Sermons on Ruth 3:8-13:

Ruth The Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

She pushed open the door into the life of Boaz, and by her assertive risk taking pushed herself into the blood line of the Messiah. Ruth is only famous, and was only used of God, because she was a risk taker.

Fort Lee, which is now Charleston, West Virginia was under attack in 1791. Colonel George Clendenin assembled his men to ask for a volunteer to ride to Lewisberg over 100 miles away to get powder. They were almost out, and their survival depended upon a renewed supply. No one volunteered, for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

The Summons For The Skirt Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022

Ruth goes to Boaz at night and proposes marriage.

I. The Submission of Ruth 1. Ruth 3:6-7 2. Ruth obeys Naomi by faith, trusting the counsel of Naomi and Boaz. a. Ruth was sincere in the promise she made to Naomi. Ruth 1:16-18 b. We need to be persons of our words. c. Sincerity in promises is integrity of character. You cannot have character ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth The Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

Ruth and Naomi aided each other in being responsible for love. They took the risks necessary to see each other have fulfilled lives. The story has a happy ending because they took this responsibility of risks on themselves. In every story with a happy ending somebody has to take risks.

Fort Lee, which is now Charleston, West Virginia was under attack in 1791. Colonel George Clendenin assembled his men to ask for a volunteer to ride to Lewisberg over 100 miles away to get powder. They were almost out, and their survival depended upon a renewed supply. No one volunteered, for it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

Ruth 3: God Provides Faithful Love Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

Ruth is a love story, not about romantic love, but faithful love (Hebrew "hesed"), shown by Boaz, and reflecting the love of God.

Ruth 3: God Provides FAITHFUL LOVE Ruth is a love story. Ruth, a widow in a strange land, goes into a field at harvest time, to gather grain left by the reapers. The owner of the field, who is considerably older, treats her with kindness, inviting her to share his lunch, and telling his workers ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18, Psalm 36:5-6, Deuteronomy 7:9, Deuteronomy 25:5-6, Judges 19:1-30, Romans 5:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit And The Bride Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Feb 18, 2020

The fifth message in this series, describing the role of the Holy Spirit in readying the Church (as a Bride) to meet her Bridegroom in the air. Explains the meaning of terms such as the Baptism of the Spirit, Filling of the Spirit and Fruit of the Spirit.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 5: The Spirit and the Bride In the last few messages in this series, we've discussed the way in which the Church, as a Bride-to-be, will one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:35-36, Ruth 3:12, John 3:8, John 6:55-56, John 14:26, John 15:26, Ruth 2:20, Ruth 3:9, John 16:8-11, Romans 6:4, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 2:10-12, 1 Corinthians 3:2, 1 Corinthians 12:7-13, John 16:13-14, Romans 5:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 5:18-20, Ephesians 5:30-32, Ephesians 6:17, Ephesians 4:13, Galatians 5:25, Philippians 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 6:4, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:13, Colossians 3:16, 2 Peter 1:4, Revelation 22:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Ruth's Redeemer

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

The story of Ruth and Boaz is a love story but beyond the scenes is the real love story of how God loves us and provides for our redemption.

“Ruth’s Redeemer” Ruth 3:1-18 As residents of the state of Arkansas we are perhaps more aware than many American’s of the residents of Dogpatch. Dogpatch was a theme park ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Marriage Made Heaven? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 30, 2019

The Old Testament tale of a Love story in which Yahweh, as a spiritual husband, pledges himself in marriage to the nation of Israel. The wedding, recorded in Exodus 19 and 24, takes place at Mount Sinai following Israel's deliverance from Egypt.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 1: A Marriage made in Heaven? We often refer to the Old Testament scriptures as falling into the category of the 'Old Covenant'. In their turn, the New Testament scriptures are, more properly, referred to as the 'New Covenant' (Jer.31:31; ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:8, Ruth 3:9, Exodus 21:10-11, Exodus 20:4-8, Exodus 24:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Series: Wow! Whose Young Daughter Is That? (Part 5) Behold A Woman Lay At This Feet?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Obedience to the plans of God for our lives can lead us into very tempting situations. Often times, things you desire most will crawl to your door. But always maintain godly integrity even in the midst of lack. Ruth lie at Boaz's feet, but no sex occurred.

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 5) BEHOLD A WOMAN LAY AT THIS FEET? – AS IT TURNED OUT (RUTH 2:3) 1. Ruth 3:7-14: 7 When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went over to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Ruth approached quietly, uncovered ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:7-13, Ruth 2:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Blessed Redeemer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the redemption that is found in Jesus Christ and Him alone.

OUR BLESSED REDEEMER - Part I Ruth 3:11-18 A story is told of a certain man who was near a slave market and noticed the anguish on the face of a young slave girl. She was terrified at the thought of being purchased by a cruel slave master and this man knew that he must do something to help her. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Blessed Redeemer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the redemption that is available through Jesus Christ and Him alone.

OUR BLESSED REDEEMER - Part II Ruth 3:10-18 Tom carried his new boat to the edge of the river. He carefully placed it in the water and slowly let out the string. It sailed smoothly on the water! Tom sat in the warm sunshine, admiring the little boat that he had built. Suddenly a strong current ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2020

In these days of confusion, listen to your family and to the Lord most of all.

There is an old fable that tells the story of an old man who was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The villagers said the old man was a fool for not riding, so the old man climbed up on the animal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18, Proverbs 1:8-9, 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Place At His Feet Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 13, 2020

The journey from Moab had been difficult and filled with uncertainty. However, Bethlehem offered great favor and abundance for Ruth and Naomi. Ruth has prepared for a meeting that would changer her life forever. She would have a meeting with one able to redeem.

A Place at His Feet Ruth 3: 7-18 It is impossible to fully understand the emotion and anxiety Ruth must’ve felt at this moment in her life. She had left the devastation of Moab, in search of a new beginning, in a strange and foreign land. We can only imagine what she might have thought in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Rushing God

Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018

Third in Ruth sermon series. Outline: 1. How not to do God's will. 2. How to respond to compromising situations. 3. How we need a redeemer

The Dangers of Rushing God – Ruth 3:1-18 June 1, 2013 When we try to rush God’s plan we rush into danger. I know that many of you here are single and are probably thinking about marrying someone sometime in your life. Take a look at these suggested Christian pick-up lines (show video). Now all of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Knock On Opportunity’s Door! Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017

Prayer must be foundational to action. When you have prayed, expect God to give you an answer. When He does, get to work on the things you can do and watch God work through you.

Ruth: Knock on Opportunity’s Door! Ruth 3:1-11 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 “Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 “Wash ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Rest Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2018

Ruth finds rest as a result of indicating to Boaz that she wants him to be her Kinsman-Redeemer. The road of redemption is bringing security for Ruth.

Message Ruth 3:1-18 “The Need For Rest” Do you ever have those days when you are just “tired”. It might be from physical exhaustion. It might by spiritual exhaustion. Maybe you have just been through a difficult time and life has not gone as you have expected and you just need some rest. We get ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist