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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    The Journey Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014
     | 9,201 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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    Orpah Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 33 ratings
     | 16,782 views

    Orpah had the truth, but turned her back on God.

    Orpah – 10th August 2008 am Ruth 1:1-18 Orpah was a Moabitess, a member of an accursed race. She was born and bread in paganism. The gods of her people were fearful demon gods, the most feared of all these gods was Chemosh. The priests of Moab were powerful and cruel. If any disaster threatened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Devoted To One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,622 views

    Being devoted to one another in brotherly love requires a decision, determination, and demonstration. We put it into practice by being present, attentive, and expressive.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an attorney who gathered the entire family for the reading of the will. 1. Relatives came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: a. “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Three Funerals And A Famine Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 10,743 views

    God is a specialist in the unfeasible, in the impractical, in the nonviable, in the unworkable, in the unthinkable, in the unimaginable, and, in the inconceivable.

    We had been living in New Jersey for about three weeks and were wanting to try out different things to get the “East Coast” experience. We both grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and honestly, New Jersey was a complete mystery to us. Some friends recommended that we eat at a diner, for diners ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Kinds Of Faith - Ruth 1

    Contributed by Tony Kwan on May 16, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,795 views

    Contrast two kinds of faith in Ruth chapter 1

    Ruth 1 – two kinds of faith Ruth is one of my favorite books in the Bible. Ruth is a story about ordinary people, going through the vicissitudes of life. In the story of Ruth, we encountered a family (husband and wife: Elimelech, Naomi, their two sons: Mahlon and Kilion; and their wives: Ruth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    I'll Stick By You

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,078 views

    You can tell who your friend is when you are in a pickle!

    One of the great paradoxes of life is that - in order for new life to appear, then what formerly existed must be changed in some way or the other, or it must be completely destroyed. Jesus gave an example of this when he said that in order for a tree to grow, then the seed must first be buried and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    The Road Home Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,052 views

    First in a four-part series on the book of Ruth; from chapter 1, the faithlessness of Elimilech and Naomi and the faithful, loyal pledge of Ruth.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 10, 2007 Ruth: God redeems The Road Home Ruth 1:1-22 Chuck Swindoll describes how -- several decades ago -- Atlantic codfish were transported from the coast to the middle of the US. The shippers had problems at first. Their early freezing methods left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    Nothing Just Happens

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,756 views

    There is a secret fraternity that exists amongst those who have been in pain that,,,that is mind-boggling,,, It transcends the color of your skin.... It transcends your background.... When you have been through certain things, you feel for other people w

    Nothing Just Happens Ruth 1; 6,18 6: Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread. 7: Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    God's Hand In Our Suffering Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,731 views

    How should we respond when life falls apart?

    [To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; for more, visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] WHEN LIFE FALLS APART OBJECT LESSON: Jenga How many of you have ever played the game Jenga? “You take a block from the bottom and you put it on top.” Each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    You Can't Cover Your Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    Deciding to 1)Cover up 2) Give up or 3)Stand up in the midst of difficulties.

    A firestorm has been brewing as of late over revelations of lavish and questionable spending at eHealth Ontario, a provincial agency tasked with creating electronic health files. A freedom of information request revealed the agency spent $5-million in untendered contracts in only four months, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
     | 9,369 views

    Seeing love in the story of Ruth

    One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph juthman avatar

    Ruth: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,537 views

    This part 1 of a series on the life of Ruth. The theme is how God providentially moves in the lives of those who commit to Him.

    RUTH: QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION Ruth 1:1-22 By Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: Illustration- Ladies/Men Answer this Question, what is the title of your favotite movie, TV show or book ( other than the Bible). There are obvious differences. Personally, I like movies/tv shows and books that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Ruth Chapter One: "Open Your Eyes" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,920 views

    To overcome bitterness, we need to open our eyes to see the personal concern of others and the providential care of God.

    Today we are beginning a series of messages based on the book of Ruth. This book as often referred to as one of the greatest love stories in the Bible, if not one of the greatest love stories in all of literature. When such an observation is made, of course, it is the love relationship between ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    It's Decision That Determines Destiny

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 35 ratings
     | 83,621 views

    You are free to choose. You are not free not to choose. You’re not free to choose the consequences of your choice. And, when you make a big choice, you make a lot of other choices right along with it.

    Introduction Would you find the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament? And, you’ll find it right after the Book of Judges—Judges. And, we’re going to be studying, now, the Book of Ruth for the next four Sundays. The Book of Ruth is a wonderful book. It is a love story, but it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,366 views

    A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season.

    Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 Ruth 1: 6-17 Vs. 6 Heard = is to be seeking to hear THAT answer – not listening Rom 10:17 faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Faith - produces hearing – Hearing - Produces ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational