Sermons on Ruth 1:18:

Ruth - An Outsider Welcomed In Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 1, 2010

Logically Ruth should not be in the genealogy of Jesus. As a Moabite she is from a despised nation and the only person seeking to be an example to her is Naomi - a woman who is bitter and angry at God. Yet God moves in mysterious ways to include Ruth.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-questionable-genealogy/ Message Ruth 1:1-22 “Ruth - an outsider welcomed in” Have you ever heard the saying, “The Lord moves in mysterious ways?” Every year at Christmas Margaret send a box of special ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2010

At Christmas we are often entertained with amusing stories of sacrificial love such as "It’s a Wonderful Life" and "The Gift of the Magi". In the Word of God we find a true story of sacrificial love demonstrated by a woman named Ruth.

Sacrificial Love Ruth 1:11-18 Introduction: At Christmas we are often entertained with stories of sacrificial love. We are all familiar with Jimmy Steward’s role in “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Steward, the hero, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011

God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Word For The Mother-In-Law

Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010

Naomi was a powerful influence on the life of her daughter-in-law Ruth. This sermon examines their relationship. I also encourage positive family relationships.

Sources for this sermon include 1994 Minister's Manual and the Broadman Bible Commentary. Outline included at the end. A GOOD WORD FOR THE MOTHER-IN-LAW Mother’s Day 2010 RUTH 1:6-18 Baby asked God They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Funerals And A Famine Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 21, 2009

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Kinds Of Faith - Ruth 1

Contributed by Tony Kwan on May 16, 2009

Contrast two kinds of faith in Ruth chapter 1

Ruth 1 – two kinds of faith Ruth is one of my favorite books in the Bible. Ruth is a story about ordinary people, going through the vicissitudes of life. In the story of Ruth, we encountered a family (husband and wife: Elimelech, Naomi, their two sons: Mahlon and Kilion; and their wives: Ruth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loyalty

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Faithfulness to God’s people. Faithfulness of God. For LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary Leauge) Sunday.

Intro The words of Ruth are some of the most beautiful and moving words of Scripture. Ruth cried to her mother-in-law, Naomi: “Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.” Such loyalty is moving and inspiring. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking Through The Line Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 10, 2010

Are you tired of living the status quo? Do you want to live beyond the standard? Do you want to break through the line of mediocrity and exprience the life changing power of God. You need to learn from the life of Ruth.

BREAKING THROUGH THE LINE OF MEDIOCRITY Reading: Ruth 1:1-18 The invisible dividing line between mediocrity and excellent life is evident in many people today. Everywhere, you can find people who after several trials and failures resolve to accept the status quo and believe the voice of lies that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Journey Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 16, 2010

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Favor Of God Will Produce Blessings!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 26, 2007

The Favor of God will Produce Blessings! We through life endeavor to get the favor of people. Whether we are in sales, trying to get the favor of an account or a young man interested in a young lady, a child with his father, a student with his teacher, w

The Favor of God will Produce Blessings! We through life endeavor to get the favor of people. Whether we are in sales, trying to get the favor of an account or a young man interested in a young lady, a child with his father, a student with his teacher, worker with his boss, etc. However, we should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-3, Deuteronomy 7:7-8, Ruth 1:1-19, Deuteronomy 7:7

Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 1, 2007

Ever experienced a famine in your life, a spiritual lack, a time of trial? What do you do? This sermons looks at how to turn your famine into a feast.

From Famine to Feast Ruth 1:1-14 In the first of this series we began to look at Abrahams life and to look at his example of the footsteps of faith he took. In Genesis 12 he left Canaan for Egypt because of famine. This sermon is a stand alone but answers the question how to turn your famine into ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-14, Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Being Full And Running On Empty"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 18, 2008

I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? Empty? Didn’t Ruth just pledge to be at her side?

Title: “Being Full and Running on Empty” Introduction: I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? But it is the second part of that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever You Do Is Fine! Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 5, 2007

This sermon looks at the tragic consequence of our sin in the lives of others.

Whatever You do is Fine! Ruth 1 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: An audio version of this sermon is available at www.sanctuary-church.com This morning we are beginning a new - four week series looking at an OT Narrative… called Ruth. Grab a Bible... • Open to Ruth • Don’t be afraid to use the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'll Stick By You

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007

You can tell who your friend is when you are in a pickle!

One of the great paradoxes of life is that - in order for new life to appear, then what formerly existed must be changed in some way or the other, or it must be completely destroyed. Jesus gave an example of this when he said that in order for a tree to grow, then the seed must first be buried and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Road Home Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007

First in a four-part series on the book of Ruth; from chapter 1, the faithlessness of Elimilech and Naomi and the faithful, loyal pledge of Ruth.

Trinity Baptist Church June 10, 2007 Ruth: God redeems The Road Home Ruth 1:1-22 Chuck Swindoll describes how -- several decades ago -- Atlantic codfish were transported from the coast to the middle of the US. The shippers had problems at first. Their early freezing methods left the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist