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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Mother’s Heart Revealed Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 17, 2021
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    Mother's Day: Sometimes we feel that mothers are perfect. This message reveals a near-perfect mother. From Naomi, we see a mother’s strength, her love for her children, and we learn some things about a mother’s personality.

    As you already know, today is Mother’s Day. I would like to begin our message with a short story: A small boy invaded the lingerie section of a large department store and shyly presented his problem to a woman clerk. “I want to by a slip as a present for my mom,” he said, “but, I don’t know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    Ruth: From Dead-Ends To Fresh Starts

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 7, 2021
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    There is so much we can learn from the story of Ruth.

    “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.” Ruth 1:3-4. The name Bethlehem means, “House of Bread.” But because of the famine, there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Blair avatar

    Ruth - Part 1 - Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Feb 28, 2022
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    Our choices have consequence.

    Do you know the punishment for bigamy? Two mothers-in-law. A pharmacist tells a customer, "I'm sorry sir but In order to buy arsenic you need a legal prescription, not just a picture of your mother-in-law." You know why Adam and Eve were the happiest couple in the world? Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Williams III avatar

    Strength In Relationships

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021
     | 2,878 views

    How does the Bible illustrate how there is strength in relationships? We can turn to the book of Ruth for the answer.

    STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 “The Promise Keepers note the following in their Point-Man training: 10 percent of all people will change when they hear the truth, 10 percent will never change, and 80 percent will only change in the context of a relationship. (Raymond ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Ruth 1: God Provides Faith Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020
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    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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    The Truth About Moab Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 4, 2020
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    Naomi found herself in a desperate situation in Moab. Having left Bethlehem due to a famine, Moab had not brought the abundance they desired. Losing her husband and sons to death in Moab, Naomi was left there with only her daughters-in-law, but hope and grace were available in Bethlehem.

    The Truth About Moab Ruth 1: 1-7 Today I want to begin our study in the wonderful book of Ruth. Within this portion of Scripture, we find one of the greatest pictures of grace presented in the Bible. This biblical account focuses on three main characters: Ruth, a pagan girl from Moab who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Introduction To Ruth Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 6, 2020
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    In this introduction we look at the background to the book itself, who the Moabites were and the concept of Levirite marriage, as well as looking at the fact that Ruth is in our Lord's genealogy

    Introduction to Ruth Story. Almost ten years ago, I decided to downsize. Now when a rural Vicar talks of downsizing, he means reducing the number of parishes he has. In my case it meant going from 15 parishes to five. And this also meant moving house. As we were taking our bedroom apart, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mother’s Day 2020

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020
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    Throughout The Bible you can find moms that face great feats, & yet they raise their babies throughout it all. The one, I am going to point out today is, Naomi.

    Sermon- Mother’s Day 2020 - Today we celebrate Mother’s Day. - Once again, what a way to celebrate. - These are difficult times, but let’s look at how God works through the difficult times. - Throughout The Bible you can find moms that face great feats, & yet they raise their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Three Widows In Moab Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 17, 2020
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     | 8,020 views

    As you examine the lives of Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah, you find a picture of all people. Naomi represents a wayward believer; Orpah pictures one who was exposed and yet refused the gospel; Ruth is a picture of grace in salvation.

    Three Widows in Moab Ruth 1:8-18 Last week we began our study in the book of Ruth. We discovered that Moab was a place of difficulty and desperation. It is a picture of the world, much like that of Egypt in Scripture. Dwelling in the land of Moab will always result in separation and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Come Home Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,538 views

    Count the cost and make the commitment to come home to the Lord to find victory in the place of defeat.

    Gary Smalley tells the story of two moose hunters in northern Canada, who shot an unusually large moose. The two hunters had a problem, however. They couldn't pack this trophy animal out of the woods; it was just too big for their packhorses. But they had a solution. Using a cell phone, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • 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
     | 7,523 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

  • Samuel Young avatar

    Loyal Love - Ruth And Neomi

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Mar 11, 2021
     | 4,322 views

    Taking the story of Neomi and Ruth the sermon introduces Loyal Love - a love that is consistent and long lasting. Then it gives a twist into Psalms 23. This was preached as a Valentine sermon.

    Scripture: But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and you God will be my God. – Ruth 1:16 -- Greetings -- Yesterday was Chinese New Year. So happy Chinese New Year. It is a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Sermon 1: Famines And Failures Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,741 views

    The time of the Judges have been referred to as “Israel’s Dark Ages.” Yet nestled in this awful, violent period of Israel's history is a beautiful love story. A story of romance, restoration, redemption.

    Famines and Failures Series: Sermon 1 of the book of Ruth Chuck sligh June 2, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,452 views

    Ruth 1 describes three decisions made which influenced the lives of three women forever, illustrating the importance of the decisions we make in our lives. Naomi decided to cover up, Orpah decided to give up...but Ruth decided to step up.

    Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh June 9, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...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
     | 15,275 views

    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