Sermons on Ruth 1:1-21:

The Velcro Effect Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. uth "clung" to Naomi and refused to return to her "old life". This steadfastness to Naomi, Naomi’s people, and most importantly Naomi’s God serves as a challenge to Christians today. Are you experienci

THE VELCRO EFFECT Ruth: A Story of God’s Faithfulness Ruth Chapter 1 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) 22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. INTRODUCTION For the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is This Naomi?

Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 20, 2001

What changes have you noticed in your life?

IS THIS NAOMI? 19 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Family

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

There’s a scenario that plays itself out dozens of times in families all over the world and in our community. The scenario involves a vulnerable woman who depends on her husband to meet her emotional needs and a workaholic man who has little time for fami

Opening: There’s a scenario that plays itself out dozens of times in families all over the world and in our community. The scenario involves a vulnerable woman who depends on her husband to meet her emotional needs and a workaholic man who has little time for family responsibilities. Year after ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

A M Other's Legacy

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2006

A Godly mother prepares her children for this life and the next.

A Mothers Legacy Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Introduction 1. Read Ruth 1:1-18 2. Illustration: When the will of Henry J. Heinz, wealthy distributor of the famous ’57 Varieties’ line, was read, it was found to contain the following confession: ’Looking forward to the time when my earthly career will ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

I'll Stick By You

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007

You can tell who your friend is when you are in a pickle!

One of the great paradoxes of life is that - in order for new life to appear, then what formerly existed must be changed in some way or the other, or it must be completely destroyed. Jesus gave an example of this when he said that in order for a tree to grow, then the seed must first be buried and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Not Go Back To Moab

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

This message was used after an outstanding revival in our church. Much spiritual transformation had occurred and I used this message to encourage forward progress.

Ruth 1:14-18 KJV And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. [15] And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. [16] And Ruth said, Intreat me not to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Follow You Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006

Ruth was faithful to follow Naomi, in spite of difficult circumstances!

I Will Follow You Ruth Chapter One I. Introduction Tonight we begin a four week study of the book of Ruth. Ruth was a remarkable woman. She was from the land of Moab. The Moabites had been a thorn in Israel’s side for a long time. Even though Ruth was born in a land and of a people that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path Of The Ancients Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006

Naomi had trodden a path away from the House of Bread. Now she had to make a decision - stick to the path best knwon, or find the ancient path back to her destiny

Spiritual Pathways Part 2 The Path of the Ancients · Last week we looked at the fact that there is an ancient road, the road of God that leads to a good place, and that all of us are on a road of sorts. · We also then looked at the need to set up spiritual landmarks ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Your Mother Happy

Contributed by Ronnie Morris on May 11, 2007

The old saying, ’If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy’takes on new meaning as Ruth makes Naomi happy again.

Making Our Mother Happy Text: Ruth 1:14 Introduction: If momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy! 1. Respect the Woman called Mother Naomi, her husband and two sons fled the famine of Israel and moved to Moab. While there Naomi’s sons married Moabite girls. Tragedy struck when the husband and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Risks For God

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that we must take risks for God to accomplish the ministries He has for us.

-Today, we are going to learn a valuable lesson from Ruth -Ruth 1:1-18 -We do not know a great deal about Ruth -But we know that she had a few strikes against her -She was a woman (women’s roles in their society) -She was a foreigner, a Moabite -People despised by the Jews -Yet, Ruth was a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding God's Hand In Our Pain & Tragedy Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 22, 2007

How do we handle the fact that God is in control and God is good when things seem to fall apart?

Finding God’s Hand…in our Pain & Tragedy Let’s pray. Have you ever had a time in your life when what you were going through felt so painful, so hard that you didn’t know when it was going to end? But not only that, you couldn’t figure out where God was? Maybe you were hurt by a parent. Maybe a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever You Do Is Fine! Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 5, 2007

This sermon looks at the tragic consequence of our sin in the lives of others.

Whatever You do is Fine! Ruth 1 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: An audio version of this sermon is available at www.sanctuary-church.com This morning we are beginning a new - four week series looking at an OT Narrative… called Ruth. Grab a Bible... • Open to Ruth • Don’t be afraid to use the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tragedy Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

Tragedy can cause me to be better or bitter.

Ruth 1 - Tragedy We are beginning a new series for Advent. Advent means "coming towards" in Latin. Advent means the days approaching the coming of the Christ on earth. We take these four weeks to celebrate the coming of Christ years ago. So you may be wondering why I am having us read from the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Outsider To Royal Ancestress

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 17, 2007

THE STORY OF A WOMAN’S FAITH AND HOW GOD FULFILLS HIS PLAN IN ALL OF US.

OUTSIDER TO ROYAL ANCESTRESS RUTH 1:6-17 INTRO: GREAT LOSS 1: ELIMELECH DECIDED TO LEAVE A) IT WAS HIS CHOICE TO TAKE HIS FAMILY TO MOAB B) V 1 A CERTAIN MAN OF BETHELHEM JUDAH WENT TO DWELL IN MOAB C) THERE WAS FAMINE IN ISRAEL D) AND MOAB DID NOT SUFFER FROM THIS FAMINE E) ELIMELECH DIES IN ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-17

Denomination: Other

Love That Is Better Than Seven Sons Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Judges, Pt. 4

LOVE THAT IS BETTER THAN SEVEN SONS (RUTH 1:1-22) Sunday school teacher Tom and his family had been facing trials and tests that cause him to feel unworthy to be an adult Sunday school class teacher. Week after week he felt he was a total failure and kept wondering if each week was his last Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible