CELEBRATION NOTES

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

GOODNESS

“But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, He will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Here there is no conflict with the law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)

 Love  Joy  Peace

 Patience  Kindness  Goodness

 Faithfulness  Gentleness  Self-Control

GOODNESS

The Greek word Agathosune means: Moral Excellence…Uprightness…Active Generosity…Benefitting Others and Character that reflects God.

I. GOODNESS BEGINS WITH GOD

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” – Psalm 34:8

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17

II. GOODNESS CHANGES HOW WE TREAT PEOPLE

 ^“Be kind and compassionate…” – Ephesians 4:32

III. GOODNESS IS EVANGELISM IN WORK

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 ^“In the same way, let your light shine before others…”—

 Matthew 5:16

 IV. GOODNESS BECOMES OUR WITNESS

 ^“In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned…” – Titus 2:7-8