The Fruit of the Spirit
The Fruit of Gentleness
August 23, 2026
| John 8:1-11
| Hadley Baker
Gentleness is often mistaken for weakness, passivity, or simply being “nice.” But the gentleness Scripture describes is something far stronger. It is strength under control—a life so secure in Christ that we no longer need to overpower others, prove ourselves, or always have the last word. In this message we’ll discover how the Holy Spirit produces a gentleness in us that changes the way we respond to conflict, handle people, and carry the strength God has given us.
The Fruit of Self-Control
August 30, 2026
| Galatians 5:16-26
| Hadley Baker
We all have desires, emotions, appetites, and impulses—but God never intended for them to be in control of our lives. The fruit of self-control is the Spirit-given ability to bring every area of our lives under the leadership of Jesus. In this message, we’ll discover that true freedom isn’t found in doing whatever we want, but in refusing to be mastered by anything other than Christ. When the Spirit is in control, we don’t have to be controlled by our impulses.