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  • John Williams III avatar

    Strength In Relationships

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021
     | 2,747 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

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Severe Consequences Of Sinful Choices Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019
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     | 14,956 views

    A sermon examining the consequences of sin.

    THE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES OF SINFUL CHOICES Ruth 1:1-5 It is said that "decisions determine destiny". Your life tomorrow will be the direct result of the decisions you make today. It is estimated that we make approximately 35,000 decisions per day! There will be consequences for each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Ritz avatar

    Gods Hand In Our Suffering Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
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     | 15,775 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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    Song Of Faithfullness Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
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     | 5,650 views

    In every relationship, particularly marriage, there are times when the believer must be faithful, regardless of the challenge.

    Allan Petersen, in The Myth of the Greener Grass, tells the story of a group of a dozen married women having lunch together. One woman asked, "How many of you have been faithful to your husbands throughout your marriage?" Only one woman out of the twelve raised her hand. At home that evening, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Toy avatar

    The Power Of Commitment

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 33,761 views

    The introductory sermon on a series on the book of Ruth. The outline is: 1. Follow God, not food. 2. Don’t blame God for our bad choices. 3. Our life can change lives. 4. When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

    The Beauty of Commitment - Ruth 1:1-22 BTBC - April 21, 2013 There is power in commitment. Let me show you a short video clip from the movie, “The Fellowship of the Rings” (show video). What did you think of Sam when you saw that video clip? Weren’t you impressed? Didn’t you wish you had a friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Behind The Story

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
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     | 14,642 views

    In these first seven verses of Ruth we are introduced to the family of a man named Elimelech who lived during the days of the judges (v. 1). It is the sad tale of a man who chooses to walk out on the Lord and on God's plan for his life. As a result of his

    Studies in the Book of Ruth “The Story Behind The Story.” Ruth 1:1-7 Only two books of the Bible bear the names of women; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dead End Short Cut Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 20, 2018
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     | 9,560 views

    Elimelech takes a spiritual short-cut that ultimately leads to Naomi becoming a widow in a foreign land. Short cuts never work out.

    Message Ruth 1:1-5 “A Dead-End Short Cut”. We have all done it haven’t we. You’re driving to a specific destination and someone says, “I know a shortcut!” Do you really? Often your first instinct is to stick with what you know, stay on the regular path. But sometimes you think, “Why not?” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conviction Of Love Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,002 views

    REAL LOVE GOES BEYOND MERE SENTIMENT. LOVE MUST BE BASED UPON THE WILL TO LOVE EVEN WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE IT DIFFICULT. LOVE ACTS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE OTHER PERSON.

    RUTH 1 The Conviction of Love Love is a choice. God loved us when we behaved in unlovable ways. Romans 5:8 “ CHAPTER 1:3-10; 14-19 3 Then Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died; and she was left with her two sons. 4 They took for themselves Moabite women as wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Adam Died Without Fulfilling His Obligation

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2016
     | 2,289 views

    To show that unbelievers of this world died without fulfilling their duties and obligations before GOD that's why their family will be left with the same negligence of not knowing the LORD JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your obligation before GOD? Yes. The SEED OF ABRAHAM that lives within me is fulfilling it right now, He is my Hope of Glory. Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Adam Died Without Fulfilling His Obligation

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2016
     | 1,894 views

    To show that unbelievers of this world died without fulfilling their duties and obligations before GOD that's why their family will be left with the same negligence of not knowing the LORD JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your obligation before GOD? Yes. The SEED OF ABRAHAM that lives within me is fulfilling it right now, He is my Hope of Glory. Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Book Of Ruth (2 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
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    The first sermon from the Book of Ruth showed us the effects of sin on a family that did not trust God for their DIRECTIONS or PROVISIONS.

    Look at verse 1 again, we read, “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 Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.” Look at the words “Bethlehemjudah” and “Moab.” • Bethlehem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Clinging To The Lord In Hope Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 12, 2022
     | 1,668 views

    Life becomes 'bitter' and we lose hope with we turn away from the Lord, but the Lord restores hope by drawing us back to Him.

    CLINGING TO THE LORD IN HOPE Ruth 1:1-22 What is wrong?—Life becomes ‘bitter,’ and we lose hope when we turn away from the Lord. What is true?—The Lord restores hope by drawing us back to Him. What to do—We must cling to the Lord in hope. Why? Because… I Hope in the Lord Leads to Obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    Experiencing Hardship And Heartbreak Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2022
     | 4,054 views

    The story of Naomi and Ruth is about how, as the old hymn says, "God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform." As dark and bleak as things looked in Naomi's life, little did she know that God was at work to bring blessings, to her and through her.

    A. How many of you have ever had a bad day? Certainly, all of us have had bad days. Right? 1. Let’s have a little fun by starting with some “You know you’ve having a bad day when…” sayings: a. Your horn sticks on the highway behind 32 Hell’s Angels on their motorcycles. b. Your birthday cake ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    Ruth: From Dead-Ends To Fresh Starts

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 7, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,711 views

    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

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Dilemma In The Land Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022
     | 1,525 views

    A famine forces Elimelech and his family to move to Moab. God turns something that was bad and turned it into good.

    I. The Famine in the Land 1. A famine of food. 1 of thirteen in the bible. 2. The period of the famine. a. In the days when the judges ruled. b. Was a space of 450 years. c. 13 judges ruled in all. d. It was a very evil time. e. It was a time of moral and theological degradation. 3. The famine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist