Sermons on Ruth 4:12-13:12:

God's Grace

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 2, 2020

This is a sermon Grace - How to Start a New Year - A New Month and a New Life in Grace - Receiving and Giving Grace

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9; Ruth 2:1-17 Theme: 5 G’s for 2020 Title: Grace INTRO: Grace and peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Welcome to a New Year! One of the interesting things that happens each year is that our dictionaries update and add new words. Words that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Can You See What God Is Doing In Your Life And The World? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2019

Anne and I may be driving along the highway, and out of the blue, she will say, “did you see that?” And for some reason, when she does that I am not usually looking in the same direction that she is, and I have to say: “No, what did you see, I missed it.”

Introduction: Anne and I may be driving along the highway, and out of the blue, she will say, “did you see that?” And for some reason, when she does that I am not usually looking in the same direction that she is, and I have to say: “No, what did you see, I missed it.” Just like I miss what Anne ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25, Ruth 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

My Neighbor

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

Have you ever thought of what difference a word of compassion, encouragement, or affirmation can make in someone else's life? This sermon calls us to recognize others' needs and to show our love for them in the appropriate love language.

[Sermon preached on 26 August 2018, 14th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Somehow, widows have been on my mind this past week. Last Tuesday, I was contacted by a woman whose husband had just died. She asked me to arrange the funeral. That same day, I read the Bible readings for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

God Will Make Up

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 5, 2019

The locusts can destroy..alright......but let me tell you MY GOD can restore everything that has been lost! Hurray!

God will make up Joel 2:25"Then I will make up to you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten…..” Before I delve into the message, I just want to talk about the locusts that God mentions in the Bible that can cause great, great damage. Locusts will swarm into your fields and eat ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25, Ruth 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come Home Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2020

Count the cost and make the commitment to come home to the Lord to find victory in the place of defeat.

Gary Smalley tells the story of two moose hunters in northern Canada, who shot an unusually large moose. The two hunters had a problem, however. They couldn't pack this trophy animal out of the woods; it was just too big for their packhorses. But they had a solution. Using a cell phone, they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Mark 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Broken Vessel Remains Near Jesus’ Feet

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Broken vessels have the privilege of resting, lying down, washing, and falling near Jesus’ feet. Mary got access to Jesus’ feet and had the privilege of washing and kissing them.

Broken vessels have the privilege of resting, lying down, washing, and falling near Jesus’ feet. Mary got access to Jesus’ feet and had the privilege of washing and kissing them. There’s a chance Jesus will spread the corner of His garment over us when we’re at Jesus’ feet(Ruth 3:9). He becomes our ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:9, Luke 10:39

How Loving Your Mother Prepares You To Be A Good Husband Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between honoring your mother and being a loving and faithful husband.

As Christians, we are called to honor and respect our parents, as commanded in the Fifth Commandment (Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2-3). But did you know that loving and honoring your mother can also prepare you to be a good husband? In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Ruth 2:11

Character Study Of Leah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Leah’s story reminds us that God’s favour is not based on human approval. Though unloved by Jacob, she was loved by God and became an important part of His divine plan. Her life teaches us to find fulfilment in God rather than in people’s opinions.

CHARACTER STUDY OF LEAH – FIRST WIFE OF JACOB, MOTHER OF SIX TRIBES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:16-35 Supporting Texts: Genesis 30:9-21, Genesis 49:31, Ruth 4:11 INTRODUCTION: Leah, the first wife of Jacob, is one of the most overlooked figures in the Bible. She was given to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-35, Genesis 30:9-21, Genesis 49:31, Ruth 4:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

We we return to God's ways according to God's wisdom and God's Word, God often begins to bless us immediately, as He did for Ruth and Naomi.

A couple of months ago as Jeanie and I were returning from visiting relatives in Southern California, we arrived in Reno at about noon. So we decided to visit our favorite fast-food restaurant, even though we knew the food wouldn’t be fast. The reason for it being slow food had nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Acts 20:35, John 13:34-35, Hebrews 10:24-25, Micah 6:8, Leviticus 19:9-10, Leviticus 23:22, Matthew 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Relationships Take Commitment Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 28, 2007

How much risk have you taken in your relationship with God? In the final chapters of Ruth we learn how far and how anxious God is to have a relationship with us and what commitment he makes to us.

Every good relationship takes risk and commitment. Don’t you find that to be the case? If we never risk letting our true selves out there we will never have good relationships and if we don’t commit to those relationships in a meaningful and ongoing way we will not keep them. Certainly, every good ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 6, 2021

How can you know God's will? Six principles can be derived from Boaz's decision to marry Ruth, six vital principles for seeking God's blessing.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Sermon # 11 - Faith That Inspires Others Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 4, 2025

Faith prompted Abram, Ruth and Matthew to step out in obedience to God. The outcome was that they were blessed and became an inspiration to others. May our faith in God be so contagious that many others will be encouraged to put their faith in Jesus.

We read in Genesis 12:4, When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him. (GNB) Abram believed the words of the Lord who called him, left his country and people to follow after God. The reason for this kind of implicit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4, Hebrews 11:8, Ruth 1:8, Ruth 1:16-17, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 11:28, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Dec 25, 2002

Both of these women, Rahab and Ruth leave the worship and devotion to their false gods, their idols, and their devotion to sin and accept the GOD of Israel. They, just like the Pilgrims, flee a place that has them in a type of bondage and pursue a GOD tha

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Thanksgiving 2 Samuel 6 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 11/29/2002 Pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ______________________________________________________ In the United States of America we know Thanksgiving as a celebration and feast that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:28-30, 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Message

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2024

This is a Father’s Day message aimed at men encouraging them to be virtuous men by looking at others as God sees them, especially women. Boaz is the example being used in terms of his relationship toward Ruth and his workers.

A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Father’s Day Ruth 2:1-10 1 John 4:19-20 Today we celebrate Father’s day. I got a text from my daughter, Judge Samantha, four days before Father’s Day inquiring about a possible Father’s Day gift for me: Good morning dad, what size shirt do you wear? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-10, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Was Successful Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022

The name David appears for the first time in Ruth 4:22. The name continues to the end of the book of Revelation in the Bible. David died at good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. He was successful in all his undertakings.

Theme: David was successful Text: 1 Samuel 18:12-16 Key verse: 1 Samuel 18:14: “in everything, he did he had great success because the Lord was with him”. Why God was with him? This is the statement of the problem, research question. Introduction to David: The name David appears for the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:12-16

Denomination: Methodist