Sermons on Ruth E Renkel:

Wings Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God takes us, sinners one and all – spiritual waifs, to be honest – and he “marries” himself to us. He redeems us from the estrangement sin has caused in our lives. He takes us under his wings; he covers us with his cloak. And we are restored.

One of the characters in Kent Haruf’s novel Plainsong is Victoria, a seventeen-year-old girl who is four months pregnant. When her boyfriend finds out about her condition, he breaks up with her. And when her mother finds out, she kicks her out of the house and says to her, “You got ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"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

In The Dark

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

It’s always darkest before dawn.

LIGHT DISPELS DARKNESS: Ruth 3: 2 "Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 "Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor..” We had to travel ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Fidelity

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2023

Fidelity is defined as faithfulness to a person, cause or belief, typically demonstrated by continued loyalty, and support.

William Law, a former Church of England priest once remarked: “This, and this alone, is Christianity, a universal holiness in every part of life, a heavenly wisdom in all our actions, not conforming to the spirit and temper of the world but turning all worldly enjoyments into means of piety and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 15:13, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Titus 2:10

The Day The Devil Took Off His Shoe

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 21, 2025

The story of Naomi's redemption by Boaz the kinsman redeemer from the holder of former priority parallels Jesus' redemption of us from our prior master through sin -- Satan. Satan had to take off his shoe.

THE DAY THE DEVIL TOOK OFF HIS SHOE Ruth 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, down on his luck, went into a church which catered to the "uppity". Spotting the man's dirty clothes the pastor, worried about the churches image, went to the man and asked him if he needed help. The man ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Hope In Hard Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Naomi's story teaches us that even in the face of immense suffering and adversity, God's goodness, kindness, and mercy prevail.

The book of Ruth takes us back to a time when judges ruled in Israel, around 1200 B.C. It is often regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever written. Today, we will explore the lessons we can learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi's decision to leave Bethlehem during the famine was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Topics: Naomi And Ruth, Overcoming Adversity

Rest For The Weary Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2009

1) Ruth submitted to Boaz 2) Ruth listened to Boaz 3) Ruth received gifts from Boaz & 4) Ruth waited for Boaz to work

How has your sleep been this summer? Are you a light or heavy sleeper? With the cooler temperatures this summer it has meant no air conditioning but unlike other cooler times of year, most nights it means sleeping with the windows open. Naturally when the windows are open you hear everything ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:6-18

Denomination: Other

O 'r' E Lima Mai Le Fofoga O Le Tu I Le Va O Tuugalamepa E Fitu Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Dec 1, 2009

Afai e afio mai Iesu a nanei, mata ua e mautigoa ua e maua le Ola e Faavavau?

Afai e afio mai Iesu i le afiafi a nanei, mata ea ua e mautinoa e te maua le Ola e Faavavau? Toatele tagata o loo pisi solo i mea faaleolaga nei, ae le sei faatali tasi lava ma toe manatunatu i le mafuaaga na alai ona soifua mai. Tagai i le Faaaliga 2:1-7, o loo i ai R e 4 mai le fofoga o le Agaga ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Naomi - From Calamity To Change Agent Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

Always do right, you never know when the opportunity will come to transform/change your life/destiny.

“Elimelech … his wife Naomi … sons were Mahlon and Chilian … Elimelech died … Naomi left with two sons ... took wives … Moab … Orpha … Ruth … both Mahlon and Chilian died … rose up to leave Moab” (Ruth 1:2-4). A. THE PROBLEM 1. Book is about Naomi’s challenge and achievements but named for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:20, Ruth 4:9-10, Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Revealing Redemption Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 7, 2015

Bethlehem becomes the hometown of Ruth. Because of her faith and character, God brings her into the nation of Israel. She will become the ancestor to David and Jesus. Things of God are revealed in and to Ruth as she experiences redemption by His hand.

1. A Ph.D. candidate at the University of Southern California, was eager for the title of "doctor" - until one newly degreed professor shared his story. He said: A friend had called his home and asked, "Is the doctor in?" The Professor's 10 year old son replied, "Yes, but he's not the kind that can ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can’t Run Away From Problems Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2009

In Ruth 1 1-5 we see the danger of trying to run away from our problems illustrated

It is an undeniable fact that many of the life’s problems we grapple with in the present are the result of what has happened to us in the past, whether as a result of our own deliberate choices or because of circumstances which were quite beyond our control. The person we are today is a product ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Preserving Our Royal Heritage

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008

Show the awesome - the out of this world, heritage of God’s people. I preached this at a church anniversary in the Philippines.

PRESERVING OUR ROYAL HERITAGE 1 Peter 2:4-25 Sermon Objective: Show the awesome-out-of-this-world heritage God’s people have in order to call them to life of dedication/separation and service. “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Firmly Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Apr 27, 2013

Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 ( NASV) This sermon was preached during the 27th Church Anniversary of Filipino Evangelical Church in Al Ain Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last 26th April, 2013.

Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 NASV - "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." Introduction: 1. There are people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Not Afraid Nor Dismayed..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 13, 2004

In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but through perseverance. God rewards the steadfast!

Introduction God has always honored and rewards greatly those who will stand the test of time and trouble. Those who aren’t so willing to lay down and let the world win! Throughout the Word of God are countless stories of those who fought against the tide of what was popular and stood for what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"We Shall Be Like Him..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 10, 2004

God doesn’t call us to be successful, He calls us to be faithful. We are called to pattern our lives after Him. We need to take inventory of three important areas of our Christian walk. Let’s examine them together!

Introduction It would do us all good to stop and take inventory of our Christian walk. God hasn’t called us to be successful but faithful! In what areas you ask, there are three, let’s examine them together! Main Division I. In Our Love (3:1-2) II. In Our Lives (3:3-11) III. In Our Loyalty ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist