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Sermons on Ruth 1

4 sermons preach from Ruth 1 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.

“Naomi leaves Bethlehem because of famine, loses her husband and two sons, and returns home bitter; God introduces Ruth during her grief.”
Ruth 1:1-5 · as preached in “REMAINING FAITHFUL IN FRUSTRATING TIMES| Elder Christopher Goodson| Sunday Service July 12th 8am” at Grace Cathedral of Dallas
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Ruth 1:1-5

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“Naomi leaves Bethlehem because of famine, loses her husband and two sons, and returns home bitter; God introduces Ruth during her grief.”

REMAINING FAITHFUL IN FRUSTRATING TIMES| Elder Christopher Goodson| Sunday Service July 12th 8am

Grace Cathedral of DallasJul 2026

Elder Christopher Goodson urges believers to remain faithful amid discouragement by identifying three enemies of endurance—ministry fatigue, the frustration of waiting, and the temptation to quit—and offers pastoral encouragement and practical steps (rest in Christ, community, patience, continued service and giving) to persevere until God’s promised harvest arrives.

Hear it quoted40:43Open this sermon

Ruth 1:1-21

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“He recounts Naomi's story — leaving Bethlehem in a famine, losing her husband and sons, and her words: "Don't call me Naomi. My name is Mara because life has dealt with me..."”

Wednesday Bible Study

Wheeler Avenue Baptist ChurchJul 2026

A Bible study exposition of Luke 7:11–15 teaching that Jesus meets people at their lowest moments, sees the person before the problem, and by compassionate authority brings resurrection and restoration — both literal and spiritual — pointing to his greater victory over death.

Hear it quoted23:42Open this sermon

Ruth 1:16

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“Paraphrase of Ruth's pledge: "Your people will be my people; your God my God."”

TFCC Sunday Morning August 13, 2023 Pastor James Edwards| Pastor Tiffaney Edwards

TFCC Transforming Faith Christian Center IncAug 2023

A pastoral teaching on the spiritual and practical principles of 'starting over'—embracing new seasons from God by releasing the old, renewing identity, holding godly expectations, obeying the Holy Spirit, and committing to spiritual disciplines (repentance, fellowship, giving) as the church prepares to relaunch.

Hear it quoted31:19Open this sermon

Ruth 1:20-21

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“Naomi: 'Do not call me Naomi... call me Mara... for the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me' (Ruth 1:20-21).”

Wednesday Bible Study

Wheeler Avenue Baptist ChurchJul 2026

A Bible study on the widow of Nain (Luke 7:11–17) highlighting Jesus' compassion, divine appointments, and his power to restore life and relationships. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus sees the person before the problem, touches what others avoid, and offers resurrection hope that points to his ultimate victory over death.

Hear it quoted21:19Open this sermon

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