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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "My Two Husbands"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,838 views

    Ask yourself two profound questions: Why did God kill Mahlon for marrying Ruth? Why didn’t God kill Boaz for marrying Ruth? It took two husbands to bring God’s grace to Ruth. Jesus is both the Son of Man and the Son of God!

    “My two husbands!” Introduction: Most born again Christians are living much likened unto Ruth when she first came into the promise land. She knew that she was a part of the family of Israel because of her marriage to Mahlon, but she had not yet assessed her full potential. Instead of living in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    She Was Stedfastly Minded

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 20, 2008
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     | 3,310 views

    Message showing how Ruth returning with Naomi pictures the believer after salvation

    “SHE WAS STEDFASTLY MINDED” Ruth 1:1-18 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: When Elimelech left Bethlehem-Judah, he left and then lost all… How easy it is to leave God’s best for only Satan’s good. Satan does not mind giving you only the good if he can keep you from the best. Elimelech, upon going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found In The Right Field

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,904 views

    Ruth met her redeemer and enjoyed the benefits of the being in the right field

    In the first chapter of Ruth, we find Ruth’s acceptance of the God of Naomi by faith. She rejected the false gods of Moab and declared to Naomi, thy God will be my God. We must reflect on the Condition of Ruth. •She was poor - absolutely no supply •She was a widow - no security •She was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    From Trouble To Triump - A Mother's Story

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008
     | 2,889 views

    Naomi saw trouble turn to triump when she turned back to God

    I. A Mother in Catastrophe - vs. 1-5 A. The Famine 1. The Setting 2. The Sin 3. The Seriousness of the Famine, Amos 8:11 B. The Failure 1. Disobedience, Joshua 23:7 2. Distrust 3. Defiled, Joshua 23:11-13 II. Mother’s Conviction - vs. 6-7 A. She acted on what she heard - vs. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
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     | 5,539 views

    · Ruth represents the friendless ones who are victims of prejudice and poverty · Bathsheba represents those who have fallen into sin and must live with its consequences

    The Family Tree of Jesus Ruth and Bathsheba Matthew 1:1-17 Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:8-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week and this week, we’re looking at the lives of 4 women who are listed in Jesus’ family tree. Why were these specific women named in Matthew chapter 1 as ancestors of Jesus? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    A Stranger Saved By Grace

    Contributed by James May on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    3rd in the Series on the Book of Ruth. God’s grace is extended to those who will heed the call. Strangers to His Kingdom are welcomed because they choose to answer the call of God in their lives.

    A Stranger Saved by Grace Book of Ruth Series By Pastor Jim May Ruth 2:8-9, "Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens: Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    Rejoicing Because Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,893 views

    Final Sermon in the series. Ruth rejoices because she is redeemed. How much more should our redemption bring rejoicing?

    Book of Ruth Series #4 Rejoicing Because of Redemption Through a series of events, Ruth has come to know Boaz. She has renounced her old life of idolatry and has repented, or turned away from serving the god of death. She has chosen to come to a place where she devotes herself and her life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Caracter In The Crucible

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,312 views

    This sermon examines how God builds our character through seasons of suffering.

    Character in the Crucible Ruth 2 © 2007 Eric Bain This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com Two weeks ago we began a new series in the book of Ruth. We’re going to continue that today. So, grab a Bible – if you don’t have one – and open it to Ruth, Chapter 2. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whatever You Do Is Fine! Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    This sermon looks at the tragic consequence of our sin in the lives of others.

    Whatever You do is Fine! Ruth 1 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: An audio version of this sermon is available at www.sanctuary-church.com This morning we are beginning a new - four week series looking at an OT Narrative… called Ruth. Grab a Bible... • Open to Ruth • Don’t be afraid to use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    A Kiss Or An Embrace

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007
     | 2,741 views

    Blessing in wholeheartedness

    A kiss or an embrace Rth 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 of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. Elimelech and family left Bethlehem which means the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    Nearer To My God

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    Encourages God’s people to get closer to Him and to rest in His presence.

    Title: Nearer To My God Introduction: Mamie made frequent trips to the branch post office. One day she confronted a long line of people who were waiting for service from the postal clerks. Mamie only needed stamps, so a helpful observer asked, "Why don’t you use the stamp machine? You can get all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Lewis avatar

    Christ Our Kinsman Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Wade Lewis on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,408 views

    This is the third in a series that I preached before Christmas to show the signifigance of the coming of the Messiah

    TEXT: RUTH 4:1-6 SERIES TITLE: GLIMPSES OF GRACE SERMON III TITLE: CHRIST OUR KINSMAN REDEEMER THE STORY: A. ELIMELECH AND NAOMI LEFT BETHLHEM 1. THEY LEFT THE HOUSE OF BREAD IN A TIME OF DROUGHT. B. SONS MARRRIED MOABITE WOMEN 1. ORPAH 2. RUTH C. ELIMELECH, MAHLON, AND CHILION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Risking I All For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    God Almighty Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,766 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Characteristics Of Character Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,534 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan