Hope Takes Root

Grace Church Waco

SERMONS

Hope Takes Root

Advent in the Book of Ruth

December 5, 2021 • Matthew Bixler • Ruth 2

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Ruth 2:1-23 // God shows up in the life of Ruth and Naomi through the providential care of Boaz, and he shows up in our stories by rooting our hope in his sovereign hand through the kindness of his people, the Church.

Gospel Closure

December 19, 2021 • Bracken Arnhart • Ruth 4

Ruth 4:1-22 // At the end of this idyllic story, we find that God works in the tension of our life to reveal his sovereign purposes, and ultimately to bring gospel, good news closure to his plan of covenant redemption.

Love in Action

December 12, 2021 • Drake Osborn • Ruth 3

Ruth 3:1-18 // God's covenant love is shown through 1) Strategic Concern; 2) Faithful Risk-Taking; and 3) Determined Promise Keeping.

Provision in the Darkness

November 28, 2021 • Luke Durell • Ruth 1

Ruth 1:1-22 // God shows his covenant love (1) during the darkness, (2) by unexpected means, (3) with rich blessings and a hopeful future, all culminating in Christ who clings to us.