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  • Hans Krause avatar

    My Neighbor

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,728 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
     | 7,577 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
     | 3,645 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
     | 14,869 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

  • John Hamby avatar

    It's Never To Late To Return To Go Home

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
     | 13,641 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

  • James Bohrer avatar

    The Conviction Of Love Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,130 views

    REAL LOVE GOES BEYOND MERE SENTIMENT. LOVE MUST BE BASED UPON THE WILL TO LOVE EVEN WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE IT DIFFICULT. LOVE ACTS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE OTHER PERSON.

    RUTH 1 The Conviction of Love Love is a choice. God loved us when we behaved in unlovable ways. Romans 5:8 “ CHAPTER 1:3-10; 14-19 3 Then Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died; and she was left with her two sons. 4 They took for themselves Moabite women as wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Ruth 1: God Provides Faith Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020
     | 4,652 views

    When Naomi's faith fails, God provides faith to Ruth--a foreigner, who could only be reached by grace. The faith God gives to Ruth rescues Naomi.

    Ruth 1: God Provides FAITH ***A young woman graduates from college, and feels called by God to become a missionary. Despite wanting to be married, she recognizes that her career choice makes finding a husband much less likely. Still, she follows the call of God, only to contract dengue fever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Dead End Short Cut Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 20, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,717 views

    Elimelech takes a spiritual short-cut that ultimately leads to Naomi becoming a widow in a foreign land. Short cuts never work out.

    Message Ruth 1:1-5 “A Dead-End Short Cut”. We have all done it haven’t we. You’re driving to a specific destination and someone says, “I know a shortcut!” Do you really? Often your first instinct is to stick with what you know, stay on the regular path. But sometimes you think, “Why not?” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Long Road Back Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,668 views

    The disappointment which Naomi has at being a widow becomes the event God uses to bring His wondering child back home. For Ruth the road to redemption starts very unexpectedly.

    Message Ruth 1:6-22 “The Long Road Back.” Disappointment. The word immediately brings to mind all sorts of situations … doesn’t it. We have organising a project and all sorts of people make a commitment to give help, or support, or be part of a project. Then, when it comes to the crunch, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Commitment

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 34,235 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
     | 15,009 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

  • 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
     | 16,879 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

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Can You See What God Is Doing In Your Life And The World? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,457 views

    Anne and I may be driving along the highway, and out of the blue, she will say, “did you see that?” And for some reason, when she does that I am not usually looking in the same direction that she is, and I have to say: “No, what did you see, I missed it.”

    Introduction: Anne and I may be driving along the highway, and out of the blue, she will say, “did you see that?” And for some reason, when she does that I am not usually looking in the same direction that she is, and I have to say: “No, what did you see, I missed it.” Just like I miss what Anne ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Two Kinds Of Followers- The Kissers And The Cleavers (From The The Book Of Ruth)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2022
     | 3,377 views

    Today I want to preach about a wonderful love story in the book of Ruth.

    The Book of Ruth is probably the most wonderful love story ever written. Illus: Benjamin Franklin—as you know, he was one of the fathers of our great nation. He was also the ambassador to France. And, when in France, he was a member of a literary society, and they were giving different readings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    An Intense (And Harsh) Introduction – Ruth, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,004 views

    When you choose to rebel against God, bad things can/do happen - however, God is still faithful to Himself and each of us has an opportunity to return to Him (and find comfort)!!

    “An Intense (and harsh) Introduction” – Ruth, Part 1 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 1 Ruth 1:1-10 Introduction - Author of Ruth is unknown; some suggest prophet Samuel (11th century BC) -- However, there is no significant proof to give it solely to Samuel -- Many suggest it was around 5th century BC ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational