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  • Hans Krause avatar

    My Neighbor

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,839 views

    Have you ever thought of what difference a word of compassion, encouragement, or affirmation can make in someone else's life? This sermon calls us to recognize others' needs and to show our love for them in the appropriate love language.

    [Sermon preached on 26 August 2018, 14th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Somehow, widows have been on my mind this past week. Last Tuesday, I was contacted by a woman whose husband had just died. She asked me to arrange the funeral. That same day, I read the Bible readings for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Thanking God For Friends Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 25, 2018
     | 7,658 views

    Based on the life of Ruth and Naomi - a sermon about the joy of friendship - a sermon designed to start a series on Thankfulness.

    Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18; Romans 16 Theme: Thankfulness - Thanking God for Friends Sermon: Based on the life of Ruth and Naomi - a sermon about the joy of friendship - a sermon designed to start a series on Thankfulness. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Life Can Become Hesed"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 2, 2018
     | 3,701 views

    Life is not easy as it was with Ruth and Naomi but there"Hesed" will one day come!

    “Life can become Hesed” ” Ruth 1:1-18 Hesed means kindness love kindness 1. “In the day of the judges there was a famine” Naomi and Elimelech because of famine in Bethlehem (House of Bread) move to Moab • Moab was a town of child sacrifices, pagan worship, wild place • Elimelech, and Naomi ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Story Behind The Story

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,989 views

    In these first seven verses of Ruth we are introduced to the family of a man named Elimelech who lived during the days of the judges (v. 1). It is the sad tale of a man who chooses to walk out on the Lord and on God's plan for his life. As a result of his

    Studies in the Book of Ruth “The Story Behind The Story.” Ruth 1:1-7 Only two books of the Bible bear the names of women; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Making The Wrong Decisions

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015
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     | 13,181 views

    How can we make decisions that are most glorifying to God and resulting in His blessing of our lives? When you surrender your decision-making process to God; God will guide and direct you in your decision-making process.

    Opening illustration: Listen to this description of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in northern Ukraine (summary of the report): "There were two electrical engineers in the control room that night, and the best thing that could be said for what they were doing is they were 'playing around' with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Your God, My God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015
     | 4,907 views

    To show the example of faithfulness of Ruth to GOD, that's why GOD rewarded her to be grandmother of JESUS. Matthew 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the fat

    I. EXORDIUM: Who's your GOD? FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT and these 3 are One. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the example of faithfulness of Ruth to GOD, that's why GOD rewarded her to be grandmother of JESUS. Matthew 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 Salmon the father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Never To Late To Return To Go Home

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
     | 13,710 views

    Naomi a widow and childless, and grieving the death of her husband and two sons, she now gives thought to return to her homeland.

    Studies in the Book of Ruth “It Never Too Late To Go Home.” Ruth 1:6-21 “Have you ever experienced disappointment with God? It happens when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Washed, Sanctified And Justified!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 17, 2018
     | 4,617 views

    The church in Corinth was in a mess. Many of our lives are a mess. Jesus can make a life of eternal usefulness out of a life that is a sinful mess by the "name of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Spirit of our God"! Praise His Name forever!

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Peter Toy avatar

    The Power Of Commitment

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 34,370 views

    The introductory sermon on a series on the book of Ruth. The outline is: 1. Follow God, not food. 2. Don’t blame God for our bad choices. 3. Our life can change lives. 4. When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

    The Beauty of Commitment - Ruth 1:1-22 BTBC - April 21, 2013 There is power in commitment. Let me show you a short video clip from the movie, “The Fellowship of the Rings” (show video). What did you think of Sam when you saw that video clip? Weren’t you impressed? Didn’t you wish you had a friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    New Life--New Hope

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 1, 2018
     | 15,084 views

    This sermon looks at both Naomi and Peter and shows how God reveals Himself to them offering them both new life and new hope

    New Life New Hope April 22, 2018 Ruth 1:6-18 John 21:1-14 Have you ever started something that you were real excited about doing but something came up and it distracted you from what you were hoping to complete so that you never quite got around to finishing the project that you started. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph McGaha avatar

    The Romance Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcgaha on Feb 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,883 views

    Exposition of Ruth 1:1

    A Sad Saga Unfolds – Ruth 1:1 1. Dark Days are Described. - in the days when the judges ruled – Judges 17:6 2. A Depression is Declared. - there was a famine in the land. – Amos 8:11-12 3. A Dreadful Decision. - a certain man of Beth-lehem-judah went to sojourn in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Severe Consequences Of Sinful Choices Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,426 views

    A sermon examining the consequences of sin.

    THE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES OF SINFUL CHOICES Ruth 1:1-5 It is said that "decisions determine destiny". Your life tomorrow will be the direct result of the decisions you make today. It is estimated that we make approximately 35,000 decisions per day! There will be consequences for each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Should I Stay Or Should I Go Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,007 views

    A sermon examining the decision to return to the Lord.

    SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? Ruth 1:6-18 Each day we are faced with a myriad of choices. Each of those choices bring unavoidable consequences. Adrian Rogers often used the phrase "it is decision that determines destiny". Simply stated, the path that you choose will determine where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    It's Good To Be Back Home Again! Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,583 views

    A sermon examining the joy that is experienced when returning to a right relationship with the Father.

    IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK HOME AGAIN Ruth 1:19-22 Often I will have a ministry related trip planned months in advance and I find myself eagerly anticipating the opportunity to get out of town for a while. Usually I am fine for about 3 days, and after that I begin to get a little homesick. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Kissers & Cleavers Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014
     | 8,500 views

    Last lesson we learned was don’t blame God for everything that goes wrong in your life. This morning we’re going to learn what it takes to move from Moab to Bethlehem.

    Unlocking Your Life’s Destiny Series Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth Kissers and Cleavers (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) July 13, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Two Weeks ago we began the series “Discovering Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist