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  • Nate Buchner avatar

    Hidden Heroes Of Faith: Boaz Series

    Contributed by Nate Buchner on Oct 5, 2020
     | 1,770 views

    God uses the Old Testament concept of the kinsman redeemer, through Boaz, to demonstrate how we would be bought back by our Savior.

    A woman by the name of Naomi set off for Moab, a country just on the other side of the Dead Sea, with her husband and two sons at her side. This family had to leave behind their hometown of Bethlehem for a time because famine had struck. While there, in that foreign land, tragedy struck again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Nearer To My God

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,225 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

  • Wade Lewis avatar

    Christ Our Kinsman Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Wade Lewis on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,683 views

    This is the third in a series that I preached before Christmas to show the signifigance of the coming of the Messiah

    TEXT: RUTH 4:1-6 SERIES TITLE: GLIMPSES OF GRACE SERMON III TITLE: CHRIST OUR KINSMAN REDEEMER THE STORY: A. ELIMELECH AND NAOMI LEFT BETHLHEM 1. THEY LEFT THE HOUSE OF BREAD IN A TIME OF DROUGHT. B. SONS MARRRIED MOABITE WOMEN 1. ORPAH 2. RUTH C. ELIMELECH, MAHLON, AND CHILION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Going Back To Moab

    Contributed by James May on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    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

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    Gospel In A Shoebox

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 12,991 views

    Five types of footwear that people in the church wear.

    Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Quitman MS Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC Gospel in a shoe box Ruth 4:7-10 Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    Take Off Your Shoes

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,736 views

    John made the statement that he wasn’t worthy even to unloose the latchet of Jesus’ sandals

    " Take off thy shoes" Ruth 4:1-8 Many times in the last few years I’ve questioned in my heart the mercy Christ has given me by my salvation and the great honor bestowed on such an undeserving man as me to preach the gospel. My heart sometimes almost breaks when I realize that the Creator of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Providence"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,481 views

    A message on the comfort of God’s providence.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com February 9, 2003 The Text: Ruth 1:1-17 The Definition of Providence: “Providence is the continuous activity of God in His creation by which He guides and governs it for His people’s good and His own ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Goodness Of God

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 16,410 views

    As a student of God's Word, I am continually amazed of how He (God) works and has worked in the lives of many people, past-present and future, by the way which literally speaking is not future because He (God) has already revealed it to us.

    As a student of God's Word, I am continually amazed of how He (God) works and has worked in the lives of many people, past-present and future, by the way which literally speaking is not future because He (God) has already revealed it to us. As we study His word we can trace throughout the Bible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Beautiful Short Story In The World

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 250 ratings
     | 42,165 views

    Ruth’s love story tells of her "kinsman-redeemer" which points to Jesus as the Saviour of the world.

    THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SHORT STORY IN THE WORLD I think everybody likes to read a love story, especially if it’s true. The book of Ruth is such a story if it’s read at a superficial level and taken at its face value. It’s got all the ingredients: there’s a beautiful young girl who met a young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sample Wedding Vows

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 607 ratings
     | 83,851 views

    10 Sample Wedding Vows

    VOWS #1 I _______, take thee, _______, to be my lawful wedded (wife/husband). To love and to cherish, to have and to hold. I promise, forsaking all others, to cleave to you and to you only so long as we both shall live. #2 I, _______, in becoming your (husband/wife), promise before God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Situations And Advantages Series

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    Boaz had several opportunities to exploit Ruth and Naomi but he chose to do the right thing.

    Situations and Advantages I. Introduction A.Text: Ruth 3: 1-14 1.Poor Boaz, not a chance. a.vs 3 b.Trapping men hasn’t changed much in 3100 years has it? c.Look pretty – smell nice – act vulnerable -catch ‘em sleeping. 2.Naomi was wise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Hughes avatar

    Share The Fields

    Contributed by Chris Hughes on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    story of Ruth reminds us: The Christian dream is not a house with a 2 car garage, the dream of America is to share the fields of plenty with all who come.

    Share The Fields Now there was a wealthy and influential man in Bethlehem named Boaz, who was a relative of Naomi’s husband, Elimelech. 2One day Ruth said to Naomi, "Let me go out into the fields to gather leftover grain behind anyone who will let me do it.” And Naomi said, "All right, my daughter, ...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
     | 3,920 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Danger Of Tunnel Vision #1 Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,983 views

    We need to recognize the satanic tactic of tunnel vision within the church. We cannot allow our vision to be constricted. See the BIG PICTURE!

    THE DANGER OF TUNNEL VISION #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 1 of a 2 part series, if you need part two email me. TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision the people perish... Ruth 1:20 Naomi says to her friends: Don’t call me Naomi any more, call me MARA: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Grandma's Legacy: The Story Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,484 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