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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Redeeming Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2025
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    The book of Ruth is a quiet story tucked into the Old Testament—a story without thunder, earthquakes, or kings. Yet in this small, domestic narrative we find one of the most powerful pictures of God’s grace and redemption.

    REDEEMING GRACE TEXT: Ruth 4:1-12 Introduction 1. "Certainly, we should be very active in seeking God, and Jesus himself called us to 'ask, seek, knock' in order to find him. Yet those who enter a relationship with God inevitably look back and recognize that God's grace had sought ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Was Bitter, But Now I’m Better

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 30, 2025
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    Isn’t it something that one of the most honored women in history, the mother of Jesus, the Savior, the Christ, carried a name that meant bitter?

    Ruth 1:20-21 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. As I stand before you today, I want to lift up a thought that will stir your spirit: I Was Bitter but Now I’m Better. Touch your neighbor and say: “Neighbor, I’ve been through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Everything Falls Apart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
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    Let your decisions in difficulty be shaped by faith, not fear.

    When Everything Falls Apart Text: Ruth 1:1-5 Introduction 1. “We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all.” (Oswald Chambers) 2. The Bible is full of stories where people assumed God needed their help, so they went and made terrible mistakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Your God Will Be My God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
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    The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and as a result, her devotion to Naomi’s God.

    Your God Will Be My God Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: One design, one desire: entire devotion to God” (John Wesley). 2. The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 44 – Elders Have Been Vanquished By Babylon. We Look At Joy And Music Ceasing. Then We Consider The Great Jewish Contribution In Music - Lamentations 5:14-15 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2025
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    Further to all the troubles, the elders no longer function with determining justice when they sat in the gate. Young men no longer play and enjoy music. The nation lost its joy. Israel has a rich legacy with Composers and Conductors and Performers. Joyful change at the Second Coming.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 44 – ELDERS HAVE BEEN VANQUISHED BY BABYLON. WE LOOK AT JOY AND MUSIC CEASING. THEN WE CONSIDER THE GREAT JEWISH CONTRIBUTION IN MUSIC - Lamentations 5:14-15 The nation is being surveyed, or rather, the remnant of Judah is lamenting its terrible conditions. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ruth: A Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025
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    Ruth's decisions determined her future.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISIONS DETERMINED RUTH’S FUTURE 1. Because Ruth was a Gentile, she was not under the “covering” of Israel. She was given a name that means friend. 2. Because Ruth was from Moab, she was under God’s special condemnation. “No . . . Moabite or any of their descendants for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace In Our Grief Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2025
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    2. It’s difficult to see hope in the middle of grief, but God’s grace always supplies us with hope even in the darkest night.

    GOD’S GRACE IN OUR GRIEF Text: Ruth 1:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world just beyond the horizon.” 2. It’s difficult to see hope in the middle of grief, but God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Found In The Field Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2025
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    God’s providence is often seen through the faithful obedience of His people in ordinary circumstances.

    FOUND IN THE FIELD OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Even in our most ordinary moments, God is weaving together His plan. 2. God’s providence is often seen through the faithful obedience of His people in ordinary circumstances. 3. How do we see God at work when nothing miraculous seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Blessings Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 24, 2025
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    So far, Ruth has stayed with Naomi, her mother-in-law, even when asked not to. She has gone to a foreign land and shown her character. But did she deserve grace?

    THE BLESSINGS OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:8-14 Introduction 1. “Grace is the very opposite of merit…Grace is not only undeserved favor, but it is favor, shown to the one who deserved the very opposite” (Harry Ironside). 2. So far, Ruth has stayed with Naomi, her mother-in-law, even when asked not to. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ruth Series: A Statement Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 29, 2025
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    Ruth does not leave but stays with Naomi and makes a wonderful confession and statement of faith.

    BOOK OF RUTH: A STATEMENT OF FAITH RUTH 1:1-22 #bookofruth INTRODUCTION… Statements of Faith in the OT At our church, when a person comes to be baptized into Christ, we have them repeat what we call “the good confession” which is patterned after Simon Peter’s confession we find in Matthew 16, Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Naomi: A Bitter Woman Constantly Desiring Better, Ended Up A Nourisher Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    God can overlook the sins and mistakes of your youth and use you in your old age.

    A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah” (1:2). 2. She compromised her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth Series: A Statement Of Blessing Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 5, 2025
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     | 215 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ruth; Faithfulness In Family Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Highlight the power of faithful family ties, using the example of Ruth's unwavering loyalty and faithfulness to Naomi, and to encourage us to model such faithfulness in our own family relationships.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters, and welcome to our service today. As we come together in fellowship, I'm excited to share with you a message about the power of faithful family ties, rooted in the inspiring example of Ruth. John Stott once said, "Faith is a reasoning trust, a trust which ...read more

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