Sermons on ruth:

Whether Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 10, 2024

Admittedly, Ruth is not a book we think of often. But we would be mistaken to think Ruth is not beneficial to us today or not part of God’s salvation narrative.

Slide 1 As we began planning for fall, one tool we used was reviewing where we had been. We look for gaps what remains lacking in a balanced biblical diet. So on screen, you see our last nine years of sermon coverage of Genesis through Kings. The colors represent the different years. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-14

God Is Still At Work! – Ruth, Part 7 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 28, 2022

In the darkest days, time of Judges (Ruth 1:1), God was at work. Will you trust Him to be at work in your life today? Or, will you continue to do things your way, hoping it’ll all work out? That is really what this series comes down to … knowing God still has a plan!

“God is still at work!” – Ruth, Part 7 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 7 Ruth 4:1-22 Serious about Israel? See Michelle for an info package with reg forms Deposit due by Jan 8 … $500 per person. Introduction - How have we gotten to this point? - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22, Deuteronomy 25:7, Romans 8:28, Psalm 28:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Choices We Can Ever Make

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2016

1. Choose the right priorities. 2. Choose the right place. 3. Choose the right people. 4. Choose the right Provider.

The Best Choices We Can Ever Make Ruth 1:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *All of us make choices in life, and when you think about it, it's amazing how many choices we make every day. I am so glad that you chose to be here with us this morning. You ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 30, 2013

Our life is governed by our decisions and each decision has consequences. Naomi, Orpah and Ruth each made decisions that had life-altering consequences. Each of their decisions have lessons for our own lives.

Decisions Series: Ruth (Sermon 3 in series) June 30, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ruth 1. INTRODUCTION Illus. – At seven o’clock on the morning of December 7, 1941 two US soldiers were on duty at a small radar station in the Pacific ocean. Suddenly, their radar screen ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Loyal Friends Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 4, 2021

This book seems like an odd fit. There are no epic miracles or battles. It’s a love story for sure, but I think it’s also a book about loyalty and God’s redemption.

Ruth Chapter One – Loyal Friends November 7, 2021 This book seems like an odd fit. There are no epic miracles or battles. It’s a love story for sure, but I think it’s also a book about loyalty and God’s redemption. We open the story with a moving conversation between an elderly widow and her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:13-18, Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of Influence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

We are all making history, and influencing eternity, whether we want to or not. The purpose of the Biblical record is that we might see how people of the past have influenced history, and imitate their virtues, and avoid their mistakes

When Cecil B. DeMille was a nine year old boy, and old preacher came to Echo Lake, New Jersey to conduct a series of meetings. Young DeMille attended every morning, but one cold rainy morning he was the only one who showed up. He wondered if that man would preach to one small boy. DeMille ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-22

Samson, Ruth And Samuel's Revivals Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2021

What can we learn from the revivals that occurred under three very different individuals, Samson's deathbed revival, Ruth's conversion to Israel's God and Samuel's strong preaching?

What can we learn from the revivals that occurred under three very different individuals, Samson's deathbed revival, Ruth's conversion to Israel's God and Samuel's strong preaching? 1) Samson’s Revival Samson was another of God’s very imperfect leaders, yet his deathbed repentance ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is God's Favour Always Unfair?

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Nov 26, 2013

God's favour is always unfair. Accept it or not, like it or dislike it, God does things the way that He wants them to be done. He gives to someone who is different to your expectation and left aside the one that you might think deserves something from Him

Ruth 2:10, “At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She asked him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you notice me—a foreigner?” For those who want to know the story of Ruth: Naomi and her husband and her two sons were living in Bethlehem and from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of Our Choices Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 23, 2015

As we look at Ruth Chapter 1, we will discover how to make good Godly decisions in the future. You see, when it comes to our choices, there can be only one God. It is either us… or Him. We are the god of our choices or He is the God of our choices.

BOOK OF RUTH: “GOD OF OUR CHOICES” Ruth 1:1-22 INTRODUCTION READ Ruth 1:1-22 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth Chapter One: "Open Your Eyes" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 15, 2012

To overcome bitterness, we need to open our eyes to see the personal concern of others and the providential care of God.

Today we are beginning a series of messages based on the book of Ruth. This book as often referred to as one of the greatest love stories in the Bible, if not one of the greatest love stories in all of literature. When such an observation is made, of course, it is the love relationship between ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - My Redeemer Lives, Series Intro

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 9, 2011

God colors outside the lines. He providentially sends us places we would not volunteer to go, because there is a Ruth, whom He wants to save.

Ruth My Redeemer Lives Series Intro PPT 1 Today we begin a new series I am entitling, "My Redeemer Lives." Redeemer is one of those religious words we have, that unless you have been brought up in the church you have no idea what it means. To redeem something is to: Recover ownership - like in a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Luck, Favor, And God’s Providence Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of series on Ruth How does our concept of luck relate to God's favor and providence?

Luck, Favor, and God’s Providence Ruth Part 2 Would you consider yourself a lucky person? I’m not very lucky, if my wife and I are in some kind of raffle, or door prize drawing, I never win, if we win anything its almost always her ticket. Some of you would say, Yeah, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Lose Your Connections Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 20, 2010

A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season.

Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 1 Ruth 1:1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. 12 Judges 1-DEBORAH 2-GIDEON ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Go

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Reflections in Ruth

I Will Go Ruth 1 The book of Ruth is a beautiful "interlude of love," set in... 1. The period when judges ruled Israel - Ru 1:1 2. An era marked by immorality, idolatry, and war. Ruth tells a heartwarming story of devotion and faithfulness... Ruth illustrates how Jehovah rewards ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is More Than Kissing

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2015

There are many definitions of love. It's easy to say you love someone, but your actions tell the truth. Orpah & Ruth are contrasts of what love really means.

LOVE IS MORE THAN KISSING Ruth 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man once commented after a revival service to the evangelist, "If you could see how people don't pay attention! And they get up and wander around. It’s terrible!” The evangelist answered, "If you think the back of their ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God