Sermons on Ruth E Renkel:

The Story Of Ruth - A Heroine In Search Of A Home Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The major motif to watch for as you work your way through this story is a movement from emptiness, famine, and death to fullness, plenty, and life.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: As you walk down the red carpet, a frenzied mob swarms around you, demanding your autograph. The reporters are snapping your picture, nearly blinding you. Every ten feet, a television crew stops you for an interview. Have you just become the hottest newest star? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22

From Moab To Messiah

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Apr 11, 2002

Through this unlikely couple, God brought redemption to you and me!

From Moab To Marriage To Messiah Ruth 4:1-22 Chad H. Ballard Introduction This morning we are going to finish looking at the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY FOR US. The story of Ruth is one of the most fascinating stories I have ever heard. It’s true that it is a love story, but it is also ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Redeemer Series

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 5, 2002

3rd in a series

There Is A Redeemer Ruth 3:1-18 Chad H. Ballard Introduction Today we are going to continue our look at the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY FOR US. As we have discussed for the past two weeks, this book of Ruth is an exact parallel to the love affair that should exist between Jesus Christ and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Matter To God (Ruth) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 6, 2002

We often wonder what our life value will be, or better yet will we have any life value. If we serve God faithfully, like Ruth did, I gurentee you will find out that you matter to God

Ruth You Do Matter to God! Introduction A. No one can say that life is easy B. Every honest person would admit it is a challenge C. We often get so discouraged that we want to quit D. We do not know how to handle everything, the trials the tribulation E. Ruth had every reason imaginable to give ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Funeral - Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

There is a spiritual gift in the life of those who die in the Lord.

Jars of Clay Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Those who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Words Of Comfort From Our Lord Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 12, 2001

GOD IS NOT SILENT WHEN WE LOSE A LOVED ONE... THERE IS INDEED A WORD FROM THE LORD.

INTRO: 1. WHEN WE LOSE A LOVED ONE, WE OFTEN HAVE QUESTIONS FOR GOD. 2. SOME HAVE SAID "DOES GOD HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY TO ME AT THIS MOMENT??" 3. KING ZEDEKIAH ASKED JEREMIAH THE PROPHET THE SAME QUESTION: IS THERE ANY WORD FROM THE LORD??, 4. I AM THANKFUL TO BE ABLE TO ANSWER TODAY AS ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:17, Jeremiah 37:17-37

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Clemmie Sims

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

This is the funeral of a woman in the Lord who had a good sense of humor.

Funeral Eulogy Clemmie Sims 6/20/2002 Psalms 116:15-15 Clemmie Sims God took notice and smiled on Saturday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave out a loud cheer as Sister Clemmie Sims rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints who have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friends, Funerals And Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 17, 2002

Jesus joins with us in our sorrows and understands our grief. His friendship with us assures us that death’s sting is dead.

Friends, Funerals and Faith John 11:1-45 Clayton Lockhart has told me time and again that Terrill Mosley was a true friend to him. I have a picture on my desk of my dad shaking hands with Clayton at our Christmas party in 1999, and Terrill is sitting right beside him with a big grin on his ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Freda's Homecoming"

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 18, 2007

A funeral sermon for an 81 year old woman who had been in declining health for several years, yet never wavered in her faith. Her funeral was held 1 week before Christmas.

(Reading of the obituary) Dear family members and friends of Freda, May God’s grace, mercy, and especially on this day, peace be with you all from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On behalf of all of us here at Our Saviour’s, I wish to extend to you our deepest sympathies ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

55 Years Of Serving With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

Church Anniversary message for 55 years of service to our community...tied into Thanksgiving

55 Years of Serving with Thanksgiving Rev 1:19 Today we are celebrating 55 years of service to the Lord at Trinity Baptist Church Before I get into my message, I want to thank Ms. Betty Nevins, Ms. Darlene Hardin, and Mrs. JoAnn Malaise for work on book And for our Kitchen committee for all of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Keeping Me

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Mar 7, 2007

An encouraging sermon for the new year or church anniversary

Traditionally the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time that we make new commitments to do better in the New Year than we did in the last year. It is a time that we sit down and make a list of how we are going to better in the New Year, than we did in the old. (Can I get a witness?) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

What is prayer

I. Prayer is. . . A. Talking to/with God Numbers 11:17 I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take of the Spirit that is on you and put the Spirit on them. They will help you carry the burden of the people so that you will not have to carry it alone. -Daily communication Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Steve Mason on Aug 1, 2002

Funeral message that can easily be adapted and used

JULY 16TH, 2002 JAY McCLELLAN I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR COMING HERE THIS MORNING TO EXPRESS YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. YOUR PRESENCE HERE IS A TRIBUTE TO JAY. PRAY ….. I WANT TO BEGIN BY SAYING HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS TODAY -I WISH I COULD TAKE YOUR SORROW AWAY, BUT IKNOW I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Matthew 5:3-8, John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Different Kind Of Eulogy Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 17, 2002

how Joseph and Jacob prepared for their funerals and dealt with their deaths

August 18, 2002 Genesis 48:15-16, 49:33, 50:24-26 Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, 16 the Angel who has delivered me from all harm —may he bless these boys. May they be called ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by John Nadasi on Aug 23, 2002

This sermon shows the foundation of the historic church is built on Peter’s confession of faith. The modern church is no different. The gift of salvation comes through faith and love.

Matthew 16:13-20 Paonia United Methodist Church August 25, 2002 Rev. John Nadasi A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. "Here is the situation," she said. "A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist