We Believe in His Ordinances (This We Believe Part 8) // Pastor Cecil Mathew

We Believe in His Ordinances (This We Believe Part 8) // Pastor Cecil Mathew

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November 18, 2025 · 43 min

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Pastor Cecil Mathew discusses the importance of perseverance in the middle of a spiritual journey.

Welcome to today’s episode, where we continue our inspiring series titled *This We Believe*. Before diving into today’s message, I want to pause and reflect on something deeply encouraging. Back in September, we embarked on a 90-day spiritual journey as a church family—a journey marked by growth, challenge, and transformation. Right now, we find ourselves in the middle of that journey—day 57 of 90 to be exact.The middle of any journey can be the hardest place to be. You’re no longer at the starting line, and the finish line can feel so far away. The initial excitement has faded, and the celebration of victory seems distant. But here’s the truth I want to share: the middle is where God does His deepest work. It’s the miracle zone.Think about the greatest moments in Scripture—Jesus calming the storm in the middle of the sea, Israel walking through the Red Sea on dry ground, and the fiery furnace where the fourth man appeared to turn fire into freedom. These miracles all happened in the middle of struggle, not at the beginning or the end.So, what do we do when we find ourselves in the middle? We stand firm. We put on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, faith, the Word of…

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