Sermons on Redeeming Patience:

Naomi: From Pleasant To Bitter To Better

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 14, 2017

This sermon is about finding God's blessings for you when life has been bitter. It is also about being a good parent.

NAOMI: FROM PLEASANT TO BITTER TO BETTER Ruth 1:1-2:1 1. THE PLEASANT WIFE AND MOTHER. Ruth 1:1-2 Now it came about in the days when the judges [a]governed, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the land of Moab [b]with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Paid Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Feb 28, 2015

Redemption

The Price Paid Ephesians 1:5-8 “It was almost 1:00 in the morning when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, the highly acclaimed Chicago surgeon, was abruptly awakened. (stethoscope) There had been an accident and his skill hands were needed for immediate surgery. The quickest route happened to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Our Protector

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 1, 2014

Think of the days that God did not allow you to go to a particular party that you wanted to attend desperately, only to find out later that He had kept you back from evil company.

Daddy, stay close by me, catch me if I fall! Jude 1:24”Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” Devotion written in the year 2010 - When my son Joshua was a little boy, my husband would take ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trinity In Salvation

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 29, 2013

All 3 persons of the Trinity play a role in our salvation. What we are redeemed from, by, and for.

The Trinity in Salvation Ephesians 1:4-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130130.mp3 We serve one God in three persons. We see all three at work in our text. vv. 4-6 God is planning our salvation. vv. 7-12 The Son is purchasing our salvation. vv. 13-14 The Holy Spirit preserving our salvation. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Scene 4 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 1, 2013

Christ died on the cross for you; he went to the grave for you; and even today he stands at the door of all people and knocks...notice he doesn’t crash the door, we have to invite Him in, take the gift of eternal life by faith. Ruth gave Boaz permission a

Ruth has come all the way from the land of Moab into the heart and home of Boaz. And we who were one time strangers, far from God, without hope in the world, are now sealed in the heart and home of Jesus. We today have been redeemed into the family of God, and one of these days we are going to live ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

The Truth About Ruth - Part 3: Planning Towards Destiny Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 6, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

Ruth Chapter 3 Happenstance? Coincidence? or Divine Providence? Reviewing to the point where we are now we make certain observations and wonder if it all just happened! Did it just happen that Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem? Did it just happen that Ruth was determined to follow her? Did it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope On The Threshing Floor Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2013

Having found refuge under the wings of the God of Israel, Ruth is now hoping to find refuge under the wings of a godly man. She who was once far from God has now become a member of the family of God and becomes a picture for us of salvation and redemptio

Hope on the Threshing Floor - Ruth 3:1-9 - March 10, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #7 This morning we continue in our series on Ruth which I’ve called “From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth.” This is the seventh message ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-9

Denomination: *other

Be Very Careful

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 28, 2019

This is the 17th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#17] BE VERY CAREFUL Ephesians 5:15-17 Introduction: In Ephesians 5, Paul tells us to walk in love, walk in the light, and now he tells us to walk carefully. As we talk about our walk, remember that we are talking about how we live. Ephesians 5:15a (NIV) 15 Be very careful, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Time

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 27, 2019

Today’s sermon is my today’s birthday message, not only to others but also to myself. I am today that age of 80 when Moses was called by God.

‘TIME’ Today’s sermon is my today’s birthday message not only to others but also to myself. James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. 15: For that ye ought to say, If the Lord ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14, Colossians 4:5, Psalm 90:10, Malachi 3:6, John 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

I Am Your Savior Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

Five accomplishments of salvation.

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION: WHY A SAVIOR? 1. People were cut off from God – in darkness. “I am the life of God, who is the light to all” (John 1:4). 2. People love sin more than goodness and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29, Leviticus 16:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth You Can Know

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 11, 2020

We need to know what the true word of God is.

The truth you can know You can know beyond a shadow of doubt John 9: 25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. 1. Saved 1st Peter 1: 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye ...read more

Scripture: John 9:25

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Your Time Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

Wisely managing our times, talent and treasure to the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 90:9-12 “We are wandering in the desert because You are punishing us for rebellion. We are spending our years as a story that is unfolding. You have promised us 70 years, and if we live longer, it will be with weakness and hardships, then we are cut off and we fly away . ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shining Forth As Gold: A Testimony Of Perseverance (Job 23:10)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 30, 2025

I want to share my story of how the Lord is healing and using me for His purpose even in the midst of dealing with kidney failure and other issues.

“ But He knows the way I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.” (Job 23:10). It is obvious that in reading through the book of Job, suffering is the central theme. Untold volumes of sermons, studies, and debates have sprung forth over the centuries on why we go through hard ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, Psalm 34:18-20, Psalm 54:7, Matthew 11:28-30, Revelation 21:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Slain From The Foundation

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 19, 2024

Jesus’ sacrifice on Calvary didn’t just happen 2,000 years ago, but before time began. He's the Lamb slain from before time. Today, His blood is still speaking. In Rev. 5 He's seen as a wounded Lamb & in His 2nd Coming wears a vesture dipped in blood!

THE LAMB SLAIN FROM THE FOUNDATION Rev. 13:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard a funny story about the dangers of falling asleep in church. One man said, 2. “I fell asleep in church. Then I heard someone say, ‘Stand Up!’ So I stood up and people began to clap. Then the Pastor said, ‘Who else ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:8, Hebrews 12:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph Genesis 37 Topical/Narrative Sermon. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 5, 2024

Parallels between Joseph and Jesus, the start of Joseph's journey as a redeemer.

If you read Genesis 37 you will be aware of the start of the journey of Joseph. Jacobs favored son born from his favored wife. This message is a wee bit different as it is a topical message, from the position of Joseph. I have tried to represent him from Genesis 37. When the hat goes on I am ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Genesis 37:7-8, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Salvation Army