Sermons on Feast And Famine:

The Story Of Ruth

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Oct 25, 2006

The story of Ruth is one of the most beloved in the Bible; it is a story of love; of the favor of God; of relationships and redemption

Introduction: The story of Ruth is set during a harsh and bitter time in the history of the nation of Israel. It was a time ruled by interim governors or judges as the Scriptures call them. There was no King and there was no Prophet so the voice of God was heard only sporadically in the land. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Message Of Ruth

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 5, 2006

The story of Ruth is proof that love is not what you say. It’s what you do.

Frederick William 1 ruled Prussia in the early eighteenth century. He was said to be an eccentric man who stood on no ceremony. He would walk the streets of Berlin unattended, and when anyone displeased him he frequently beat them with his walking stick. It’s no wonder that Berliners often dove ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Desperate Times Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

We live in desperate times, this sermon helps us to deal with them.

DEALING WITH DESPERATE TIME: RESPONSIBLE WITH OUR TREASURE 2 Kings 7:1-16 Today I want to speak ABOUT OUR RESPOSIBLITY TO THE GOD GIVEN TREASURE HE GIVES US. And how in our adversity our faith can help us And we can help other in their trials as well. We all face adversity of one kind or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Family Redeemer Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 1, 2003

Key Point: God is about to provide a redeemer for Ruth and is so doing he’s about to redeem the world.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Around midnight, Boaz suddenly woke up and turned over. He was surprised to find a woman lying at his feet! [9] ‘Who are you?’ ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: *other

Happily Ever-After Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 6, 2003

Key Point: Redemption happens because God is sovereign -- not just in dealing with his "chosen" people but because he is also working through all of us foreigners.

- - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - We’ve come to the end of Ruth and in a second I want to read the whole fourth chapter for you. As we hear what God has to say through this chapter, I’d like you to keep in mind ...read more

Denomination: *other

State Of The Nation And Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 5, 2003

We just celebrated the birthday of our Nation, but is it the same nation that our forefathers founded and are we living in the end times?

State of the Nation and Signs of the Times We just celebrated the birthday of our nation. A lot has happen over the last 227 years. A group of people left England to start a new colony at Cape Cod, Virginia. They left England because of the King was endorsing a state church. These people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Love That Keeps Series

Contributed by David Phaneuf on Jul 28, 2003

There are times in each of our lives when it seems God has all but forgotten us. The story of Moses in the bulrushes is a reminder that God does not forget us, but continues to work for us in ways we may not always imagine.

A GREAT STORY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: THE LOVE THAT KEEPS (Moses in the Bulrushes) EXODUS 2:1-10 A mother was putting her little four-year-old daughter to bed for the night. The child was afraid of the dark, and the mother, on this particular occasion, with her husband away, was fearful also. When ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Ready For The Rapture

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 26, 2003

This message seeks to show that since the Rapture could take place at any time, we need to be ready, by knowing that we have trusted Christ as Savior, and by living holy and godly lives.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE RAPTURE? Text: I Thess.4: 13-18 Intro: Though the word “rapture” is often used in theological discussions, it is never used in the Bible. This does not mean however, that it is an unscriptural term, or that it should not be used. In verse seventeen of our text we find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Two Minute Warning

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

More than ever we need to pay attention to: Our walk with God, Our prayer life, Our heart, Our attitude, and The way we think. Why? Because it’s two minute warning time. Jesus is coming soon.

The two minute warning is something that takes place at the end of certain sporting events. Its an alarm or buzzer that goes off, or a pause in the game to let the participants know that there is only two minutes left in this game. It tells the opponents one of two things: 1. I’ve either got to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28, 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doubt-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 5, 2003

We are plagued with doubts. But these words from Romans are designed to rid our souls of doubt.

Romans 8:31-39: DOUBT-FREE CHRISTIANITY Have you noticed how often the word “free” appears at the grocery store? Everything is free! What I mean is this – you can buy milk that is fat-free. There are egg-beaters that are cholesterol-free. Special fruits and vegetables are pesticide-free. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Presence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 9, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "God Is On The Job". This is a study from the book of Ruth and this study looks at God’s presence even when we don’t realize it.

GOD’S PRESENCE Ruth 1:1-22 It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all. How could God allow bad things to happen to good people? How is it that evil people seem to prosper? The devil is a master at focusing us on ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

We Also Are Ambassadors

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

As the Spirit touches and moves your heart, would you stand for the Great Shepherd and say to your heart, "Yes Lord! I want to be your ambassador."

June 30, 1996 INTRODUCTION: We call him Mr. Ambassador. He rides in his beautiful, elegant, black Cadillac. In front of his Cadillac are small, flying flags that symbolize the country he represents. He has dedicated guards that closely watch him in every move he makes. He has a personal secretary ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Can God Really Meet My Needs?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

Experience God’s provision when we trust in his goodness like Elijah

Be careful what you pray for you just might get it. That is exactly what happened to Elijah. He took on the dubious joy of praying against his own nation as it fell deeper and deeper into sin. Jew and Gentile, young and old, person and livestock were all in the midst of a deep drought and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Works Thtough Our Dark Places

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 27, 2004

When we don’t understand why things go wrong, we need to remember God will go through those dark places with us.

GOD WORKS THRU OUR DARK PLACES Genesis 37:1-11 1. And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. 2. .These are the generations of Jacob, Joseph being 17 years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Romans 8:28-39 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 2, 2007

Romans 8:28-39

Romans 8:28-39 More Than Conquerors 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Bible Church