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  • Thomas Donelan avatar

    More Than Just A Love Story Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 8, 2010
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    In the first in a series of messages on the book of Ruth, a great love story set against the backdrop of the era of the Judges of Israel, we see the high price of sin and Ruth's great confession and how it applies to the church today.

    Ruth Chapter 1:1-22 Introduction J. Vernon McGee calls Ruth "An addendum to the Book of Judges. A brochure of beauty. A bright picture on the black background of the judges."[i] 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On The Road Again: Going The Wrong Way Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
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    Four observations from Ruth about Elimelech, a backslidden Christian.

    INTRODUCTION The story of Ruth has often been called the greatest piece of literature ever written and the Cinderella story of the Bible. I’m calling our study, “The Romance of Redemption,” a title I borrowed from Ray Stedman. How many of you have already read the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Where You Go I Will Go

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 10, 2012
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    It took great faith for Ruth to step out of her comfort zone.

    Ruth1:1-22 WSG 11-03-2012 Introduction I wonder if you have been tempted to ask the question: Why should we bother about the Old Testament now we have the New? I would reply: • In the Old Testament there are about 300 prophecies that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Shattered Dreams Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 11, 2011
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    God shatters dreams which leave us short of full joy even if fully satisfied.

    Scripture Introduction In literature, a tragedy ends with a negative or sad outcome, a comedy with a happy one. Macbeth is a tragedy; Much Ado About Nothing, a comedy. From a literary view, Ruth is a comedy – the characters pass through difficulty (even heartbreak) to end with joy and hope. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    You Can’t Do This Alone

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 13, 2010
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    Life cannot be lived outside of relationships. Your Christian relationships are vitally important.

    # #November 14, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ruth 1:1-19 Subject: Relationships Title: You Can’t Do This Alone I want to start out today by telling the whole congregation how happy I am to have you here. I’m happy to see those who have been here forever. I’m happy to see those who are new. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Ruth - An Outsider Welcomed In Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 1, 2010
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Ruth: You And Me, Me And You

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 14, 2012
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    Mother's Day Sermon focusing on the risk and reward from chapter 1 of Ruth.

    Ruth: You and me, me and you May 13, 2012 Ruth 1:1-17 I started the sermon with this video which I made and can be found on youtube ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4_cBurqeqg Most people love a good comeback? They love when the underdog wins? In life, it does our hearts good to see someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Sad Fate Of Oprah

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 6, 2012
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Ruth - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 30, 2012
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    Let's begin a journey and discover some great and wonderful truths about God through this wonderful book about a woman of great faith and obedience!

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: June 26, 2012 Date Taught: June 27, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:1-5 (read passage) Introduction: Even the best laid plans can go awry and leave us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    From Sweet To Bitter

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
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    Though this book is, for the most part, about the main character (Ruth), let us also observe how this story unfolds for a second character, another woman named Naomi – Ruth’s mother-in-law. We shall look at four reasons why Naomi went from sweet to bitter

    Intro: The Book of Ruth is rich in interesting paradoxes. It opens with a terrible famine and closes with a great feast. It begins with three sad funerals and ends with one happy wedding. In it we see some excellent examples of faith, patience, humility, industry, and kindness in the common events ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Two Kinds Of Faith - Ruth 1

    Contributed by Tony Kwan on May 16, 2009
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    You Can’t Run Away From Problems Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,716 views

    In Ruth 1 1-5 we see the danger of trying to run away from our problems illustrated

    It is an undeniable fact that many of the life’s problems we grapple with in the present are the result of what has happened to us in the past, whether as a result of our own deliberate choices or because of circumstances which were quite beyond our control. The person we are today is a product ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

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

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013
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     | 12,512 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Decisions, Decisions Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 5, 2013
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     | 8,794 views

    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

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Introduction To The Book Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 19, 2013
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     | 15,418 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