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The One Thing That Keeps Us From Coming Back to God

October 27, 2026

Summary

When we’ve wandered far, coming back to God can feel harder than it should. Naomi returns home empty, sure God has dealt bitterly with her. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows a God who never actually left. Discover the one thing keeping us from the love waiting to receive us.

This is part three of the sermon, “Running To Reality.”

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