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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 11 - Faith That Inspires Others Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2025
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    Faith prompted Abram, Ruth and Matthew to step out in obedience to God. The outcome was that they were blessed and became an inspiration to others. May our faith in God be so contagious that many others will be encouraged to put their faith in Jesus.

    We read in Genesis 12:4, When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him. (GNB) Abram believed the words of the Lord who called him, left his country and people to follow after God. The reason for this kind of implicit ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sermon # 17 - Overcome Fear With Faith Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 2, 2025
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    Fear is real and there are many situations that disturb us and create a sense of fear in our hearts. If we recognize that God is our shield, and put our faith in Him, all our fears are annulled and will be replaced with courage and peace.

    We read in Genesis 15:1, Later the LORD spoke his word to Abram in a vision. He said, "Abram, don't be afraid. I am your shield. Your reward will be very great." (GW) God knows our name There were certain events that transpired in Abram’s life that left him with a sense of fear and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Mother's Day: A Mother's Reward

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025
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    Motherhood is not only a natural role; it is a spiritual calling with divine responsibility and eternal reward.

    Mother's Day: A MOTHER'S REWARD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 1:16-17 "And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Ruth? A Mothers Day Sermon.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 9, 2025
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    The book of Ruth holds many themes. Her life was a blessing, an unknown blessing in her time. We live lives of which the outcomes are often unknown. Her's brought a blessing to the whole world. Why?

    Ruth: a Mother’s Day sermon. The book of Ruth starts with the words, “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So, a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab.” (Ruth 1:1) Incidentally the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Covenant Of Love

    Contributed by Brian Williams on May 13, 2025
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    In a day when everyone is doing what is right in their own eyes, loyalty and love for others, for their families and especially for God stands out in this world.

    Let’s turn to Ruth 1:1-22 1 Now it came about in the days when the judges governed, that there was a famine in the land. And a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to reside in the land of Moab with his wife and his two sons. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife, Naomi; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Naomi: A Bitter Woman Constantly Desiring Better, Ended Up A Nourisher Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
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    We can list Naomi’s mistakes, but we remember how God used her in spite of them.

    A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem" (Judah 1:2). 2. She compromised her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewed Life Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 30, 2023
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    Ruth lost her life at her very young age. But God granted her a new life. Life with joy, happiness and grace. She became important person in the history of Jesus. All because she was obedient and loyal to her mother-in-law and the God of her mother-in-law.

    Ruth 4:13-17, Renewed Life “The Lord is good and his love endures forever” Illustration: “An elderly lady entered into a catholic shrine and touched all statutes of saints and kissed. Finally she touched Satan under the feet of Jesus and kissed him. The Father asked, why my dear daughter you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Faithful To The Mission To The Nations

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 22, 2023
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    The story of Ruth, and her place in the genealogy of the Messiah, is written testimony against a kind of closed faith and worship.

    Saturday of the 20th Week in Course 2023 The story of the Moabite woman, Ruth, has come down to us because of her association with the kingly house of David. She was David’s great-great grandmother. But for both OT and NT authors, her distinction was that she was not descended from the patriarch ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "She Lay At His Feet”

    Contributed by John Newton on Jun 13, 2025
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    What did it mean for Ruth to place herself at Boaz’s feet? What does it mean for us today?

    When you think of a romance story what comes to your mind? For the more literary types among us it might be Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet or Charlotte Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. For others of us perhaps it could be something more like one of the many dozens of novels of Danielle Steele. Or if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When God Rewrites Your Story

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
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    Your story is not over. The God who rewrote the stories of Joseph, Ruth, Jabez, and many others is still in the business of transformation.

    WHEN GOD REWRITES YOUR STORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 50:20 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Ruth 4:13-17, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, John 8:1-11, Luke 8:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life’s journey is filled with twists and turns. Many times, people find themselves in stories written by pain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Directions Determines Our Destination (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 27, 2025
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    A Sunday school teacher told his class the story in the Bible of the rich man and Lazarus.

    He explained that the wealthy man had: • Wonderful clothes, • Lived in luxury • Had all the food he could eat But he had no compassion for Lazarus, who was a beggar. Lazarus was so poor that he ate the crumbs from the rich man’s table. • Later in their lives, the rich man ended up dying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Visitation That Changes Stories Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
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    There are divine visitations that change lives, but there are also visitations that completely rewrite stories. In the Scripture, we find examples of people who went from years of weeping to seasons of rejoicing simply because God visited them.

    THE VISITATION THAT CHANGES STORIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1 Supporting Texts: Luke 1:68, Ruth 4:13-17, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Job 42:10-17, Exodus 3:7-8 INTRODUCTION: There are divine visitations that change lives, but there are also visitations that completely rewrite stories. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lost But Not Forgotten Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025
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    This is the 1st Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

    Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#1] LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Ruth 1:1-22 Introduction: In a World full of trouble and uncertainty, the story of Ruth shows us how strong faith and God's care can be, even in difficult times. As we start our series on "Faithfulness In A Fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeds Of Hope In A Fallen Land Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025
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    This is the 2nd Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

    Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#2] SEEDS OF HOPE IN A FALLEN LAND Ruth 2:1-23 Introduction: Friday before last, I planted my alley garden. I planted some tomato plants, zucchini squash plants, and pepper plants. I should have stopped; but instead, I planted a lot of sunflower seeds. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courageous Confidence Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025
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    This is the 3rd Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

    Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#3] COURAGEOUS CONFIDENCE Ruth 3:1-18 Introduction: In Ruth 3, we witness a pivotal moment where Ruth steps forward in faith, trusting God's sovereignty and displaying remarkable courage amid uncertainty. Her actions are not merely acts of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist