Kindness by the Spirit
What if kindness could change everything?
This week, Brad continues our Life by the Spirit series with a message on Kindness by the Spirit — reminding us that kindness isn’t weakness, it’s strength under the Spirit’s control.
In a world that celebrates being “nice,” this message unpacks the deeper call to be kind — to love people enough to tell the truth, to forgive freely, and to live with a tender heart. Because the Bible says, “Those who are kind benefit themselves.” (Proverbs 11:17)
You’ll discover:
- The difference between being nice and being kind
- How kindness benefits us emotionally, physically, and spiritually
- How unthankfulness, unholiness, unloving, and unforgiving hearts block kindness
- Why true kindness flows from gratitude for God’s mercy
If your heart’s been hardened, or if you’ve struggled to show grace when it costs something — this message is for you. Ask the Holy Spirit to soften your heart and produce His fruit in your life.
Speaker
Brad Straarup
Series
Life by the Spirit
Topic
Kindness
Spiritual Disciplines
Freedom
Scripture
Galatians 5:22
Galatians 5:23
Proverbs 11:17
Ephesians 4:32
2 Timothy 3:1–5
Matthew 25:21
Romans 11:22
Titus 3:3–5
Colossians 3:12–13
Matthew 6:14–15
Date
November 9, 2025
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