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What do you do when life is "lifing?" Things happen to us all and we get discouraged, but today's message is that much needed reminder, that no matter what you are going through, you are not alone. If you just take a few moments and think back over your life, you will see that you've always been supported and comforted by God Himself. He has promised to never leave us or forsake us, so we just have to remember to do our part and hold on, becuase He hasn't failed us yet and he won't fail us now!!!

“You may not know how at the moment, but that challenge is an opportunity for God to intervene and show you the correct way. ”You weren’t created to be..  ⁃ Defeated  ⁃ Depressed  ⁃ Conquered 

You were created to be..   ⁃ A Survivor   ⁃ Fulfilling Purpose  ⁃ An Overcomer 

9:15 - Exodus 3:2. Don’t overlook the blessings you’ve received from God. Observe what God has done for you & the disciples in the Bible despite their shortcomings. 

15:32 - Exodus 3:10. God has sent you to accomplish incredible feats! Take ahold of his word and receive the promises he’s declared over your life. 

22:15 - “There’s something that you already have that God will use to bless you and his people.” 

Takeaways   ⁃ Have a great appreciation for what God has previously done in your life.   ⁃ Take delight in the responsibilities God has entrusted you with.

In this sermon, Pastor Thomas discusses the importance of engaging in the right conversations with yourself and other people.  There’s nothing more important than knowing what to ask and who to ask it of.

- “Speak to where you are going.” Situations are temporary, but our words can prolong them longer than needed. Don’t give Satan an advantage over you (2 Corinthians 2:11). 

- Ephesians 4:29 states, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Recite God’s promises spoken over your life while believing that troubling times you experience are for your greater good.

- 2 Corinthians 12:20. Go to God humbly but boldly (Hebrews 4:16) when you need help.

- “God gives you what you can manage.”

Takeaways

• Your words have power. Watch what you tell yourself. 
• Please take responsibility for your words and the results that come from them. 
• Have confidence in yourself when approaching God. 
• Know when and when not to speak. 

Pastor Tyus discusses different type of environments that will determine your values, mindset, an ability to walk with God. “Remove yourself from environments that either hurt or tear you down.” 4:26 - “When you protect your space, you protect your purpose.” 6:05 - Genesis 12:1-2 ESV. Go to where God is calling you. 10:49 - Genesis 12:3-4. God will fight battles on your behalf! He has a safe land prepared for you. Stumbling Blocks? ⁃ Matthew 16:23 NIV

Faith Drainers? ⁃ Mark 5:37-38 ⁃ Be intentional about whose around while your on the journey with God. ⁃ Avoid people who will sabotage your growth or not be willing to go through what’s needed for vital revelations. ⁃ Mark 5:41-42. Things will immediately happen when you act upon God’s instructions.

Spectators ? ⁃ Matthew 14:22-31 ⁃ Don’t become satisfied with solely observing God’s word. Immerse yourself in the word to fully experience his promises for you!

Haters? ⁃ Mark 8:11-12 ⁃ “Keep your focus on pleasing the creator versus the created.”

Takeaways “No one can control your thoughts nor the way you think.” “Stop trying to change negative people, change your space!” Don’t let lack of faith pollute your production. Find routines that help keep your faith elevated. Don’t allow people to corrupt your space. The gift God has blessed you with will suffer People who devalue & drain your faith, will keep you from the promises of God.

Questions 1. Are you acting on faith? 2. Are there people you need to remove or get away from to walk righteously with God?

Most of us believe in God! We've heard about "Him" from grandparents, parents and other relatives, but there comes a time in each of our lives where we ask the question, " Does God really Care about me?" We've been sick, we've lost loved ones, there has been so many tough things to deal with, that truthfully some of us give up on God... Today's message addresses this exact feeling and how we can finally decide whether or not God is going to work things out for us...

In this sermon, Pastor Tyus challenges us to separate ourselves from the world with our values, goals, standards and actions.

4:30 - Pastor shares his testimony of choosing God’s way when unfruitful habits were tempting him. 10:01 - Matthew 25:31-34 ESV. God has something prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Walk in agreement with God to receive what no man nor eye has seen for wholeheartedly believing him. 11:51 - Matthew 25:35-44. Be different in your actions! Don’t be afraid to walk alone when when it comes to your journey with God. He will never leave nor forsake you while supplying everything you’ll need to walk purposefully. 20:12 - “Other peoples negative response should have no effect on doing what God has asked you to do.” 21:30 - “You’re different when doing what supposed to do versus what you want to do.” Takeaways ⁃ You can influence an environment to become better, without partaking in the actions of that environment. ⁃ Be clear why you’re in certain environments. That’ll help maintain your clarity and focus. ⁃ Take 100% responsibility for your ability! Questions 1. Are you using the gift that God has given you to bless others around you? 2. Are you asking God for strength to endure the actions he’s asking you to walk in?

Have you ever wondered where God was in your time of need? Have you ever felt like God didn't show up on time to help you or a loved one? In today's message Pastor Thomas shows how Martha, though in the very presence of Jesus, didn't realize the love and power that He for her. There are over 7500 promises in the bible FOR YOU, and God can back up every one of them, but you have to do your part. Commit to learning God's will for your life and hearing His voice and learn to lean into His timing... 3:15 - Isaiah 55:8-9. Seek to understand what God has spoken over your life. Examine his perfect ways, while casting down and subduing any thoughts that are contrary to his word. 10:54 - Stop questioning God on how he does things! Trust that his timing will supply everything that you need. 19:30 - God has present power! Recite God's promises to him with faith & belief that he will execute them. James 4:2 ESV states, You do not have, because you don't ask. 23:38 - Closeout prayer. What causes frustration? 1. God not working in our time frame. 2. Not casting down thoughts of the enemy. 3. Dividing yourself from God's presence. 4. Doing things your way. Questions What's blocking you from apply God's word? To learn more and to support A Place of Change Ministry please visit us @www.apocministry.org.

The scriptures are clear, when we put our trust in man failure is imminent! More directly, God says in the book of Jeremiah, cursed is the man the trusteth in man. Just a few scriptures later, The comparison is made with those who trust in God, and the promise is for them to always have green leaves and been fruitful. Are you experiencing a season of fruit and green leaves?

13:30 - “When you become disconnected from the source, you don’t have access to the same power or information to remain fruitful or productive.” Stay connected & consistent in walking with God.

16:40 - Jeremiah 17:5-6 ESV. “Put your trust in the source and not the resource.” Trust God!

Major Keys ⁃ What you receive is useless if it’s dependent up the resource and not the source. ⁃ Failing and fruitful. Don’t wait for perfect conditions to take action! ⁃ When you experience failure in walking with God, look for the lessons that can be learned. All things work together for those who believe in God. ⁃ “If you don’t know your purpose, you’ll be misused.”

Questions: 1. Are you a stick or a branch? 2. Do you rely more upon the source or the resource?

God's promises are neatly packaged in THE PROCESS! The things that you dream of and desire often are in line with what God wants for you, but we often change directions when things get challenging. The only way to achieve and acquire everything that God intends for us is to go through the entire process. Believe that God has left his spirit with us to overcome anything. 4:09 - We must do our part in order for God to act on his promises. God's word will never return void to him. Have confidence that he'll act upon his word when we walk in faith and obedience. 15:41 - Be smart by operating in your lane. Do what you're great at to the highest level possible. 22:56 - Are you including God in the process of your actions? Would he approve of your actions? Continue to study God's word. Thoughtful Takeaways: - Stop trying to convince God to help you how you want to be helped. - Lean onto the experts in areas of life you're seeking to excel in. - See the process all the way through to the end. Even when it becomes uncomfortable. To learn more and to support A Place of Change Ministry please visit us @www.apocministry.org.

This may sound harsh, but when you get into your feelings and emotions you actually become worthless! God has created you to fulfill a specific purpose in your lifetime and has promised to provide all the resources to help you throughout the process. 

One of the first commands God gave Adam and Eve after placing them in the Garden of Eden was to "Be fruitful and multiply." This command still applies to us today, but unfortunately, many of us don't truly understand what it means. We are often times productive and confuse that with being fruitful. There is a very big difference between the two...