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  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Series: Wow! Whose Young Daughter Is That? (Part 4) Where Did Father Elimelech Go Wrong?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
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    One thing the Book of Ruth tells us is death of Fatherhood and rise of Motherhood. All the men died – all the women lived. In today's society, fatherhood is on the decline. Elimelech wanted the best for his family. But some things went wrong. He resembles many fathers today.

    SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 4) WHERE DID FATHER ELIMELECH GO WRONG?” 1. Ruth 1:1 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 Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Surviving Drought (Covid-19)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,090 views

    When life turns bitter we can become better if we quit blaming God, quit trying to isolate ourselves from people who really care, and finally get ready to embrace a new season of hope. There is be glory, after this! God’s word still has answers for a plagued world.

    Often times, when we’re faced with a difficult situation, it requires us to take a step back. We don’t always have the tools to navigate an emotional roller coaster, especially if we’re dealing with something that we’ve never faced before. No one ever expect to go through another plague of virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Life Can Become Hesed"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 2, 2018
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    Life is not easy as it was with Ruth and Naomi but there"Hesed" will one day come!

    “Life can become Hesed” ” Ruth 1:1-18 Hesed means kindness love kindness 1. “In the day of the judges there was a famine” Naomi and Elimelech because of famine in Bethlehem (House of Bread) move to Moab • Moab was a town of child sacrifices, pagan worship, wild place • Elimelech, and Naomi ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Story Behind The Story

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
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    In these first seven verses of Ruth we are introduced to the family of a man named Elimelech who lived during the days of the judges (v. 1). It is the sad tale of a man who chooses to walk out on the Lord and on God's plan for his life. As a result of his

    Studies in the Book of Ruth “The Story Behind The Story.” Ruth 1:1-7 Only two books of the Bible bear the names of women; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Can You See What God Is Doing In Your Life And The World? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    Anne and I may be driving along the highway, and out of the blue, she will say, “did you see that?” And for some reason, when she does that I am not usually looking in the same direction that she is, and I have to say: “No, what did you see, I missed it.”

    Introduction: Anne and I may be driving along the highway, and out of the blue, she will say, “did you see that?” And for some reason, when she does that I am not usually looking in the same direction that she is, and I have to say: “No, what did you see, I missed it.” Just like I miss what Anne ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Ruth 1: God Provides Faith Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020
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    When Naomi's faith fails, God provides faith to Ruth--a foreigner, who could only be reached by grace. The faith God gives to Ruth rescues Naomi.

    Ruth 1: God Provides FAITH ***A young woman graduates from college, and feels called by God to become a missionary. Despite wanting to be married, she recognizes that her career choice makes finding a husband much less likely. Still, she follows the call of God, only to contract dengue fever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Allan Quak avatar

    A Dead End Short Cut Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 20, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,909 views

    Elimelech takes a spiritual short-cut that ultimately leads to Naomi becoming a widow in a foreign land. Short cuts never work out.

    Message Ruth 1:1-5 “A Dead-End Short Cut”. We have all done it haven’t we. You’re driving to a specific destination and someone says, “I know a shortcut!” Do you really? Often your first instinct is to stick with what you know, stay on the regular path. But sometimes you think, “Why not?” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    Strength In Relationships (Version 2: October 31, 2021 Used As An All Saints Day Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,593 views

    What would have happened if Naomi and Ruth would have gone their separate ways because they were widows? What happens when we withdraw, throw our hands up and quit? What will happen if we stop meeting together to encourage one another?

    STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 Ruth 1:1-18  In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons.  (2)  The name of the man was Elimelech and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    You're Not The Boss Of Me Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 12, 2021
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    Big Idea: Is God the boss or are you? In short I will be talking about making a bad choice, and then being forced to live under the power ot that bad decision. Then how to break the power of that bad decision to hold you in its grip.

    You're Not The Boss Of Me PPT 1 Series Title Naomi From Bitter to Blessed Today I am starting a series on the book of Ruth, it is only 85 verses long but it jam packed with layers of biblical and spiritual truth. You will be amazed at some of the nuances and things that are hidden between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Dilemma In The Land Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022
     | 1,794 views

    A famine forces Elimelech and his family to move to Moab. God turns something that was bad and turned it into good.

    I. The Famine in the Land 1. A famine of food. 1 of thirteen in the bible. 2. The period of the famine. a. In the days when the judges ruled. b. Was a space of 450 years. c. 13 judges ruled in all. d. It was a very evil time. e. It was a time of moral and theological degradation. 3. The famine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Blair avatar

    Ruth - Part 1 - Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Feb 28, 2022
     | 2,795 views

    Our choices have consequence.

    Do you know the punishment for bigamy? Two mothers-in-law. A pharmacist tells a customer, "I'm sorry sir but In order to buy arsenic you need a legal prescription, not just a picture of your mother-in-law." You know why Adam and Eve were the happiest couple in the world? Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Two Kinds Of Followers- The Kissers And The Cleavers (From The The Book Of Ruth)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2022
     | 3,537 views

    Today I want to preach about a wonderful love story in the book of Ruth.

    The Book of Ruth is probably the most wonderful love story ever written. Illus: Benjamin Franklin—as you know, he was one of the fathers of our great nation. He was also the ambassador to France. And, when in France, he was a member of a literary society, and they were giving different readings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    An Intense (And Harsh) Introduction – Ruth, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,181 views

    When you choose to rebel against God, bad things can/do happen - however, God is still faithful to Himself and each of us has an opportunity to return to Him (and find comfort)!!

    “An Intense (and harsh) Introduction” – Ruth, Part 1 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 1 Ruth 1:1-10 Introduction - Author of Ruth is unknown; some suggest prophet Samuel (11th century BC) -- However, there is no significant proof to give it solely to Samuel -- Many suggest it was around 5th century BC ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Affliction Of Naomi Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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     | 2,260 views

    The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a witness for God and it touch others.

    In verses 1-3: The story of Ruth happens at some point during the time of the judges. These were dull days for Israel, when "every man did that which was right in his own eyes" (Judges 17:6, 21:25). Regardless, during those dim and fiendish occasions, there were still some who followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    Ruth: From Dead-Ends To Fresh Starts

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 7, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,976 views

    There is so much we can learn from the story of Ruth.

    “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 Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons.” Ruth 1:3-4. The name Bethlehem means, “House of Bread.” But because of the famine, there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational