The Messy Middle

Preaching from Acts 23, Pastor Tiffany Sainvil encourages believers to embrace the “messy middle” — the space between God’s promise and its fulfillment. Drawing from Paul’s trial before the Sanhedrin, she reveals how God’s charge to “have courage” sustains us when we feel trapped between the known and unknown. Tiffany explores the tension of faith in suffering, showing how courage is not the absence of fear but the strength to persevere through it. She reminds the church that even in confusion, pain, or waiting, God’s presence remains steady. Through Paul’s example and the story of Joshua’s call to “be strong and courageous,” Tiffany calls believers to walk by faith, trust God’s timing, and find purpose in the process. The message concludes with a testimony from Billy, illustrating how God transforms messy seasons into miracles, followed by communion — a reminder that even Jesus endured His own “messy middle” for our redemption.