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  • Three Reasons Why Naomi Went From Sweet To Bitter

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 23,973 views

    The Choices that SHE made caused her attitude to change as well as her outlook on life

    Three (3) Reasons Why Naomi Went From Sweet To Bitter Ruth 1:1-22 Introduction; This book opens with a famine, and closes with a great feast. This book begins with a funeral, and ends with a wedding. Matthew Henry’s Commentary says… <>We find in this book excellent example of faith, piety, ...read more

  • Three Funerals And A Famine Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 10,769 views

    God is a specialist in the unfeasible, in the impractical, in the nonviable, in the unworkable, in the unthinkable, in the unimaginable, and, in the inconceivable.

    We had been living in New Jersey for about three weeks and were wanting to try out different things to get the “East Coast” experience. We both grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and honestly, New Jersey was a complete mystery to us. Some friends recommended that we eat at a diner, for diners ...read more

  • The Second Journey Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,044 views

    A journey from hopelessness to hopefulness.

    The Second Journey (Ruth 1:1-22) Introduction: “George went on a vacation to the Middle East with most of his family, including his mother-in-law. “During their vacation, and while they were visiting Jerusalem, George’s mother-in-law died. “With the death certificate in hand, George went ...read more

  • From Trouble To Triump - A Mother's Story

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008
     | 2,906 views

    Naomi saw trouble turn to triump when she turned back to God

    I. A Mother in Catastrophe - vs. 1-5 A. The Famine 1. The Setting 2. The Sin 3. The Seriousness of the Famine, Amos 8:11 B. The Failure 1. Disobedience, Joshua 23:7 2. Distrust 3. Defiled, Joshua 23:11-13 II. Mother’s Conviction - vs. 6-7 A. She acted on what she heard - vs. 6 ...read more

  • A Woman Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Craig Hale on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,800 views

    Introduction: What would be your best definition of a friend you might want to analyze it in this way what does a friend look like how do they act. In the bible Jesus is our best and closest friend. I have heard it said many times that a true friend

    A. TRUE FRIENDSHIP HAS A COMMITING HEART v10,” “No they said to her. “We will go with you to your people. 1. From verses 1-10 Naomi is in the worst of times she is a widow and back in those days widows where not considered or no longer welcomed in the community Naomi’s sons later had died ...read more

  • Ruth Chapter One: "Open Your Eyes" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,947 views

    To overcome bitterness, we need to open our eyes to see the personal concern of others and the providential care of God.

    Today we are beginning a series of messages based on the book of Ruth. This book as often referred to as one of the greatest love stories in the Bible, if not one of the greatest love stories in all of literature. When such an observation is made, of course, it is the love relationship between ...read more

  • Hope In The Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    Do you go through difficult trials that don’t seem to have any way out? So did Naomi, but God showed his love and an alternative she hadn’t thought of, like he does with us.

    Ruth was written in perhaps the 2nd half of the 12th century, making it contemporary with Jephthah and Samson of Judges 11 and following. This is important because if you didn’t know that you’d think there’s no way the events could take place concurrently with Judges. Judges is filled with ...read more

  • Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,192 views

    Naomi returns to Bethlehem despondent and embittered by sorrow and loss. What she fails to see, is what we often miss as well – that God is already at work behind the scenes!

    Running On Empty - Ruth 1:19-22 - February 3, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #3 As some of you will know, I have a sister. She lives in Calgary, and has a growing family of her own, so we don’t see each other very often – certainly not as ...read more

  • Ruth Scene 1 Series

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,644 views

    It appears that this little book was a small beacon of hope that would lead ultimately to Jesus through the line of King David. The three main characters are a bitter older Israelite widow who finds her way home, a redeemer, and a gentile woman who shows

    50 cents for anyone who can tell me what book comes before or after the book of Ruth. The book of Ruth sits in a very interesting place in Biblical history. It is this tiny little book that sits between the dark ages of Israel during the period of the judges, when the nation was about as apostate ...read more

  • The Truth About Ruth - Part 1:journey To Destiny! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,371 views

    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.

    The story of Ruth is well known by most Christians. It's a tale of crisis, suffering and sorrow. It's a tale of love, devotion and submission. It's a tale of loyalty, service and favor It's a tale of intrigue, plotting and scheming. It's a tale of hope, promise and redemption! it’s the ...read more

  • Finding Good In The Bad Things

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 5, 2012
     | 7,038 views

    Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work.

    Title: Finding Good In the Bad Things Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Thesis: Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work. Introduction: "Go West, young man, go west…" is a quote popularized by American author Horace Greeley concerning America's expansion westward. It was ...read more

  • The Long Road Back Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,722 views

    The disappointment which Naomi has at being a widow becomes the event God uses to bring His wondering child back home. For Ruth the road to redemption starts very unexpectedly.

    Message Ruth 1:6-22 “The Long Road Back.” Disappointment. The word immediately brings to mind all sorts of situations … doesn’t it. We have organising a project and all sorts of people make a commitment to give help, or support, or be part of a project. Then, when it comes to the crunch, they ...read more

  • The Power Of Commitment

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 34,271 views

    The introductory sermon on a series on the book of Ruth. The outline is: 1. Follow God, not food. 2. Don’t blame God for our bad choices. 3. Our life can change lives. 4. When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

    The Beauty of Commitment - Ruth 1:1-22 BTBC - April 21, 2013 There is power in commitment. Let me show you a short video clip from the movie, “The Fellowship of the Rings” (show video). What did you think of Sam when you saw that video clip? Weren’t you impressed? Didn’t you wish you had a friend ...read more

  • From Pleasant To Bitter Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 30, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,910 views

    Upon Naomi's return home she said, "Don't call me Naomi [Pleasant] anymore. Call me Mara [Bitter]" This sermon examines her bitterness, now destructive bitterness is and how to deal with the trials in life.

    From Pleasant to Bitter Chuck Sligh Series: Ruth July 28, 2013 TEXT: Ruth 1:19-22 – “So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20 And she said unto them, ...read more

  • Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 2 - Scripted Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 4,984 views

    The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

    Scripted I. Introduction We are moved by stories. Culture is shaped by stories. We tend to like stories that are filled with tragedy and triumph, failures and victories and plot lines that keep us guessing. At least until our story is filled with those things. Then we want to skip the tragedy, ...read more