Gentleness // Fruit of the Spirit

Series - Fruit of the Spirit
Presenter - Pastor Matt Surber
Date - July 27, 2025

Gentleness is often misunderstood. It isn’t weakness—it’s strength under control. In this message, we unpack what it means to walk in step with the Spirit and respond like Jesus: not with pride or power, but with humility and grace.

When we’re tempted to prove ourselves, dominate a conversation, or lash out in anger, gentleness invites us to follow a better path—one modeled perfectly by Christ Himself.

🛠️ Are you just reacting… or are you reflecting the gentleness of Jesus?

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Sermon Notes

Galatians 5:25

  1. What is Gentleness?
    2 Corinthians 12:9
    Matthew 5:3-5

    Gentleness is strength under control.
  2. How do we show Gentleness?
  • Am I Okay with People Not Knowing How Great I Am?
  • Do I Wait to Respond to a Perceived Hurt?
  • Do I Avoid Hurting Others?
  • Do I Recognize the Feelings of Others?
  • Can I Defuse a Difficult Situation?

The Ultimate Example: Jesus

Meekness is the highest virtue because it’s the lowest.

Gentleness // Fruit of the Spirit

Gentleness is often misunderstood. It isn’t weakness—it’s strength under control. In this message, we unpack what it means to walk in step with the Spirit and respond like Jesus: not with pride or power, but with humility and grace.

When we’re tempted to prove ourselves, dominate a conversation, or lash out in anger, gentleness invites us to follow a better path—one modeled perfectly by Christ Himself.

🛠️ Are you just reacting… or are you reflecting the gentleness of Jesus?

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Gentleness // Fruit of the Spirit

Gentleness is often misunderstood. It isn’t weakness—it’s strength under control. In this message, we unpack what it means to walk in step with the Spirit and respond like Jesus: not with pride or power, but with humility and grace.

When we’re tempted to prove ourselves, dominate a conversation, or lash out in anger, gentleness invites us to follow a better path—one modeled perfectly by Christ Himself.

🛠️ Are you just reacting… or are you reflecting the gentleness of Jesus?

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Faithfulness // Fruit of the Spirit

Life can feel overwhelming, and faithfulness might seem out of reach—but it isn’t. In this message, Pastor Matt reminds us that the foundation of our faithfulness is God’s unwavering faithfulness to us. From Abraham to David to Jesus, God has always kept His promises, and now His Spirit lives in us so we can reflect that same kind of commitment and follow-through.

We’re called to be faithful—not just to start well, but to finish well. Faithfulness means both commitment and completion. We can live that out when we remember who God is…and who we are.

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