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  • Eric Lenhart avatar

    The Second Journey Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,189 views

    A journey from hopelessness to hopefulness.

    The Second Journey (Ruth 1:1-22) Introduction: “George went on a vacation to the Middle East with most of his family, including his mother-in-law. “During their vacation, and while they were visiting Jerusalem, George’s mother-in-law died. “With the death certificate in hand, George went ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Ruth - 1:6-22 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012
     | 9,002 views

    Naomi and Ruth return, God begins to heal and work in their lives...

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 23, 2012 Date Taught: July 11, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:6-22 (read passage) Introduction: 6Then Naomi heard in Moab that the Lord had blessed his people in Judah by giving them good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Introduction To The Book Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
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    A basic intro to Ruth, discussing its biblical and historical setting, basic story line, theme, author, date, outline, major and minor characters, location and basic teachings with a concluding discussion question about participant goals for the study.

    Introduction to the Book of Ruth Series: Ruth June 16, 2013 NOTE: If you would like to have the formatted student study sheet that goes along with this week’s intro study with a helpful chart and a color map, write and request it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ruth 1:1-5 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hand It Over

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013
     | 5,422 views

    Let us not wait until we are blitzed to turn to God, before the flood ravages us, can we hand over our lives to God please?

    Hand it over! Ruth 1:16”But Ruth said: " Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” ‘Ouch be careful’, ‘not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Horng Saw avatar

    Change: When And How To Embrace It

    Contributed by Horng Saw on Jun 27, 2013
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    An expository teaching on when to change and how to embrace change. The key passage is Ruth chapter 1.

    Change happens all the time, be it natural or man-made. Ruth 1:1-5 details a list of changes – there was a change of climate, a change of environment when Elimelech and his family moved to Moab, a change of leadership in the family after the death of Elimelech, a change of culture when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Decisions Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,135 views

    Our life is governed by our decisions and each decision has consequences. Naomi, Orpah and Ruth each made decisions that had life-altering consequences. Each of their decisions have lessons for our own lives.

    Decisions Series: Ruth (Sermon 3 in series) June 30, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ruth 1. INTRODUCTION Illus. – At seven o’clock on the morning of December 7, 1941 two US soldiers were on duty at a small radar station in the Pacific ocean. Suddenly, their radar screen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Finish Strong Or Wrong.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
     | 6,641 views

    It does not matter how strong we start out, if we finish badly.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The year 1945 saw the emergence of three great evangelist: Billy Graham; Chuck Templeton, and Bron Clifford. All three of them packed auditoriums to capacity. Chuck Tempelton was called "the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Ruth - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 30, 2012
     | 6,691 views

    Let's begin a journey and discover some great and wonderful truths about God through this wonderful book about a woman of great faith and obedience!

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: June 26, 2012 Date Taught: June 27, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:1-5 (read passage) Introduction: Even the best laid plans can go awry and leave us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Ruth And Naomi Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 24, 2023
     | 3,093 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naomi - From Calamity To Change Agent Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024
     | 1,317 views

    Always do right, you never know when the opportunity will come to transform/change your life/destiny.

    “Elimelech … his wife Naomi … sons were Mahlon and Chilian … Elimelech died … Naomi left with two sons ... took wives … Moab … Orpha … Ruth … both Mahlon and Chilian died … rose up to leave Moab” (Ruth 1:2-4). A. THE PROBLEM 1. Book is about Naomi’s challenge and achievements but named for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Consequences Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 11, 2014
     | 3,879 views

    There are consequences to sin.

    For Communion last week we noted Ruth’s commitment; she said “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me….”. It was not just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Marshall avatar

    Who Has Control Of Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,689 views

    In almost every home, there is a television with a remote control. Whoever holds the remote control has control over what is watched. In life, we have a spiritual remote control. Whoever's hands we put the remote in controls our life? Who has your remote?

    Introduction: Background of the book of Ruth: Many think the book was written by Samuel which places it before the times of the Kings. Samuel died before David came to the throne in Israel. It is the only book solely about a woman! Ruth is 1 of the 4 women mentioned in the Genealogy of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Ruth And Naomi

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 10, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 50,984 views

    I believe Naomi must have learned something; that even in the midst of the greatest suffering and adversity; God is good, and kind, and full of mercy.

    1-25-05 Title: Ruth and Naomi Theme: Messages from the Book of Ruth. Text: But Ruth said, “Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God” (Ruth I: 16). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Ruthless Love Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 27, 2013
     | 6,715 views

    Loyalty, Friendship, Love, Sacrifice

    Ruth 1:16-18 (p. 182) September 29, 2013 Introduction: Loyalty is the characteristic of never giving up. Never quitting – no matter how bad things get. No matter how hard things are – (Show Video of John and Ann Betar – 1:37) 80+ years together...good times, bad times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    An Overview Of The Book Of Ruth

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,475 views

    It all comes down to a moment at midnight on a particular threshing floor in the valley below Bethlehem.

    AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF RUTH. Ruth 1-4. The structure of the Book of Ruth is interesting. It begins in the time of the Judges, and ends with a genealogy that runs on to King David, thus justifying the book’s canonical position between Judges and 1 Samuel. The whole story pivots on a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational