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    Character Study Of Naomi Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
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    Naomi’s life journey was filled with loss, bitterness, wisdom, and restoration. Her story teaches us that God can turn our mourning into joy, and our faithfulness to Him will always be rewarded.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF NAOMI – RUTH’S MOTHER-IN-LAW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 1:8 "And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house: the Lord deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me." Supporting Texts: Ruth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 11 - Faith That Inspires Others Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 4, 2025
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    Faith prompted Abram, Ruth and Matthew to step out in obedience to God. The outcome was that they were blessed and became an inspiration to others. May our faith in God be so contagious that many others will be encouraged to put their faith in Jesus.

    We read in Genesis 12:4, When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him. (GNB) Abram believed the words of the Lord who called him, left his country and people to follow after God. The reason for this kind of implicit ...read more

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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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    1) A Committed Faith Series

    Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 6, 2023
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    Part I

    1) A Committed Faith, Ruth 1:1-17 Today we start a new sermon series in the book of Ruth. Ruth is only mentioned one other time in the Bible – in Matthew 1:5, she’s listed as an ancestress of Jesus Christ. This is a beautiful love story that unfolds in a very unlikely setting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2) Seeking Grace

    Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 9, 2023
     | 1,492 views

    Part II

    2) Seeking Grace, Ruth 1:18-2:4 We left off last week listening to Ruth’s interchange with her disheartened mother-in-law, Naomi. And we saw in Ruth 1:16-17 her incredible statement of faith. Let’s look at it again. 16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Covenant Of Love

    Contributed by Brian Williams on May 13, 2025
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    In a day when everyone is doing what is right in their own eyes, loyalty and love for others, for their families and especially for God stands out in this world.

    Let’s turn to Ruth 1:1-22 1 Now it came about in the days when the judges governed, that there was a famine in the land. And a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to reside in the land of Moab with his wife and his two sons. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife, Naomi; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Faithful Friendship SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,742 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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    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
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     | 1,034 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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  • 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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    How Did The Affliction Of Naomi Cause Ruth To Become Active?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 5, 2023
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    The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time.

    THE AFFLICTION OF NAOMI Ruth 1:1-22, (16) The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ruth And Naomi Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 24, 2023
     | 2,926 views

    Ruth became the great grandmother of King David. She was in the family genealogy of Mary and Jesus. She experienced personal redemption and was part of the greatest redemption story of all history.

    You can’t make this story up. The story of Ruth is way too far-fetched to be manmade. The likely author of the book of Ruth is Samuel, who was a contemporary with Ruth as both lived in the days when judges ruled. There is just no way Samuel would come up with the idea on his own to include Ruth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naomi - From Calamity To Change Agent Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024
     | 1,204 views

    Always do right, you never know when the opportunity will come to transform/change your life/destiny.

    “Elimelech … his wife Naomi … sons were Mahlon and Chilian … Elimelech died … Naomi left with two sons ... took wives … Moab … Orpha … Ruth … both Mahlon and Chilian died … rose up to leave Moab” (Ruth 1:2-4). A. THE PROBLEM 1. Book is about Naomi’s challenge and achievements but named for ...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