You're working hard. You're showing up. You're doing everything right. So why does it feel like you keep ending up in the same place? Pastor Eric Thomas breaks down the real reason, and it's not your effort, your discipline, or your faith. It's what you keep picking back up every time God tries to free you from it. Not the bad stuff. The good stuff. The comfortable stuff. The stuff that used to work, but is quietly holding you back from what's next. This message will change how you see your season. 📖 KEY SCRIPTURES: Hebrews 12:1-2 — "Let us throw off everything that hinders…" John 15:2 — "Every branch that bears fruit He prunes…" Galatians 5:1 — "It is for freedom that Christ has set you free…" 1 Corinthians 10:23 — "Not everything is beneficial." 💡 WHAT YOU'LL TAKE FROM THIS: — Why 2026 demands a different kind of letting go — The difference between sinful and out of season — Why God prunes what's actually working — How to stop making good things your god — What it really means to fix your eyes 📲 CONNECT WITH APOC MINISTRY: 📱 Download the App → Search "APOC Ministry" in your app store 🙏 Submit a Prayer Request → Tap "Prayer" in the app 💸 Partner With Us → Tap "Giving" in the app 📅 Join Us LIVE: Saturdays @ 11AM 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a message. *ABOUT APOC MINISTRY* A Place of Change (APOC) Ministry exists for one reason — transformation. Not just showing up to church, but actually becoming someone different when you leave. Founded by *Dr. Eric Thomas* — globally recognized speaker, author, and motivational force — APOC is built on the belief that the anointing changes what willpower can't. Pastor E.T. didn't grow up in church. He grew up in the streets of Detroit. And that's exactly why his message cuts through — he's not preaching theory, he's preaching his life. Alongside him is *Associate Pastor TJ Tyus,* whose leadership and pastoral heart help shape the culture of APOC from the inside out — equipping the church to grow not just in numbers, but in depth. Together they are building a ministry that meets you where you are and refuses to leave you there. *Saturdays @ 11AM* 📍 In person & streaming live

🔥 Feel like you're behind in life? You're not. You're exactly where God needs you to be. If you've been feeling stuck, lost, or behind schedule in your purpose, this message is for you. Pastor Eric Thomas delivers a powerful word on why identity in Christ must come before destiny—and why God's timing is always perfect. You are not late. You are not behind. You are RIGHT ON TIME. 💎 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ Why your identity must come before your destiny ✅ How to stop chasing validation and start choosing alignment ✅ The TSA checkpoint principle: Identity before movement ✅ Why you're not behind—God's perfect timing explained ✅ How to trust God's process when life feels slow 🔥 POWERFUL QUOTES: 💬 "He's not trying to stop your destiny, He's securing it." 💬 "When you don't know who you are, you chase things. When you know who you are, you choose things. 💬 "Identity confusion produces motion without direction. Identity clarity produces decisions without regrets." 💬 "What concerns you, concerns Him." - Psalm 138:8 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Opening: Royal Airlines Flight 777 06:45 - Valentine's Day & God's Love 18:20 - Eric's Testimony: Homeless to Blessed 25:40 - Psalm 138:8: God Perfects What Concerns You 31:15 - Camille's Testimony: Prayer for a Baby 38:50 - Identity vs. Roles You Occupy 44:20 - TSA Checkpoint: Identity Before Movement 50:10 - Step 1: Identification Before Movement 56:35 - Step 2: Your Boarding Pass & Destination 01:14:30 - Flight 777: Freedom & Alignment 01:20:45 - Closing Prayer 📖 KEY SCRIPTURES: • Psalm 37:23 - "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord" • Psalm 138:8 - "The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me" • Jeremiah 1:5 - "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee" 🎯 YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST: You are CHOSEN. CALLED. ANOINTED. APPOINTED. GOD'S WORKMANSHIP. You don't earn this identity—you were born into it. 📱 CONNECT WITH APOC MINISTRY: 🌐 Website: apocministry.org 📱 Download the APOC App (iOS & Android) 📍 In-Person: Saturdays 11AM EST (Grand Ledge, MI) 💬 Instagram/Facebook: @apocministry 👨‍🏫 ABOUT PASTOR ERIC THOMAS: Pastor Eric "ET" Thomas is the founder of APOC Ministry and a renowned speaker whose testimony of transformation has inspired millions. From living homeless in abandoned buildings at age 16 in Detroit to earning a PhD and pastoring a thriving church, Eric's life proves that God perfects what concerns you. Known for his authentic, no-nonsense preaching style, Eric blends street wisdom with biblical truth to help people discover their identity in Christ and walk in their destiny. His message is simple: You are loved by God not because of what you do, but because of whose you are. 📺 ABOUT APOC MINISTRY: APOC Ministry (Awakening People of Color) is a vibrant church community in Lansing, Michigan, founded by Pastor Eric Thomas. Our mission: Reach UP to God, Reach BACK to serve others. We believe identity comes before destiny, love never fails, and community is essential for growth. At APOC, you'll find authentic worship, practical teaching, and a family committed to helping you discover your purpose. Our Values: ❤️ LOVE | 📈 GROW | 🙌 SERVE Join us live or online: apocministry.org 💰 PARTNER WITH US: Your generosity helps us reach up to God and reach back to serve. Give at apocministry.org/give or through the APOC Ministry app. 🔔 NEXT STEPS: ✅ LIKE this video & SUBSCRIBE for weekly messages ✅ SHARE with 3 people who feel behind in life ✅ COMMENT: What did God speak to you through this message? ✅ DOWNLOAD the APOC app and submit prayer requests ✅ JOIN US live: Wednesdays 6PM & Saturdays 11AM EST © 2026 APOC Ministry | Reaching Up to God, Reaching Back to Serve 📺 New messages every Saturday 11AM EST 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss a word!

God never took your crown. So why do you keep taking it off? Many people leave church inspired, motivated, and convinced they’re called to live royal— but within days, the mindset fades and old patterns return. In this message, we confront the real issue: *you’re not losing your royalty… you’re struggling with unhealed wounds.* This sermon will help you: * Understand why “royal living” doesn’t last * Identify the unhealed wounds affecting your identity * Learn the difference between freedom and healing * Stop repeating thoughts that sabotage your calling * Walk in royalty without depending on hype or emotion Royal living isn’t about what’s on your head. It’s about what’s been healed in your heart. 👉 NEXT STEPS ✅ *Subscribe* for weekly messages on healing, identity, and spiritual growth 👉 *Like* this video if it spoke to you 💬 *Comment:* What area of your life do you struggle to “keep the crown on”? 📲 *Share this* with someone who’s been trying to live healed but keeps falling back into old patterns. 🙏 NEED PRAYER OR HEALING?If this message stirred something in you, you’re not alone. Visit *APOC Ministry* or connect with our community to take your next step toward healing and freedom. 🔔 STAY CONNECTEDTurn on notifications so you don’t miss future messages on healing, purpose, and living fully in who God called you to be. Healing isn’t optional for royalty—it’s required.

Why do you feel strong in one moment… and small in the next? Why do you get encouraged, confident, clear then shrink in familiar places, around familiar people, or under familiar pressure? This message exposes the real reason many of us don’t live fully in who God called us to be every day. It’s not a lack of information. It’s not motivation. It’s not effort. It’s unhealed wounds shaping how we think, react, and repeat patterns we swore we were done with. In this message, you’ll discover: * Why confidence fades in certain environments * The difference between freedom and true royalty * How unhealed wounds distort identity * Why repetition shapes belief more than truth * How to stop shrinking without pretending or performing This isn’t about wearing a crown at church or when you feel good, It’s about understanding why you take it off in specific moments — and how healing restores what was already yours. You don’t earn royalty. You remember it. ✅ Subscribe to this channel for weekly sermons, motivation, and faith-based leadership content. https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1 📲 Download the App for exclusive messages, devotionals, and on-the-go access to sermons: Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apoc-ministry/id6744073299 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.pushpay.apocministry&hl=en_US 🎧 Listen on the go — available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948

Most people don’t lose their power overnight—they slowly forget who they are. This message reveals what happens when identity is stolen… and how it gets restored. Most people don’t lose their power in a dramatic moment. They adapt. They adjust. They survive. And over time, they forget who they were always meant to be. In this message, Eric Thomas exposes what happens when people forget they’re royalty—how identity gets robbed quietly, how survival replaces authority, and why remembering who you are changes everything. This isn’t about hype. It’s about identity, responsibility, and living from who God intended you to be—not beneath it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living below your potential, shrinking to fit environments, or settling for less than what you know you’re capable of… this message is for you. ✅ Subscribe to this channel for weekly sermons, motivation, and faith-based leadership content. https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1 📲 Download the App for exclusive messages, devotionals, and on-the-go access to sermons: Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apoc-ministry/id6744073299 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.pushpay.apocministry&hl=en_US 🎧 Listen on the go — available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948

God already healed it. God already fixed it. So why does it keep coming back? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Eric Thomas exposes a truth many believers overlook: sometimes the problem isn’t that God didn’t move—it’s that we reintroduced what He already removed. Using a simple but unforgettable illustration, Eric explains how healing can fail to last when the source stays the same. Just like getting sick again because you kept using an old toothbrush, many of us unknowingly return to the habits, mindsets, and environments God already freed us from. The miracle was real. The healing worked. But the mindset didn’t change. This message will challenge you to stop blaming God for what you keep bringing back—and finally experience lasting transformation. 📌 In this message, you’ll learn: - Why some breakthroughs don’t last - How self-sabotage quietly delays progress - The danger of reintroducing old sources - The difference between another year and a new year - Why you don’t need another miracle—you need change If you’re tired of going in circles, this message is for you. 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:00:42 Where Do You Need a Breakthrough Right Now? 00:01:38 Don't Call Me Back—Call God 00:07:58 Isaiah 43:18 - Forget the Former Things 00:12:19 The Strep Throat Story: The Toothbrush Revelation 00:16:56 Recontamination: Going Back to What Made You Sick 00:20:37 The Medicine Worked, The Mindset Didn't 00:28:34 The 40-Year Journey That Should Have Taken 3 Weeks 00:46:06 You Don't Need Another Miracle—You Need a Trash Can 00:48:43 Philippians 3:13 - Forgetting What Is Behind 00:50:13 The Symbolic Act: Writing It Down and Throwing It Away 00:53:37 Embracing the New Thing: God's Incredible Gains ✅ Subscribe to this channel for weekly sermons, motivation, and faith-based leadership content. https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1 📲 Download the App for exclusive messages, devotionals, and on-the-go access to sermons: Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apoc-ministry/id6744073299 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.pushpay.apocministry&hl=en_US 🎧 Listen on the go — available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948 🌐 Visit the website for more resources, events, and ways to grow: 👉 www.apocministry.org

Most of us wouldn’t drink from a dirty cup — but we still expect God to pour fresh blessings into unclean vessels. In this message, Eric challenges a hard truth: *freedom doesn’t remove contamination — instructions do.* God isn’t withholding His presence. He’s protecting it. This sermon unpacks why so many people feel _free but still stuck,_ how impatience, insecurity, overthinking, jealousy, and strife quietly contaminate our lives, and why *immediate obedience* is often the reset we’re praying for. If you’re asking: * “Why am I still stuck?” * “Why does it feel like God isn’t answering?” * “What am I missing in this season?” This message is for you. 👉 This sermon continues a series on moving from _another year_ to a _new year_ by learning how to prepare for what God wants to pour. 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:01:32 Anointing Every Seat: Preparing for Spiritual Encounter 00:03:50 Be Anxious for Nothing: God Has Already Handled It 00:07:31 Exodus 19: God's Invitation to Be With You 00:10:37 You Won't Use a Dirty Cup: The Core Message 00:16:51 Contamination Inventory: What's on Your Glass 00:21:56 Freedom Gets You Out, Washing Gets It Out of You 00:29:33 The Tide Pod Challenge: Instructions and Warnings 00:31:04 Teaching Your Kids God's Word, Not Street Wisdom 00:37:08 Exodus 19: The Instructions and The Warning 00:39:38 Michigan State University: The Standard Doesn't Lower 00:42:14 God's Perfect Will vs Permissive Will 00:48:36 People Pleasing: The Warning from King Saul 00:56:45 30-Day Homework: Practice Immediate Obedience 00:58:16 Closing Prayer: Create in Me a Clean Heart 📣 CALL TO ACTION (END OF DESCRIPTION)▶️ Watch with an open heart — and an honest mirror 👍 Like the video if this challenged you 💬 Comment *“Clean it first”* if this spoke to you 🔔 Subscribe for weekly messages on faith, growth, and alignment

A new year doesn’t automatically mean a new life. A lot of people are free… but still stuck — carrying last year’s habits, mindsets, and residue into a brand-new season. This clip comes from a recent sermon and breaks down why freedom alone isn’t enough — and what actually creates real, lasting change as you step into a new year. If this resonates, watch the full message here: 👉 https://youtube.com/live/DyiT49_WcBs

This year won’t change just because the calendar did. If nothing shifts internally, this season will look exactly like the last one, same stress, same patterns, same outcomes. Not because you’re cursed… but because you’re carrying what was never cleaned. In this message, Eric breaks down why a new year isn’t automatic and why preparation, not intention, determines whether this season becomes your best or your hardest. Drawing from Exodus 19, he unpacks the idea of washing your own clothes—identifying the internal contamination, habits, and responses that quietly sabotage progress. This isn’t about starting over. It’s about stopping the transfer of last year’s weight into this season. If you’re ready for real change, not just motivation, this message is for you. Key themes: • Why “another year” and a “new year” are not the same • How unresolved habits contaminate finances, relationships, and peace • What it actually means to reset before you rebuild • Why some cycles require more than a quick fix 👉 Watch the full message. Stay for the entire conversation. Don’t skip this step. 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:01:12 Another Year or a New Year: The Choice Is Yours 00:04:39 Exodus 19: And the Lord Said 00:08:06 Freedom Gets You Out, Washing Gets It Out of You 00:10:50 Contamination Inventory: Identifying Your Stains 00:11:48 Wash Your Own Clothes: Stop Cleaning Other People's Stains 00:13:58 What Are Contaminants: Exposure and Poison 00:25:20 Not All Cycles Are the Same: Quick Wash vs Sanitize 00:29:13 The Year of Peace: From War to Peace 00:39:49 The Best Christmas Ever: The Fruit of Washing Your Clothes 00:44:00 The Reset: Getting Contaminants Out for a New Year

You don’t have burnout. Burnout is the symptom — not the root. If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly “needed,” this message challenges the story you’ve been telling yourself. The real issue isn’t laziness, weakness, or even stress. It’s distraction, misplaced responsibility, and carrying burdens God never assigned you. In this message, we unpack: - Why busyness often disguises itself as faithfulness - How inheriting other people’s anxiety steals your rest - Why Jesus repeatedly withdrew — even when people needed Him - The biblical rhythm for real rest that restores focus and alignment If you’ve been running on empty, this isn’t a message about doing less — it’s about doing what actually matters. 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:00:42 This Is the Day: Rejoicing in God's Reset 00:01:01 What Are You Thankful For? 00:01:39 Whatever You're Looking For, You'll Find 00:02:10 You're Too Distracted to Be Thankful 00:04:04 Luke 10: Martha and Mary - Two Approaches 00:04:37 Martha Martha: The Distraction Problem 00:05:02 Your Life Is Full of Distractions 00:06:14 Confusing Busyness with Faithfulness 00:07:13 Inheriting Other People's Anxiety 00:09:21 Rest Means Rightfully Ordered Focus 00:09:48 Patterns Determine Purpose Alignment 00:12:06 Addicted to Distraction and Being Needed 00:13:40 Luke 5:16 - Jesus Often Withdrew 00:15:03 Mark 1:35 - Everyone Is Looking for You 00:16:08 Submit to God, Not People's Expectations 00:17:22 Mark 6:30-32 - Come and Get Some Rest 00:18:46 The R.E.S.T. Rhythm: Remove Yourself 00:19:34 Engage with the Father 00:20:17 Sort Your Priorities 00:21:54 Re-enter with Focus 00:22:32 Rest Realigns You to Purpose 00:23:12 Closing Prayer and Invitation Subscribe for weekly messages that challenge how you think, work, and live: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the full podcast for deeper conversations: 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948 Follow APOC Ministry on Instagram: 📲 https://www.instagram.com/apocministry_/

Stress isn’t the cause of burnout — it’s the warning sign. What part of your life feels out of alignment right now? In this message, Eric Thomas challenges one of the most common assumptions about burnout and exhaustion—and reveals what’s actually draining you. Using the story of Mary and Martha, this message exposes how busyness, overwork, and misplaced priorities quietly rob us of peace, clarity, and spiritual alignment. Stress isn’t the root problem—it’s the signal that something deeper is off. If you’re doing everything you’re supposed to do but still feel overwhelmed, anxious, or empty, this message is for you. This isn’t about doing less. It’s about doing the right thing at the right time. 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:00:39 This Is the Day: Rejoicing in God's Reset 00:01:23 Rest Is a Real Strategy 00:02:33 Genesis 1: God's System of Rest 00:03:34 God Rested to Show Us Rest Is Strategy 00:05:24 Practicing Rest in God's Presence 00:07:39 Luke 10: Martha and Mary - Two Approaches 00:10:24 Martha Martha: The Reset Moment 00:13:08 Philippians 1:10 - Discerning What Is Best 00:14:23 When Work Becomes a Distraction 00:15:54 Three Relationships Disrupted by Busyness 00:16:02 Be Anxious for Nothing: God's Promise 00:18:24 Misery Loves Company: Don't Drag Others In 00:19:51 Too Busy Serving to Listen to Jesus 00:20:24 The December Reset: Intimacy Over Activity 00:21:39 Closing Prayer: Peace with Rest 00:23:12 Next Steps: Stay Connected Subscribe for weekly messages that challenge how you think, work, and live: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1 *Listen to the full podcast for deeper conversations:* 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948 *Follow APOC Ministry on Instagram:* 📲 https://www.instagram.com/apocministry_/

If you feel stretched too thin, it’s not because you’re weak—it’s because you’re carrying weight God never told you to carry alone. In this message, we unpack why overworking isn’t faithfulness, why burnout is often a warning, and how God’s strategy for rest includes delegation, clarity, and shared responsibility. Using Matthew 11 and Exodus 18, this sermon exposes a hard truth: Overworking can be disobedience disguised as responsibility. If you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or trying to do everything by yourself—this is your reset. Key themes in this message: - Why rest is a real strategy, not laziness - “Make your load lighter” (God’s leadership principle) - Delegation without guilt - Why capable people matter - How clarity eliminates confusion 📖 Scriptures: Matthew 11:28–30, Exodus 18:17–23 📌 CONNECT WITH US 👍 Like this video if it encouraged you 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for weekly messages - 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1 📤 Share this message with someone who needs it 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts (Search: "APOC Ministry") 📱 Follow us on social media: Instagram: @apocministry_ YouTube: APOC Ministry 🌐 Learn more about APOC Ministry: Visit our website www.apoministry.org and get connected to upcoming services, events, and resources. 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:00:39 This Is the Day: Rejoicing in God's Reset 00:01:10 Putting God Back in His Rightful Place 00:02:29 Rest Is a Real Strategy 00:03:09 Matthew 11:28-30: Come to Me and Find Rest 00:06:30 Defining Rest: The Intentional Act 00:07:22 Exodus 18: Moses and the Burden of Leadership 00:07:44 What You're Doing Is Not Good 00:08:55 Select Capable People: The Power of Delegation 00:09:20 Make the Load Lighter: Sharing Responsibility 00:14:05 Overworking Is Disobedience Disguised as Responsibility 00:17:31 Releasing Pride, Not Power 00:18:55 How to Delegate: Train Once, Step Back, Let Grow 00:20:54 If You Do This: The Promise of Standing Strong 00:21:47 The Image of Rest: Coming to Christ 00:23:27 Closing Prayer and Next Steps