Here are the descriptions and sermons of the most recent sermon series I wrote for our church, which was on the book of Ruth. I wanted to do a series that was not only biblical, but also dealt with some of the more difficult and complex themes of life as a Christian. This was preached at the end of August through Labor Day Weekend 2018.

RUTH: WHEN LIFE DOESN’T GO ACCORDING TO PLAN

Series Description: The book of Ruth is rife with drama, both in her personal life, but also in the fact that the lineage of the Savior is at stake. When Ruth’s life “doesn’t go according to plan,” how do we see God’s plan and His providence in the midst of her story? How do we see that in our story? This series will look at how to trust God when we find ourselves unsure of what He is doing.

Each sermon followed this same pattern:

• God’s Plan for Ruth: Biblical principles of providence seen in Ruth’s story
• God’s Plan for You: Applying principles of providence to your own story

RUTH PROMO VIDEO

RUTH CHAPTER 1: WHEN LIFE TAKES A TURN
Pastor Ryan, August 12, 2018
Focus: Trusting that God is good means trusting him when life isn’t. Ruth’s life falls apart and it seems all is lost – what lessons can we see in the midst of Ruth’s pain and loss?

• When Life Takes a Turn Full Sermon
• When Life Takes a Turn Sermon Snapshot 1
• When Life Takes a Turn Sermon Snapshot 2
• When Life Takes a Turn Sermon Snapshot 3

RUTH CHAPTER 2; SEEING WHAT’S BEFORE YOU
Pastor Adam, August 19, 2018
Focus: God’s plan is right in front of us, but how can we have eyes to see it?

• Seeing What’s Before You Full Sermon (Preached by Pastor Adam)
• Seeing What’s Before You Sermon Snapshot

RUTH CHAPTER 3; DOING WHAT’S RIGHT
Pastor Ryan, August 26, 2018
Focus: Boaz (Kinsman-Redeemer) is a godly man because he does what’s right even when it’s not what he wants. Doing what’s right is always God’s plan because it glorifies him and is ultimately what’s best for us.

• Doing What’s Right Full Sermon

RUTH CHAPTER 4; LOOKING BACK TO SEE AHEAD
Pastor Ryan, September 2, 2018
Focus: Ruth’s story shows us that it often it takes looking back to see how God’s hand was moving all along. How can we remember this and be encouraged by it every day?

• Looking Back to See Ahead Full Sermon
• Looking Back to See Ahead Sermon Snapshot 1
• Looking Back to See Ahead Sermon Snapshot 2
• Looking Back to See Ahead Sermon Snapshot 3