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Weekly messages from Davis Sweatt, Minister for RUF at the University of Alabama.

  1. 3d ago

    Ecclesiastes - "The Search for Success"

    Why do we work so hard to accomplish things? What do we believe our achievements will bring us? How does God offer rest from all our toil? This week, associate campus minister, Daniel Tortoricci, tackles the never ending search for success. This week's scripture is Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:6.

  2. Sep 11

    Ecclesiastes - "The Search for Control"

    Who is really in control of our lives and how can we trust anyone but ourselves with those decisions? What might happen if we let go of control? Is giving up our control where real freedom is found? Davis tackles these questions in this week's talk. This week's scripture is Ecclesiastes 3:1-15.

  3. Sep 4

    Ecclesiastes - "The Search for Pleasure"

    Why do I always chase things I think will make me happy only to be left unfulfilled? What hope does self-indulgence offer? Is there a better way? This week Davis delivers a message to tackle all of these questions. This week's scripture is from Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, 24-26.

  4. Aug 28

    August 26, 2026 - "Intro to Ecclesiastes"

    Ecclesiastes is an interesting book that can seem hopeless and pessimistic, but what truths does it reveal to us? What is the perspective of the writer? And how should we approach it? As we begin our series on the book of Ecclesiastes Davis dives into these questions. This week's scripture is Ecclesiastes 1:1-11.

  5. Aug 21

    First Large Group Fall 2026 - "What is RUF?"

    Why should you come to RUF or any campus ministry? This week Davis explores what it looks like to build a community that seeks God. This week's scripture is Acts 8:26-38. Thanks to Matt Howell for much of the structure and content of this passage.

  6. May 15

    Senior Night 2026

    Every year we take a week to honor our seniors and let them share the work of RUF in their lives. Though this podcast is uploading after commencement we hope it is a blessing to you and a testament to the work of the Lord through the ministry of RUF.  Thank you seniors for all of the ways you have blessed RUF with your time and talents. We love you, we miss you, and we pray that the Lord continues to do amazing things through you.

  7. Apr 10

    Relationships: "Relating to Work"

    What does the Bible have to say about our work? Do Christians see work as good or bad? What does God have to say about rest and how does rest prepare us for our work? Davis dives into the Christian view of work in the last installment of our relationships series. This week's scripture is Genesis 2:1-3, 1:27-28; Matthew 11:27-30; Philippians 1:6.

  8. Mar 27

    Relationships: "Relating to the Church"

    What is the church? Why does God give us the church? And where does it fit in to His plan for redemption? Daniel discusses these questions this week as he gives us a vision for the beauty of the church and urges us to love it despite its flaws. This week's scripture is Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 1:7-10.

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