2018 June Sermons

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Loss
Ruth 1:1-18

I. Intro
Big Idea: Everyone has expectations, but God meets our needs.
 
II. Famine
A. “Everyone did as he or she saw fit.” Genesis 19:37; Judges 21:25; Ruth 1:1-2
B. God allowed the worst things to happen. Deuteronomy 7:1-3; Ruth 1:3-5
 
III. Kindness
A. God provided food for His people. Ruth 1:6
B. God desires all people to experience His goodness. Ruth 1:7-9; 1 Timothy 2:4
 
IV. Crossroads
A. Naomi’s witness reflected her worship. Ruth 1:9-10
B. Hope and bitterness are often tied together. Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Ruth 1:11-13
 
V. Determined
A. Consider God’s sovereign grace. Ruth 1:14-15
B. Abandon all. Ruth 1:16-18

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Return
Ruth 1:19-22

I. Intro
Big Idea: Whatever we’ve done yesterday, God wants us to return to Him today.
 
II. Stirred
A. God’s grace brought Naomi back to Bethlehem. Ruth 1:19a
B. The women eagerly welcomed back their friend. Ruth 1:19b
 
III. Empty
A. Hope is hard. Ruth 1:20; Proverbs 27:14
B. Honest bitterness can refine us. Ruth 1:21
 
IV. Full
A. Ruth was standing at Naomi’s side. Ruth 1:22a
B. The harvest foreshadows God’s blessings. Ruth 1:22b; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 10:29; John 6:35; 10:10
 
V. Harvest
A. God wants a harvest in our lives. Luke 8:5-15
B. Abide in Christ. Deuteronomy 28:1-2; Job 11:13-20; John 15:4

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Standing
Ruth 2:1-3

I. Intro
Big Idea: In standing with God we recognize His favor.
 
II. The Man
A. Naomi needed someone to stand up for her. Ruth 2:1
B. Boaz took responsibility and exhibited respect. Judges 6:12; 11:1; Ruth 2:1
 
III. The Women
A. Ruth wasn’t focused on her rights, she waited on God’s grace. Leviticus 19:9-10; 23:22; Deuteronomy 24:19-21; Ruth 2:2; Isaiah 17:5-6; John 1:12
B. Naomi showed she trusted the LORD, by accepting help. Ruth 2:2
 
IV. Our Father
A. God’s behind all coincidences. Ruth 2:3
B. God worked in the lives of these ordinary people. Ruth 2:3
 
V. Our Response
A. God deserves all glory and honor and praise. Revelation 4:11
B. God’s salvation causes us to live differently. Philippians 2:12

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Remaining
Ruth 2:4-13
 
I. Intro
Big Idea: Putting God first leads to the abundance of His kingdom. Matthew 6:33
 
II. Blessed
A. Boaz offered what he had experienced. Ruth 2:4
B. Boaz perpetuated a God-centered culture. Ruth 2:4
 
III. Reputation
A. Ruth stood out in her ordinariness. Ruth 2:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12
B. Ruth’s reputation preceded her. Ruth 2:6-7
 
IV. Kindness
A. Boaz demonstrated Christ-like kindness. Ruth 2:8, 9
B. Ruth was grateful. Ruth 2:10
 
V. Finding Favor
A. The LORD’s rewards always exceed what we give. Ruth 2:11-12
B. Kindness in Christ leads to His peace. Ruth 2:13; Romans 2:4

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