Sermons on Ruth And Boaz:

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021

Since doing God's will, obeying Him, is central to His blessing, how do we find God's will. Ruth 3 and 4 provide some concrete answers.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:16-17, Ruth 3:10-18, Ruth 4:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

The Song Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

Relationships, particularly marriage, are a major part of God’s plan to redeem us

Opening illustration about a wife who rescued/salvaged her husband Ruth 4 Finish up our series out of the book of Ruth: R&B: the songs of love. There are certain songs that must be sung and heard loud and clear in relationships if they are going to be strong and healthy. There is the song of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi The Reformer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2024

Naomi a poor widow in a foreign land, bounces back with new life through strong determination and courage. She became a wise and righteous woman.

Theme: Naomi – Reformer Text: Ruth 1:16-23   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: The book of Ruth revolves around three personalities namely, Naomi, Ruth and Boaz. The aim of this book is to connect the birth messiah back to David and further back to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Ruths Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 18, 2017

Ruth was called a woman of noble and faithful character. The book of Ruth is a romantic drama of the life of a Godly non-Jewish woman who had trust in Jehovah-Jirah. She was also committed to staying with her grieving mother-in-law through the crisis of l

Series Intro: Today we are looking at extraordinary woman of faith who has no fame, fortune or position of power. Yet this extra-ordinary non-Jewish woman finds her story being told centuries later. She does not perform any miracles in her story, she does not change the course of a nation in her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Grace

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 2, 2020

This is a sermon Grace - How to Start a New Year - A New Month and a New Life in Grace - Receiving and Giving Grace

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9; Ruth 2:1-17 Theme: 5 G’s for 2020 Title: Grace INTRO: Grace and peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Welcome to a New Year! One of the interesting things that happens each year is that our dictionaries update and add new words. Words that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

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

On The Road Again: Going The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Age Is Just A Number For God's Design For Marriage. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 28, 2024

In today's society, we often place a lot of emphasis on age and its role in marriage.

We might think that a certain age gap is too big, or that someone is too young or too old to get married. But what does God's Word say about this? In 1 Corinthians 7:2-3, Paul writes, "Each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband." Notice that there's no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:45, 1 Corinthians 7:2-3, Genesis 2:24

A Story Of God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2005

Naomi and Ruth discover that God is a faithful God.

A. For the past two weeks we have been trying to develop a deeper appreciation for the faithfulness of the God we serve. 1. The Bible declares that he is characterized by faithfulness. a. In Exodus 34:6, God says of himself, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

Christmas is about true love.

Ruth 3 - True Love INTRODUCTION: The Princess Bride - how I love this movie and I think it is the best story of all time. True Love In The Princess Bride, Westley is driven by one goal—to return to the love of his life, Buttercup. Westley does whatever it takes for his one "true love." He scales ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Couples Are Aligned By God For Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

While we have free will to make choices, God's sovereignty and guidance are at work in bringing couples together.

The Bible teaches that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God. In Genesis 2:24, it is written, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." This verse highlights the importance of marriage and the role of God in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Psalm 37:23

Second Down:commitment Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2008

A winning marriage means you are committed to keep marrying the mate you have, no matter how much they change.

4 Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series Second Down: Commitment Feb. 10, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Changes in my wife (introverted, driven, broken/bitter, smokin’) 1 I’ve fallen in love with each of them a When we ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Meet Ruth Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 5, 2003

Short introduction to a series on the book of Ruth.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Are you having a good day? Not all days are equally good. You know you’re having a bad day when you put both contacts into the same eye. You know you’re having a bad ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

How To Put Your Life Back Together Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 19, 2013

Following Naomi's advice, Ruth did 4 things to help put their lives back together. They are the same four things we must do to put our lives together after a major trial, struggle or catastrophe in our lives.

How To Put Your LIfe Back Together Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 ATTENTION: This interpretation of Ruth and the threshing floor incident takes the traditional view of Ruth's actions. I have another sermon on the same text that takes a different view titled Doing it Right, looking at ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Series: Wow! Whose Beautiful Young Daughter Is That? (Part 7) I Will Not Marry Ruth And Pollute My Family – She’s Not My Type

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Prejudice causes us to treat others as inferior which is inappropriate for a Christian. The Holy Spirit does not discriminate. God is no respecter of person. Jesus mingled with sinners. For the next of kin to reject Ruth because he did not want to stain his honor was prejudicial.

SERIES: WOW! WHOSE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 7) I WILL NOT MARRY RUTH AND POLLUTE MY FAMILY – SHE’S NOT MY TYPE 1. Ruth 4:1 Meanwhile Boaz went up to the town gate and sat down there just as the guardian-redeemer he had mentioned came along. Boaz said, “Come over here, my friend, and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-6, Ruth 2:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic