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Ruth
Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 26, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. An Intense (And Harsh) Introduction – Ruth, Part 1
Contributed on Oct 12, 2022
When you choose to rebel against God, bad things can/do happen - however, God is still faithful to Himself and each of us has an opportunity to return to Him (and find comfort)!!
“An Intense (and harsh) Introduction” – Ruth, Part 1 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 1 Ruth 1:1-10 Introduction - Author of Ruth is unknown; some suggest prophet Samuel (11th century BC) -- However, there is no significant proof to give it solely to Samuel -- Many suggest it was around 5th century BC ...read more
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2. Naomi’s Journey Back To Bethlehem – Ruth, Part 2
Contributed on Oct 17, 2022
Even in the toughest of times, God has NOT forgotten about Naomi, and, He most certainly has not forgotten about you, either! Even in our despair, God STILL provides comfort for each of us and Ruth is an incredible story about this.
“Naomi’s Journey back to Bethlehem” – Ruth, Part 2 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 2 Ruth 1:10-22 Introduction - Last week we set the foundation of Ruth around some very difficult times -- Famine causes a family to move from God’s land, disobeys God’s commands - Exposed a hard lesson – and one that ...read more
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3. Faithfulness Produces Grace – Ruth, Part 3
Contributed on Oct 23, 2022
God still provides, even when we think there is no hope. But - don’t miss this - WE have to make an effort! Ruth went to work, she did not just wait for God’s blessing – she set out to survive and God honored that through Boaz!
“Faithfulness produces Grace” – Ruth, Part 3 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 3 Ruth 2:1-17 Introduction - Last week we set the foundation of Ruth around some very difficult times -- Famine causes a family to move from God’s land, disobeys God’s commands - Week 1 exposed a hard lesson – and one that ...read more
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4. Look What God Has Done! – Ruth, Part 4
Contributed on Oct 31, 2022
Even in tough times, God is STILL accomplishing His plan to bring redemption to those He loves! Naomi learns that through who Ruth has found, and in that we get the honor of seeing God walk with His people, just like He promises to walk with, and provide, for us!
“Look what God has done!” – Ruth, Part 4 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 4 Ruth 2:18-23 Introduction - So far, we’ve seen a very interesting story develop in Ruth -- We know there was a great famine and so Elimelek has moved his family -- While they were in Moab, 3 out of 4 people in this family ...read more
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5. Responding Means Submitting To God – Ruth, Part 5
Contributed on Nov 7, 2022
When you are given direction to move and follow God, are you willing to step out and trust even though you have NO IDEA where the future will lead? Said differently, are we willing to give up our preferences and wants to follow Jesus?
“Responding means Submitting to God” – Ruth, Part 5 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 5 Ruth 3:1-9 Cookout today, ALL invited … you got to eat!! Introduction - So, let’s sum up the first four sermons very quickly with three ideas: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous ...read more
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6. Boaz Accepts Ruth’s Offer – Ruth, Part 6
Contributed on Nov 21, 2022
If God would desire to remove our obstacle of sin through the death of Jesus … what more are you waiting for Him to do for you to respond? How much more like Ruth, responding to the unknown, can you be?
“Boaz accepts Ruth’s Offer” – Ruth, Part 6 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 6 Ruth 3:10-18 Introduction - So, let’s sum up this series: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous consequences; but God is STILL faithful … even when we aren’t!” - The focus of the book is NOT the ...read more
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7. God Is Still At Work! – Ruth, Part 7
Contributed on Nov 28, 2022
In the darkest days, time of Judges (Ruth 1:1), God was at work. Will you trust Him to be at work in your life today? Or, will you continue to do things your way, hoping it’ll all work out? That is really what this series comes down to … knowing God still has a plan!
“God is still at work!” – Ruth, Part 7 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 7 Ruth 4:1-22 Serious about Israel? See Michelle for an info package with reg forms Deposit due by Jan 8 … $500 per person. Introduction - How have we gotten to this point? - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life ...read more