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Text: Ruth 4 | Advent SeriesPreacher: Scott Byers***Ruth Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Hannah, Mary Wilson. Ruth. (ESVEC. Crossway, 2021).Block, Daniel I. Judges,Ruth. (NAC. Broadman & Holman, 1999).Devotional/Further Study:Merida, Tony. Ruth For You: Revealing God's Kindness and Care. (The Good Book Company, 2020).To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.
Text: Ruth 4 | Advent SeriesPreacher: Scott Byers***Ruth Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Hannah, Mary Wilson. Ruth. (ESVEC. Crossway, 2021).Block, Daniel I. Judges,Ruth. (NAC. Broadman & Holman, 1999).Devotional/Further Study:Merida, Tony. Ruth For You: Revealing God's Kindness and Care. (The Good Book Company, 2020).To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.
Text: Ruth 3 | Advent SeriesPreacher: Scott Byers***Ruth Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Hannah, Mary Wilson. Ruth. (ESVEC. Crossway, 2021).Block, Daniel I. Judges,Ruth. (NAC. Broadman & Holman, 1999).Devotional/Further Study:Merida, Tony. Ruth For You: Revealing God's Kindness and Care. (The Good Book Company, 2020).To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.
Text: Ruth 2 | Advent SeriesPreacher: Scott Byers***Ruth Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Hannah, Mary Wilson. Ruth. (ESVEC. Crossway, 2021).Block, Daniel I. Judges,Ruth. (NAC. Broadman & Holman, 1999).Devotional/Further Study:Merida, Tony. Ruth For You: Revealing God's Kindness and Care. (The Good Book Company, 2020).To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.
Text: Ruth 1 | Advent Series Preacher: Scott Byers***Ruth Series Resources***Primary Commentaries:Hannah, Mary Wilson. Ruth. (ESVEC. Crossway, 2021). Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth. (NAC. Broadman & Holman, 1999).Devotional/Further Study:Merida, Tony. Ruth For You: Revealing God's Kindness and Care. (The Good Book Company, 2020).To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.
Text: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17. The Rev. Amber Carswell preaches the 27th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.
PM Worship Service 13 October 2024, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Text: Ruth 4:13-22 Speaker: Chris Madigan Date: September 1, 2024
Text: Ruth 4: 1-12 Speaker: Lance Williams Date: August 25, 2024
TEXT: RUTH 1:1-2 | THE OTHER SIDE OF FORGIVENESS INTRO EXPLANATION : The book of Judges is a difficult book to read through. Not because of the words of the book but because of the events that take place in the book. It is a cycle of the life of the children of Israel as they go through a good time and…
Text: Ruth 1:6-17 Opening Statement: In each of these widows there are lessons to learn. In one we have a troubling example, in one a tragic example, and finally in one a thrilling example. These three widows illustrate three responses of people. First, we see in Naomi: I) A DISCOURAGING WIDOW (6-13) Naomi illustrates how the life of a believer that is not living for God, is often a discouragement to others knowing God. As we view this scene, we see that: A) Naomi Was Being Observed When she started back her daughters-in-law followed her. In their hour of grief, they looked to her for guidance. They were watching to see what Naomi would do. Whatever she did, they would do. Every action and step of Naomi was being observed. We as believers need to be constantly reminded that we are being watched by the unsaved. Whether we admit it or not, accept it or not, or acknowledge it or not, we are being watched by those around us. As we continue looking at this scene, we also see that: B) Naomi Was Being Obstructive One of the chief occupations of a believer is to try and lead unbelievers to the Lord. A person going to heaven is to work to take people to heaven. Naomi was only thinking of their material circumstances rather than their spiritual condition. She was only thinking of their physical needs and not their spiritual needs. Naomi reminds us of those who are professing Christians but are not practicing Christians. The second widow in our story that I want us to consider is Orpah. In her we see: II) A DEPARTING WIDOW (14) Orpah illustrates those who turn away from God and reject Him as their Lord and Savior. As we look at Orpah, we first see her: A) Returning To Moab Orpah chose to stay in a cursed land. She chose to live in a place of spiritual darkness and desolation. Orpah reminds us of those who are given the opportunity to be saved, yet they reject that offer and choose to live a life without God. We not only see Orpah returning to Moab, but we also see her: B) Remaining In Moab How tragic it is for someone to have heard the Gospel; to have been given the opportunity to be saved; to say no, and then die lost without God. The great tragedy is that not one person in hell had to go there. All could have been saved, but they like Orpah rejected the opportunity to be saved. The third widow in this story is Ruth. In her we see: III) A DECIDING WIDOW (16-17) We see Ruth making a decision that changed her life. We read that instead of leaving Naomi, “Ruth clave unto her” (Vs.14). The decision Ruth made gave her a: A) New Life Salvation gives a person a new life. Paul said, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things pass away and behold all things are become new” (II Cor.5:17). Salvation makes us a new person and gives us a new life. We also see that her decision gave her a: B) New Lord No doubt she had worshipped the false idols and false gods of Moab. She had known nothing but paganism. Now she has a new Lord in her life. Her life is now centered around Him and His people. Finally, we see that her decision gave her a: C) New Loyalty Ruth was saying, “This decision is for the rest of my life.” She had no desire to go back nor plans to return. Her decision was for time and eternity. There is nothing behind us and everything before us. Closing Statement: Which of these poor widows best represents the life you are living right now? If you are saved and away from the Lord, I invite you to come home. If you are lost and are thinking about a life of faith, I invite you to receive Jesus today. If you are saved, secure and settled I invite you to come before Him to worship, praise and thank Him for grace. Watch us here on our YouTube channel, our website or our Facebook page https://midwaybaptistnc.org https://facebook.com/midwaybaptistnc
Text: Ruth 4:13-17 Preacher: Derek Baker
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“Redemption Story: Now Our Story”Text: Ruth 4:1-17We wrap up our study of Ruth by looking at the fourth and final chapter. This story shows us a vision of what it might look like as we live into and walk the path that God has for us. It shows us that when be believe that the…
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“Redemption Story: Surprised by Grace”Text: Ruth 2:1-13We continue our series on the book of Ruth by studying chapter 2, where Ruth first meets Boaz. Hearing of Ruth’s faithfulness to Naomi, Boaz extends grace to her in the grain fields. Like Boaz, we have the opportunity to lavish “hesed” — grace and loving kindness — to…
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“Redemption Story: Identification & Committment”Text: Ruth 1:1-22Today we begin a multi-week study of the book of Ruth. It’s a story of redemption, a story of deliverance, and a story of finding one’s place in the grace of God. This week we are going to learn about identification and commitment – about knowing who we are.
Text: Ruth 1:1-5 At some point in our lives, we will be faced with the loss of loved ones that completely change our lives and maybe even our circumstances forever. The story of Ruth and Naomi gives us a moving narrative about how to surround those who experience the deep grief of loss and even lead us to find hope, courage, and the community that sustains us. Let's trust the larger story in our lives - we are always in God's loving hands no matter what. New to St. Andrew? Click here: https://standrewlu.org/about/visitors/ Visit our website: https://standrewlu.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standrewlu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standrewlu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StAndrewLu To automate your giving on a continued basis or to make a one-time donation, https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZAA1/home
Sunday Sermon by Kevin Jensen — Some days are filled with the mundane: wake up, get yourself ready, take care of the kids, go to work, come home, clean the bathtub, and so on. Where's the thrill in serving God in ordinary, everyday tasks, when we see no miracles and hear no voice from heaven? From the story of Ruth and Boaz, we look at principles for serving God—and enjoying life with him—on the most ordinary days. Text: Ruth 2
Text: Ruth 1:1-7 Opening Statement: In the book of Ruth there are scenes that are tragic, domestic, romantic, dramatic, historic, and prophetic. Yet each scene is a mine filled with precious gems. The Book of Ruth is a beautiful picture of Christ's great love for us, and the redemption He purchased for us. The opening scene of the book is tragic for we find three graves in Moab. Let's notice the story behind these 3 graves. First, notice: I) THE DEPARTURE FROM THE LORD (vs.1-4) As we look at this departure from the Lord we see: A) Where They Were Leaving Their home was the town of Bethlehem in the country of Judah. The name “Bethlehem” means, “House of bread.” “Judah” means “praise.” This was the place we find Elimelech and his family leaving. They first left the city limits of Bethlehem and then left the borders of Judah. They first got out of the House of God and then out of the will of God. We also see: B) Where They Went to Live We read that they “went to sojourn in the country of Moab” (Vs.1). In Psalm 108:9, we find an interesting description of Moab. We read, “Moab is My washpot.” Elimelech's journey to Moab is illustrative of a Christian leaving God and going back to the old life. We see that not only did they settle down in Moab, but their children took to themselves wives of the Moabites (Vs.4). Marriage among the pagan nations was strictly forbidden by God. The parents' departure only led to a further departure in the children. We see a departure from the Lord, and we also see the results of leaving God. II) THE DISCIPLINE BY THE LORD Just as an earthly father will discipline a disobedient child, God will discipline His disobedient and straying children (Heb.12:6). The writer of Hebrews describes both a process and a procedure of God's discipline. When we look at Elimelech and his family we see this process and procedure of discipline. A) The First Acts Of Discipline (V.2) It would appear that Elimelech and Naomi, had begun to drift from God in their hearts, before they ever left Bethlehem-judah. A departure from God always begins on the inside long before it is seen on the outside. The names of their children would seem to suggest that God had already begun a work of discipline to get their attention. These boys seem to be the first acts of discipline in their life. Both of their children would seem to suggest that God was trying to get their attention. B) The Fatal Acts Of Discipline (vs. 3,5) First God chastens us, and if that does not get our attention, He scourges us. The first warnings were ignored and finally God's discipline was drastic and fatal. Whenever a Christian gets out of the house of God, and the will of God, God will discipline. He will deal with them patiently and lovingly. But in time, if there is no repentance and a return to God, He will deal in a more drastic measure. A departure from the Lord will always bring the discipline of the Lord. III) THE DESIRE FOR THE LORD (vs. 6-7) She heard of how God was blessing His people again. The famine was over at last. The people had come back to God. It was this news, coupled with all that had happened, that created in her heart a desire to return to God. In her desire we see: A) Her Repentance It is interesting how her actions are described. It was not just that she returned to Bethlehem-judah. She was turning her back on Moab. She was leaving Moab. That is repentance. In her desire we also see: B) Her Return She returned to the place of blessing. She came back to the will of God. She is leaving the place of sin for the place of blessing. In Closing: Just like Naomi and the prodigal son, if you find yourself in a foreign place don't make your home there. Come home, your Heavenly Father is waiting to receive you with open arms of forgiveness. Return to him today.
Afternoon Service Led by: Rev. Rodney Vermeulen Scripture Reading: Ruth 1 Text: Ruth 1:22 Sermon: Redemption Begins With Return 1. NAOMI'S RETURN 2. RUTH'S RETURN 3. THE PLACE AND TIME OF THEIR RETURN Link to Our Website: https://www.adorationurc.ca/ Follow Us Via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AdorationURC), and consider subscribing to "Adoration URC" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.
Morning Service Led by: Rev. Rodney Vermeulen Scripture Reading: Judges 2:6-23 Text: Ruth 1:1-5 Sermon: One Covenant Family's Story Calls for Redemption 1. THE OMINOUS TIME STAMP OF THIS STORY 2. THE ACTIONS OF THE FAMILY AT THE CENTER OF THIS STORY 3. THE EMPTINESS OF THE WOMEN AFTER THE FIRST TEN YEARS OF THE STORY Link to Our Website: https://www.adorationurc.ca/ Follow Us Via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AdorationURC), and consider subscribing to "Adoration URC" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.
Text: Ruth 2:1-4
Text: Ruth 1:1-5
Scripture Reading- Luke 15-1-10- Ruth 1-Text- Ruth 1-21--Naomi Brought Home Again-I. The Wayward Daughter-II. The Preserved Saint-III. The Thankful Response
Scripture Reading- Luke 15-1-10- Ruth 1-Text- Ruth 1-21--Naomi Brought Home Again-I. The Wayward Daughter-II. The Preserved Saint-III. The Thankful Response
Rev Ewen Matheson Sermon from Cross Free Church of Scotland in Ness freely available to listen to and download. Date: 23/11/2022 Day/Time: Wednesday 7.30pm Preacher: Rev Roddy John Campbell Title: God's Grace Reading(s): Ruth 2 Text:Ruth 2 vs 1-3 Psalm:126 Scottish Psalter Download
Text: Ruth 3-4
Text: Ruth 1-2
Boaz wants to marry Ruth, but there's one thing standing in the way. Text: Ruth 3:16-4:22Players: Yahweh Ruth Naomi Boaz What's Spooky: Married sex (not spooky, but may spark some questions if you're listening with your kids) Music: Winds of Change | Four TreesGentoo | KingpinguinHoiho | KingpinguinAdelie | KingpinguinSnares | KingpinguinCharge Into 2019 | Dexter BritainLight Through Water | Stephen GutheinzClose to Me (Instrumental) | CHPTRSHeart Strings | Cody MartinOut of Home | Dexter BritainFine-Toothed Chrome | Sam BarshLinks:—Help make Season 4 happen with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org
June 12, 2022 -- 10:00AM "All Are Welcome in God's Family" Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Sam Eldersveld, preaching
Text: Ruth 2-3:18
Text: Ruth 1:6-18 A sermon from our missons conference
Text: Ruth 3:8-13 Speaker: Justin Jackson Series: Redemption in Emptiness and Exile: Ruth & Esther
This semester we're going through a sermon series entitled, “Living In God's Story As We Live In This World.” As you go through life, it's easy to forget who you are and what story you're a part of. Alasdyre McIntyre reminds us that before we ask, “What do I have to do today?” we must first ask ourselves, “What story am I a part of?” The story you're living in informs the choices you make in the world. The claim of the semester is this: if the story of Jesus is true, then His story completely changes how we live in this world. For we are not only a character in God's story (because God's story of redemption is still happening right now!), we are also a carrier of God's story. We are called to carry God's story of love and redemption into the world because we are also a character in the story who needed to be loved and redeemed too.So every week we ask ourselves, “How does this biblical passage teach us how to live in God's Story as we live in the world?”This week we look at what it means to live with blessings in God's story, even when life in this world becomes messy. Being blessed by God doesn't guarantee outward success or that you'll never experience pain or sadness, but it does mean that God is for you, wants to give you good things, and will bring fruitfulness to you and through you. Our time in Ruth ends with tons of blessings, but how did we get there? It was a tough road. This week we'll be reminded that blessings come through suffering, sacrifice, messy stories, and the providential care of love of God over it all.TEXT: Ruth 4
This semester we're going through a sermon series entitled, “Living In God's Story As We Live In This World.” As you go through life, it's easy to forget who you are and what story you're a part of. Alasdyre McIntyre reminds us that before we ask, “What do I have to do today?” we must first ask ourselves, “What story am I a part of?” The story you're living in informs the choices you make in the world. The claim of the semester is this: if the story of Jesus is true, then His story completely changes how we live in this world. For we are not only a character in God's story (because God's story of redemption is still happening right now!), we are also a carrier of God's story. We are called to carry God's story of love and redemption into the world because we are also a character in the story who needed to be loved and redeemed too.So every week we ask ourselves, “How does this biblical passage teach us how to live in God's Story as we live in the world?”This week we look at what it means to live in God's story with risk as we tell the story of an encounter of love between Ruth and Boaz.TEXT: Ruth 3
TEXT - Ruth 4:1-22 SERIES - Ruth: The Providence Of God SPEAKER - Pastor Cory Taylor
TEXT - Ruth 3:1-18 SERIES - Ruth: The Providence Of God SPEAKER - Pastor Cory Taylor
TEXT - Ruth 2:1-23 SERIES - Ruth: The Providence Of God SPEAKER - Pastor Cory Taylor
TEXT - Ruth 1:1-22 SERIES - Ruth: The Providence Of God SPEAKER - Pastor Cory Taylor
Today's In the Text Episode is all about Ruth. Jeremy and Bonnie sit down to discuss this 4 chaptered book and the approach they took in interpreting this text. The beginning of Ruth is one of the most dramatized passages in Timshel as it tells the story of being a refugee. Ruth is a complex narrative about the power of working together with God and joining in the work he is already doing. We hope you enjoy! If you haven't grabbed your copy of Timshel, then what are you waiting for? Run, don't walk to: www.timsheltranslation.com