Sermons on Ruth 3%3A9: showing 721-735 of 3,849

A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Message

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2024

This is a Father’s Day message aimed at men encouraging them to be virtuous men by looking at others as God sees them, especially women. Boaz is the example being used in terms of his relationship toward Ruth and his workers.

A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Father’s Day Ruth 2:1-10 1 John 4:19-20 Today we celebrate Father’s day. I got a text from my daughter, Judge Samantha, four days before Father’s Day inquiring about a possible Father’s Day gift for me: Good morning dad, what size shirt do you wear? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-10, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Was Successful Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022

The name David appears for the first time in Ruth 4:22. The name continues to the end of the book of Revelation in the Bible. David died at good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. He was successful in all his undertakings.

Theme: David was successful Text: 1 Samuel 18:12-16 Key verse: 1 Samuel 18:14: “in everything, he did he had great success because the Lord was with him”. Why God was with him? This is the statement of the problem, research question. Introduction to David: The name David appears for the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Extreme Widows! Mark 12: 41-44

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

My focus here is on three widows - Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate! As ever, the characters the Bible brings before us as heroes of the faith are persons whom the community at

A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger was shopping for a motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson salesperson bragged ‘this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds. It will hug the road at 150 km/h. It will outrun anything on wheels. What do you do for a living, sir.’ ‘I’m a priest’ Seeliger said. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hope In A Covenant Of Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 14, 2018

The Christian faith is based on an everlasting, unchangeable covenant with God. Our salvation is because of the covenant of love we have entered into with God.

Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope of the Covenant. To focus our thoughts this morning listen to the words of Romans 15:4 (NIV) says, “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Barefoot Or Sandals?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 17, 2020

This sermon deals with the subject of shoes/sandals - 1. Symbol of Authority 2. Symbol of Consecration and 3. Symbol of Evangelism and the KOG

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15; Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Ruth 4:1-12 Theme: Shoes How the LORD used shoes (footwear/sandals) as a symbol of authority, a way to display our consecration and as a challenge for us to deepen our Discipleship (Evangelism/Spiritual Maturity). INTRO Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15, Ruth 4:1-12, Deuteronomy 25:5-10, Luke 15:11-32, Exodus 12:11, Mark 6:9, Ephesians 6:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Death Of David Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 6, 2018

The name David appears for the first time in Ruth 4:22. The name continues on to the end of the book of Revelation. Man after God’s own heart( 1 Sam. 13:14). Youngest of 8 sons(16:10-11). His death is another landmark.

Death of David Text: 2 Kings 1-2 Introduction: David was a man after God’s Own heart, but had numerous problems and difficulties in life. Though his fall made a vital change in the fortune of his life career, in spite of that, he had to face all jealousy, hatred, enmity of relatives, friends and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Ministry Of Presence

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 24, 2024

In this sermon Dr. Vorce examines the importance of the Ministry of Presence flowing from the believer's life. Using the Good Samaritan, the Story of Ruth, and Paul's prison experience as examples, he explains the power of both extending and receiving "presence" as a ministry.

Scripture Reading • Matthew 18:20 (NIV): "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." • John 1:14 (NIV): "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, John 1:14, Luke 10:25-37, Job 2:11-13, 2 Timothy 4:9-13, Ruth 1:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Ticked Off At The Preacher?disappointments Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2004

Disappointment can be a cancer and a poison to the church. The church must learn that disappointments are part of growth.

THE PREACHER MADE ME MAD! DISAPPOINTED AND BROKEN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr., Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two or three parts. The church needs to let go of disappointments and cling to the CROSS. TEXT: 2 Samuel 17:23  And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 17:23, 2 Kings 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extraordinary Loyalty

Contributed by Isaac Chan on Mar 4, 2002

Ittai the Gitite, shows us what true loyalty is all about; when there is NO allegiance Owed, No Benefits Promised, and No Conditions Attached.

EXTRAORDINARY LOYALTY Introduction: Somewhere in the middle of Western Road Christian Cemetery, there is a rather unusual statue among the thousands of gravestones and hundreds of statues. It is not the statue of a man or woman or angel, not even of Jesus or Mary or saint… but of a dog. How ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-23, Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sample Wedding Vows

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000

10 Sample Wedding Vows

VOWS #1 I _______, take thee, _______, to be my lawful wedded (wife/husband). To love and to cherish, to have and to hold. I promise, forsaking all others, to cleave to you and to you only so long as we both shall live. #2 I, _______, in becoming your (husband/wife), promise before God and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Romans 12:1-10, Ruth 4:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Favor Of God Will Produce Blessings!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 26, 2007

The Favor of God will Produce Blessings! We through life endeavor to get the favor of people. Whether we are in sales, trying to get the favor of an account or a young man interested in a young lady, a child with his father, a student with his teacher, w

The Favor of God will Produce Blessings! We through life endeavor to get the favor of people. Whether we are in sales, trying to get the favor of an account or a young man interested in a young lady, a child with his father, a student with his teacher, worker with his boss, etc. However, we should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-3, Deuteronomy 7:7-8, Ruth 1:1-19, Deuteronomy 7:7

Destiny Is A Choice Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Sep 10, 2018

Destiny is a choice is a sermon based on Joshua 24. Joshua exhorts the Israelites to choose between God and Baal. This sermon also gives us practical ways we can make the right choices that will in turn lead us to the right destiny.

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Scripture: James 4:7-8, Judges 2:8-11, Ruth 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Nudges Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 18, 2022

Sometimes God speaks through little nudges. This sermon deals with what it means to allow God's nudges to guide and direct our lives in amazing ways.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Ruth 1:16-17 Title: The God Who Nudges INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about nudges – God’s nudges to be exact. I want to talk to you today about having the ability to correctly respond to one of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ruth 1:16-17, Psalm 29:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

A Position Of Transition

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 5, 2021

As I thought about what my sermon topic would be on this final Zoom service the word transition came to mind. As I thought about the transitions that were made throughout scripture, a couple stood out to me. Let's take a look.

A POSITION OF TRANSITION As I thought about what my sermon topic would be on this final Zoom service the word transition came to mind. Transition means change, move, switch, alteration, modification. I can see how all of these could apply to what's happening with Cornerstone. We are making a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-18, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Jeremiah 29:11, Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 14:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Thanksgiving Meal—in The Springtime! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 22, 2022

Barley harvest--springtime--may not be the time when people think about Thanksgiving Day meals. During Elisha's day, a pair of miracles made a small meal into a real feast!

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central has accepted two of my different illustrations based on this text. This message is not merely a combination of those illustrations.) Introduction: What do you think of when you’re pondering a Thanksgiving Day meal? For many years, it’s a more or less American ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-44, Ruth 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist