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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
  
  
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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:

• 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

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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:

• 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

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🏛️ 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.

Are you stressed, stuck, or constantly comparing yourself to everyone else? The problem might not be your circumstances — it might be that you're sitting in a seat that was never assigned to you.

In this message, Pastor Eric Thomas delivers a word that will shift how you see your life, your purpose, and your next season. Drawing from his own story — homeless at 16, a high school dropout eating from trash cans — Pastor Eric shows what happened when he stopped chasing everyone else's seat and got into his own. Everything changed.

God didn't assign your seat by accident. Before you were born, He factored in your gifts, your history, your capacity, and your calling. He said — this seat. This flight. This moment. Your job isn't to find the best seat in the room. It's to get into the one that already has your name on it.

In this message you'll discover:

• Why your struggle may have nothing to do with your effort — and everything to do with your seat
• How social media comparison is keeping you out of your assignment
• What it really means that God chose YOU before you ever chose Him
• Why some seats are seasonal — and how to trust the transfer
• The leadership principle: every seat has a function, not everyone is called to the mic
• The formula for your clearance: Calling + Confirmation + Character

📖 Scriptures Referenced: Ephesians 2:10 · Psalm 139:16 · John 15:16 · Romans 12:4–5 · 1 Corinthians 14:40 · Luke 12:48 · Ecclesiastes 12:13

✈️ Royal Airlines Declaration: "At Place of Change Ministry, we will not compete for seats. We will not self-promote into instability. We will not abandon our assignment because another seat looks better. We will stay where God placed us — until He moves us."

• 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today
• 00:05:27 The Snoring Story: Small Changes, Big Impact
• 00:11:42 Ephesians 2:10 - You Are God's Handiwork
• 00:15:37 Psalms 139:16 - All Your Days Were Ordained
• 00:16:27 Your Seat Was Assigned Before You Boarded
• 00:17:21 Stop Comparing Yourself to the Whole World
• 00:19:38 John 15:16 - You Did Not Choose Me, I Chose You
• 00:27:18 The Journey From Homeless to Handiwork
• 00:32:24 The Fruit That Lasts: Staying in Your Seat
• 00:43:15 Jeremy Sochan: Leaving the NBA for Jesus
• 00:49:06 Romans 12: Different Seats, One Body, One Flight Plan
• 00:51:34 Seasonal Seats: Joseph's Prison and Your Preparation
• 00:54:38 The Ages of Assignment: From Samuel to Mary
• 01:00:08 The APOC Commitment: Stay Where God Placed You

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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." We are a cross-section of faiths and worship styles, united by love, friendship, and family. We live to bring honor to the Creator, to worship Him, and to serve one another the way He calls us to.

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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

• 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today
• 00:01:12 The Strategy: Lay It Down
• 00:01:59 Stop Dipping and Looking: Trust the Process
• 00:02:57 2026 Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
• 00:05:23 Own the Pain Before the Strategy
• 00:04:47 Why Some Believers Never Break Through
• 00:11:11 Hebrews 12:1 - Throw Off Everything That Hinders
• 00:13:17 Fix Your Eyes on Jesus, Not Everyone Else
• 00:17:01 God Already Handled the Sin Part
• 00:17:59 John 15:2 - Every Branch That Bears Fruit He Prunes
• 00:21:11 Pruning Is Not Punishment, It's Proof You're Producing
• 00:21:43 The Version of You Right Now Can't Sustain Where You're Going
• 00:22:00 Simplify Your Life: Three Things Only
• 00:23:32 Not Everything Is Beneficial
• 00:24:10 Some Things Aren't Wrong, They're Just Off Course
• 00:24:29 Everything Is on the Table With God
• 00:25:37 God Lightens You So You Can Finish the Climb
• 00:25:46 Closing Prayer: Letting Go and Letting God

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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.

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👨‍🏫 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

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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.

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Healing isn’t optional for royalty—it’s required.

• 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today
• 00:00:40 Solving for Healing: The Formula Revealed
• 00:02:41 The Water Cup Demonstration: How Truth Transforms
• 00:04:48 Has Truth Changed You or Just Made You Feel Good?
• 00:06:21 The Bronson Shirt Story: Never Leaving, Never Forsaking
• 00:09:01 Truth Plus Attention Times Repetition: The Activation Process
• 00:11:18 Core Principle: Truth Revealed Inspires, Truth Repeated Rewires
• 00:11:39 Filtering Through Pain vs. Filtering Through Identity
• 00:12:54 The Five Unhealed Wounds: Rejection
• 00:15:40 Failure and Shame Wounds: I Am What I Did Wrong
• 00:17:02 Trauma Wounds: I'm Not Safe
• 00:18:15 Leading From Panic vs. Leading From Peace
• 00:20:30 Comparison Wounds: I'm Behind
• 00:21:45 The ChatGPT Revelation: Too Many Lanes at Once
• 00:25:26 Royal People Don't Race, They Rule Their Lane
• 00:25:39 Betrayal and Trust Wounds: Building Alliances Not Walls
• 00:26:55 As a Man Thinks in His Heart, So Is He
• 00:27:37 The Uniform Story: Wanting Reward Without the Work
• 00:29:39 Healing Doesn't Erase Your Story, It Changes Your Filter
• 00:30:34 Your Reticular Activation System: What You Look For, You'll Find
• 00:34:10 Scripture Breakdown: Truth, Attention, Repetition, Activation
• 00:38:19 Xavier's Q Bible Study: Impressing Truth on the Next Generation
• 00:40:07 Royal Living Formula: Identity Minus Unhealed Wounds Plus Repetition
• 00:40:45 The Law of Replacement: Stop, Swap, Sell
• 00:45:36 Hurt People Can Heal People
• 00:45:56 Altar Call: Starting the Healing Process Today
• 00:46:33 Closing Prayer: Healing Across the Room
• 00:48:52 Next Steps: Connect, Prayer, and Giving

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.

• 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today
• 00:00:39 Stop Coming for a Smile—Come for a Solution
• 00:02:00 The Real Problem: Why Don't We Live Royal Every Day?
• 00:02:48 The Formula: Royal Download Minus Unhealed Wounds Plus Repetition
• 00:03:50 Taking Off Your Crown: Where We Lose Our Royalty
• 00:10:16 From Chosen to Crowned: Understanding Your Royal Identity
• 00:10:51 The Black Sheep Story: Unhealed Wounds From Childhood
• 00:14:06 God Calls You Out of Darkness: The Black Sheep Gets Special Attention
• 00:16:15 You Don't Get Over It—You Get Through It
• 00:18:49 The Fisher Price Phone Incident: Recognizing Your Triggers
• 00:17:55 Scars vs. Wounds: You Can't Help Others While You're Still Bleeding
• 00:27:26 From Slavery to Royalty: The Three Levels of Identity
• 00:29:46 Slave, Free, or Royal: Where Are You Right Now?
• 00:35:38 You Don't Earn Royalty—You Remember It
• 00:36:08 It's Already Mine: Standing in Your Royal Identity
• 00:38:00 Do Not Conform: Be Transformed by Renewing Your Mind
• 00:38:38 Identity Determines Behavior: The Royal Mindset Formula
• 00:41:30 What Do You Remember Most: Pain or Promise?
• 00:43:22 The Five F's Audit: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance, Fruit
• 00:44:26 Prayer for Healing: Stop Bleeding on People You're Called to Protect

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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.

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today
• 00:00:39 Exodus 12:35 - Following Instructions Without Question
• 00:01:46 It's Gonna Be Big: The Power of Obedience
• 00:03:10 Ask the Egyptians for Gold and Silver: When God's Instructions Don't Make Sense
• 00:04:58 Stop Asking Why: Moving From Questions to Obedience
• 00:06:32 Preparation Is the Process of Being Ready Before Arrival
• 00:10:18 Fix Your Eyes on the Unseen: What Is Seen Is Temporary
• 00:11:50 Through Faith We Understand: The Worlds Were Framed by God's Word
• 00:14:37 For In This Hope We Are Saved: Hope That Is Seen Is No Hope
• 00:16:07 God Doesn't Ask You Where You're Going: Pre-Gentle Parenting
• 00:18:50 The Church vs The World: When Habits Are Stronger Than the Word
• 00:19:15 Every Instruction You Keep, Big Happens
• 00:19:30 The GED Story: When a Person Gives You Instruction, They Already Have the Vision
• 00:21:07 You Must Be Used to Food: The Danger of Getting Comfortable
• 00:23:01 Now Faith Is the Substance of Things Hoped For
• 00:35:06 It Can't Be Two Supporters: The Revelation About Leadership
• 00:25:51 God Wasn't Releasing Them From Slavery - He Was Restoring Them to Royalty
• 00:26:35 They Didn't Leave Egypt With Slave Clothes: The Emancipation Proclamation vs God's Freedom
• 00:31:07 The Tina Turner Principle: I Just Want My Name
• 00:28:38 You're Leading From Trauma, Not Royalty
• 00:42:35 Slaves Move in Panic, Royalty Moves in Purpose
• 00:44:50 1 Peter 2:9 - You Are Chosen People, A Royal Priesthood
• 00:49:43 Proclaim Without Apology: Public, Authoritative, Intentional, Unashamed
• 00:50:09 Royalty Is Responsibility: No Crown Without Character
• 00:51:38 Exodus 19:5 - If You Obey Me Fully and Keep My Covenant
• 00:52:30 Insecurity Is Not Your Personality: You Were Interrupted
• 00:53:12 What You've Gone Through Should Equip You, Not Devalue You
• 00:53:48 Bondage Trains You to Doubt, Freedom Trains You to Decide
• 00:54:27 Don't Get Stuck in the Season: Prepare for What's Coming
• 00:56:48 You Are Royal No Matter What You've Been Through
• 00:48:21 The Crowning Ceremony: Stepping Into Your Royal Identity
• 00:58:19 Closing Prayer and Next Steps

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?
• 00:02:29 God Can Do Exceedingly Abundantly Beyond
• 00:08:07 Isaiah 43:18-19: Forget the Former Things
• 00:12:32 The Toothbrush Story: When Medicine Works But Mindset Doesn't
• 00:17:19 Recontamination: Going Back to What Made You Sick
• 00:22:45 The Medicine Worked, The Mindset Didn't
• 00:28:34 From Egypt to Jericho: The 40-Year Journey That Should Have Taken 3 Weeks
• 00:32:16 How Long Will It Take You? The Children of APOC
• 00:36:49 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Philippians 3:13: The New Creature Has Come
• 00:41:31 Name the Source: Homework Assignment One
• 00:43:42 Replace Bad Habits with the Fruit of the Spirit
• 00:45:53 Seek Support and Accountability
• 00:46:29 You Don't Need Another Miracle, You Need a Trash Can
• 00:47:40 The Altar Moment: Writing It Down and Throwing It Away
• 00:53:37 Embracing the Incredible Gains God Has in Store
• 00:58:14 Closing Prayer: Replacing Pain with the Spirit
• 01:00:06 Next Steps: Connect, Pray, Give, Share

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