips.substack.com/] 📱 Follow on Instagram Teaching clips, Scripture reflections, and episode highlights: 👉 @kingdom_co_ [https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_co_/] IN THIS EPISODE, WE’LL EXAMINE: • Why the early church in Acts feels so compelling—and why that picture doesn’t last long • What stories like Ananias and Sapphira, cultural division, and leadership conflict reveal about the reality of the church • Why the church has never been sustained by human effort or leadership • What Jesus meant when He said the gates of hell would not prevail against His church • How the Holy Spirit continues to hold the church together through imperfect people • What it looks like for believers to pursue unity, humility, and love within the body today • How to begin re-engaging with the church, even after disappointment or hurt SCRIPTURE DISCUSSED: • Acts 2:42–47 • Acts 4:32–35 • Acts 5:1–11 • Acts 6:1–7 • Matthew 16:18 • Ephesians 4:1–6