Sermons on Ruth

Boaz – A Kinsman-Redeemer (Ruth)

November 14, 2021Passage:  RuthSpeaker:  Bill Knepper I. Boaz was a man who obeyed God.   (Ruth 2:1-3)            A. He is introduced as a prominent person.            B. He lived as an obedient man.  (Lev. 23:22) II. Boaz rescues a family as a Kinsman-Redeemer.            A. Ruth’s family has seen hard times.  (v. 1:1-5; 15-17).            B. Ruth happens unto…

How the Weak Become Strong (Ruth 4:1-22)

August 9, 2015Passage:  Ruth 4:1-22Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  A great price has been paid so God can be your strength. I. Redemption is wonderful, but costly.            A. “To redeem” is to pay to set something free  (v1-4).            B. True love results in sacrifice  – it takes a loss  (v5-10).            C. You are redeemed so you…

The Strength To Rest (Ruth 3:1-18)

August 2, 2015Passage:  Ruth 3:1-18Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  The way to redemption has been revealed. I. We have been shown how to approach God.            A. God desires you.  (v.1-2)            B. Rejecting God’s authority  separates you from God. (v.3-4)            C. Believe God’s teaching.  (v.5-6) II. God will set you free if you ask him.            A. God…

Faith, Grace and Hope (Ruth 2:1-23)

July 19, 2015Passage:  Ruth 2:1-23Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Faith in God’s grace brings hope to heavy hearts. I. Faith responds to truth with expectation.  (v1-3)            A. God knows your story.  (v2)            B. God’s Word is true.  (v2)            C. Expect God to be active in your life.  (v3) II. Grace cannot be earned.  (v4-17)            A. Grace…

Embrace the Trial (Ruth 1:1-22)

July 12, 2015Passage:  Ruth 1:1-22Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  The sweetness of God’s love outshines the darkness of doubt. I. Embrace the trials that come into your life.  (v1-5)            A. Use trials to turn to God.            B. Use trials to show others what faith looks like.            C. Use trials to learn that God is enough. II.…