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APOC Ministry

APOC Ministry

By: Eric Thomas Ph.D
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 The APOC Podcast brings you practical, Spirit-filled teaching from Dr. Eric Thomas and Pastor TJ Tyus—two voices with one mission: to help you Love, Grow, and Serve. From classrooms and huddles to pulpits and boardrooms, ET and Pastor TJ deliver high-energy preaching and transparent conversations that turn biblical truth into Monday-morning action. Expect timely sermons, real stories, and clear next steps for purpose, family, leadership, finances, and spiritual discipline. Tap in, take notes, and live on purpose—one episode at a time.Copyright © APOC Ministry Christianity Spirituality
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  • You're Not Suffering. Here's What's Really Happening.

    You're Not Suffering. Here's What's Really Happening.
    Mar 23 2026
    You've been calling it suffering. You've been calling it surrender. Pastor Eric Thomas says it's neither — and what's actually happening might be the most important thing you hear all year. In Part 3 of the Royal Airlines series, Pastor ET delivers a message that will challenge everything you thought you knew about obedience, people pleasing, and following God's plan. Using the story of King Saul in 1 Samuel 15, he exposes the real reason most Christians stay stuck — not confusion, not weakness, but two competing wills. Yours and God's. If you've ever people-pleased your way out of a blessing, let people's voices drown out God's direction, or found yourself wondering why obedience and people pleasing feel identical — this message is for you. The flight plan is already written. The question is whether you'll follow it. In this message you'll discover: Why "surrender" isn't a real problem — and what the real issue actually is The dangerous difference between people pleasing and true obedience to God How to stop people pleasing when it feels like the right thing to do What King Saul's biggest mistake reveals about our own relationship with God A practical tool to help you know whether you're obeying God or just people pleasing Why people pleasing is actually hurting the people you're trying to help CHAPTERS: Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:02:23 There's No Such Thing as Suffering or Surrender 00:05:30 Surrender Only Exists When There's Conflict 00:06:55 You Want to Quit, God Says Stay 00:08:38 You Want Revenge, God Says Forgive 00:10:43 You Want Comfort, God Wants You to Grow 00:12:27 Your Will Versus His Will: The Real Battle 00:15:41 God Doesn't Pay You to Think or Feel 00:16:01 First Samuel 15: When You Were Little in Your Own Sight 00:17:26 The Command: Destroy Everything, No Exceptions 00:21:18 The People Made Me Do It: Saul's Excuse 00:22:25 When God Gives, He Also Gives Instructions 00:24:19 Rebellion Is as the Sin of Witchcraft 00:36:56 You Only Destroyed the Bad Stuff 00:41:49 To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice 00:46:07 False Repentance: Honor Me Before the People 00:49:34 What Surrender Really Looks Like 00:51:43 Five Wills That Fight Against God's Will 00:52:09 Prayer for Men: Use Your Influence for God's Will 00:54:21 Prayer for Women: Support the Will of God 00:56:00 Prayer for Children: Stop Following the Internet 00:58:11 Next Steps: Connect, Give, and Share ✅ Subscribe and turn on notifications — new messages every Saturday: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRzMQFmplNd4-H1X5bj1jA?sub_confirmation=1 📲 Follow us on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/apocministry_/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948 🎧 Stream on Spotify: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7MSRcKb31rzblPxPpvM5WF?si=5541166622814a17 💛 Support the Mission If today's message moved you, consider partnering with A Place of Change Ministry. Your generosity fuels our weekly services, community outreach, and our ability to reach people around the world through this channel. Every gift — no matter the size — makes a difference. 👉 Give at: apocministry.org/give About A Place of Change Ministry (APOC) A Place of Change Ministry is a church community in Grand Ledge, Michigan, committed to helping people love God, grow in faith, and serve others. We believe the church isn't just a building — it's a movement. Join us live every Saturday at 11 AM ET, right here on YouTube. 📱 Download the APOC App: Search "APOC Ministry" in your app store 🌐 Website: apocministry.org
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    59 mins
  • You're Not Weak, You're Just in Control. Here's Why That's the Problem

    You're Not Weak, You're Just in Control. Here's Why That's the Problem
    Mar 14 2026
    Are you doing all the right things, working hard, staying committed, putting in the effort, but still not getting the results you know you should have? The problem might not be your effort. It might be your need to be in control. In this message, Pastor Eric Thomas delivers one of the most raw and personal sermons of the Royal Airlines series, a message about what's really standing between you and everything God has for you. The formula is simple: surrender. Not weakness, surrender. Because the same way you board a plane and hand your life to a pilot you've never met, God is asking you to trust Him with everything you've been white-knuckling on your own. Pastor Eric shares the real story behind his books, from selling 5,000 copies while fighting for control, to 300,000 copies the moment he surrendered the process. Then going back to control. Then failing again. The full cycle — nothing held back. In this message you'll discover: Why motion without progress is a sign you're in control — not God The real reason control feels safe — and why it's actually destroying you Why control is a spiritual problem, not just a personality trait How the book story reveals a pattern that shows up in your relationships, finances, and family What it actually looks like to surrender — not as a feeling, but as a decision The formula: unless a grain of wheat falls and dies, it remains alone Chapters: Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:00:40 The Formula: Getting on the Same Page With God 00:04:43 The Plane Illustration: Total Surrender at 35,000 Feet 00:10:09 Motion Without Progress: Why You're Stuck 00:15:22 John 12:24 - Unless a Grain of Wheat Dies 00:16:05 We Don't Want Control Because We're Strong, We Want It Because We're Scared 00:18:11 The Book Story: From 5,000 to 300,000 Copies 00:22:00 Control Is Satanic: The Spirit of Lucifer 00:27:09 The Business Lesson: Letting Dede In 00:38:19 The Cross: Complete Surrender 00:40:35 The Huntsville Story: Obedience Over Feelings 00:44:01 How Do You Feel: I Don't Feel Nothing 00:45:19 Altar Call: Time to Die to Control 📖 Scriptures Referenced: Jeremiah 29:11 — For I know the plans I have for you John 12:24 — Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies Proverbs 3:5–6 — Lean not unto your own understanding Joshua 1:3 — Every place the sole of your foot shall tread 👇 Take your next step: 🙏 Give Online → https://www.apocministry.org/give 📺 Watch More Sermons → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRzMQFmplNd4-H1X5bj1jA?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Listen on Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948 About A Place of Change Ministry Formed in 2008, A Place of Change Ministry (APOC) is built on the practical application of spiritual principles in everyday life. We are a church for the unchurched — a welcoming home for those outside the mainstream of traditional worship. One thing visitors say time and time again: "Nobody does love like APOC." 📍 Grand Ledge, MI · Virtual Services: Saturdays at 11AM EST 🌐 www.apocministry.org 📧 info@apocministry.org Connect with APOC: ▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRzMQFmplNd4-H1X5bj1jA?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/apocministry_/ 👍 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/apocministry/
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • You're Not Tired of Trying, You're Tired of Giving In

    You're Not Tired of Trying, You're Tired of Giving In
    Mar 7 2026
    Most people don't quit because God told them to move. They quit because something invisible made them uncomfortable. In this message, Pastor TJ Tyus breaks down the one principle that determines whether you drift through life or stay rooted in what actually matters: Priority over Preference = Stability. When preference wins, you drift. When priority wins, you remain. You'll learn: → Why you keep making the right moves for the wrong reasons → How invisible "music" (pressure, comparison, feelings, culture) pulls you out of your assignment → The real reason you can't stay committed — and it's not willpower → How to decide before the pressure shows up → Why staying seated is not passive, it's the most active thing you can do Rosa Parks didn't stay seated because she was tired physically. She said: "I was tired of giving in." This message will challenge you to stop giving in to preference and start living from priority — in your health, your relationships, your faith, and your future. CHAPTERS: Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:00:42 The Goat Milk Story: Hearing vs Listening 00:05:20 Everything Happens Twice: Mind Then Reality 00:07:13 Solving for Stability: Priority Over Preference 00:10:02 Musical Chairs: Stop Playing Games With Your Seat 00:14:21 The One Who Stayed: Remaining in Your Seat 00:09:23 Hebrews 2:1 - We Must Pay Careful Attention 00:32:27 Guard Your Mind: Winning Internally First 00:34:29 Decide Before Pressure Arrives: Standards Over Suggestions 00:25:55 Rosa Parks: Tired of Giving In 00:21:49 Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 00:23:01 The CPAP Mask Lesson: Choosing Life Over Comfort 00:29:02 Breaking Patterns: From Comfort to Identity 00:47:00 Training My Sons: Leading From the Front 00:52:28 My Greatest Achievement: Choosing Priority 00:54:42 Altar Call: Stop Choosing Preference Over Priority 📲 CONNECT WITH APOC 📍 A Place of Change Ministry 1165 N. Hartel Road, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 📅 Saturdays at 11AM 🌐 www.apocministry.org 📧 info@apocministry.org ▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRzMQFmplNd4-H1X5bj1jA 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/apocministry_/ 👍 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/apocministry/ 📲 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. 🏛️ ABOUT A PLACE OF CHANGE MINISTRY A Place of Change Ministry (APOC) is a Spirit-filled, Bible-based church located in Grand Ledge, Michigan, founded and led by Pastor Eric Thomas — widely known as ET The Hip Hop Preacher — and Associate Pastor TJ Tyus. APOC exists to help people discover purpose, develop discipline, and walk boldly in their God-given assignment. We believe the church is not just a place you attend — it's a community you belong to, a family that serves together, and a launching pad for everything God has called you to become. Every Saturday at 11AM, we gather in person and online to deliver messages that are rooted in Scripture and built for real life — messages that challenge you to grow mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Whether you're a longtime believer or you're just starting to explore faith, there is a seat here for you.
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    1 hr and 46 mins
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