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.
In this powerful youth-focused message, Pastor TJ Tyus teaches why you have to stop clocking their tea and start clocking YOUR tea: T = Thoughts – the collision of voices in your head E = Emotions – real, but not your boss A = Actions – the habits that create your life Using the stories of Cain & Abel, Adam & Eve, and real-life testimonies of grief, anger, and missed opportunities, Pastor TJ shows how: Life doesn’t put things in you, it reveals what’s already inside Two kids in the same house can pick two completely different futures based on the voice they follow You don’t have to repeat your parents’ pain – you can rewrite the pattern and break generational curses If you’ve struggled with anger, low self-worth, or just “going with the crowd,” this message will challenge you to: Clock your thoughts – “As a man thinketh…” Clock your emotions – Feel them, but don’t let them drive Clock your actions – Excellence eliminates options CHAPTERS: 00:00 - You Are Amazing 03:29 - You Are Created On Purpose 07:47 - You Are Not A Mistake 14:31 - Life Reveals Your True Potential 16:40 - Crocking Your Tea 22:35 - Give Your Best Effort 26:34 - Breaking the Cycle of Negativity 28:10 - Choose Your Inner Voice 30:23 - Rule Your Emotions Effectively 33:10 - Clock Your Thoughts for Clarity 36:40 - Rewrite the Pattern of Your Life 39:38 - Pastor Mike’s Inspiring Prayer 43:43 - Next Steps for Personal Growth STAY CONNECTED WITH APOC MINISTRY Subscribe to the channel for more messages from Pastor TJ Tyus & Dr. Eric Thomas Search “APOC Ministry” in your app store to stay updated with services, events, and messages https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the APOC Ministry Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948 Partner with the ministry & help us Love, Grow, and Serve our communities This is the day the Lord has made. Let’s not just hear the Word—let’s clock our tea and live it.
You’ve been praying for clarity… but the real battle isn’t around you — it’s inside your ears. Trauma has a way of becoming a soundtrack: a quiet, constant melody that tells you you’re not enough, you’re not loved, you’re not chosen. And if you don’t confront it, you’ll confuse the noise of your past with the voice of your Father. In this message, you’ll learn how to recognize the wrong soundtrack, silence the lies, and finally hear God’s voice with confidence, peace, and identity. God calls you royal. Trauma calls you broken. This message shows you how to choose the right voice. Key Scriptures: 1 Peter 2:9, Genesis 2–3, Philippians 4:6–7 📱 Download the APOC App Stay connected, watch live services, submit prayer requests, and grow daily. iOS & Android: https://apocministry.org/app 🙏 Support the Ministry Your generosity helps us serve families, support our cities, and spread the Gospel worldwide. Give here: https://apocministry.org/give 🎧 Listen to the APOC Podcast Weekly messages that challenge, strengthen, and shift your mindset. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7J5A0oPJJxXJrLxnJ3V3fD ▶️ Subscribe to APOC on YouTube Don’t miss weekly sermons, short clips, and powerful teaching. https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1
Outnumbered at work, in life, or in your head? This message breaks down a counterintuitive playbook from Gideon: God reduced the team from 32,000 to 300 so the win couldn’t be credited to human strength. Translation: purity over popularity, alignment over volume, covenant over control. You’ll learn: Why you can’t defeat what you secretly worship How God “thins” your circle to protect your destiny The 1% principle: purity beats numbers in the Kingdom A practical path to marital & life peace: standards, prayer, order Key Scriptures: Judges 7; Isaiah 40:31; Psalm 23; Romans 8:1; Job 13:15 Takeaway: Stop demanding a 32,000-man solution. Align with God’s way—and watch 300 be more than enough. — 📲 APOC App: Search “APOC Ministry” in your app store 🎧 Podcast: APOC Ministry 🙏 Partner with APOC: Give as an act of covenant, not compulsion - www.apocministry.org
Your life should follow the identity you have from God—not your circumstances. Gideon knew about God, but he let problems define Him. When Gideon complained, God didn’t argue with his odds or explain the Midianites; God spoke to his identity: “Go in the strength you have.” (Judges 6) That’s the shift—stop asking your situation who you are. Let God name you, then let life follow. In this message, Eric Thomas helps you move from survival to assignment: - Word → Identity → Habits → Results (stop running the loop backwards). - Identity over insecurity: Royal, chosen, equipped (1 Peter 2:9)—before the results show up. - Power over effort: No battery, no movement. - Kingdom motive: Not “bless me” religion—“so there may be meat in My house” - You’re the answer: God isn’t sending a rescuer for your house—He’s sending you. Scriptures: Judges 6, 1 Peter 2:9, Malachi 3, Hebrews 11, Psalm 23, Romans 8. 1) Download the APOC App Messages, prayer calls, groups, giving, events—all in one place. Search “APOC Ministry” in your app store. 2) Join the 1% Challenge (FREE, Live 7:00am ET, 21 days) www.etonepercent.com Show up live. Get the word. Build the habit. 3) Share This If this hit you, someone in your circle is stuck at 1–5. Send it. What “Midianite” have you let define God—money, health, relationships? Drop “12–5” if you’re done waiting and going in the strength you have today.
When your internal picture and your actual life don't agree, frustration, doubt, and stagnation creep in. In today's message, ET testifies about a fourth-quarter heart check with God—where the views dipped, pressure mounted, and comparison tried to set the tone. Instead of forcing outcomes, he asked for wisdom (James 1:5), stopped chasing human approval (Gal. 1:10), and watched God confirm direction with undeniable signs. This talk will push you to pick a side: talkers or builders. Keep that praise on repeat, protect your environment from doubt, and align your plan with God's plan—so the picture in your mind and the life you live finally match. Key Scriptures: Deut. 11:24 • Josh. 1:3 • Isa. 58:11 • Psalm 1:3 • Mark 5:38–43 • James 1:5–8 • Gal. 1:10 • Prov. 3:5–6 • Matt. 7:7–8 New here? Subscribe + turn on notifications. Need prayer? Drop a request in the comments—we're standing with you. Want more messages & community? Join APOC Ministry on Sundays + midweek.
Everyone wants favor—but not everyone walks in it. ET breaks down the difference between being God's favorite and actually living favored. The key? Non-negotiables. Daniel prayed three times a day even when a law said not to (Daniel 6). Ananias and Sapphira said "yes" with their mouths but negotiated the covenant with their hearts (Acts 5). In this message, you'll learn: - Why modifying God's instructions cancels momentum - How to set spiritual non-negotiables (prayer, integrity, obedience) - The trap of "I'll obey…until it costs me" - Why favor follows alignment, not popularity or connections If you're tired of praying without progress, this is for you. Lock in your non-negotiables, and watch God do what men can't. 👇 Drop your one non-negotiable for this week in the comments.
Description Wrong words wrote your life. Today, we kill the script and install truth. It's not a discipline problem—it's a dialogue problem. Conversation → conviction → direction. In this message: • How self-talk keeps you looping the same outcomes • Why "faith comes by hearing" works both ways (truth vs. trash) • Jesus chose standards over suggestions—so can you • Practical steps to end contaminated conversations + start divine dialogue Scriptures: Romans 10:17, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 18:21, Genesis 3 ("Who told you…?"), Matthew 16:21–23, Jeremiah 29:11 Pray & Act This Week: Mute a source that feeds fear. Replace one contamination phrase with a truth phrase. Repeat it daily—out loud.🙏 Need prayer? DM us on IG @apocministry_. ▶️ Wacth on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1
Your finances are chaotic. Your family's struggling. You're praying but nothing's changing. This isn't a discipline problem - it's a dominion problem. God gave you authority over your life (Genesis 1:26-28), but most believers don't know how to walk in it. In this message, ET reveals the formula: HI × SI = DO (Human Interaction × Spiritual Influence = Dominion Outcome) - and how to take back control in every area. You'll learn: • Why life feels out of control (it's not what you think) • The authority God gave you that the enemy stole • How to move from anxiety to dominion starting today Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:26–28, Luke 10:19, Deuteronomy 28:13, Romans 8:11 💬 Comment "DOMINION" if you're ready to stop reacting and start ruling!
🔥 You've been lied to about your power—but today you can take it back. 💬 Drop a comment: What area of your life do you need to reclaim dominion in? 🙌 And if this word blessed you, SHARE it with someone who needs this reminder right now. 👉 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss a message from A Place of Change Ministries. This is the year to stop living in reverse. God has called you to walk in dominion—but many of us don't even realize the enemy has stolen it from us. In this powerful word from A Place of Change Ministries (APOC), Eric Thomas breaks down what was really lost in the Garden of Eden—not just innocence, but dominion. 👉 Learn how the enemy robs us of authority. 👉 Discover why fear, guilt, and anxiety were never God's plan for your life. 👉 Find out how to take back your dominion over your health, habits, emotions, and destiny. This isn't just a sermon—it's a call to return to the authority God gave you from the very beginning. 📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:26–28 Genesis 3:8–11 Romans 8:1 2 Timothy 1:7 🙏 Support This Ministry If this ministry has blessed you in any way, we'd be honored if you would prayerfully consider supporting the work of A Place of Change Ministries. Your generosity helps us continue to spread the gospel and serve our communities. 🌐 Visit: www.apocministry.org/give Thank you for helping us love, grow, and serve. ❤️
If you feel like life keeps pulling you backwards, this word is for you. Dr. Eric Thomas breaks down group thinking vs. God thinking—why we abandon conviction to keep the crowd happy, and how that one decision puts our life in reverse. Learn the shift that takes you from blaming to building, from fear to faith, and from stuck… to forward. We unpack Genesis 3, Romans 12:2, Joshua 24:15, and Luke 22:42 to expose the subtle order shift that derails destinies: replacing God → me → relationships with people → feelings → God. When you restore God's order, He restores what the locusts stole—double for your trouble. If this word hit you, don't keep it to yourself — share it with someone who needs freedom today. 📲 Follow APOC on Instagram: @apocministry_ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: APOC Ministry
You didn't do it—so why are you bleeding for it? This message exposes the trap of sharing other people's disobedience in the name of "love" or "loyalty." From Eden to your bank account, ET breaks down why Adam wasn't deceived—but still joined in—and how that same pattern wrecks our finances, families, and faith today. You'll learn a simple two-step standard: Don't share sin. Quarantine the virus. If you've been carrying consequences that aren't yours, this is your exit ramp. What you'll learn - The difference between support and sabotage (aka enabling) - A boundary rule that protects your marriage & money (the "toothbrush/credit" analogy) - The COVID framework: how to quarantine spiritual viruses before they spread. Scriptures that set the standard (Gen 3:6; 1 Tim 5:22; Prov 1:10,15; 2 Cor 6:14–17) If this hit home, name one boundary you're setting this week. I'm praying over every boundary in this thread. 💪🏽 🙌 Don't miss a word from A Place of Change Ministry. 📺 Subscribe here: @ApocMinistry - https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1&utm_source=chatgpt.com 🎧 Listen to the podcast: APOC Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Your life isn't stuck because of what you've been through—it's stuck because of the conversations you've been having. Pastor TJ breaks down why the enemy doesn't create your downfall—he just talks you into it. Eve wasn't destroyed by the tree, she was destroyed by the conversation. This message shows you how to move from living in shame to walking in freedom by turning God's Word from a "suggestion" into your standard. Learn how to guard your self-talk, shift from shame to faith, and finally live the life God created you for. If today's word hit home, drop one sentence you're replacing shame with (ex: "I am who God says I am"). "If this freed you, hit Subscribe and share with one person living in shame." If this word hit you, don't keep it to yourself — share it with someone who needs freedom today. 📲 Follow APOC on Instagram: @apocministry_ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: APOC Ministry
🔥 Too many of us are walking around in "shoes" that don't fit—settling for pain, shame, and cycles that God never designed for us. In this message, Pastor Eric Thomas breaks down why feelings can't run your life, how Adam and Eve's story still mirrors our struggles today, and why honoring God's word—not our emotions—is the only way forward. This sermon will challenge you to: Stop entertaining the enemy's lies. Replace shame and insecurity with God's truth. Take off the old "9 ½" mindsets and step into the "11" God has prepared for you. Focus on YOUR tree, not someone else's. 💡 Distraction leads to subtraction—but obedience leads to overflow. 🙌 Don't miss a word from A Place of Change Ministry. 📺 Subscribe here: @ApocMinistry 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @apocministry_
Are you praying, hustling, and giving your best effort — but still not seeing your breakthrough? The truth is, it's not about how hard you work or how much you know. It's about one thing: alignment. In this powerful message, Pastor TJ Tyus shares a personal story from his college football days that reveals a deeper spiritual truth: You can know the playbook. You can have the right attitude. You can even make adjustments… But if you're out of alignment with God, the breakthrough will be blocked. This sermon breaks down what true alignment looks like—agreement with His Word, walking in His ways, and positioning yourself under His authority. Pastor TJ also exposes the enemy's oldest tactic: planting doubt in your mind to misalign you from God's order. 🙌 If this word blessed you, Please support the mission: apocministry.org 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @apocministry_ 📺 Subscribe for more messages:
Too many of us are living life out of order—wondering why our money's messed up, our marriages are broken, our minds are heavy, or our ministries aren't working. The truth? Disorder invites destruction. In today's word, Pastor Eric Thomas breaks down why ORDER unlocks overflow and how being in alignment with God's principles positions you for blessing. From David and Nabal to Abigail's wisdom, this message is a reminder that you can't afford to keep living in reverse. 🔥 Highlights from the message: - Why obedience is the gateway to abundance - How going "backwards" only digs deeper holes - The difference between being out of order once… and living out of order - Why people's opinions are keeping you stuck - How Abigail's wisdom stopped destruction and restored order If you're ready to stop playing games with God and walk into your next season of blessing, this is YOUR word. 👉 Don't just watch—step into alignment. 📲 Support APOC Ministry: CashApp $apocGlobal 🌐 Learn more: apocministry.org 📺 Subscribe & turn on notifications for weekly sermons that will challenge, convict, and change you 📲 Follow us on Instagram @apocministry_
You're doing the work. You're showing up. You're grinding. So why are you still not winning? Here's the hard truth: God will not bless disorder. Some of the things you've been praying about… you shouldn't be praying about at all. You should be fixing them. In this powerful message, Pastor Eric Thomas (ET The Hip Hop Preacher) exposes the real reason your blessing may be blocked: hidden disobedience. Inside: 🔹 How prayer can become a substitute for obedience 🔹 Why effort without order will always fall short 🔹 The one spiritual principle that turns hard work into breakthrough 🔹 How to get back in alignment so God can finally move Stop asking God to change what He's already told you to fix. 📢 Call to Action (CTA): If this word hit you, don't keep it to yourself — share it with someone who's been working hard but still feels stuck. 📲 Follow APOC on Instagram: @apocministry_ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: APOC Ministry 🎧 Listen to the APOC Podcast: Apple Podcasts
God is not the author of confusion—He is a God of order. In this powerful message, Pastor Eric Thomas reveals why so many of us are stuck: we're living out of order. From our finances to our relationships to our prayer life, disorder blocks the flow of God's blessings. This sermon dives deep into how aligning every area of your life with God's divine structure opens the floodgates of His favor. Pastor ET challenges you to stop living in reverse, confront areas of chaos, and return to God's original blueprint. 🔥 Key Takeaways: Why prayer must come before every decision. How disorder sabotages your blessings. The secret to becoming a lender, not a borrower. Real testimonies of breakthrough when people got back in order. 📌 Call to Action: Pray the "Order Prayer" three times a day this month—morning, afternoon, and night—and watch God realign your life. - 🔥 Stay connected! Follow us on Instagram @apocministry_ for more powerful messages and updates." - Don't miss what God is doing—subscribe to our YouTube channel @ApocMinistry and turn on notifications!" - Support the mission! www.apocministry.org/give
Are you praying for blessings while ignoring God's blueprint? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Eric Thomas exposes the hidden reason many believers stay stuck—it's not a lack of faith or effort, it's being out of order. Using Genesis 1 as the foundation, Eric reveals how God's blessings flow through divine order and why living outside of His structure leads to frustration, chaos, and missed opportunities. 🔥 Watch this message if you're ready to: Identify areas in your life that are out of order Break cycles of confusion and delay Realign with God's plan and receive everything He has for you 🙌 Don't just listen—apply this word. 👉 Subscribe for more sermons, share with someone who needs this, and let's walk in God's order together.
CARLOS AMADOR
Man this so so good
Lawrence Stoner
thank you. I'm at a low spot right now and even thinking about suicide. I've always had thoughts of suicide since I was small but I've never had the shame to do it. while I'm listening to this message on A Second Chance, I'm at work and I'm crying because it is resonating with everything I know God is telling me. I don't have the courage to do it right now and am ashamed of it. please send up some prayers for me when you read this because I greatly need it.
Lawrence Stoner
Thank you
Rickita Ellis
absolutely amazing! I loved every bit of it. so inspiring.
David Smith
Great Message Bless You!