Sermons on Mealtime:

Heavenly Waiter Or Sit Down Friend?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 29, 2025

How do you treat the Lord - Is He your Heavenly Waiter or Your Sit Down Friend? Let's take a moment and see what this all means.

Scripture: Dt. 6:5; Jeremiah 31:3; Matthew 22:37 Theme: Loving The LORD Title: Heavenly Waiter or Sit-Down Friend? Deuteronomy 6:5 -English Standard Version 5 You shall love the Lord your The LORD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Jeremiah 31:3 English Standard ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, Jeremiah 31:3, Matthew 22:27, Exodus 33:11

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon 5: God’s Watchcare Over His Children Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2019

Ruth 2 says Ruth “happened” upon the field of a prominent man named Boaz. This changed the course of Ruth's and Naomi’s lives forever! But this was not simple coincidence or chance. This sermon teaches us about God’s watchcare for His children through His providence, provision and promotion.

Sermon 5: God’s Watchcare Over His Children Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 14, 2019 BLURB: Ruth 2 tells us that Ruth “happened” upon the field of a prominent man named Boaz. This changed the course of Ruth's and Naomi’s life forever! Was this simple coincidence or chance? This sermon teaches us ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God's Favor Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2022

After experiencing hardship and heartbreak in Ruth chapter 1, Naomi and Ruth began to experience God's favor in Ruth chapter 2. Their reaction to God's favor is a good example for us to follow.

A. I like the story told of the father wanted to read a magazine one day, but was being interrupted numerous times by his little daughter. 1. Finally, he tore a sheet out of the magazine that had a map of the world printed on it. 2. He tore the picture of the world into small pieces and gave it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving Adversity

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

The story of Ruth teaches us about surrender, sovereignty and salvation. Jesus Christ is actually the main theme.

Benjamin Franklin, who I don’t think ever professed a faith in Jesus, did have an appreciation for the Bible from a literary perspective. When he was the newly formed US government’s representative to France he indulged in a group of literary intellectuals. This group held no respect ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blood Bought, Battle Fought PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

Christ’s priceless sacrifice secures our salvation, transforms our identity, and empowers us to live free from sin and shame through His unchanging grace.

Some of you limped into this room today under the weight of the week. Bills barking. Calendars crowded. Regrets replaying. You smiled at the door, but your soul is sighing inside. You wonder, Am I still seen? Still loved? Still secure? Friend, you couldn’t have walked into a better word for a weary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Topics: Redemption, Victory

Living In Purity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

God invites us to draw near to Him as we are, offering honest hearts and lives, promising His transforming presence and mercy in return.

Friend, you made it. Another week of noise, news, and nagging worries, and here you are—hungry for a word from Heaven. Maybe your heart feels thin. Maybe your prayers feel like paper airplanes tossed into a stiff wind. Maybe a smile covers a soul that feels scattered. Take a breath. The God who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Topics: Purity, Troubled Times

Impetus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

The sermon urges us to end each season and day with intentional prayer, focusing on what truly matters and leaving a legacy of faithfulness to God.

If you’ve ever closed a well-worn journal, you know the gentle weight of a last line. Ink fades, pages wrinkle, and somewhere in the hush after the final sentence, a story settles. There’s a tender finality in that moment—like the soft sigh after “amen.” That’s how Psalm 72 ends: not with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:20

Topics: Time

Faith In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

God’s faithfulness endures through our doubts, fears, and failures; He calls us to trust, obey, and pray as He fulfills His promises in our lives.

Some of us walked in today with silent rooms at home and silent prayers in our hearts. Some carry questions that keep us awake at night. Some feel like the calendar keeps turning while the promise still tarries. If that’s you, welcome. You’re in good company with a man and a woman who learned what ...read more

Topics: Sarah's Roots, Life Journey

Free To Be Nothing

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 26, 2002

God’s way of "self-fulfillment" goes against the grain of our culture of Self, and allows us to be Free to Be Nothing.

Free to Be Nothing TCF Sermon February 3, 2002 Philip. 2:1-8 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Provides In A Drought Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 28, 2001

Journey to the ’Cherith Brook’ as God gives Elijah (and us) 5 instructions for getting out of a drought!

How God Provides in a Drought… The question I want to start out with this morning is..."What do you need more of?" "What is it this morning that you find you have a shortage of? "Maybe you don’t have a shortage of water ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Curing Stuckititis Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002

2 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Do you ever feel trapped as you realize you are stuck with someone? This message uncovers the key to curing a common condition called Stuckititus.  

CURING STUCKITITIS Part 2 of Supernatural Transformation John 13:1-17 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. INTRODUCTION Dr. Harry Ironside was a great Christian leader in the first ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Christians will not stay spiritually fit without making prayer part of their regular workout routine!

Cornerstone Church February 19, 2006 “Prayer 101 – Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Series LESSON 1: “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY.” Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Incomparable Boaz Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 25, 2013

In times of harship we cry out to God to deliver us, to change our circumstances, but God wants to do a work of transformation in our hearts. Join us as we see how God reveals His grace to Ruth and begins a work in her heart.

The Incomparable Boaz - Ruth 2:4-16 - February 24, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth #5 When we find ourselves in a miserable situation in life, surrounded by circumstances that are not of our choosing, nor of our liking, the prayer of our hearts is likely to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:4-16

Denomination: *other

Ruth - Life Lessons During Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2013

We all face difficult times in life. It is helpful to know what to expect when we face difficult times so we can prepare to respond in a way that will glorify the Lord and be beneficial to us. What can we learn from the story of Ruth so that we can face

Ruth – Life Lessons during difficult times Ruth 1:1 – 4:21 Running from God does not prove beneficial (Ruth 1:1-5) Following God will lead to… Times of Sacrifice Provision of Needs The Hope of Redemption Intro Slide Good Evening/Morning, We are so glad you are here today. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Your Destiny In Christ Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 11, 2016

God has a good plan for our lives and we can discover our destiny in Christ by making daily decisions in submission to His Word through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the lesson we can learn from the last chapter of Ruth.

There is a vast difference between FATE and DESTINY. Fate is usually thought of as a predetermined course of events beyond the human control. A typical response of a person who believes in fate is resignation - if we can't change destiny, then why even try? Whatever happens, happens and we can't do ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene