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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Good, Better, Best --- Divine Timing

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2024
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    God is an "on time God."

    GOOD, BETTER, BEST: IN GOD’S TIME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Jesus wants us to learn the lesson of DIVINE TIMING, PERSISTENCE AND TO NEVER GIVE UP. My friend we will face anger, discouragement, bitterness, disappointments and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Model Israelite

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 26, 2024
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    For Proper 26 Year B. November 3, 2024. This is from the Old Testament reading from Ruth 1:1-18

    A Model Israelite Ruth 1:1–18 NKJV 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: Independent/Bible

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    "The Family That Worships Together Stays Together” ( All Saints Sunday)

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 2, 2024
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    Today’s scripture from the Book of Ruth illustrates what it means to be family and how the love, loyalty, and faith shared within a family leaves a legacy for future generations.

    All Saints Sunday Sermon: “The Family That Worships Together Stays Together” Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18 (NRSVue) Introduction: Today is All Saints Sunday. We gather to honor, remember, and celebrate the saints who walked before us, those who paved the path we walk today. Hebrews 12:1 tells us, “We ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lost But Not Forgotten Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025
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     | 1,674 views

    This is the 1st Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

    Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#1] LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Ruth 1:1-22 Introduction: In a World full of trouble and uncertainty, the story of Ruth shows us how strong faith and God's care can be, even in difficult times. As we start our series on "Faithfulness In A Fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth's Decision Determined Her Future

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    Ruth’s conversion and transformation demonstrates God’s grace.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISIONS DETERMINED RUTH’S FUTURE 1. Because Ruth was a Gentile, she was not under the “covering” of Israel. She was given a name that means friend. 2. Because Ruth was from Moab, she was under God’s special condemnation. “No . . . Moabite or any of their descendants for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Does Write Straight With Crooked Lines

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2025
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    We know, every one of us, how many times we have told God “Thy will be done” with our fingers crossed behind our backs. No, repentance must be our daily habit.

    Friday of the Twentieth Week in course 2025 (Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary) The Book of Ruth is both unique and important for both Jews and Christians. Ruth was an outsider, a Moabite woman married to the son of the widow Naomi, a native of Bethlehem. When Naomi’s two sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    I Was Bitter, But Now I’m Better

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 30, 2025
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    Isn’t it something that one of the most honored women in history, the mother of Jesus, the Savior, the Christ, carried a name that meant bitter?

    Ruth 1:20-21 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. As I stand before you today, I want to lift up a thought that will stir your spirit: I Was Bitter but Now I’m Better. Touch your neighbor and say: “Neighbor, I’ve been through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your God Will Be My God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
     | 337 views

    The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and as a result, her devotion to Naomi’s God.

    Your God Will Be My God Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: One design, one desire: entire devotion to God” (John Wesley). 2. The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ruth: A Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025
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    Ruth's decisions determined her future.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISIONS DETERMINED RUTH’S FUTURE 1. Because Ruth was a Gentile, she was not under the “covering” of Israel. She was given a name that means friend. 2. Because Ruth was from Moab, she was under God’s special condemnation. “No . . . Moabite or any of their descendants for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace In Our Grief Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2025
     | 184 views

    2. It’s difficult to see hope in the middle of grief, but God’s grace always supplies us with hope even in the darkest night.

    GOD’S GRACE IN OUR GRIEF Text: Ruth 1:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world just beyond the horizon.” 2. It’s difficult to see hope in the middle of grief, but God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ruth Series: A Statement Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 29, 2025
     | 195 views

    Ruth does not leave but stays with Naomi and makes a wonderful confession and statement of faith.

    BOOK OF RUTH: A STATEMENT OF FAITH RUTH 1:1-22 #bookofruth INTRODUCTION… Statements of Faith in the OT At our church, when a person comes to be baptized into Christ, we have them repeat what we call “the good confession” which is patterned after Simon Peter’s confession we find in Matthew 16, Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Naomi: A Bitter Woman Constantly Desiring Better, Ended Up A Nourisher Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
     | 185 views

    God can overlook the sins and mistakes of your youth and use you in your old age.

    A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah” (1:2). 2. She compromised her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Faithful Friendship SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,810 views

    Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty seeks to honour God, it values the relationship and God rewards our faithfulness. God is loyal.

    Introduction: Loyalty is a virtue that is often undervalued in today's society. People no longer see loyalty as a positive trait and are quick to abandon commitments and relationships. However, loyalty is a quality that God values and rewards. In this sermon, we will explore the importance of ...read more

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    Finding Hope In Hard Times SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,770 views

    Naomi's story teaches us that even in the face of immense suffering and adversity, God's goodness, kindness, and mercy prevail.

    The book of Ruth takes us back to a time when judges ruled in Israel, around 1200 B.C. It is often regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever written. Today, we will explore the lessons we can learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi's decision to leave Bethlehem during the famine was ...read more

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    Embracing The Journey Of Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,112 views

    This sermon draws inspiration from the book of Ruth, encouraging believers to boldly step forward in their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ.

    Today, we sang a familiar invitation hymn called "Wherever He Leads I’ll Go." But I wonder, do we truly mean those words? Are we willing to follow Jesus wherever He may lead us? Imagine this scenario: you go to work tomorrow and your boss gestures for you to follow them. They lead you through the ...read more

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