Sermons on Ruth 4:1-22:

Introduction To The Book Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 12, 2022

Mounting losses threaten to leave us bitter, but God restores life to His people.

Introduction to the Book of Ruth What is wrong?—Mounting Losses Threaten to Leave Us Bitter ‘She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.”’ [Ruth 2:20] What is true?—God Restores Life to His People. 14 ‘Then the women said to Naomi, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:20, Ruth 4:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reward For Ruth Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022

Boaz accepted the right to marry Ruth and God blessed them with a son. The women of the town named him Obed, since God had redeemed Naomi.

I. The Preparation of Boaz 1. He recognizes the priority of the kinsman. a. 4:1 b. In the fact there is a kinsman ahead of Boaz who could redeem Ruth, so Boaz goes looking for him. c. The most likely place to find Him. The city gates. 1) People would congregate, watching for those returning and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Loyal Love - Ruth And Neomi

Contributed by Samuel Young on Mar 11, 2021

Taking the story of Neomi and Ruth the sermon introduces Loyal Love - a love that is consistent and long lasting. Then it gives a twist into Psalms 23. This was preached as a Valentine sermon.

Scripture: But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and you God will be my God. – Ruth 1:16 -- Greetings -- Yesterday was Chinese New Year. So happy Chinese New Year. It is a time to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6, Ruth 1:16-17, Psalm 22:3, Ruth 4:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Clever Couple Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

There are few, if any, who become key links in the plan of God who are not in some way clever, and this goes for both Ruth and Boaz.

A young couple who had just gotten married, and who had received many valuable wedding gifts, established their home in the suburb. One morning they received in the mail two tickets for a popular show in the city. A note said, "Guess who?" The couple were amused as they tried to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-4, Ruth 4:1-10

25th Sunday After Pentecost. November 10th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2021

Year B, Proper 27.

Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17, Psalm 127:1-5, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 146:1-10, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44. A). MAN’S PLANS AND GOD’S PURPOSES. Ruth 3:1-5; Ruth 4:13-17. The days of the judges (Ruth 1:1) were turbulent times. ‘There was no king in the land, and everybody did what was right in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44, Psalm 146:1-10, Psalm 127:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Loyalty And Honor ( 24th Sunday After Pentecost November 7, 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

Ruth had lost everything. But, not all hope was lost because God’s blessing was at work behind the scenes. Ruth was asking Boaz to fulfill her request to be a “Kinsman Redeemer”.

FAITH, LOYALTY and HONOR Text: Ruth 3:1- 5, 4:13 - 17 Ruth 3:1-5  Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?  (2)  Is not Boaz our relative, with whose young women you were? See, he is winnowing barley ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021

Since doing God's will, obeying Him, is central to His blessing, how do we find God's will. Ruth 3 and 4 provide some concrete answers.

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

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:16-17, Ruth 3:10-18, Ruth 4:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Choices+transformation = Abundant Living

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2021

This sermon looks at how our choices can lead us to becoming a Abundant Person in the LORD using the stories of the widow of Zarephath and Ruth as back drops.

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Theme: Thanksgiving Title: Right Choices + Transformed Living = Abundant Living INTRO: Good morning! Grace and peace to all of you from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! I hope all of you are enjoying life to its fullest! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Redeemed By Love Divine Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 19, 2020

Ruth had encountered much since her devastating circumstances in Moab. No doubt, Bethlehem had exceeded her wildest dreams. On this Boaz was in town among the elders, securing her redemption.

Redeemed by Love Divine Ruth 4: 1-12 Ruth had experienced a miraculous chain of events in her life. Not too long ago she was in Moab, a widow without hope for the future. Unaware of what lay ahead she made the decision to follow Naomi to Bethlehem. This would turn out to be the most important ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Home Built By God Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 26, 2020

One could imagine the book of Ruth ending with - "They lived happily ever after." However, this account is not a children's story of fairy tale. In fact, it is part of the scarlet thread that runs through the Old Testament, leading to the birth of our Savior.

A Home Built by God Ruth 4: 13-22 I think you would all agree that it has been a pleasant and encouraging journey through the book of Ruth. We are all familiar with the fairy tales of our youth. Most of them begin with “Once upon a time” and end with “Happily ever-after.” The book of Ruth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth The Caregiver - Sermon Iv: A Caregiver Who Was Blessed Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Nov 4, 2019

God blesses those who need caregiving and also those who give care. Mothers are true examples of such. God blesses mothers and others whom God uses to care for those who need it most.

RUTH THE CAREGIVER – SERMON IV: A CAREGIVER WHO WAS BLESSED Ruth 4:13-17 God blesses those who care for others. Today we honor mothers, for who can measure up to a godly mother’s care for her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

A Profitable Investment

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message encourages believers to invest in their Faith in God!

I. "THEN I KNEW THAT THIS WAS THE WORD OF THE LORD. AND I BOUGHT THE FIELD OF HANAMEEL MY UNCLE'S SON, THAT WAS IN ANATHOTH, AND WEIGHED HIM THE MONEY, EVEN SEVENTEEN SHEKELS OF SILVER." A. This is one of the most striking incidents in the life of Jeremiah: 1. The transaction of the purchase of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Mark 10:28-30, Matthew 19:16-22, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Matthew 16:24, Genesis 12:1-6, Revelation 7:9-17, Hebrews 11:28-40, Ruth 4:10, Ephesians 1:14, 1 Corinthians 3:20, Hebrews 11:1, Jeremiah 32:8-9, Hebrews 11:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Aug 31, 2020

Boaz is a model for Christ's redeeming me, but also a model for how I am called to love others around me.

Kinsman Redeemer Aug 23rd 2020 Ruth 4 1. A Relative 2. Possessing the Necessary resources 3. Willing to pay the price 4. Willing to take the “Bride” Hello, I'm Pastor Greg from Calvary Reformed Church and we are here in Portage at the courthouse. We have a couple of courthouses in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Study Of Tamar Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Tamar’s story teaches us that God’s justice prevails over human failures. Though she was wronged, God turned her situation around, making her an important link in the lineage of Christ. Her faith and courage ensured that she played a vital role in God’s redemptive plan.

CHARACTER STUDY OF TAMAR – RIGHTEOUS WOMAN WHO SECURED HER LINEAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 38:26 "And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more." Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:26, Matthew 1:3, Ruth 4:12, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Ruth? A Mothers Day Sermon.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 9, 2025

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1, Ruth 1:1-22, Judges 21:25, Ruth 1:1-17, Ruth 4:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army