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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Finding Good In The Bad Things

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 5, 2012
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    Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work.

    Title: Finding Good In the Bad Things Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Thesis: Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work. Introduction: "Go West, young man, go west…" is a quote popularized by American author Horace Greeley concerning America's expansion westward. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Wasn't Suppose To Happen Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014
     | 10,866 views

    If the story of Ruth was adapted for the silver screen it would contain all the parts necessary for a blockbuster. Sudden trouble, tragedy, death, rags-to-riches.

    Unlocking Your Life’s Destiny Series Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) June 29, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A This summer there have been some huge movies that have made some major bank; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kissers & Cleavers Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014
     | 8,499 views

    Last lesson we learned was don’t blame God for everything that goes wrong in your life. This morning we’re going to learn what it takes to move from Moab to Bethlehem.

    Unlocking Your Life’s Destiny Series Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth Kissers and Cleavers (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) July 13, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Two Weeks ago we began the series “Discovering Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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

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    From Pleasant To Bitter Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 30, 2013
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     | 18,023 views

    Upon Naomi's return home she said, "Don't call me Naomi [Pleasant] anymore. Call me Mara [Bitter]" This sermon examines her bitterness, now destructive bitterness is and how to deal with the trials in life.

    From Pleasant to Bitter Chuck Sligh Series: Ruth July 28, 2013 TEXT: Ruth 1:19-22 – “So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20 And she said unto them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s Trying Time Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 6, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,275 views

    Ruth was a surpising choice to be in the ancestry of Jesus. Yet, as we see her life unfold, we can see the development of her faith in the living God.

    to be released he wondered if his family would reject him because of the scandal he¡¯d caused and the shame brought on the family. He wrote his parents saying that he would be coming back by bus but didn¡¯t want to embarrass them with his presence if they didn¡¯t want him back. He asked them to tie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Decisions, Decisions Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 5, 2013
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     | 8,686 views

    A study of the book of Ruth chapter 1 verses 1 through 22

    Ruth 1: 1 – 22 Decisions, Decisions 1 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. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech, the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hand It Over

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013
     | 5,361 views

    Let us not wait until we are blitzed to turn to God, before the flood ravages us, can we hand over our lives to God please?

    Hand it over! Ruth 1:16”But Ruth said: " Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” ‘Ouch be careful’, ‘not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change: When And How To Embrace It

    Contributed by Horng Saw on Jun 27, 2013
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     | 6,118 views

    An expository teaching on when to change and how to embrace change. The key passage is Ruth chapter 1.

    Change happens all the time, be it natural or man-made. Ruth 1:1-5 details a list of changes – there was a change of climate, a change of environment when Elimelech and his family moved to Moab, a change of leadership in the family after the death of Elimelech, a change of culture when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life's Choices

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
     | 6,556 views

    The outcome of our life is determined by the choices we make. The choices that three widows and one man made & how those choices affected their lives.

    TITLE: Life's Choices TEXT: Ruth 1:16-17 INTRO: A sign on the door of a classroom reads: "We are not born losers, we are born choosers." The outcome of our lives is determined, not just by what happens to us, but by the choices we make. Everyday we are making choices and building, one brick at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life's Choices

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,888 views

    We can choose or lose. The choices three widows made and the outcome

    TITLE: Life's Choices TEXT: Ruth 1:16-17 INTRO: A sign on the door of a classroom reads: "We are not born losers, we are born choosers." The outcome of our lives is determined, not just by what happens to us, but by the choices we make. Everyday we are making choices and building, one brick at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Where You Go I Will Go Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,804 views

    This first chapter of Ruth will help us see that there are great possibilities ahead that we are not aware of. God has been working all along in the background even if all around us is full of darkness and despair.

    We are going to start a new series today in the Book of Ruth. What do we know about that Book of Ruth? For one thing, this short Book consisting of only four chapters and 100 verses is a link between the time of the judges and the kings of Israel. Remember that during the time of the Judges, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Best Choices We Can Ever Make

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,685 views

    1. Choose the right priorities. 2. Choose the right place. 3. Choose the right people. 4. Choose the right Provider.

    The Best Choices We Can Ever Make Ruth 1:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *All of us make choices in life, and when you think about it, it's amazing how many choices we make every day. I am so glad that you chose to be here with us this morning. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Hand In Our Suffering Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,954 views

    Part one of series on Ruth

    GODS HAND IN OUR SUFFERING Redeeming Ruth, Part 1 Today we begin a six-week study in the Book of Ruth, If you’ve got a Bible, you can turn to Ruth, Chapter 1 [pew bible page 179] Many people believe Ruth is not only the finest short story in all of scripture, but one of the finest stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Willing To Love

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 4, 2016
     | 6,944 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