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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Naomi Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
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    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 11 - Faith That Inspires Others Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 4, 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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    Importance Of Women

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020
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    Every wise woman buildeth her house, Not only by her fruitfulness, as Leah and Rachel built up the house of Israel; but by her good housewifery, prudent economy; looking well to the ways

    Importance of women 1. Ruth 1:16-22 2. Esther 4.1-17 Ps.127 Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house, Not only by her fruitfulness, as Leah and Rachel built up the house of Israel; but by her good housewifery, prudent economy; looking well to the ways of her household; guiding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Directions Determines Our Destination (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 19, 2025
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    In this scripture passage, I want to show you a family that lived among God’s people, and then due to some hard times, they packed up and moved.

    You might be saying, “So what!” People move from one city to another all the time because of HARD TIMES! That is correct, but anytime we find something in the Word of God, it is there for a reason. WHAT IS THE REASON GOD PUT THIS FAMILY IN THE SCRIPTURES FOR MOVING? Because it was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Ruth's Decision Determined Her Future

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    Ruth’s conversion and transformation demonstrates God’s grace.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISIONS DETERMINED RUTH’S FUTURE 1. Because Ruth was a Gentile, she was not under the “covering” of Israel. She was given a name that means friend. 2. Because Ruth was from Moab, she was under God’s special condemnation. “No . . . Moabite or any of their descendants for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Does Write Straight With Crooked Lines

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2025
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    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When Everything Falls Apart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
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    Let your decisions in difficulty be shaped by faith, not fear.

    When Everything Falls Apart Text: Ruth 1:1-5 Introduction 1. “We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all.” (Oswald Chambers) 2. The Bible is full of stories where people assumed God needed their help, so they went and made terrible mistakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Your God Will Be My God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
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    The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and as a result, her devotion to Naomi’s God.

    Your God Will Be My God Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: One design, one desire: entire devotion to God” (John Wesley). 2. The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ruth: A Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025
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    Ruth's decisions determined her future.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISIONS DETERMINED RUTH’S FUTURE 1. Because Ruth was a Gentile, she was not under the “covering” of Israel. She was given a name that means friend. 2. Because Ruth was from Moab, she was under God’s special condemnation. “No . . . Moabite or any of their descendants for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth Series: A Statement Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 29, 2025
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    Ruth does not leave but stays with Naomi and makes a wonderful confession and statement of faith.

    BOOK OF RUTH: A STATEMENT OF FAITH RUTH 1:1-22 #bookofruth INTRODUCTION… Statements of Faith in the OT At our church, when a person comes to be baptized into Christ, we have them repeat what we call “the good confession” which is patterned after Simon Peter’s confession we find in Matthew 16, Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Naomi: A Bitter Woman Constantly Desiring Better, Ended Up A Nourisher Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    God can overlook the sins and mistakes of your youth and use you in your old age.

    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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    The Power Of Faithful Friendship SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,781 views

    Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty seeks to honour God, it values the relationship and God rewards our faithfulness. God is loyal.

    Introduction: Loyalty is a virtue that is often undervalued in today's society. People no longer see loyalty as a positive trait and are quick to abandon commitments and relationships. However, loyalty is a quality that God values and rewards. In this sermon, we will explore the importance of ...read more

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    Finding Hope In Hard Times SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,668 views

    Naomi's story teaches us that even in the face of immense suffering and adversity, God's goodness, kindness, and mercy prevail.

    The book of Ruth takes us back to a time when judges ruled in Israel, around 1200 B.C. It is often regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever written. Today, we will explore the lessons we can learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi's decision to leave Bethlehem during the famine was ...read more

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    Embracing The Journey Of Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,082 views

    This sermon draws inspiration from the book of Ruth, encouraging believers to boldly step forward in their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ.

    Today, we sang a familiar invitation hymn called "Wherever He Leads I’ll Go." But I wonder, do we truly mean those words? Are we willing to follow Jesus wherever He may lead us? Imagine this scenario: you go to work tomorrow and your boss gestures for you to follow them. They lead you through the ...read more

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