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  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Orpah Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 33 ratings
     | 16,888 views

    Orpah had the truth, but turned her back on God.

    Orpah – 10th August 2008 am Ruth 1:1-18 Orpah was a Moabitess, a member of an accursed race. She was born and bread in paganism. The gods of her people were fearful demon gods, the most feared of all these gods was Chemosh. The priests of Moab were powerful and cruel. If any disaster threatened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    She Was Stedfastly Minded

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,338 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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    God's Hand In Our Risks Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,499 views

    What risk of faith is God calling you to take?

    [To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] There was a very cautious man Who never laughed or played; He never risked, he never tried, He never sang or prayed. And when he one day passed away His insurance was denied; For since he never really lived, They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I'll Take My Shoes Off For You"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,886 views

    The Purpose of this sermon is to affirm to others that although some Soldiers/Officers are willing to pass-up their right to salvation; there are some that are willing to take their shoes off for the Lord.

    20 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: Just like the “CLOSE RELATIVE” was willing to pass-up his rights to Ruth; many Soldiers are willing to pass-up their rights to salvation for fear of damagining ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Hand In Our Redemption Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 21, 2009
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     | 5,190 views

    In Boaz, we see a picture of our kinsman-redeemer, Jesus Christ.

    For free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com, or visit Jonathan’s blog: http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] REVIEW • The book of Ruth takes place “when the judges ruled” (1:1). • Elimelech and Naomi move from Bethlehem (“house of bread”) to Moab to escape a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Devoted To One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,689 views

    Being devoted to one another in brotherly love requires a decision, determination, and demonstration. We put it into practice by being present, attentive, and expressive.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an attorney who gathered the entire family for the reading of the will. 1. Relatives came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: a. “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek & Find: Seeking The Kinsman-Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,547 views

    In seeking our Kinsman-redeemer we must look for: 1) The Right Purpose, we must go to 2) The Right Person 3) We Must Make the Right Preparations and finally 4) We Must be at the Right Place

    A curious phenomena occurring more and more these days is the ever increasing relationships between two people of differing age brackets. For some noteworthy examples, it can be decades apart. A French court is currently examining whether the elderly heiress to the L’Oreal fortune, Europe’s richest ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Rest For The Weary Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2009
     | 8,088 views

    1) Ruth submitted to Boaz 2) Ruth listened to Boaz 3) Ruth received gifts from Boaz & 4) Ruth waited for Boaz to work

    How has your sleep been this summer? Are you a light or heavy sleeper? With the cooler temperatures this summer it has meant no air conditioning but unlike other cooler times of year, most nights it means sleeping with the windows open. Naturally when the windows are open you hear everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Justice For All Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,965 views

    1) Boaz’s preparation for court action, (2) the transcript of the court proceedings, & (3) Boaz’s response to the outcome of the court proceedings.

    This week saw the conviction of Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb receiving sentences of seven and six years in jail, respectively, by an Ontario Superior Court judge for their orchestrating a massive accounting fraud at theatre company Livent Inc. This has been a drama playing out for the past ...read more

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    The Boaz Generation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,042 views

    1) The Salutation (Ruth 4:11-12) 2) The Son (Ruth 4:13-17) & 3) the Summary (Ruth 4:18-22).

    Weddings are a fascinating custom. With my wife owning a flower shop we know all about weddings. Center pieces, corsages, bouquets, and decorations mean a lot of work and expense. With hall rentals, food, drink, tuxedo, gowns, relatives and gifts, a wedding is probably the most elaborate event any ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Nothing Just Happens

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,857 views

    There is a secret fraternity that exists amongst those who have been in pain that,,,that is mind-boggling,,, It transcends the color of your skin.... It transcends your background.... When you have been through certain things, you feel for other people w

    Nothing Just Happens Ruth 1; 6,18 6: Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread. 7: Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    God's Hand In Our Suffering Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    How should we respond when life falls apart?

    [To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; for more, visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] WHEN LIFE FALLS APART OBJECT LESSON: Jenga How many of you have ever played the game Jenga? “You take a block from the bottom and you put it on top.” Each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Hand In Our Luck Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,856 views

    Did the events of Ruth 2 happen because of good luck or divine intervention?

    [To receive free, weekly sermons contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; for sermon audio, visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] GOOD LUCK? Choir practice at the West Side Baptist Church in Beatrice, Nebraska, always began on Wednesday evenings at 7:20. At 7:25 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 1950, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Three Reasons Why Naomi Went From Sweet To Bitter

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 23,998 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Down:commitment Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist