Gentleness & Self-Control are the mindset and the muscle that bring our passions and desires into alignment with the passions and desires of Jesus.

In order for faithfulness to be born in our character and integrity, we must allow Jesus into every part of who we are, not just the parts that we like and accept.

This week we are pressing pause on unpacking the individual elements within The Fruit of The Spirit, to talk about the lifelong partnership between Jesus and us in cultivating fruit in our lives.

This week, special guest Rick Kyle walks us through what it looks like to bear the fruit of Goodness in our lives.

This week begins with a very exciting announcement before we unpack the fruit of kindness. Kindness shows up in our lives through authenticity (truth) and empathy (grace).

When our lives are rooted in the Holy Spirit, the fruit of patience is born in contentment and compassion.

Jesus once told a story about "healthy" and "diseased" trees to help us get a better idea about the current state of our lives and also to point us toward God's desire for us to bear the fruit of the Spirit. The Fruit of The Spirit are not circumstantial or influenced by emotions; instead, they are the outcome of deep-rooted faith that can flourish regardless of our life situations. Joy differs from happiness; rather, it has its roots firmly planted in the certainty of our relationship with God, ensuring its existence even amid trials. Peace, is not just the absence of conflict. It indicates a state of completeness that arises when one is firmly rooted in the Holy Spirit—real peace results in reconciliation and unity. Active peacemakers, intervene in situations of conflict to restore what's broken.

In Week 2 of our series on The Fruit of The Spirit, we unpacked the importance of being rooted in the Holy Spirit and bearing Holy Spirit fruit. There’s an inseparable connection between our roots and the fruit of our lives. Love, when rooted in the Holy Spirit is bears the fruit of commitment through our attitudes and actions, regardless of our situations and circumstances.

"Roots & Fruit" discusses the significance of the relationship between the roots and fruit of our lives, emphasizing the importance of being genuine disciples of Jesus. Our actions reflect what is stored in our hearts, similar to how a tree bears good or bad fruit based on its roots.

The finale to the Supernatural series, "The Supernatural Church" emphasizes that believers are engaged in a spiritual battle and need to actively participate in God's work. Brad emphasizes the importance of the Great Commission and the need to make disciples of all nations. He addresses the lack of belief in the supernatural and urges believers to embrace the Holy Spirit for spiritual transformation. Brad challenges believers to step out of worldly illusions, live in freedom through the Holy Spirit, and be known for their supernatural love.