Jeff Lee's Sermons Fri, 22 May 2026 17:05:12 -0400 http://www.rufowls.com en-us © 2026 Jeff Lee's Sermons yes 7309c595-6e16-516a-8bf7-f5bcc30b8b3d Jeff Lee episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Christianity, Gospel, RUF, Reformed Theology, Bible Jeff Lee https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1i6h38pxprantb29jusiuyfutbvg?.jpg Jeff Lee's Sermons http://www.rufowls.com Ruth 4 Ruth 4 The story of Ruth finally comes full circle as Boaz redeems Ruth in marriage.  The story is not just about Boaz and Ruth, but also prepares us to see the way in which God prepares the way for King David as well as great David's greater Son.

]]> The story of Ruth finally comes full circle as Boaz redeems Ruth in marriage.  The story is not just about Boaz and Ruth, but also prepares us to see the way in which God prepares the way for King David as well as great David's greater Son.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-19143039 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1840 full false Ruth 3 - A Clandestine Plan Ruth 3 - A Clandestine Plan The hope that Boaz will be a redeemer to Ruth and Naomi picks up steam in chapter 3. Naomi hatches a plan for Ruth that will unfold under the cover of darkness and continue the uncertainty of what will happen between Ruth and Boaz.

]]> The hope that Boaz will be a redeemer to Ruth and Naomi picks up steam in chapter 3. Naomi hatches a plan for Ruth that will unfold under the cover of darkness and continue the uncertainty of what will happen between Ruth and Boaz.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-19143002 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1839 full false Ruth 2 - Living by Faith Ruth 2 - Living by Faith Though an outsider and a Moabite, Ruth lives by faith in the promises and provisions found in God's Word.  The Lord proves faithful to Ruth and Naomi, preparing us to see the hope of redemption.

]]> Though an outsider and a Moabite, Ruth lives by faith in the promises and provisions found in God's Word.  The Lord proves faithful to Ruth and Naomi, preparing us to see the hope of redemption.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-19142970 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1902 full false Ruth 1 - When Life Unravels Ruth 1 - When Life Unravels Tonight we make the transition from the book of Judges to Ruth.  Ruth's story unfolds in the period of the Judges and is an encouraging reminder that even in the darkest days, God is still at work in the lives of His people.

]]> Tonight we make the transition from the book of Judges to Ruth.  Ruth's story unfolds in the period of the Judges and is an encouraging reminder that even in the darkest days, God is still at work in the lives of His people.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-19121046 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1852 full false Judges 19 - A Levite and His Concubine Judges 19 - A Levite and His Concubine This is perhaps one of the darkest and heaviest stories in the Old Testament.  The moral degradation in Israel points to the need for a true king who will rule the hearts and lives of the people of God.  That king not only rules, but also saves, forgives, renews, and cleanses His people from all their sin.

]]> This is perhaps one of the darkest and heaviest stories in the Old Testament.  The moral degradation in Israel points to the need for a true king who will rule the hearts and lives of the people of God.  That king not only rules, but also saves, forgives, renews, and cleanses His people from all their sin.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-19120985 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1764 full false Judges 16 - Destruction, Delilah, and Death Judges 16 - Destruction, Delilah, and Death In many ways Samson's story leaves us longing for what could have been had Samson's life demonstrated a pattern of faithfulness.  Yet God still used Samson to bring deliverance to His people and even point us forward to the one who's life doesn't leave us longing, but rather imparts to us the fulness of a life blessed by God. 

]]> In many ways Samson's story leaves us longing for what could have been had Samson's life demonstrated a pattern of faithfulness.  Yet God still used Samson to bring deliverance to His people and even point us forward to the one who's life doesn't leave us longing, but rather imparts to us the fulness of a life blessed by God. 

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-19120962 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2007 full false Samson - A Great Salvation Amidst Great Sin Samson - A Great Salvation Amidst Great Sin In chapter 15 we pick up Samson's story midlife and discover that God still uses messy, broken people to accomplish His purposes.

]]> In chapter 15 we pick up Samson's story midlife and discover that God still uses messy, broken people to accomplish His purposes.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18743209 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1718 full false Gideon - The Challenge of Finishing Well Gideon - The Challenge of Finishing Well It's hard to finish well.  While there is much in Gideon's life to commend, his struggle at the end of life has much to teach us about the importance of finishing well.

]]> It's hard to finish well.  While there is much in Gideon's life to commend, his struggle at the end of life has much to teach us about the importance of finishing well.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18743147 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1720 full false Gideon - Strength through Weakness Gideon - Strength through Weakness God loves to use the weak things of the world to demonstrate His power.  Gideon and his dwindling army demonstrate that reality in Judges 7.

]]> God loves to use the weak things of the world to demonstrate His power.  Gideon and his dwindling army demonstrate that reality in Judges 7.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18743122 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1963 full false Gideon - An Unlikely Warrior Gideon - An Unlikely Warrior In Judges 6 we are introduced to the fearful, hiding, Gideon.  An unlikely warrior who will be used powerfully by God.

]]> In Judges 6 we are introduced to the fearful, hiding, Gideon.  An unlikely warrior who will be used powerfully by God.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18743105 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500 1957 full false Othniel and Ehud Othniel and Ehud The sparse details surrounding Othniel and the colorful story of Ehud both draw our attention to the grace of God in delivering his people from the hand of oppression.

]]> The sparse details surrounding Othniel and the colorful story of Ehud both draw our attention to the grace of God in delivering his people from the hand of oppression.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18631931 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1985 full false Welcome to Judges - Judges 2 Welcome to Judges - Judges 2 Judges chapter 2 provides a fitting introduction to this period of Israel's history and prepares us for what to expect in this book.

]]> Judges chapter 2 provides a fitting introduction to this period of Israel's history and prepares us for what to expect in this book.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18631917 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 1742 full false The Hope of Heaven in Relationships The Hope of Heaven in Relationships Hebrews 11 enables us to have an eternal perspective as we consider the relationships we enjoy throughout this life.

]]> Hebrews 11 enables us to have an eternal perspective as we consider the relationships we enjoy throughout this life.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18481999 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1631 full false Navigating Conflict in Relationships Navigating Conflict in Relationships Conflict in relationships is inevitable.  The presence of conflict isn't the issue, the question is how should we navigate those conflicts when they arise?  Tonight we consider a moment of conflict in the lives of Peter and Paul.  

Note: This sermon was preached outside in the FAU amphitheater.

]]> Conflict in relationships is inevitable.  The presence of conflict isn't the issue, the question is how should we navigate those conflicts when they arise?  Tonight we consider a moment of conflict in the lives of Peter and Paul.  

Note: This sermon was preached outside in the FAU amphitheater.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18481953 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1530 full false God In Relationship God In Relationship We are created for relationships because we are created in the image of God.  Tonight, we look at the reality of what it means that God Himself exists eternally in relationship.

]]> We are created for relationships because we are created in the image of God.  Tonight, we look at the reality of what it means that God Himself exists eternally in relationship.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18481912 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1882 full false The Gospel and Dating The Gospel and Dating Tonight we consider how the truth of the Gospel and the wisdom of God's Word informs our understanding of dating and pursuit of romance.

]]> Tonight we consider how the truth of the Gospel and the wisdom of God's Word informs our understanding of dating and pursuit of romance.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18096687 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1899 full false Gospel Friendship Gospel Friendship Friendship is one of the many blessings God bestows upon His people. We shouldn't be surprised then to discover we have much to consider in stewarding well these relationships.  

]]> Friendship is one of the many blessings God bestows upon His people. We shouldn't be surprised then to discover we have much to consider in stewarding well these relationships.  

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18022039 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1775 full false Rethinking Sex Rethinking Sex Our culture abounds with confusion and obsession about sex.  Tonight we turn to God's Word for clarity and direction in how to live faithfully in this area of life.  

]]> Our culture abounds with confusion and obsession about sex.  Tonight we turn to God's Word for clarity and direction in how to live faithfully in this area of life.  

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-18022018 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2082 full false Gospel Marriage Part 2 Gospel Marriage Part 2 Tonight we consider the roles of husband and wife as God lays out his purposes and plans for marriage in Ephesians 5.

]]> Tonight we consider the roles of husband and wife as God lays out his purposes and plans for marriage in Ephesians 5.

]]> Jeff Lee Buzzsprout-17951865 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2122 full false Gospel Marriage Part 1 Gospel Marriage Part 1 God gives clear guidelines about his purposes and plan for marriage.  When Jesus is asked about divorce in Matt 19, his answer to that topic provides significant understanding of the importance and beauty of marriage.  

]]> God gives clear guidelines about his purposes and plan for marriage.  When Jesus is asked about divorce in Matt 19, his answer to that topic provides significant understanding of the importance and beauty of marriage.  

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