In this message, Pastor James continues our series on the fruit of the Spirit by exploring what true biblical kindnessreally is. Far from the soft, sentimental niceness our culture celebrates, Scripture reveals a costly, active, truth-filled kindness—one that mirrors the love of Christ and moves toward others even when it hurts.

Drawing from 1 John 3, Galatians 5, and the example of Jesus Himself, James unpacks:

• what kindness is (love in action),

• what opposes it (envy and self-interest),

• the counterfeits we often settle for,

• and how the Holy Spirit cultivates genuine kindness in our lives.

Challenging, practical, and deeply gospel-centred, this sermon calls us not just to talk about love—but to show it through real, sacrificial kindness that points people to Jesus.

Listen in, be encouraged, and be sent out with open hands and a softened heart.