Goodness by the Spirit

What do we really mean when we say “God is good”?

Brad teaches on the Fruit of the Spirit called Goodness—a goodness that isn’t defined by our circumstances, our emotions, or what the world calls “good,” but by God Himself.

From Moses standing in the cleft of the rock in Exodus 33, to Paul explaining the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, this message explores how God reveals His goodness, how we receive it, and how the Holy Spirit helps us reflect it to the world around us.

You’ll be challenged to see your story differently—not by how it looks on the surface, but by how God is working beneath it. Even in the moments that don’t feel good, God is shaping us, forming us, and producing fruit that reveals we belong to Him.

In this message you’ll learn:    
•    Why God showed Moses His goodness when Moses asked for His glory    
•    What biblical “goodness” (agathōsynē) really means    
•    Why fruit is evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives    
•    How to recognize, receive, and reflect the goodness of God    
•    Why God’s commands aren’t restrictive—they’re protective    
•    How the Holy Spirit changes our hearts from the inside out

If you’ve ever wondered why bad things happen, how God can be good in a broken world, or how to grow in spiritual maturity, this message will speak directly to you.

Speaker

Brad Straarup

Series

Life by the Spirit

Topic

Fruit of the Spirit
Goodness of God
Spiritual Formation
Christian maturity
Presence of God
Image bearer
Integrity
Righteousness of God

Scripture

Romans 8:28
Exodus 33:16
Exodus 33:18
Exodus 33:19
Exodus 33:20
Exodus 33:22
Exodus 33:23
Galatians 5:22
Galatians 5:23
Matthew 7:16
Matthew 12:33
Acts 4:13
Exodus 34:29
Psalm 119:68
Exodus 34:6
Exodus 34:7
Revelation 21:1
Revelation 21:2
Revelation 21:3
Revelation 21:4
Romans 5:8
Exodus 34:8
Exodus 34:9
Psalm 119:45
Psalm 19:7
Psalm 19:8
Psalm 19:9
Psalm 19:10
Psalm 19:11
Exodus 36:26
Exodus 36:27
Psalm 139:23
Psalm 139:24
2 Corinthians 3:17
2 Corinthians 3:18
Ephesians 5:18
Matthew 5:16

Date

November 16, 2025
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