Sermons on Ruth 1:22-2:3:

2) Seeking Grace

Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 9, 2023

Part II

2) Seeking Grace, Ruth 1:18-2:4 We left off last week listening to Ruth’s interchange with her disheartened mother-in-law, Naomi. And we saw in Ruth 1:16-17 her incredible statement of faith. Let’s look at it again. 16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22, Ruth 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be Faithful To The Mission To The Nations

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 22, 2023

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

Scripture: Genesis 17:5, Matthew 23:1-12, Ruth 2:1-3, Ruth 2:8-11, Ruth 4:13-17, Psalm 128:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

How Did The Affliction Of Naomi Cause Ruth To Become Active?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 5, 2023

The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time.

THE AFFLICTION OF NAOMI Ruth 1:1-22, (16) The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ruth And Naomi Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 24, 2023

Ruth became the great grandmother of King David. She was in the family genealogy of Mary and Jesus. She experienced personal redemption and was part of the greatest redemption story of all history.

You can’t make this story up. The story of Ruth is way too far-fetched to be manmade. The likely author of the book of Ruth is Samuel, who was a contemporary with Ruth as both lived in the days when judges ruled. There is just no way Samuel would come up with the idea on his own to include Ruth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth, The Unlikely One Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 31, 2023

The Lord is using all the circumstances to bring forth his salvation history. Through the hand of God Boaz, a “worthy man” is brought into Ruth’s life.

The Lord uses the unlikely. In Corinth Paul told the believers not many of you were influential or of noble birth when you were called. That was true for Ruth also. She was the furthest thing from nobility, and she had no influence. She was a cursed Moabite woman. Being one of the unlikely ones was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Field Of Grace

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

As we read here, Ruth had entered this certain field. This field was not hers, but a man named Boaz.

THE FIELD OF GRACE Ruth Chapter 2 :1-18 As we read here, Ruth had entered this certain field. This field was not hers, but a man named Boaz. Here we see God put his plans into motion. Neither Ruth nor Boaz ever imagined what would transpire with them meeting here in this field of grace. I would ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi's Crisis Of Meaning Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 16, 2024

Life IS more complicated than you think given all of our identities. Through Naomi's meaning crisis we explore our own identity crisis and how God drives home the solution.

INTRODUCTION: 196 Last week, our first reading of Ruth changed how we see God’s providence and activity in our lives. We don't get God's attention until His timer reaches zero. We learned that we can be hopeful because He's active in each of our lives all the time. His love for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-22

Character Study Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Naomi’s life journey was filled with loss, bitterness, wisdom, and restoration. Her story teaches us that God can turn our mourning into joy, and our faithfulness to Him will always be rewarded.

CHARACTER STUDY OF NAOMI – RUTH’S MOTHER-IN-LAW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 1:8 "And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house: the Lord deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me." Supporting Texts: Ruth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:20, Psalm 30:5, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 61:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Ruth? A Mothers Day Sermon.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 9, 2025

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1, Ruth 1:1-22, Judges 21:25, Ruth 1:1-17, Ruth 4:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lost But Not Forgotten Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Of Hope In A Fallen Land Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

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

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Does Write Straight With Crooked Lines

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2025

We know, every one of us, how many times we have told God “Thy will be done” with our fingers crossed behind our backs. No, repentance must be our daily habit.

Friday of the Twentieth Week in course 2025 (Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary) The Book of Ruth is both unique and important for both Jews and Christians. Ruth was an outsider, a Moabite woman married to the son of the widow Naomi, a native of Bethlehem. When Naomi’s two sons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Catholic

A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Message

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2024

This is a Father’s Day message aimed at men encouraging them to be virtuous men by looking at others as God sees them, especially women. Boaz is the example being used in terms of his relationship toward Ruth and his workers.

A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Father’s Day Ruth 2:1-10 1 John 4:19-20 Today we celebrate Father’s day. I got a text from my daughter, Judge Samantha, four days before Father’s Day inquiring about a possible Father’s Day gift for me: Good morning dad, what size shirt do you wear? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-10, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Un Hombre Virtuoso Fête Des Pères

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 13, 2024

Este es un mensaje del Día del Padre dirigido a los hombres animándolos a ser hombres virtuosos mirando a los demás como Dios los ve, especialmente a las mujeres. Booz es el ejemplo que se utiliza en términos de su relación con Rut y sus trabajadores.

Un hombre virtuoso Fête des pères Día del Padre Rut 2:1-10 1 Juan 4:19-20 Hoy celebramos el día del padre. Recibí un mensaje de texto de mi hija, la jueza Samantha, cuatro días antes del Día del Padre preguntándome sobre un posible regalo para mí en el ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-10, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isang Mabait Na Tao--- Araw Ng Mga Ama

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 13, 2024

Ito ay isang mensahe para sa Araw ng mga Ama na naglalayong hikayatin sila ng mga lalaki na maging mabubuting lalaki sa pamamagitan ng pagtingin sa iba kung paano sila nakikita ng Diyos, lalo na ang mga babae

Isang Mabait na Tao--- Araw ng mga Ama Araw ng Ama Ruth 2:1-10 1 Juan 4:19-20 Ipinagdiriwang natin ngayon ang Araw ng Ama. Nakatanggap ako ng text mula sa aking anak na babae, si Judge Samantha, apat na araw bago ang Father's Day na nagtatanong tungkol sa isang posibleng regalo para sa ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-10, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed