Sermons on Waters Of Mara:

The Mercy Measurement

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

The topic for tonight is mercy - the forgiveness we have received and a few reasons why we should be dishing it out as well.

27, February 2005 Dakota Community Church The Mercy Measurement Introduction: I want to begin this evening by reading three passages of scripture that I used last week when we were looking at the reality of the law of the harvest. The topic for tonight is mercy. I want to look at the forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Mennonite

A Royal Wedding

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

This is a narrative sermon that tells the story of Ruth and Boaz.

A ROYAL WEDDING Mother’s Day is typically a time to emphasize and celebrate not just motherhood, but home and family. And the surrounding weeks are also popular seasons for weddings. With the storms of last week, the Royal Wedding of William and Kate did not get as much local attention ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Behind The Story

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

In these first seven verses of Ruth we are introduced to the family of a man named Elimelech who lived during the days of the judges (v. 1). It is the sad tale of a man who chooses to walk out on the Lord and on God's plan for his life. As a result of his

Studies in the Book of Ruth “The Story Behind The Story.” Ruth 1:1-7 Only two books of the Bible bear the names of women; they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

New Life--New Hope

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 1, 2018

This sermon looks at both Naomi and Peter and shows how God reveals Himself to them offering them both new life and new hope

New Life New Hope April 22, 2018 Ruth 1:6-18 John 21:1-14 Have you ever started something that you were real excited about doing but something came up and it distracted you from what you were hoping to complete so that you never quite got around to finishing the project that you started. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come Home Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2020

Count the cost and make the commitment to come home to the Lord to find victory in the place of defeat.

Gary Smalley tells the story of two moose hunters in northern Canada, who shot an unusually large moose. The two hunters had a problem, however. They couldn't pack this trophy animal out of the woods; it was just too big for their packhorses. But they had a solution. Using a cell phone, they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Mark 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon draws four principles for successful marriage from the book of Ruth. 1st of 2 parts.

February 22, 2004 Ruth 1:1- 2:23 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A boy came home from Sunday school and his mother said, "What did you talk about at church?" The boy said, "Marriage!" "What did you learn about marriage?" his mother asked. The little boy thought for a moment and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Esperanza En La Prueba

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on May 26, 2019

Mira tus sufrimientos a la luz de nuestra esperanza segura en Cristo.

¿No sé si les ha pasado alguna vez que cuando van en un viaje por carretera a un destino al que nunca han ido con anterioridad, como que el viaje de ida se les hace más largo que el viaje de regreso? No sé si es la expectativa del viaje, lo desconocido del camino o las ansias ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Viviendo Con La Eternidad A La Vista

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021

Este sermón trata de reconocer que somos un templo en el que Dios quiere residir y que necesitamos usar los materiales de construcción adecuados para mantener el templo santo.

Viviendo con la eternidad a la vista Por Rick Gillespie- Mobley 13/6/2021 Mateo 7: 15-28,1 Corintios 3: 5-17 ¿Alguna vez ha comprado un artículo que se veía genial en el paquete o en el anuncio, pero cuando lo recibió, dijo: “Esto no es más que una basura, es tan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28, 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tapestry Or Tangled Mess?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today is your Crops and Industry service. A time when we ask God's blessing on our work - whether the planting of the fields or the work we do in the factory, office, home, or other place of employment. 2. It is a time when we affirm our belief that God is the one who is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Your Name?/ What's In A Name?

Contributed by Jeff Leigh on Jul 25, 2005

See yourself as God sees you - what name are you calling yourself.

Little Penny told her mother one evening that she had learned a new prayer in Sunday school. She wanted to say it instead of her usual “ Now I lay me down to sleep”. Her mother agreed but was surprised, when Penny began “Our Father who art in heaven, hello, what be thy name?”. God might well ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Normal Mom?

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 18, 2007

Be who God has made you to be -- a woman (man) of faith.

WHAT IS A NORMAL MOM? II Timothy 1.5 S: Normal moms Th: Mother’s Day Pr: BE WHO GOD HAS MADE YOU TO BE. KW: Mothers TS: We will find in our study of Scripture seven unique moms with their own strengths and weaknesses. Type: Topical The ____ mother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Ruth - Part 2: Working Your Destiny Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory

Ruth Chapter 2 In Chapter 1 we have the girl introduced to us! In chapter 2 we have the boy appearing! We know that the girl's not lazy! Ruth is not lazy! She goes looking for work. God's Welfare program requires that you get up off your fat rear and apply yourself. Notice it was not dependency on ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Series: Wow! Whose Beautiful Young Daughter Is That? (Part 9) When Is A Child Better Than Seven Sons?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

The focus of parents should not be just the quantity of children they should have but the quality of children. Parents must not just have children but be ready to sacrifice for them to become vital to society. One child brought up well is better than seven sons ill brought up.

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 9) WHEN IS A CHILD BETTER THAN SEVEN SONS? 1. Ruth 4:13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he made love to her, the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. 14 The women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17, Ruth 2:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

José: Tentado Por La Esposa De Potifar Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 12, 2025

José siempre se demostraría fiel en lo poco y confiable para ser fiel en lo mucho.

José: Tentado por la esposa de Potifar Génesis 39:1-23 Cuando pensamos en las personas que llegaron a la cima, quizás olvidemos sus fracasos. Abraham Lincoln, considerado por muchos el presidente más grande y querido, fracasó en su camino hacia la cima. Fracasó dos ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Discipulado Digital: Sabiduría Ancestral Para Almas Modernas

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 2, 2025

El fruto del Espíritu surge no como una decoración moral anticuada, sino como una arquitectura esencial para las almas que navegan en la turbulencia digital.

Título: Discipulado digital: sabiduría ancestral para almas modernas Introducción: El fruto del Espíritu surge no como una decoración moral anticuada, sino como una arquitectura esencial para las almas que navegan en la turbulencia digital. Escritura: Gálatas ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other