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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Turning From Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2018
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     | 7,378 views

    Christ calls the Church in Thyatira and all those who bear His name to Turn from their Sin or face His judgment.

    The Presbyterian Church leadership of Canada set up a commission last year and named it the "Rainbow Communion," with the intent of researching the idea of having the church officially and publicly repent for what some called its sins against the LGBTQ community. To the average non-Christian the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Fear Not

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid and instead of sticking with GOD, you turned away from Him because of fear? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that there's nothing to fear and no need to turn away from the LORD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samu

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid and instead of sticking with GOD, you turned away from Him because of fear? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that there's nothing to fear and no need to turn away from the LORD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 12:20 (Amplified Bible) And Samuel said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Turn Back To God Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 11, 2016
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     | 38,129 views

    When Israel decided to turn back to God wholeheartedl, there was great spiritual revival in that country and God delivered them from their enemy.

    The Bible says in verse 2 that all the people of Israel decided to turn back to the Lord. Wow. That is a very good news. When all the people of the entire nation turned back to God is something newsworthy. Why? What happened before that? Why is this turning to the Lord very significant for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Ward avatar

    Turn Turn Turn

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 30, 2007
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     | 7,157 views

    A year’s end/New Year’s message adaptable to many occasions. BIG IDEA: "God’s got it, even though we don’t get it"

    “Turn Turn Turn” Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION: "End of Year" Lists are everywhere in the media as a new year approaches: Most Newsworthy Events of the Year, Famous People Who Have Died This Year, Most Notable Sports Stories of the Year, Most Annoying People of the Year (Paris, Britney, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Turn From Evil, Do What Is Right.

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 27, 2021
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    The Bible is full of warnings from God to his people to turn away from evil and do what is right. We hear but don't heed God's warnings and always face the consequences. Why are we so headstrong?

    TEXT: Jeremiah 18:11-12 “Therefore, Jeremiah, go and warn all Judah and Jerusalem. Say to them, ‘This is what the lord says: I am planning disaster for you instead of good. So turn from your evil ways, each of you, and do what is right.’” But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Wipes Away Shame Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 7, 2025
     | 218 views

    The God we serve is not only powerful to forgive sin, heal sickness, and deliver from bondage; He is also the Restorer who transforms shame into testimonies. He specialises in turning the lowest moments of life into platforms for His glory.

    THE GOD WHO WIPES AWAY SHAME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:7 – “Instead of your shame you shall have double honour, and instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double; everlasting joy shall be theirs.” Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Turn From Your Selfish Ways

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2012
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     | 5,330 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Tra

    I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then he said to the crowd, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Going Away From Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
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     | 7,081 views

    During Jesus' ministry, there were times that Scripture records people going away from Jesus. This sermons looks at why people go away from Jesus, and where they go when they leave him.

    ***GOING AWAY FROM JESUS*** John 6:67-68 Dorn Ridge September 9, 2012 (Much of this message is a remake of a sermon by the late Medford Conley) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Why do souls go away from Jesus? 2.) On one occasion when many of the disciples of Jesus had deserted Him, Jesus turned to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Going Away From God - Part 1

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
     | 3,775 views

    People are not walking close to God anymore.

    JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 1” A) Christ was teaching about Himself being the “bread from heaven” in v.53-59! * In v.60, they said, “This is a hard saying, who can hear (understand) it?” * v.64 tells us that some just wouldn’t believe, and because of this unbelief, many turned back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Away From God - Part 2

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
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     | 3,125 views

    People are not living close to God anymore.

    JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 2” A) Imagine the stir when Jesus announced to the crowd, “Unless you eat My flesh and drink My blood you will not possess eternal life!” * Now, the day before, on the other side of the lake, Jesus had taken a boy’s lunch and fed 5000 men, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Away From The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 8, 2021
     | 1,919 views

    We've followed our leader from the Jordan to a tomb. Now what?

    Our series’ focus this quarter has been on “following our leader.” We’ve watched and experienced through his disciples’ eyes and ears what He did and said. Clearly they were meant to learn and imitate Him. So are we. We’ve followed all the way from the Jordan river where Jesus’ earthly ministry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Don’t Turn Aside

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 21, 2011
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     | 5,693 views

    Be faithful to God to the end, for God will be faithful to you.

    Don’t Turn Aside March 20, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Be faithful to God to the end, for God will be faithful to you. Focus Passage: I Samuel 12:19-25 Supplemental Passage: Not that I have already obtained it or have already become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Walk Away From It All

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2022
     | 1,690 views

    Jesus encourages us to walk away from the stuff that doesn't matter and walk towards a deeper faith.

    Walk Away From it All John 21:1-19 1. Today’s Gospel Begins by saying after these things KJV or Afterward NIV • Today’s passage opens with the words, “After these things or Afterward • The “things” John’s referring to are the death and resurrection of Jesus. • From the highs of the glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. avatar

    Don't Walk Away From God

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Feb 11, 2015
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     | 13,688 views

    There is a saying that goes: once saved always saved. But is there any truth to that?

    You cannot lose your salvation, but can you walk away from it? Beloved, when it come to the words: “DO NOT” many of us have a problem with those words. Do not touch do not go do not pass do not take do not give do not gossip. Many have no respect or fear and I mean are not afraid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • KERMIT REAVES avatar

    Turn,turn,turn

    Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,595 views

    Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again."

    TURN, TURN, TURN Biblical Text: 1 Kings 18: 24 and 37 "And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the Lord; and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, ’It is well spoken.’" "Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist