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  • Mother's Day 2022

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2022
     | 4,929 views

    In this Mother's Day message, I examine the in-law relationship between Naomi and Ruth and Jesus' request of John to take care of Mary after He died.

    Mother’s Day 2022 Scripture: Ruth 1:8-17; 2:11-12; 4:17; Matthew 1:1; 16; John 19:25-27 Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers present here in the sanctuary, who are watching this live stream and who will receive this message via email. You are special in the eyes of God and it is a blessing ...read more

  • Clinging To The Lord In Hope Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 12, 2022
     | 1,691 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

  • Experiencing Hardship And Heartbreak Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2022
     | 4,073 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

  • 1) A Committed Faith Series

    Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 6, 2023
     | 3,297 views

    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

  • A Mother’s Heart Revealed Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,077 views

    Mother's Day: Sometimes we feel that mothers are perfect. This message reveals a near-perfect mother. From Naomi, we see a mother’s strength, her love for her children, and we learn some things about a mother’s personality.

    As you already know, today is Mother’s Day. I would like to begin our message with a short story: A small boy invaded the lingerie section of a large department store and shyly presented his problem to a woman clerk. “I want to by a slip as a present for my mom,” he said, “but, I don’t know what ...read more

  • 24th Sunday After Pentecost. November 3rd, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 25, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,112 views

    Year B, Proper 26.

    Ruth 1:1-18, Psalm 146:1-10, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Psalm 119:1-8, Hebrews 9:11-14, Mark 12:28-34. A). 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 ...read more

  • Security

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 27, 2021
     | 1,436 views

    Naomi lost all her security her home, her land, her family, and her hope in God. But, God never left her.

    “The Lord grant that you may find security …” New Revised Standard —Ruth 1:9a 1. The place we find security is Home • Home is where one has food on the table, • Home is where we have a place to lay our head and rest. • Home is a place of shelter from storms of life the rain, snow, heat, ...read more

  • Strength In Relationships (Version 2: October 31, 2021 Used As An All Saints Day Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,443 views

    What would have happened if Naomi and Ruth would have gone their separate ways because they were widows? What happens when we withdraw, throw our hands up and quit? What will happen if we stop meeting together to encourage one another?

    STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 Ruth 1:1-18  In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons.  (2)  The name of the man was Elimelech and ...read more

  • The Tale Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022
     | 1,818 views

    Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. Naomi came back bitter, but Ruth turned the negative into positive with trusting in the God of Naomi.

    I. The Return to Bethlehem Ruth 1:6-9 1. Naomi has had good news from back home. a. The Lord had visited His people in giving them bread. 2. Three elements are revealed in the initial moments of the return. a. Naomi tells the girls to go back to Moab and return to their Moabites families. b. The ...read more

  • Why Ruth? A Mothers Day Sermon.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 484 views

    The book of Ruth holds many themes. Her life was a blessing, an unknown blessing in her time. We live lives of which the outcomes are often unknown. Her's brought a blessing to the whole world. Why?

    Ruth: a Mother’s Day sermon. The book of Ruth starts with the words, “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So, a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab.” (Ruth 1:1) Incidentally the book of ...read more

  • A Covenant Of Love

    Contributed by Brian Williams on May 13, 2025
     | 163 views

    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

  • A Model Israelite

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 26, 2024
     | 692 views

    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

  • "The Family That Worships Together Stays Together” ( All Saints Sunday)

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 2, 2024
     | 413 views

    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

  • Ruth - Part 1 - Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Feb 28, 2022
     | 2,424 views

    Our choices have consequence.

    Do you know the punishment for bigamy? Two mothers-in-law. A pharmacist tells a customer, "I'm sorry sir but In order to buy arsenic you need a legal prescription, not just a picture of your mother-in-law." You know why Adam and Eve were the happiest couple in the world? Because ...read more

  • The Power Of Faithful Friendship SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,638 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