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  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Meet Ruth Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 5, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,934 views

    Short introduction to a series on the book of Ruth.

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Are you having a good day? Not all days are equally good. You know you’re having a bad day when you put both contacts into the same eye. You know you’re having a bad ...read more

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    The Bitter Return Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 10, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,587 views

    Four observations about the way that God was at work in bringing Naomi and Ruth to Bethlehem.

    - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - - - - - A father was trying to explain to his four-year-old daughter the concept of marriage. But she just wasn’t getting it. So he decided that maybe some visuals might help. He pulled ...read more

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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Turn Stress Into Strength"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities andcultures. Everyone experiences stress. By God’s grace and making wise choices we can turn stress into strength.

    “Turn Stress Into Strength” Ruth 1:1-22, 4:13-17 Romans 8:28 John 16:33 There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities and cultures. We all experience stress. We all have to learn to live with stress. The highest times of stress in a person’s life include: Death in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    · Ruth represents the friendless ones who are victims of prejudice and poverty · Bathsheba represents those who have fallen into sin and must live with its consequences

    The Family Tree of Jesus Ruth and Bathsheba Matthew 1:1-17 Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:8-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week and this week, we’re looking at the lives of 4 women who are listed in Jesus’ family tree. Why were these specific women named in Matthew chapter 1 as ancestors of Jesus? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,673 views

    This is the 1st study in the study "God Is On The Job". This is a study from the book of Ruth and this study looks at God’s presence even when we don’t realize it.

    GOD’S PRESENCE Ruth 1:1-22 It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all. How could God allow bad things to happen to good people? How is it that evil people seem to prosper? The devil is a master at focusing us on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Characteristics Of Character Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,734 views

    This message looks at the integrity of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz

    They moved for the same reasons that families all over the world all through history have moved. Economic reasons. Karen read the story earlier how a man name Elimelech moved from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because of a famine that spread across Israel. There was a scarcity of luxury items ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Risking I All For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,299 views

    Being more than a survivor means risking everything for God’s sake

    Listen to this comment I heard the other day. “We’ve adopted such an attitude of “risk avoidance” that I’m afraid we may well miss the next great advancement. We’re so afraid of failure that we may not pursue that next step.” This quote was from 1997 and was made on a TV show about “stealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Commitment To Start Over

    Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,621 views

    Ever want to start over your life?

    This morning, I invite your attention to the book of Ruth. This book is a great love story and throughout it, it demonstrates Gods providential care for mankind. We are not for sure who wrote the book of Ruth, although some have given Samuel the credit for such writing. In accordance with Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
     | 9,575 views

    Seeing love in the story of Ruth

    One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mother Naomi

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,620 views

    How did Naomi do as a mother in the book of Ruth? What lessons can we learn from her example?

    Mother’s day - taking a look at the book of Ruth with particular attention to Naomi The days of the Judges - Judges 17:6 - “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Pagan idol worship Famine in the land Elimelech took his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Perry Greene avatar

    It’s Trying Time Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 6, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,337 views

    Ruth was a surpising choice to be in the ancestry of Jesus. Yet, as we see her life unfold, we can see the development of her faith in the living God.

    to be released he wondered if his family would reject him because of the scandal he¡¯d caused and the shame brought on the family. He wrote his parents saying that he would be coming back by bus but didn¡¯t want to embarrass them with his presence if they didn¡¯t want him back. He asked them to tie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dykes avatar

    On The Road Again: Going The Wrong Way Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,724 views

    Four observations from Ruth about Elimelech, a backslidden Christian.

    INTRODUCTION The story of Ruth has often been called the greatest piece of literature ever written and the Cinderella story of the Bible. I’m calling our study, “The Romance of Redemption,” a title I borrowed from Ray Stedman. How many of you have already read the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 21, 2013
     | 8,190 views

    In a time of famine, Elimelech and his family run from God to the land of God’s enemies, and pay a steep price as they do what seems right in God’s eyes. How will we respond in the time of our own “famines?”

    Walking in the Wilderness - Ruth 1:1-5 - January 20, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #1 Some years ago I was given, as a gift, a copy of the New Testament. I truly appreciate the thought that went into that gift, and the heart with which it was given, but ...read more

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    The Road Less Travelled Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 28, 2013
     | 8,776 views

    Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth – three women standing at a cross roads in life. One will find restoration, one will write herself out of God’s story, and one will journey down the road less travelled. Which road will you choose?

    The Road Less Travelled - Ruth 1:3-18 - January 27, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope - The Redemption of Ruth - #2 Quite a number of years ago now, an author by the name of Robert Frost, penned a poem entitled, “The Road Not Taken.” It’s a poem that tells the story of ...read more

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,344 views

    Naomi returns to Bethlehem despondent and embittered by sorrow and loss. What she fails to see, is what we often miss as well – that God is already at work behind the scenes!

    Running On Empty - Ruth 1:19-22 - February 3, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #3 As some of you will know, I have a sister. She lives in Calgary, and has a growing family of her own, so we don’t see each other very often – certainly not as ...read more

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