The Excuse That’s Keeping You Stuck | Pastor Keion Henderson
- Preacher
- Pastor Keion Henderson
- Tradition
- Black Non-denominational
- Published
- Length
- 33:47
About this sermon
GAIN starts when the excuses stop. In this episode of Take Action, Pastor Keion Henderson introduces GAIN—Grace, Acceleration, Increase, Now—and reveals how avoidance, procrastination, and repeated excuses can keep you from becoming who God called you to be. Using The Lion King, Proverbs 22:13, Proverbs 26:13, and Hebrews 12:1, Pastor Keion explains how excuses become belief systems, why your habits matter more than your goals, and how accountability and community can help you move forward. This week’s challenge: Name the excuse you’ve been repeating—and identify one person who will hold you accountable for taking your next step. In This Episode: 00:32 — Introducing GAIN 04:12 — The Lion King and the danger of avoidance 07:40 — Understanding the sluggard’s mindset 08:35 — Habits vs. goals 14:09 — The anatomy of an excuse 21:20 — Accountability and community 28:05 — Your call to action 29:40 — Lighthouse Church’s 2026 impact and outreach Stop allowing excuses to become your reality. It’s time to take responsibility, take the next step, and get ready for Grace, Acceleration, Increase—Now. Comment below: What excuse are you leaving behind?
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