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Risking I All For Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

based on 8 ratings

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Being more than a survivor means risking everything for God’s sake

Listen to this comment I heard the other day. “We’ve adopted such an attitude of “risk avoidance” that I’m afraid we may well miss the next great advancement. We’re so afraid of failure that we may not pursue that next step.” This quote was from 1997 and was made on a TV show about “stealth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Almighty Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 17, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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3rd in series: El Shaddai - God Almighty. We are like rag dolls in the hands an evil demented child but God is in the business of sustaining people like me and people like you.

Did you see Toy Story? Do you remember the toys? Some were pretty normal – sort of. · There was our hero, Woody, who was afraid he would lose his place in Andy’s life. · Mr. Potato Head had a chip on his shoulder and a face that kept falling off. · There was the dinosaur that wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2, Ruth 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of Character Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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This message looks at the integrity of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz

They moved for the same reasons that families all over the world all through history have moved. Economic reasons. Karen read the story earlier how a man name Elimelech moved from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because of a famine that spread across Israel. There was a scarcity of luxury items ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Providence"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Feb 19, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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A message on the comfort of God’s providence.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com February 9, 2003 The Text: Ruth 1:1-17 The Definition of Providence: “Providence is the continuous activity of God in His creation by which He guides and governs it for His people’s good and His own ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Commitment To Start Over

Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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Ever want to start over your life?

This morning, I invite your attention to the book of Ruth. This book is a great love story and throughout it, it demonstrates Gods providential care for mankind. We are not for sure who wrote the book of Ruth, although some have given Samuel the credit for such writing. In accordance with Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Hand In Our Pain & Tragedy Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 22, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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How do we handle the fact that God is in control and God is good when things seem to fall apart?

Finding God’s Hand…in our Pain & Tragedy Let’s pray. Have you ever had a time in your life when what you were going through felt so painful, so hard that you didn’t know when it was going to end? But not only that, you couldn’t figure out where God was? Maybe you were hurt by a parent. Maybe a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Not Go Back To Moab

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

based on 49 ratings

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This message was used after an outstanding revival in our church. Much spiritual transformation had occurred and I used this message to encourage forward progress.

Ruth 1:14-18 KJV And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. [15] And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. [16] And Ruth said, Intreat me not to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having A Winning Attitude

Contributed by David Nsiah on Sep 16, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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For you to get the best from God, you need to have that spirit that takes no for an answer. You need to move on in God without fear or trembling and God will show Himself strong.

HAVE A WINNING ATTITUDE Ruth 1:8-19 The Bible says in the scriptures that when Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped speaking to her. Now the two of them went until they came to Bethlehem and stayed there. A winning attitude is in a person who determines to take ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

'your God Will Be My God'

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 28, 2005

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Ruth chose to follow Naomi back to Bethlehem, declaring "Your God will be my God". That decision had results far beyonf what Ruth might have draemed possible

Ruth 2:1-20a In that reading from Ruth tonight, we actually had quite a big chunk of that book of four chapters, which has been described as of the most charming stories ever written. Certainly it sits here in the midst of the history books of the Old Testament, and it seems something very ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Making The Wrong Decisions

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015

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How can we make decisions that are most glorifying to God and resulting in His blessing of our lives? When you surrender your decision-making process to God; God will guide and direct you in your decision-making process.

Opening illustration: Listen to this description of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in northern Ukraine (summary of the report): "There were two electrical engineers in the control room that night, and the best thing that could be said for what they were doing is they were 'playing around' with ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your God, My God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015

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To show the example of faithfulness of Ruth to GOD, that's why GOD rewarded her to be grandmother of JESUS. Matthew 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the fat

I. EXORDIUM: Who's your GOD? FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT and these 3 are One. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the example of faithfulness of Ruth to GOD, that's why GOD rewarded her to be grandmother of JESUS. Matthew 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 Salmon the father of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uncommon Love: Ruth Series

Contributed by Seth Alexander on Feb 17, 2015

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We must live Uncoomon Lives. See how Ruth lived with uncommon love.

Uncommon Love: Ruth Ruth 1:1-22 Live an uncommon life. Jesus Prayed for us: John 17:15-18 NIV My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Feb 23, 2015

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How many of you have felt like you want to throw up both hands and just quit. You have nothing left in the tank. I know I have.

In cars, the gas tank sensor will detect how much fuel is left. When you're driving with the indicator on empty, you say, "I'm running on empty." You know, this also applied to people. If you are exhausted and feel like you can't go on much longer, you can say, "I'm ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Other

Be A Miracle For The Hurting--Hands Full On Purpose

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2015

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Naomi and her family left home because of a drought. They were hurting. In Moab things got worse. Her support structure was gone. She came to Moab, beautiful, lovely and blessed. She left bitter and heart broken. One person stood in thE GAP.

BE A MIRACLE FOR HURTING PERSON ... HANDS FULL ON PURPOSE TURNS INTO A MIRACLE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a circle of young boys gathered around a cute little puppy dog. One by one they were talking. The deal was whoever could tell the biggest lie won the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Reasons Why Naomi Went From Sweet To Bitter

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 30, 2009

based on 12 ratings

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The Choices that SHE made caused her attitude to change as well as her outlook on life

Three (3) Reasons Why Naomi Went From Sweet To Bitter Ruth 1:1-22 Introduction; This book opens with a famine, and closes with a great feast. This book begins with a funeral, and ends with a wedding. Matthew Henry’s Commentary says… <>We find in this book excellent example of faith, piety, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

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