Sermons on Ruth 1:18:

Press In Like Ruth

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2013

Theme: Ruth is a story that starts out as a tragedy but then evolves into a romantic drama of the life of a Godly non-Jewish woman who trusted in Jehovah-Jirah and was rewarded for her faithfulness.

Theme: Immerse We have been challenged through Scripture over the last few months to immerse ourselves into the spiritual realm. We have been encouraged to immerse ourselves in a new way of living for ourselves and for our families. We have been challenged to look at things differently through ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gods Hand In Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part one of series on Ruth

GODS HAND IN OUR SUFFERING Redeeming Ruth, Part 1 Today we begin a six-week study in the Book of Ruth, If you’ve got a Bible, you can turn to Ruth, Chapter 1 [pew bible page 179] Many people believe Ruth is not only the finest short story in all of scripture, but one of the finest stories ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Consequences Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 11, 2014

There are consequences to sin.

For Communion last week we noted Ruth’s commitment; she said “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me….”. It was not just a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Orpah Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

Orpah had the truth, but turned her back on God.

Orpah – 10th August 2008 am Ruth 1:1-18 Orpah was a Moabitess, a member of an accursed race. She was born and bread in paganism. The gods of her people were fearful demon gods, the most feared of all these gods was Chemosh. The priests of Moab were powerful and cruel. If any disaster threatened ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

She Was Stedfastly Minded

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 20, 2008

Message showing how Ruth returning with Naomi pictures the believer after salvation

“SHE WAS STEDFASTLY MINDED” Ruth 1:1-18 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: When Elimelech left Bethlehem-Judah, he left and then lost all… How easy it is to leave God’s best for only Satan’s good. Satan does not mind giving you only the good if he can keep you from the best. Elimelech, upon going to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman Of Grace Series

Contributed by Craig Hale on Apr 16, 2008

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 7, 2007

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Devoted To One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2009

Being devoted to one another in brotherly love requires a decision, determination, and demonstration. We put it into practice by being present, attentive, and expressive.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an attorney who gathered the entire family for the reading of the will. 1. Relatives came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: a. “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loyalty: Loyalty Rewards Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2012

Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty seeks to honour God, it values the relationship and God rewards our faithfulness. God is loyal.

Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty is to be faithful, to stick to a commitment. • But unfortunately loyalty is losing its appeal today. People do not see it as necessarily a good thing. • Marriages are breaking up because spouses do not want to keep to their commitment to stick together “for better ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Good In The Bad Things

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 5, 2012

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sad Fate Of Oprah

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 6, 2012

Orpah, who was a Moabite woman, a woman that knew not the True and Living God, such was Ruth also, but Orpah was willing to go with Naomi her mother-in-law back to the land of Bethlehem Judah and once there possible could have become a believer in the Tru

Ruth 1: 1-18 THE SAD FATE OF OPRAH 6-9-12 Ruth 1: 1-18 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Scene 1 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 6, 2013

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

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

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 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.

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

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