Sermons on Naomi And Ruth:

Jesus Our Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 9, 2019

Ruth and the kinsman-redeemer Boaz are a picture of Christ redeeming His Gentile Church. The beauty of this tapestry is colored by the sadness , then joy, of Naomi; the choice of a young idolater to follow Jehovah; and the birth of the grandfather of David!

JESUS OUR KINSMAN REDEEMER Ruth 1:14-16; 2:15-16; 4:6,13,17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Pastor went to the dentist for a set of dentures. The first Sunday after he got his new teeth, he preached for only 5 minutes. The next Sunday he spoke for only 10 minutes. 2. The following Sunday he ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introduction To The Book Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 12, 2022

Mounting losses threaten to leave us bitter, but God restores life to His people.

Introduction to the Book of Ruth What is wrong?—Mounting Losses Threaten to Leave Us Bitter ‘She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.”’ [Ruth 2:20] What is true?—God Restores Life to His People. 14 ‘Then the women said to Naomi, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:20, Ruth 4:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ruth Scene 2 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 15, 2013

2 Ruth knew the Israelite custom of gleaning. What a beautiful Law it was that God instituted to help the poor. He didn’t set up government welfare where people were given money to do whatever they wanted with. He provided a plan that if a person was will

The rich farmers or business people could allow the poor to work for something that the wealthy person didn’t need. Because let’s face it, most of us even half way well off people have way more than we need. A car dealer could spare a used car for a person’s use if the person was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Ruth Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Ruth as a woman of faith

A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISIONS DETERMINED RUTH’S FUTURE 1. Because Ruth was a Gentile, she was not under the “covering” of Israel. 2. Because Ruth was from Moab, she was under special condemnation. “No . . . Moabite or any of their descendants for ten generations may be admitted to the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Nearer To My God

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

Encourages God’s people to get closer to Him and to rest in His presence.

Title: Nearer To My God Introduction: Mamie made frequent trips to the branch post office. One day she confronted a long line of people who were waiting for service from the postal clerks. Mamie only needed stamps, so a helpful observer asked, "Why don’t you use the stamp machine? You can get all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:151, Ruth 1:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth About Ruth

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon is a study into the concept of relative-redeemer as portrayed in the story of Ruth

The Truth About Ruth One of the most evocative stories in the Bible is the story of Ruth. While scholars may debate the literary genre and authorship of the book, the story touches everyone who reads it. This is the story of a young woman caught up in a set of rather trying circumstances, whose ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

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

The Secret To Ruth's Greatness Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 14, 2012

A sermon that lists 4 words; one from each of the 4 chapters that summarizes both the chapter and the secret of Ruth's greatness.

Title: The secret to Ruth's greatness Introduction •By New Testament times, the book of Ruth was included on a scroll with four other books that were read publicly at the feasts of Israel. •The book of Ruth was read at the Feast of Harvest (Pentecost) because much of the story is set ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ruth The Moabite #6 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

This is the final sermon in the series "The Spirit of Ishmael" it deals with the aspects of deliverance.

Spirit of Ishmael Ruth the Moabite #6 Text: Ruth 1:4-18 4 And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years. 5 And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:4-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Christ In Ruth

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013

A brief outline on the book of Ruth

- Priceless gems have often been found in unlikely places - An Ohio man was cleaning out a deceased family member’s attic and found 700 vintage baseball cards in mint condition from the turn of the century. worth 3 million - A Scottish woman finally decided to clean out her attic and found ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Day An Outcast Found Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining God's great grace.

The Day An Outcast Found Grace Ruth 2:1-3 Dr. Don Bartlette is a Native American who was born in North Dakota in the 1930's. Dr. Bartlette was born with cleft palate. As a result of his facial deformity he struggled with a severe speech impediment. Not only did he grow up in poverty, his ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Genealogy Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 4, 2012

The genealogy of Jesus Christ had interesting sets of names included. They may not be some that we would have personally preferred in our genealogy, yet God had them there through whom His Son would come. Through it we see the character of God -the faithf

My wife was telling me during the sermons, she was distracted because one of the hairs was just sticking straight up. And I said, “Which one?” She said, “I think it was Joe!” I have started to name them because they are so precious. So I put Joe back in place, and it looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

Responding Means Submitting To God – Ruth, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell 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

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-9, Ezekiel 16:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Clouds You So Much Dread Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 1, 2011

God works his sovereign will with never failing skill for the good of his people who trust him for his grace.

Children’s Sermon Trivial Pursuit. Lowest score ever in bowling organized league play? Mike Kappa, Racine Wisconsin: 2. Nothing wrong with playing game; but careful lest our lives be trivial. How do we know what is important? Some people think it is receiving mention in the paper. WSJ. But the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Family That Worships Together Stays Together” ( All Saints Sunday)

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 2, 2024

Today’s scripture from the Book of Ruth illustrates what it means to be family and how the love, loyalty, and faith shared within a family leaves a legacy for future generations.

All Saints Sunday Sermon: “The Family That Worships Together Stays Together” Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18 (NRSVue) Introduction: Today is All Saints Sunday. We gather to honor, remember, and celebrate the saints who walked before us, those who paved the path we walk today. Hebrews 12:1 tells us, “We ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: United Methodist