You’re Stretched Too Thin? Here’s Why

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 and get connected to upcoming services, events, and resources. Chapters 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.

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