Spirit Church

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.

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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. 

LINKS

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How do you grow patience in a world that moves at the speed of now? In Week 4 of our series, “Life by the Spirit” we dive into one of the hardest—and most essential—fruits of the Spirit: patience.

Brad explores why waiting is not a punishment, setback, or curse—but preparation. Using real-life examples from Scripture and his own life, he unpacks how God uses waiting seasons to:
    •    Strengthen our faith and character
    •    Prepare us for what He has promised
    •    Refine our hearts to desire Him more than the gifts
    •    Equip us to bear the other fruits of the Spirit

We’ll look at stories from Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Paul, and even David, learning how God’s timing shapes us for His purposes. 

Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough, healing, relationship, or direction, this message will encourage you to trust, work, worship, and wait intentionally—with God in every step.

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Ever wonder why you’re facing a storm even though you followed what Jesus said?

In Week 3 of our series “Life by the Spirit,” Brad unpacks what it means to live with peace — not as the world defines it, but as God gives it.

Jesus never promised peace on earth — He promised that on earth, we can have peace.
That means peace isn’t found in the absence of chaos, but in the presence of Christ.

Whether you’re walking through unavoidable circumstances, unbearable people, or unexplainable problems — this message will help you discover the posture of peace that only comes through the Holy Spirit.

LINKS

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Have you ever felt like your joy was missing?

In Week 2 of our Life in the Spirit series, Brad shares a message called “Joy by the Spirit” — revealing that joy isn’t something we strive for, but something the Holy Spirit produces in us when we abide in Jesus.

Joy is more than a feeling. It’s a deep, steady contentment of the soul that comes from knowing and trusting God — even when life feels uncertain. 
Through John 15, Galatians 5, and Nehemiah 8, we learn that when our joy is low, it’s not a fruit problem, it’s a root problem. The fruit of joy grows naturally when our lives stay connected to the source: Jesus.

LINKS

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Have you ever wondered what real life with God looks like?

In Week 1 of our Life by the Spirit series, Brad introduces the new collection with a message called Love by the Spirit — exploring what it truly means to live the life the Spirit always intended for us.

From Galatians, we learn that the abundant life Jesus promised in John 10:10 isn’t found by striving harder but by surrendering deeper. The Holy Spirit produces fruit in us — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control — that prove we belong to Jesus.

This message sets the foundation for the series, helping you see that the fruit of the Spirit isn’t about personality or effort, but about evidence — the evidence that the Spirit is alive and active within you. Pastor Brad unpacks the first fruit, love, showing how it anchors all the others and reveals God’s heart in us.

If you’ve ever struggled with anger, impatience, or feeling spiritually stuck, this message will help you understand how to walk in step with the Spirit and live a life that looks like Jesus.

LINKS

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Do you ever wonder why you’re here?

In Week 3 of our Made for More series, Brad teaches on the third step of God’s plan: We are made for purpose. From Ecclesiastes, Solomon — the wisest man who ever lived — discovers that wealth, success, and pleasure all feel meaningless apart from God.

This message helps you discover how your life finds true meaning when it’s connected to the One who created you. Brad unpacks what Scripture says about purpose: that we were made by God for God, to reflect His glory wherever we are. You’ll learn the difference between gifts, passions, and purpose — and why you don’t have to wait for “one day” to live out what you were created for today.

If you’ve ever felt directionless, stuck in the drift, or unsure what God wants for your life, this message is for you.

LINKS

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Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in patterns you can’t break?

In Week 2 of our Made for More series, Brad teaches on the second step of God’s plan: We are made for freedom. From John 5, we see Jesus ask a man who had been sick for 38 years, “Do you want to get well?” That same question echoes to us today.

This message explores why freedom isn’t just about being forgiven but about actually living free. Brad walks through John 5, John 8, Hebrews 12, Romans 7, and Proverbs 28 to show how Jesus breaks the power of sin, why confession and community are essential, and how spiritual disciplines function like “prescriptions” for the soul. If you’re ready to stop managing your brokenness and start walking in freedom, this message is for you.

LINKS

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Do you ever feel like the God you know is smaller than the God who is?

This week we launched "Made for More," a vision series about living into everything God has for us. In Week 1 we focus on the foundation: We are made to know God — not just facts about Him, but an ever-deepening, life-changing relationship.

Brad walks through Exodus, Revelation, and key New Testament passages to show four things God wants for you: Know Him, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, Make a Difference. We unpack theological attributes (sovereign, holy, love), and then practical pathways to know God personally — the Word, prayer, worship, and the Holy Spirit. If you’re tired of settling for “what you already know,” this message is for you.

LINKS

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This week has been one of the heaviest in recent memory. From tragic events in our nation to increasing division in the world, it’s clear we’re in a spiritual battle. But in the middle of the chaos, God’s Word calls us not to shrink back, but to stand firm in faith.

In this message, Brad Straarup teaches from Daniel 3 and reminds us: when culture asks you to bow, God gives you the courage to stand. Even in the fire, Jesus is with us—and when we stand for Him, He stands with us.

LINKS

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