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 (CTAs)✅ *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. 🎯 SEO TAG LINE (hidden power)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

What if the thing blocking your breakthrough isn't more hustle… but a lack of rest? In this powerful message, Dr. Eric Thomas unpacks why God is pulling the emergency brake on your life—not to punish you, but to *protect you from a breakdown.* Drawing from Matthew 11:28–30 and Luke 5:16, ET reveals that rest isn't optional—it's a spiritual strategy modeled by Jesus Himself. You'll discover: - Why rest is the intentional act of stopping work, noise, and pressure so your body can recover, your mind can reset, and your spirit can reconnect with God - How Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray—and what that rhythm means for your schedule, relationships, and purpose - The difference between resting from people vs. resting with God—and why December is your reset season - Why 98% of major food chains stay open 24/7, but the one that rests (Chick-fil-A) is the one everybody respects - How to pause, pray, read, and reset before life resets you the hard way This isn't about doing nothing. It's about discipline over distraction. It's about pulling away so you don't fall apart. Before God uses you greatly, He wants to restore you deeply. Key Scriptures: Matthew 11:28–30, Luke 5:16, Genesis 2, Philippians 4:6–7, Jeremiah 29:11 What to do this December: • Pause – Turn down the noise so you can hear from God • Pray – Talk to God more than you talk to humans • Read – One verse, one Psalm, one Proverb daily • Reset – Drink water, get sleep, clean your space, protect your peace Rest is not quitting. It's recharging. It's not lazy—it's obedience. 📲 Download the APOC App: Open your app store and search "APOC Ministry." Tap Connect and drop your name and best contact. 🙏 Need Prayer? Don't carry it alone. In the app, tap Prayer and submit your request—our team will be praying with and for you. 🤝 Partner with the Ministry Help us Love, Grow, and Serve. Give securely at apocministry.org or tap Giving in the app (one-time or recurring). Your generosity fuels outreach, teaching, and support for families around the world. 🎧 Listen to the APOC Podcast Catch messages on the go: search "APOC Ministry" on your favorite podcast platform or listen on Apple Podcasts.

What if the thing blocking your next level isn’t a lack of grind… but a lack of rest? In this message, Dr. Eric Thomas unpacks God’s strategy for a factory reset — not to punish you, but to restore you deeply so He can use you greatly. Drawing from Jeremiah 29:11 and Jesus’ own rhythm of withdrawing to rest, ET shows why heaven is calling you to stop worshiping hustle and start honoring rest as a spiritual strategy. You’ll hear: - Why God told ET to separate accounts and start preparing at the end of the year for the next year - How a strategy coach put him on “idea punishment” and unlocked a new level of impact - Why Matthew 11:28–30 reveals rest as a pillar of success, not a reward after success - How Jesus often withdrew (Luke 5:16) and what that means for your schedule, your ministry, and your family Why this season at APOC is a factory reset: reset, rest, refresh, restore This isn’t about laziness. It’s about alignment. Before God uses you greatly, He restores you deeply. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - God Has Plans for You 01:15 - Eric’s Financial Journey 04:05 - Importance of Timely Messages 10:25 - Rest as a Strategy 13:15 - Factory Reset Concept 17:49 - Come Away and Rest 20:40 - Spiritual Discipline of Rest 21:00 - Jesus' Practice of Withdrawal 22:10 - Factory Reset Overview 27:23 - Benefits of Rest 31:15 - Significance of Rest 34:34 - Divine Reset Explained 39:50 - Eric Thomas: Lifetime Achievement Award 42:16 - Next Steps for Growth *📲 Download the APOC App:* Open your app store and search “APOC Ministry.” Tap Connect and drop your name and best contact. 🙏* Need Prayer?* Don’t carry it alone. In the app, tap Prayer and submit your request — our team will be praying with and for you. *🤝 Partner with the Ministry* Help us Love, Grow, and Serve. Give securely at apocministry.org or tap Giving in the app (one-time or recurring). Your generosity fuels outreach, teaching, and support for families around the world. 🎧 Listen to the APOC Podcast Catch messages on the go: search “APOC Ministry” on your favorite podcast platform or listen on Apple Podcasts.