Hope for the Finding

Ruth Chapter 4 begins the conclusion of the Story of Ruth and Boaz and the picture of the Kinsmen Redeemer. Here again we find Boaz the type of Christ demonstrating his love by completing the transaction to Redeem Ruth and the property of Elimilech. Here we see a closer look at the similarity of Boaz and Jesus as the Kinsmen Redeemers.

For the third time, (second in the book of Mark) Jesus tells his disciples of his coming death. Yet, His closest followers fail to comprehend what He is telling them, and they were afraid to ask what he meant. Today God is sharing instructions, promises, and more with us, but we often miss what he is saying, and fail to understand. Are reasons today are no different than that of the disciples in J...

Part 3 concludes our series from Ruth chapter 3 on Developing a deeper relationship with God. The picture of Ruth and Boaz is a picture of Christ and the Believer. Ruth had begun a relationship with Boaz in chapter 2, but she was not content with just a surface relationship. She wanted a deeper relationship and actually makes a marriage proposal to Boaz. In doing so we see the lessons in her inter...

The struggle to be great is real. Whether we call it a desire to be our best, the best, to get ahead, to make a difference, or to stand out. The truth is we all desire to be considered someone that mattered. It’s a human condition that we must learn to master, and Jesus taught the way to master our competitive human desire is a lesson we all need to learn and practice.

Jesus, along with Peter, James, and John came down from the mountain to find the other disciples being questioned by religious leaders over their lack of ability to cast out the demon of a son of a desperate father. The father turns to Jesus desperate for help confessing He believed Jesus could help, but also asking for help for where he struggled to believe. Jesus is the help that we need for our...

Part 2 of Developing a Deeper Relationship finds Ruth at the feet of Boaz. She has prepared to meet Boaz on the threshing floor as instructed by Naomi and now as we see her make a proposal of marriage to Boaz and we read of his reply we see again the picture of Christ and the Christian, and by following Ruth's example we learn to dive deeper into our relationship with the Lord.

The story of desperate father bringing his demon possessed and plagued son to the the Lord for help is full of powerful images and lessons for all of us. Perhaps one of the most important is the one we focus on in this message: No matter how much faith we may have, there is always hope and help to have more.

As we continue into the third chapter of Ruth we find a new turn for Ruth and Boaz. Ruth, after being prompted by Boaz and as instructed by Naomi, pursues a deeper relationship her kinsman Redeemer. Like Ruth we too must not be satisfied with a surface or casual relationship with our Redeemer, but rather learn to develop a deeper relationship.

The Biblical family. The Nuclear Family. The Traditional Family. God's Design for the Family. They are all under attack. On this day we remember and celebrate Mother's. We pray for Mother's. We give thanks for Mother's But we also are reminded for the kind of mother that we need in the church, in the world, and in our lives today. It is often the Mother that is the glue that hold's the family toge...

God has used the story of Ruth and Boaz for 2500 years. It is a picture of love, grace, and mercy. It is also a picture of Christ and the Church and the picture of Redemption. It is also a story of How God included Ruth and Boaz in His plans and will. In Ruth we find keys to inviting God to work through You, just as Ruth invited God to work through her. In previous weeks we saw: Key #1 Learn to Li...

Jesus disciples were often confused or misunderstood by things that had been taught or said by Jesus and other prophets and teachers. Jesus often took time to clarify and clear up the confusion of the disciples. Today we, like the disciples are often confused about certain biblical issues, so what should we do when this we find ourselves with questions or concerns?

Key #2 Learn to Embrace God's Grace Last week we began a new mini series: "Keys to Inviting God to Work in Your Life" from the book of Ruth. Key #1 Learn to Live by Faith: We saw Ruth step out on faith in her God as she trusted the instructions He had given Israel for caring for the widows, poor, and foreigners. This week Ruth encounters Boaz in his field and we find that by living out her faith s...

It does not matter who you are, where you come from, or what you have done; Jesus wants to speak to you. The question is do you want to hear from Him? And, if so, what is the best way to hear what Jesus is saying? He had much to say, He has much to say. There is nothing in this world in which Jesus has something to say. But, there are a lot of people that having things to say. However, it is what...

Ruth Chapter 2:1-4At this point, Ruth did not yet know the impact that her story would make for her mother in law, her new homeland, and the whole world, But God had a plan to use her in His will. Ruth however invited the working of God in and through her life by following 3 keys that made her available for God to use. We today can follow these three keys, so that God will use us in His will in a...

The book of Ruth is a picture of love and redemption. It is the story of Boaz and Ruth. It is a picture of Christ and the church, of a savior and those in need of saving. But the book begins with a terrible tragedy. Which leads us to Part one of this story: 3 Mistakes to Avoid While Dealing with Hardship. This is part 3 covering the 3rd Mistake to avoid in this section of scripture: Blaming God fo...

Jesus, in predicting his own rejection and suffering, points to that of certainty of our own, and with that clearly stated, instructs us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow. The Christian life is not easier than that of a non-believer. In fact it faces more opposition, but it is one in which the prize makes the journey more than worthwhile.

Celebrating Easter Sunday! The body of Jesus was not found in the tomb, for he had risen on the 3rd day, the first day of the week. But the tomb was not entirely empty. Just as Jesus left things behind in an empty tomb, so too must we leave things in our empty graves.

The book of Ruth is a picture of love and redemption. It is the story of Boaz and Ruth. It is a picture of Christ and the church, of a savior and those in need of saving. Ruth 1:6-18But the book begins with a terrible tragedy. Which leads us to Part one of this story: Mistakes to Avoid While Dealing with Hardship.

Palm Sunday is about the coronation of Jesus as he entered Jerusalem to the sound of Hosannah and prepared for what is known as passion week in which he was arrested, tried and crucified. In our Journey in the book of Mark we find Jesus performing signs and miracles and then asking His disciples who people thought He was, but more importantly, who they believed Him to be.

The book of Ruth is a picture of love and redemption. It is the story of Boaz and Ruth. It is a picture of Christ and the church, of a savior and those in need of saving. But the book begins with a terrible tragedy. Which leads us to Part one of this story: Mistakes to Avoid While Dealing with Hardship.

Chapter 8 opens with a familiar scene. The Lord performing a miracle of multiplying fish and bread to feed thousands. An Amazing miracle? Yes! One we have seen similar to before? Yes. Why does God share in His Word and in our lives some similar works, and lessons? Why the redundant nature in this message? Listen, as we share why the Lord knows, that often we are in need of a simple reminder.

What is the purpose of a Miracle? Does God still perform miracles today? Why does God perform miracles for some, but not for others. What is God trying to do through a miracle. All these are excellent questions, and all of them have equally excellent answers.

Joshua 2:8-16In the story of Rahab we see a picture of Mercy and Grace, protection and provision, of Fantastic Faith, and of the Salvation that would come in the New Testament

What is the purpose of a Miracle? Does God still perform miracles today? Why does God perform miracles for some, but not for others. What is God trying to do through a miracle. All these are excellent questions, and all of them have equally excellent answers.

The story of Rahab is fantastic one. In the story of Rahab we see a picture of Mercy and Grace, protection and provision, of Fantastic Faith, and of the Salvation that would come in the New Testament