Sermons on Ruth 17:23:

Flavor And Favor Cannot Be Hidden!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 12, 2020

The tile of this sermon was also given by God, when God starts showering His blessings, you cannot hide yourself, you will be like a city on a hill, shining bright!

Flavor and favor cannot be hidden! Ruth 2:12 "May the LORD reward your work, and your wages be full from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to seek refuge." As I was traveling in the car from the airport in a different city, God started speaking very clearly to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Fidelity

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2023

Fidelity is defined as faithfulness to a person, cause or belief, typically demonstrated by continued loyalty, and support.

William Law, a former Church of England priest once remarked: “This, and this alone, is Christianity, a universal holiness in every part of life, a heavenly wisdom in all our actions, not conforming to the spirit and temper of the world but turning all worldly enjoyments into means of piety and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 15:13, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Titus 2:10

This Wasn't Suppose To Happen Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Kissers & Cleavers Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fields Of Grace Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God takes us on – just as Boaz took on Ruth – and he makes promises to us…and gracious provision. And he “works all things together for good to those who love him, who are called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:29).

You’ve heard the one, I ‘m sure, about the lonely frog who goes to see a fortune-teller. He’s told not to worry. She says, “You’re going to meet a beautiful young girl, and she will want to know everything about you.” “That’s great!” the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wings Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God takes us, sinners one and all – spiritual waifs, to be honest – and he “marries” himself to us. He redeems us from the estrangement sin has caused in our lives. He takes us under his wings; he covers us with his cloak. And we are restored.

One of the characters in Kent Haruf’s novel Plainsong is Victoria, a seventeen-year-old girl who is four months pregnant. When her boyfriend finds out about her condition, he breaks up with her. And when her mother finds out, she kicks her out of the house and says to her, “You got ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The House Of Bread Is Open”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

There are two Sundays in a year that churches everywhere see an increase in attendance. Today being one of those days, the Sunday before Christmas and the other Easter Sunday.

There are two Sundays in a year that churches everywhere see an increase in attendance. Today being one of those days, the Sunday before Christmas and the other Easter Sunday. It is funny how people will only come to church on these days, for Christmas they come to hear a message on the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, Micah 5:2

In The Dark

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

It’s always darkest before dawn.

LIGHT DISPELS DARKNESS: Ruth 3: 2 "Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 "Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor..” We had to travel ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth About Ruth - Part 3: Planning Towards Destiny Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 6, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

Ruth Chapter 3 Happenstance? Coincidence? or Divine Providence? Reviewing to the point where we are now we make certain observations and wonder if it all just happened! Did it just happen that Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem? Did it just happen that Ruth was determined to follow her? Did it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope On The Threshing Floor Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2013

Having found refuge under the wings of the God of Israel, Ruth is now hoping to find refuge under the wings of a godly man. She who was once far from God has now become a member of the family of God and becomes a picture for us of salvation and redemptio

Hope on the Threshing Floor - Ruth 3:1-9 - March 10, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #7 This morning we continue in our series on Ruth which I’ve called “From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth.” This is the seventh message ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-9

Denomination: *other

"satisfied"

Contributed by John Huyser on Oct 1, 2024

True satisfaction is hard to come by for believers and unbelievers alike. Why is that? The second portion of Ruth 2 highlights the importance of God-gifted community as a means of realizing satisfaction.

When it comes to Bible texts, one method of detecting the heart of the text is to look for word repetition. Word repetition often reinforces a theme not to be missed. For example, in today's text, we have four word repetitions: Gleaning and Satisfied along with Barley and Field. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:13-23

The Day The Devil Took Off His Shoe

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 21, 2025

The story of Naomi's redemption by Boaz the kinsman redeemer from the holder of former priority parallels Jesus' redemption of us from our prior master through sin -- Satan. Satan had to take off his shoe.

THE DAY THE DEVIL TOOK OFF HIS SHOE Ruth 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, down on his luck, went into a church which catered to the "uppity". Spotting the man's dirty clothes the pastor, worried about the churches image, went to the man and asked him if he needed help. The man ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Hope In Hard Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Naomi's story teaches us that even in the face of immense suffering and adversity, God's goodness, kindness, and mercy prevail.

The book of Ruth takes us back to a time when judges ruled in Israel, around 1200 B.C. It is often regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever written. Today, we will explore the lessons we can learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi's decision to leave Bethlehem during the famine was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Topics: Naomi And Ruth, Overcoming Adversity

God Leads Godly People Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 18, 2014

How godly are we?

Before reading, let us note the 4 major characters in the story of Ruth 2 Naomi – a Jewish widow who lived in Moab but returned to Judah (Israel) Ruth – a Moabite widow who decided to stay with Naomi and become a Hebrew Boaz – a prominent Hebrew in Judah related to Naomi’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible