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  • Dan Thompkins avatar

    The Tragedy Of Famine Series

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,937 views

    “The greatest thing that God gave to man, besides Jesus, was the power of CHOICE.” Today’s lesson will focus on a wrong choice by a godly man that led to disastrous results…not only for him, but for his family as well.

    The Tragedy of Famine Ruth Series - Ruth 1:1-5 Soul’s Harbour Ministry Conway, S.C. - 1/20/02 – A.M. “The greatest thing that God gave to man, besides Jesus, was the power of CHOICE.” Today’s lesson will focus on a wrong choice by a godly man that led to disastrous results…not only for him, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Things Christians Should Cleave To

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,104 views

    A look at five things that Christians should cleave to.

    “Things Christians Should Cleave To” Text: Ruth 1:6-14 Intro: I want to preach from v. 14 of our text, “…but Ruth clave unto her.” I am going to preach a message entitled, “Things Christians Should Cleave To.” The word “cleave” means – to stick, to adhere, to hold to. Cleave To Your Spouse – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    Nearer To My God

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    Encourages God’s people to get closer to Him and to rest in His presence.

    Title: Nearer To My God Introduction: Mamie made frequent trips to the branch post office. One day she confronted a long line of people who were waiting for service from the postal clerks. Mamie only needed stamps, so a helpful observer asked, "Why don’t you use the stamp machine? You can get all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Characteristics Of Character Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,333 views

    This message looks at the integrity of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz

    They moved for the same reasons that families all over the world all through history have moved. Economic reasons. Karen read the story earlier how a man name Elimelech moved from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because of a famine that spread across Israel. There was a scarcity of luxury items ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James May avatar

    Going Back To Moab

    Contributed by James May on Feb 11, 2004
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    The Book of Ruth gives us a picture of what could happen when a child of God turns back to the world of sin.

    GOING BACK TO MOAB During a tour of a large manufacturing plant, a visitor noticed a man using a torch to cut through some sheets of steel. His pattern was carefully marked on the steel plate and he was very carefully following those lines so that his work would not be in vain. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Having A Winning Attitude

    Contributed by David Nsiah on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,920 views

    For you to get the best from God, you need to have that spirit that takes no for an answer. You need to move on in God without fear or trembling and God will show Himself strong.

    HAVE A WINNING ATTITUDE Ruth 1:8-19 The Bible says in the scriptures that when Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped speaking to her. Now the two of them went until they came to Bethlehem and stayed there. A winning attitude is in a person who determines to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Life Spins Out Of Control

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 24, 2005
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     | 4,974 views

    The story of Ruth is a story of a woman whose life has spun out of control. Does she look to society for help? Does she use her sexuality to manipulate others to help? Or does she call on her redeemer?

    Have you ever noticed that so many of the Calls to Worship that we hear in church talk about joy? Ps 66: “Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious!” Ps 100 “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Out Of The Ashes

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,307 views

    Don’t give into despair. You never know what great things God can do even with the worst of situations.

    Out of the Ashes Ruth 1:6-7, 19-21 Are you feeling like life can’t get any worse than what it is right now? Is it a struggle to remain faithful to God? Are you just hanging on by a thread and afraid that it’s going to break at any moment? Read the book of Ruth. Today I will give you the short ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Grandma's Legacy: The Story Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,320 views

    Mother’s Day Sermon - Part 3 in a series on the Life of David

    Insights from the Life of David – Part 3: “Grandma’s Legacy: The Story of Ruth” Ruth 1:1-22 This week I heard some fascinating statistics on motherhood. In modern history the oldest mother on record was 69 years old when she gave birth to a child in April of last year. The youngest mother ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    What Would God Say To Earl & Betty, Bob & Wanda About Marriage? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    Marriages that stand the test of time are products of loyalty.

    God Speaks On Marriage Series "What Would God Say to Betty & Earl, Bob & Wanda?" Ruth 1.16-17 NAS February 22, 2004 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Little Connie came home from preschool having heard the story of Snow White for the very first time. a She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Asch avatar

    Avoiding Dead-End Shortcuts Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,448 views

    In our text today we see a family that took a shortcut, and it led to a dead-end - literally. Looking at their story, we discover how we can keep from taking shortcuts that lead to dead-ends.

    AVOIDING DEAD-END SHORTCUTS Ruth 1:1-5 INTRO: Shortcuts that don’t turn out so well: The shortcut to Lake Success Some shortcuts aren’t just inconvenient, they are deadly. Shortcuts that lead to dead-ends: Jim Madsen on Yosemite’s El Capitan in 1968. A veteran and skilled climber, he rappelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Earls avatar

    The Terrible Price Of Playing With Sin

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,898 views

    Elimelech did what so many Christians have tried to do. He tried to just play with sin for a little while, but he ended up paying the price for his sins. So will you.

    There have been many ships that have sunk while at sea, but few have captured the attention like the sinking of the Titanic. She sank on her maiden voyage in April of 1912 and the persistent theory was that an iceberg tore a three hundred-foot gash in the side of the nine hundred-foot ship. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Felix Ramirez avatar

    Qué Hacer Con La Voluntad De Dios

    Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,681 views

    Cuatro ejemplos de actitudes respecto de la voluntad de Dios

    QUÉ HACER CON LA VOLUNTAD DE DIOS RUTH 1:1-18 INTRODUCCIÓN A lo largo de la vida vamos tomando decisiones. Cada día es un día de decisión. Hoy decidimos lo que íbamos a desayunar, la ropa que nos pondríamos y con quién estaríamos. En esta semana tomaremos decisiones que afectarán el lugar a donde ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Ballard avatar

    Coming Back To God Series

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 14,964 views

    1st in a series.

    Ruth-Coming Home to God Ruth 1:1-22 By Chad H. Ballard Do you ever read romance novels? Not me. I hate that old mushy, gushy stuff. I don’t even watch movies that are love story kind of stuff. I remember a several years ago there was a Clint Eastwood movie that came out called “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 337 ratings
     | 55,083 views

    Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

    A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ