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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Your God Shall Be My God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013
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     | 11,947 views

    The vow of Ruth seals the promise, binding her forever not only with Naomi, but also with the LORD.

    YOUR GOD SHALL BE MY GOD. Ruth 1:1-18. Ruth 1:1. “The days when the judges judged” was an age of anarchy (Judges 21:25). Cycles of godlessness were followed by trouble and invasion, the raising of ‘saviours’ and restoration - only for the people of the LORD to fall back again into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    The Journey Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014
     | 9,287 views

    It is through Jesus that God speaks to you and me – no matter how dark the times, no matter how difficult the way, no matter how unfaithful people around us may be. God speaks to us through Jesus, and he calls us to himself just as he did Ruth.

    The book of Ruth is the story of an extended family living in a dangerous place during turbulent times. The story is told in four scenes, with a chapter devoted to each scene. Chapter 1 is about a journey, chapter 2 a day in the field, chapter 3 a night to remember, and chapter 4 a morning that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Stackhouse avatar

    Willing To Love

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 4, 2016
     | 6,946 views

    One of the greatest love stories of all time.

    *Recently a "Husband Shopping Center" opened in one of our major cities*, where women could go to choose a husband from among many men. It was laid out with five floors, with the men increasing in positive attributes as you ascended up the floors. The only rule was once you opened the door to any ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sin Consequences Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 11, 2014
     | 3,806 views

    There are consequences to sin.

    For Communion last week we noted Ruth’s commitment; she said “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me….”. It was not just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Marshall avatar

    Who Has Control Of Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 1, 2014
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     | 9,618 views

    In almost every home, there is a television with a remote control. Whoever holds the remote control has control over what is watched. In life, we have a spiritual remote control. Whoever's hands we put the remote in controls our life? Who has your remote?

    Introduction: Background of the book of Ruth: Many think the book was written by Samuel which places it before the times of the Kings. Samuel died before David came to the throne in Israel. It is the only book solely about a woman! Ruth is 1 of the 4 women mentioned in the Genealogy of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Ruth And Naomi

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 10, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 50,821 views

    I believe Naomi must have learned something; that even in the midst of the greatest suffering and adversity; God is good, and kind, and full of mercy.

    1-25-05 Title: Ruth and Naomi Theme: Messages from the Book of Ruth. Text: But Ruth said, “Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God” (Ruth I: 16). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth & Naomi's Story Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 3, 2016
     | 14,283 views

    The relationship of Ruth and Naomi show us a glowing example of covenant love.

    For the past four weeks, we’ve been putting women in their place! Over these four weeks we’ve discovered Sarah’s faithfulness. Natalie Johnson showed us how God used an unnamed Samaritan woman to become a powerful example of evangelism, and last week we saw how Mary of Bethany ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Finding Family Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2015
     | 6,557 views

    Ruth is a foreigner who finds belonging among God's people. "Where you go I will go, your people will be my people, your God will be my God.

    Ruth 1:1-17 “Finding Family” INTRODUCTION Stories are a powerful force in our lives. They do more than merely entertain. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a powerful, gripping anti-slavery novel that was first published in 1852. It solidified the abolitionist movement. When President ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 4, 2014
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    We are to imitate Ruth's commitment to Naomi and God.

    We will start a new study today of the Book of Ruth; please open your Bibles there…. We will read Ruth Chapter 1 today; but in preparation for Communion, we will focus on Ruth’s commitment. Next week we will go back to the plight of Jews and Naomi. As we will read, Naomi, an Israelite, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    New Life--New Hope

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 1, 2018
     | 15,084 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

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Sermon 4: From Pleasant To Bitter Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 7, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,108 views

    Upon her return to Behtlehem, Naomi told people to stop calling her Naomi, Hebrew for “Pleasant, and to call her “Mara,” (“bitter”). Naomi was bitter against God. This sermon explains why Naomi was wrong and how her sorrow was the prelude for the biggest blessing of her life.

    Sermon 4: From Pleasant to Bitter Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 7, 2019 [PROP: Find a pebble for object lesson in point III. Make sure it’s big enough for all to see.] NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Bernad avatar

    Importance Of Women

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020
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    Every wise woman buildeth her house, Not only by her fruitfulness, as Leah and Rachel built up the house of Israel; but by her good housewifery, prudent economy; looking well to the ways

    Importance of women 1. Ruth 1:16-22 2. Esther 4.1-17 Ps.127 Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house, Not only by her fruitfulness, as Leah and Rachel built up the house of Israel; but by her good housewifery, prudent economy; looking well to the ways of her household; guiding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Commitment: Separating The Doers From The Dreamers

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020
     | 7,432 views

    Today we will be looking at the topic of Commitment. The essence of commitment is expressed in the words of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi...

    Today we will be looking at the topic of Commitment. The essence of commitment is expressed in the words of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi: "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Ruth

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 11,281 views

    RUTH

    Ruth 1 v 8 - 18 I. RUTH WAS COMMITTED TO THE DIRECTION OF NAOMI. Ruth 1:16; And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: 2 Tim. 1:5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Revealing Redemption Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 7, 2015
     | 4,762 views

    Bethlehem becomes the hometown of Ruth. Because of her faith and character, God brings her into the nation of Israel. She will become the ancestor to David and Jesus. Things of God are revealed in and to Ruth as she experiences redemption by His hand.

    1. A Ph.D. candidate at the University of Southern California, was eager for the title of "doctor" - until one newly degreed professor shared his story. He said: A friend had called his home and asked, "Is the doctor in?" The Professor's 10 year old son replied, "Yes, but he's not the kind that can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ