Sermons on mara: showing 211-225 of 334

Switchbacks On The Road Of Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 22, 2011

God weaves our lives through many turns on the upward call.

Children’s Sermon Freight trains cannot climb very steep hills. In fact, 4% would be near the absolute limit of any freight train. (Show as 4 cm lift on meter ruler.) Steepest road in the United States? Canton Avenue, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a grade of 37%, meaning that for every ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story- Chapter 9 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 14, 2014

God works is mysterious ways. In chapter 9 we will see that what looks like poor judgement from a lower story perspective is all a part of God's upper story!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • God can use the most unlikely of people and situations for His glory, or to carry out His purpose. • Today as we come to chapter 9 in The Story, we come to the book of Ruth. I bet you do not hear a lot of sermons on the book of Ruth. • The book of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kissers & Cleavers Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014

Last lesson we learned was don’t blame God for everything that goes wrong in your life. This morning we’re going to learn what it takes to move from Moab to Bethlehem.

Unlocking Your Life’s Destiny Series Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth Kissers and Cleavers (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) July 13, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Two Weeks ago we began the series “Discovering Your ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Loyalty And Honor ( 24th Sunday After Pentecost November 7, 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

Ruth had lost everything. But, not all hope was lost because God’s blessing was at work behind the scenes. Ruth was asking Boaz to fulfill her request to be a “Kinsman Redeemer”.

FAITH, LOYALTY and HONOR Text: Ruth 3:1- 5, 4:13 - 17 Ruth 3:1-5  Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?  (2)  Is not Boaz our relative, with whose young women you were? See, he is winnowing barley ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Batman, The Dark Knight: Endure Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon about how the hero people need can be found in Jesus Christ, and we can endure in the face of evil and trials.

INTRO: Video * The Dark Knight is now the 2nd highest money maker grossing over 500 million * Just beating the previous record holder Spider Man 3 * Perhaps there is such a draw (in an uncertain time. * Because everyone really does want a hero * And perhaps all of them deal with their own ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Just So Happened? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 8, 2011

God provides wonderfully for those who place their hope in his unfailing love.

Scripture Introduction We meet Boaz in our study today. Do you know what kind of man Boaz was before he got married? Answer: he was Ruth-less. The book of Ruth teaches us to look for God’s blessings even in our bitterness. Naomi, just like you and me, had hopes for her life: a husband, happy ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Willing To Love

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 4, 2016

One of the greatest love stories of all time.

*Recently a "Husband Shopping Center" opened in one of our major cities*, where women could go to choose a husband from among many men. It was laid out with five floors, with the men increasing in positive attributes as you ascended up the floors. The only rule was once you opened the door to any ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Gods Hand In Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part one of series on Ruth

GODS HAND IN OUR SUFFERING Redeeming Ruth, Part 1 Today we begin a six-week study in the Book of Ruth, If you’ve got a Bible, you can turn to Ruth, Chapter 1 [pew bible page 179] Many people believe Ruth is not only the finest short story in all of scripture, but one of the finest stories ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¿quién Como Él? El Dios Sustentador

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 15, 2023

Nuestro Dios sustentador tiene el propósito de suplir nuestras necesidades, fortalecer nuestra confianza y establecer un testimonial para la siguiente generación.

No sé si te pasaba como mí, pero de niño conforme se acercaba el día de mi cumpleaños la emoción iba creciendo vertiginosamente. Y la verdad, me emocionaba tanto cumplir años, no porque estaba ampliando mi rango de libertad o porque iba a convivir con familiares ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kinsman Redeemer Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 4 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. The Old Testament practice of a kinsman redeemer is a wonderful type of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ! 

KINSMEN REDEEMER Ruth 4 Read at the beginning of the service: Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace INTRODUCTION Today we conclude our series on the book of Ruth (give a recap of what we’ve talked ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruth - A Woman Of Character Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2001

Ruth, a pagan widow through her faith becomes the key to Israel’s future and to God’s plan of salvation for the world

Today we continue our series on Heroes of Faith, characters from the Judges, though no longer from the book of Judges. But the setting of our story in that era is made clear in the opening verse of ch 1 of Ruth: "In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land." Our author ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1

Denomination: Anglican

¿puede Dios?- Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Aug 21, 2006

El Dios que servimos es todavía el Señor de gloria, Él es el Rey de reyes y Él todavía puede hacer las cosas que siempre a hecho. Te puedes estar preguntando ¿En realidad puede Dios? Si, ¡Dios puede!

¿Puede Dios? Salmos 78:12-20 “12los milagros que hizo a la vista de sus padres en la tierra de Egipto, en la región de Zoán. 13Partió el mar en dos para que ellos lo cruzaran, mientras mantenía las aguas firmes como un muro. 14De día los guió con una nube, y toda la noche con luz de fuego. 15En el ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:12-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honesty With God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2005

A sermon encouraging honesty with God (Much taken from Prayers from the Gut: An Honest Prayer Journal for Teens by Steven James. I adapted this to cover older adults)

Evening Sermon for 12/4/2005 Honesty with God Introduction: A. I am thankful for is my relationship with God. What makes me thankful about my relationship with God is that I can be real and honest with God. B. If I was completely open and honest with people, it would be a disaster. C. I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Naomi - A Case History Of God's Providence Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Naomi suffered three bereavements and yet proved God’s providential care.

There’s a striking phrase in our reading from the book of Ruth - "The Lord came to the aid of his people" (1:6). The Authorized Version puts it: "The Lord has visited his people." All of us have known the problems as well as the joys of life - and they come at all stages in life’s journey. Are ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Rophe Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 21, 2005

Names of God 8- The Lord Who Heals. Used as part of a service with a focus on healing.

Names of God 8- Jehovah Rophe- the Lord who heals. WBC 23/10/05pm Exodus 15:22-27 I thought you might appreciate these real doctor’s comments from hospital forms: 1. I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy. 2. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist