Sermons on Ruth
Faith at the Table
When Faith Finds Redemption (The Book of Ruth) Faith at the Table “It is costly because it condemns sin, and grace because it justifies the sinner. Above all, it is costly because it cost God the life of his Son: ‘ye were bought at a price,’ and what has cost God much cannot be cheap for us. Above all, it is grace because God did not reckon his Son too dear a price to pay for our life, but delivered…
Faith takes the next step
Faith takes the next step Faith knows when to move – and when to wait Ruth & Naomi’s desperate situation: loss, uncertainty, poverty, no provider, an uncertain future Ruth, Naomi & Boaz: provision, redemption, restoration, hope, a future Faith in Action Ruth 3 – Ruth 4:1-12 Thoughts on Faith -Faith is not as abstract of a concept as we like to make it –Often faith is simply doing what God asks –Typically, this comes from His word –Often it requires…
Faith Finds Grace
When Faith Finds Redemption (The Book of Ruth) Everyone brings joy in this officeSome when they enterSome when they leave How do you view people?How do you view yourself?Do your worlds and actions reflect God’s grace? Faith in the ordinary Faith Finds Grace Faith Grace Grace is God’s undeserved love and kindness toward us that transforms us and flows through us to others. Because you have experienced God’s grace, who will experience His love & kindness through you this week?…
Faith When Life Falls Apart
Faith When Life Falls Apart Ruth 1 “There is no pit so deep, that God’s love is not deeper still.” -Corrie ten Boom Faith when life falls apart “Tell people what we have learned here, that there is no pit so deep, that God’s love is not deeper still.” -Corrie ten Boom (The extended quote from ‘The Hiding Place’ spoke by Betsie to her sister Corrie) In the days when the judges ruled in Israel, a severe famine came upon…
When There is No King
Broken People, Faithful God A Journey Through Judges Bible Scholars believe these stories were added: Epilogue of judges The Levite & His Concubine (Chapter 16) “Notice how the biblical authors rarely give direct moral commentary on people…Instead, we’re invited to assess a person’s behavior by seeing the consequences of their decisions.” The Bible Project Does your life reflect the name of Jesus or the nature of the world? Can anyone tell that Christ lives in you? Civil War (Chapter 20)…