Sermons on Ruth 3:6:

The Need For Rest Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2018

Ruth finds rest as a result of indicating to Boaz that she wants him to be her Kinsman-Redeemer. The road of redemption is bringing security for Ruth.

Message Ruth 3:1-18 “The Need For Rest” Do you ever have those days when you are just “tired”. It might be from physical exhaustion. It might by spiritual exhaustion. Maybe you have just been through a difficult time and life has not gone as you have expected and you just need some rest. We get ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wings Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God takes us, sinners one and all – spiritual waifs, to be honest – and he “marries” himself to us. He redeems us from the estrangement sin has caused in our lives. He takes us under his wings; he covers us with his cloak. And we are restored.

One of the characters in Kent Haruf’s novel Plainsong is Victoria, a seventeen-year-old girl who is four months pregnant. When her boyfriend finds out about her condition, he breaks up with her. And when her mother finds out, she kicks her out of the house and says to her, “You got ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twue Wove

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2014

See Ruth 3 through the eyes of 4 people: Naomi, Ruth, Boaz, and Jesus Christ (Key thoughts from Sermon Central's Jim Erwin at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/true-love-jim-erwin-sermon-on-christmas-advent-115564.asp)

HoHum: Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us togethew today. Mawwiage, that bwessed awwangement, that dweam within a dweam. And wove, twue wove, wiww fowwow you fowevah and evah… So tweasuwe youw wove In the Princess Bride, Westley is driven by one goal- to return to the love of his life, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2020

In these days of confusion, listen to your family and to the Lord most of all.

There is an old fable that tells the story of an old man who was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The villagers said the old man was a fool for not riding, so the old man climbed up on the animal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18, Proverbs 1:8-9, 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Preparing To Meet The Master Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 6, 2020

Much had changed since Naomi and Ruth left Moab for Bethlehem. Ruth had found favor in the eyes of Boaz, but yet she lacked security for the future. She made preparations for a meeting that would change her future.

Preparing to Meet the Master Ruth 3:1-6 We can’t begin to imagine the excitement Ruth and Naomi must’ve felt at this time. Moab had dealt very bitterly with them, leaving little hope for the future. Upon returning to Bethlehem, God had shown Himself mighty in their situation and was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Doing It Right Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 15, 2019

Sometimes people try to accomplish good goals through unrighteous ways. That’s what Naomi proposed to Ruth, and which Ruth complied with. How did Boaz respond to what amounted to an “Indecent Proposal?” Join us this Sunday to see how a godly person should respond in a compromising situation.

Doing it Right Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 28, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. ATTENTION: This interpretation of Ruth and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth 3: God Provides Faithful Love Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

Ruth is a love story, not about romantic love, but faithful love (Hebrew "hesed"), shown by Boaz, and reflecting the love of God.

Ruth 3: God Provides FAITHFUL LOVE Ruth is a love story. Ruth, a widow in a strange land, goes into a field at harvest time, to gather grain left by the reapers. The owner of the field, who is considerably older, treats her with kindness, inviting her to share his lunch, and telling his workers ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18, Psalm 36:5-6, Deuteronomy 7:9, Deuteronomy 25:5-6, Judges 19:1-30, Romans 5:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ruth The Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

She pushed open the door into the life of Boaz, and by her assertive risk taking pushed herself into the blood line of the Messiah. Ruth is only famous, and was only used of God, because she was a risk taker.

Fort Lee, which is now Charleston, West Virginia was under attack in 1791. Colonel George Clendenin assembled his men to ask for a volunteer to ride to Lewisberg over 100 miles away to get powder. They were almost out, and their survival depended upon a renewed supply. No one volunteered, for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

The Summons For The Skirt Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022

Ruth goes to Boaz at night and proposes marriage.

I. The Submission of Ruth 1. Ruth 3:6-7 2. Ruth obeys Naomi by faith, trusting the counsel of Naomi and Boaz. a. Ruth was sincere in the promise she made to Naomi. Ruth 1:16-18 b. We need to be persons of our words. c. Sincerity in promises is integrity of character. You cannot have character ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth The Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

Ruth and Naomi aided each other in being responsible for love. They took the risks necessary to see each other have fulfilled lives. The story has a happy ending because they took this responsibility of risks on themselves. In every story with a happy ending somebody has to take risks.

Fort Lee, which is now Charleston, West Virginia was under attack in 1791. Colonel George Clendenin assembled his men to ask for a volunteer to ride to Lewisberg over 100 miles away to get powder. They were almost out, and their survival depended upon a renewed supply. No one volunteered, for it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

"She Lay At His Feet”

Contributed by John Newton on Jun 13, 2025

What did it mean for Ruth to place herself at Boaz’s feet? What does it mean for us today?

When you think of a romance story what comes to your mind? For the more literary types among us it might be Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet or Charlotte Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. For others of us perhaps it could be something more like one of the many dozens of novels of Danielle Steele. Or if you ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Grace At His Feet Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2025

In Ruth 3, we find two people—Ruth and Boaz—meeting under the cover of darkness. It’s a scene filled with risk, vulnerability, and profound faith.

GRACE AT HIS FEET Text: Ruth 3:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Nothing has stolen more dreams, dashed more hopes, broken up more families, and messed up more people psychologically than our propensity to disregard God's commands regarding sexual purity. (Andy Stanley). 2. In Ruth 3, we find ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

Fullness Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2025

“Out of His fullness we receive, and grace for grace, – like wave upon wave.”— Horatius Bonar

FULLNESS OF GRACE Text: Ruth 3:14-18 Introduction 1. “Out of His fullness we receive, and grace for grace, – like wave upon wave.”— Horatius Bonar 2. You will never run out of grace. 3. “From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.” (Jn. 1:16). 4. With God we are ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

Ruth And Boaz: The Story Unfolds Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 5, 2024

Ruth represents one of the great redemption stories of the Bible. From cursed outsider, to redeemed. What about us? What about our line in Adam. He was cursed and banished from the garden of Eden. But God had a plan of redemption for all of us.

My friend has written a book with this title; His story in our story for his glory. That could be the theme for the life of Ruth. Ruth is from the worst family line in the Bible. She is a Moabite cursed to the tenth generation. Ruth places her faith in the God of Israel, and she is about to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Acknowledgment Of Boaz Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

As widows, Ruth and Naomi could only anticipate trouble.

As widows, Ruth and Naomi could only anticipate troublesome occasions (1:8-9). In any case, when Naomi heard the report about Boaz, her hope for what's to come was reestablished (2:20). As was normal of her character, she considered Ruth first, empowering her to check whether Boaz would assume ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible