It's Time To Shift // It's Time (Part 1) // Michael Todd

Summary

Michael Todd’s sermon centers on the idea that a new season may require a decisive change in direction. Using Joshua’s transition into leadership after Moses’s death (Joshua 1:1–9), Todd urges listeners not to remain stuck in a situation that has ended or no longer fits. He emphasizes that change may begin internally, before other people recognize it, and that moving forward takes courage, faith, and consistent action.

The message also warns that resentment, offense, and fear can hold people back from pursuing a new direction. Todd encourages listeners to let go of those burdens, seek support when needed, and follow a clear sequence of practical steps rather than acting impulsively. His claims about sudden breakthroughs and divine guidance are presented as religious beliefs and exhortations.

Key Strategies and Takeaways

• Pay attention to what needs to change. Make time to reflect on what feels misaligned or no longer brings peace. Todd says stillness can help people notice what they may otherwise miss.
• Build a steady spiritual practice. Read and revisit scripture, meditate on it, and consider writing notes or reflections so its lessons stay accessible.
• Act on decisions instead of waiting indefinitely. Identify one concrete step toward a meaningful goal and avoid letting hesitation become a pattern of procrastination.
• Use a sequence and stay consistent. Clarify what to do first, prepare for the next steps, and keep following through. Todd cautions against making a major change without attending to practical needs and responsibilities.
• Release bitterness and seek help. Todd recommends forgiveness and letting go of resentment. He also suggests talking about painful experiences, asking for prayer, or going to therapy.
• Set boundaries with discouraging influences. Todd compares negative comments to venom that can paralyze progress and encourages listeners to “shake it off” rather than letting criticism define them.
• Practice self-control and accountability. Examples in the sermon include speaking more patiently to children, arriving at work on time, apologizing, walking in wisdom, and managing money responsibly.
• Offer encouragement and support. Todd urges people to speak life into loved ones and to recognize when someone needs emotional support rather than immediate solutions.
• Expect discomfort during transitions. Change may involve leaving familiar routines or relationships. The sermon encourages moving forward even when others do not immediately understand or approve.
• Make an intentional commitment. The closing reflection invites listeners to decide what they will change and to ask for help reshaping their thoughts, desires, and actions.

Presenters and Sources

• Presenter: Michael Todd, lead minister at Transformation Church
• Scripture: Joshua 1:1–9; Acts 28 is also referenced
• Quoted source: Pastor Brandon Clark, whose comment about mercy and Moses is mentioned by Todd