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  • V. David Sedaca avatar

    Moab - A Dangerous Place

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    The Book of Ruth is the history of a Jewish family, who, like the prodigal son of Luke fifteen, went into the far country of Moab and "there began to be in want.

    The Book of Ruth is the history of a Jewish family, who, like the prodigal son of Luke fifteen, went into the far country of Moab and "there began to be in want." Through the backsliding of a Jew (typified by Naomi) the poor gentile(Ruth) is brought into the land of blessing. There Ruth meets the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Naomi - A Case History Of God's Providence Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 261 ratings
     | 33,840 views

    Naomi suffered three bereavements and yet proved God’s providential care.

    There’s a striking phrase in our reading from the book of Ruth - "The Lord came to the aid of his people" (1:6). The Authorized Version puts it: "The Lord has visited his people." All of us have known the problems as well as the joys of life - and they come at all stages in life’s journey. Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Craver avatar

    I Will Follow You Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paddy Venner avatar

    The Path Of The Ancients Series

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,860 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    You Need More Hate In Your Life - Part 1

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    There are some things the Bible says we should hate. They’re the same things that God hates.

    PSALM 97:10 “YOU NEED MORE HATE IN YOUR LIFE – PART 1” A) One of the favorite sayings of compromisers is that we don’t have any love! * They say, “What you folk need is more love.” * I want to turn that around today. * They say we need more love ... Today I’m preaching “You Need More Hate In Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Running From Or Into Trouble? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    Exposition of Ruth 1:1-5

    Text: Ruth 1:1-5, Title: Running From or Into Trouble? Date/Place: LSCC, 4/22/06, AM A. Opening illustration: a story about pain being the indicator of something—leprosy, pig, crow, acorn, tree B. Background to passage: Ruth is the only book in the OT named after someone who is not an Israelite. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Is There Bread In The House Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    This sermon talks about Jesus as the Bread of life it also relates to Bethlehem the Place of Christ’s Birth which translated means The House Of Bread.

    BREAD IN THE HOUSE Ruth 1:1-6 Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech, the name of his wife was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Starting Over When You Don't Feel Like It

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 423 ratings
     | 46,073 views

    Powerful biblical principles for starting over in life from the story of Ruth.

    Don’t you love a good comeback? Don’t you love it when the underdog wins? It does our hearts good to see someone get back up after they’ve been knocked down by the tragedies of life. That’s the story of the book of Ruth. The story begins with Ruth as a young woman. Her life seems to hold a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Do You Love Me Part A Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,775 views

    This sermon deals with what true love is by looking at the relationship between Ruth and her mother in law.

    Do You Love Me? Part 1 2/6/2000 Ruth 1:2-18 John 21:15-19 This question is asked by a variety of people. The nine year old girl asks it of the fourth grade boy. A dad asks it of his daughter. A woman that’s been married twenty five years asks it of her husband. A person dying of Aids asks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Armstrong avatar

    A Mother's Love For Those Dark Days Of Life

    Contributed by Robert Armstrong on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 7,917 views

    A Mother’s Day study in the life of Naomi, a righteous mother.

     A Mother’s Love For Those Dark Days Of Life Ruth 1:18 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Layton avatar

    No Bread In The House Of Bread

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 7,589 views

    This sermon outline is inspired and taken from the book "The God Chaser’s". It was not my original idea. I pray that God will bless you as much as He blessed me from reading this book.

    No Bread in the House of Bread Ruth 1:1-6 Introduction: What is the matter with the “Church” in America today? I have said it before and I will say it again today. We have our church services too programmed. We come in, pick up our bulletins and then put our brains on automatic pilot. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Gauthier avatar

    Finding God At The End Of Ourselves Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 28,524 views

    Trusting in the providence of God even when life doesn’t make sense.

    Do you ever read Romance novels? I don’t – believe me! I’m not particularly interested in that kind of literature. I’m a “facts” man. I like non-fiction. I like theology. I like pastoral administrative type books too. I like the kind of books that put most people to sleep. But I found a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Under The Wings Of God There Is Hope Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,908 views

    When life seems dark and dreary, God is still near. His nearness always ends in hope. Hope is faith under fire.

    Under the Wings of God there is Hope Bible Background: This quiet tale of ordinary life stands in strong contrast to the war and strife of Judges, which relates to the same general period. No doubt many people lived just such a normal peaceful life during this time period. Although Israel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Ruth: A Loyal Love Story Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 624 ratings
     | 107,410 views

    This morning we’re going to listen to a loyal love story from the Book of Ruth. Many people have said that the Book of Ruth is the most beautiful short story ever written. It’s an account of anxiety, fear, love, and commitment that inflames the imagin

    Ruth: A Loyal Love Story I like looking at old scrapbooks. For most of us, our family picture albums are stored away in boxes somewhere. Whenever I pick up one of my mom’s old albums, the ancient black and white pictures start to fall out, and I get to relive the memories of my youth all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Twamley avatar

    Another Drink

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,803 views

    Those of you who are Christians, do you remember when you first were saved? Do you remember how exciting it was. What happened?

    Those of you who are Christians, do you remember when you first were saved? Do you remember how exciting it was. Do you remember when you were first filled with the Holy Spirit, how exciting it was? Do you remember how much in love with Jesus you were? It seemed like there was a fountain of living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal