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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Severe Consequences Of Sinful Choices Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,646 views

    A sermon examining the consequences of sin.

    THE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES OF SINFUL CHOICES Ruth 1:1-5 It is said that "decisions determine destiny". Your life tomorrow will be the direct result of the decisions you make today. It is estimated that we make approximately 35,000 decisions per day! There will be consequences for each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014
     | 9,371 views

    It is through Jesus that God speaks to you and me – no matter how dark the times, no matter how difficult the way, no matter how unfaithful people around us may be. God speaks to us through Jesus, and he calls us to himself just as he did Ruth.

    The book of Ruth is the story of an extended family living in a dangerous place during turbulent times. The story is told in four scenes, with a chapter devoted to each scene. Chapter 1 is about a journey, chapter 2 a day in the field, chapter 3 a night to remember, and chapter 4 a morning that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Troy Borst avatar

    God Of Our Choices Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 23, 2015
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    As we look at Ruth Chapter 1, we will discover how to make good Godly decisions in the future. You see, when it comes to our choices, there can be only one God. It is either us… or Him. We are the god of our choices or He is the God of our choices.

    BOOK OF RUTH: “GOD OF OUR CHOICES” Ruth 1:1-22 INTRODUCTION READ Ruth 1:1-22 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Ruth And Naomi

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 10, 2014
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    I believe Naomi must have learned something; that even in the midst of the greatest suffering and adversity; God is good, and kind, and full of mercy.

    1-25-05 Title: Ruth and Naomi Theme: Messages from the Book of Ruth. Text: But Ruth said, “Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God” (Ruth I: 16). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bohrer avatar

    The Conviction Of Love Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017
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    REAL LOVE GOES BEYOND MERE SENTIMENT. LOVE MUST BE BASED UPON THE WILL TO LOVE EVEN WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE IT DIFFICULT. LOVE ACTS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE OTHER PERSON.

    RUTH 1 The Conviction of Love Love is a choice. God loved us when we behaved in unlovable ways. Romans 5:8 “ CHAPTER 1:3-10; 14-19 3 Then Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died; and she was left with her two sons. 4 They took for themselves Moabite women as wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Decisions, Decisions Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 5, 2013
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    A study of the book of Ruth chapter 1 verses 1 through 22

    Ruth 1: 1 – 22 Decisions, Decisions 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 two sons. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech, the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Introduction To The Book Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 19, 2013
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     | 15,456 views

    A basic intro to Ruth, discussing its biblical and historical setting, basic story line, theme, author, date, outline, major and minor characters, location and basic teachings with a concluding discussion question about participant goals for the study.

    Introduction to the Book of Ruth Series: Ruth June 16, 2013 NOTE: If you would like to have the formatted student study sheet that goes along with this week’s intro study with a helpful chart and a color map, write and request it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ruth 1:1-5 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hand It Over

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013
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    Let us not wait until we are blitzed to turn to God, before the flood ravages us, can we hand over our lives to God please?

    Hand it over! Ruth 1:16”But Ruth said: " Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” ‘Ouch be careful’, ‘not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change: When And How To Embrace It

    Contributed by Horng Saw on Jun 27, 2013
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    An expository teaching on when to change and how to embrace change. The key passage is Ruth chapter 1.

    Change happens all the time, be it natural or man-made. Ruth 1:1-5 details a list of changes – there was a change of climate, a change of environment when Elimelech and his family moved to Moab, a change of leadership in the family after the death of Elimelech, a change of culture when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Overview Of The Book Of Ruth

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,524 views

    It all comes down to a moment at midnight on a particular threshing floor in the valley below Bethlehem.

    AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF RUTH. Ruth 1-4. The structure of the Book of Ruth is interesting. It begins in the time of the Judges, and ends with a genealogy that runs on to King David, thus justifying the book’s canonical position between Judges and 1 Samuel. The whole story pivots on a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your God Shall Be My God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,039 views

    The vow of Ruth seals the promise, binding her forever not only with Naomi, but also with the LORD.

    YOUR GOD SHALL BE MY GOD. Ruth 1:1-18. Ruth 1:1. “The days when the judges judged” was an age of anarchy (Judges 21:25). Cycles of godlessness were followed by trouble and invasion, the raising of ‘saviours’ and restoration - only for the people of the LORD to fall back again into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Where You Go I Will Go Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,974 views

    This first chapter of Ruth will help us see that there are great possibilities ahead that we are not aware of. God has been working all along in the background even if all around us is full of darkness and despair.

    We are going to start a new series today in the Book of Ruth. What do we know about that Book of Ruth? For one thing, this short Book consisting of only four chapters and 100 verses is a link between the time of the judges and the kings of Israel. Remember that during the time of the Judges, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Best Choices We Can Ever Make

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2016
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     | 26,824 views

    1. Choose the right priorities. 2. Choose the right place. 3. Choose the right people. 4. Choose the right Provider.

    The Best Choices We Can Ever Make Ruth 1:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *All of us make choices in life, and when you think about it, it's amazing how many choices we make every day. I am so glad that you chose to be here with us this morning. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Love Is More Than Kissing

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2015
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    There are many definitions of love. It's easy to say you love someone, but your actions tell the truth. Orpah & Ruth are contrasts of what love really means.

    LOVE IS MORE THAN KISSING Ruth 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man once commented after a revival service to the evangelist, "If you could see how people don't pay attention! And they get up and wander around. It’s terrible!” The evangelist answered, "If you think the back of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Song Of Faithfullness Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,947 views

    In every relationship, particularly marriage, there are times when the believer must be faithful, regardless of the challenge.

    Allan Petersen, in The Myth of the Greener Grass, tells the story of a group of a dozen married women having lunch together. One woman asked, "How many of you have been faithful to your husbands throughout your marriage?" Only one woman out of the twelve raised her hand. At home that evening, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist