The Blind Date in a Field of Dreams

February 28, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsBoaz, gleaning, kinsman-redeemer, Naomi, Psalm 91, Ruth, Ruth 1

Ruth 1:22-2:23; Psalm 91:1-2; Matthew 23:37 February 28, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved congregation of Christ: The 1964 Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof tells the story of a Jewish family living in imperial Russia in the 1900s. He has two main issues: the edict of the Czar to edict all Jews living in their village; and her five independent-minded daughters. The father wants to maintain Jewish religious and cultural traditions, including having her daughters’ marriage arranged by the village “matchmaker.” He wanted her three daughters to…

From the House of Bread to the World and Back

February 22, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsBethlehem, confession of faith, Elimelech, house of bread, Moab, Naomi, Ruth 1

Ruth 1:6-22; Hebrews 12:7-11; James 4:13-14 February 21, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved congregation of Christ: In Chapter 4 of his letter, the Apostle James warns Christians about making decisions in life without regard for the Lord’s will. He says that too often, our decisions are based primarily on our material pursuit. He cautions, “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit.’” Looking for financial security is…