Sermons on Ruth 2:19-3:8:

"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

Seeds Of Hope In A Fallen Land Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

This is the 2nd Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#2] SEEDS OF HOPE IN A FALLEN LAND Ruth 2:1-23 Introduction: Friday before last, I planted my alley garden. I planted some tomato plants, zucchini squash plants, and pepper plants. I should have stopped; but instead, I planted a lot of sunflower seeds. I ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Confidence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

This is the 3rd Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#3] COURAGEOUS CONFIDENCE Ruth 3:1-18 Introduction: In Ruth 3, we witness a pivotal moment where Ruth steps forward in faith, trusting God's sovereignty and displaying remarkable courage amid uncertainty. Her actions are not merely acts of human ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Series: A Statement Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 5, 2025

Naomi's use of the “unfailing lovingkindness” term is a declaration that YHWH God has not abandoned His covenant love with Naomi and Ruth in that He orchestrated Boaz’s entrance into their lives.

BOOK OF RUTH: A STATEMENT OF BLESSING RUTH 2:1-23 #bookofruth #Goddidit INTRODUCTION… BOOK FACTS AND REMINDER OF HOMEWORK FROM LAST WEEK Welcome to week 2 of 4 as we work our way through the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament. Ruth is the 8th book overall in the Bible and is a historical narrative ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favour PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores how faith, fortitude, and fellowship can lead to God's favour, using the story of Ruth and Boaz as an example. Key

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and touched by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's a beautiful day, a day to celebrate the Lord's goodness, to bask in His mercy, and to find solace in His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Topics: Favour

Oh How He Loves You And Me Series

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 5, 2002

2nd in series.

O How He Loves You and Me! Ruth 2:1-23 Chad H. Ballard Introduction Today we are going to continue our study of the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY TO US. It is a parallel to the love affair that exists between Jesus Christ and those who have given their hearts to Him. Let’s recap what we ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Redeemer Series

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 5, 2002

3rd in a series

There Is A Redeemer Ruth 3:1-18 Chad H. Ballard Introduction Today we are going to continue our look at the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY FOR US. As we have discussed for the past two weeks, this book of Ruth is an exact parallel to the love affair that should exist between Jesus Christ and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Put On Your Best Garment

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 7, 2024

This chapter actually talks about Ruth's marriage proposal. The bride (Ruth) was not aware about who the bridegroom was, but she was dressed in her best clothes to lie down at the feet of the kinsman redeemer.

Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security[a] for you, that it may be well with you? Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative? In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. Therefore wash yourself and anoint ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-3

Under The Wings Of God Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

Finding refuge close to God’s heart.

As we left off last week, we saw how God had brought Naomi and Ruth through some very trying times. They had lost their husbands and were on a perilous journey back from Moab to Bethlehem. The lesson we looked at last week was that we have to come to the end of ourselves in order to find the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Redeemer Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

Claiming Christ as our Redeemer/Savior.

Today’s message comes out of Ruth 3. Let’s take a quick review of what has led us to this point… Chapter 1: Naomi and her husband and sons move from Bethlehem to Moab because of a famine in the land. Yet Naomi’s husband dies. Her sons marry, but 10 years later, they too die. Naomi sets out to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Just Happened! Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. Coincidence or fate? Or the work of a Sovereign caring God? The events in Ruth’s life are a wonderful testimony of the loving care God has for His people - for YOU!

"IT JUST HAPPENED!" Ruth 2 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. INTRODUCTION Read Ruth 2 In 1858 a Sunday School teacher, Mr. Kimball, led a Boston shoe clerk to give his life to Jesus Christ. The clerk was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amazing Love Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 3 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. God’s love is so amazing! This is so evident in how God loved Ruth!

AMAZING LOVE Ruth 3 Read at beginning of service: 1 Corinthians 13:1-2 (NIV) 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-2, Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Situations And Advantages Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 29, 2004

Boaz had several opportunities to exploit Ruth and Naomi but he chose to do the right thing.

Situations and Advantages I. Introduction A.Text: Ruth 3: 1-14 1.Poor Boaz, not a chance. a.vs 3 b.Trapping men hasn’t changed much in 3100 years has it? c.Look pretty – smell nice – act vulnerable -catch ‘em sleeping. 2.Naomi was wise and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding God's Hand...in Our Everyday Lives Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 2, 2007

Is it possible to walk through your day and see God? So often we get to the end of our day and feel empty, like we didn’t see God and we wonder if he cares about the details of our life.

I am really glad you are here with us today. Today is part two of our series Finding God’s hand. We are walking through the book of Ruth. I am really excited where we are in the story today, as it takes some new twists and turns. Today we are going to meet a guy named Boaz, which right off the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Shotgun Wedding With Roses"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 17, 2006

In this story you will find that are three powerful reasons why a lost sinner should say “yes” to God’s wedding proposal!

Title: “A Shot Gun Wedding with Roses” Introduction: You are probably wondering how in the world I ever came up with such a title? My wife, Judy, is from Alabama. Do they really marry cousins in Alabama? Well, in this text you have a cousin marrying another cousin. Boaz in under the gun to do ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:6-9

Denomination: Baptist