Sermons on Bereshis 13:5: showing 16-30 of 81

Looking Out For #1

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

By looking out only for himself, Lot suffered the loss of everything.

July 8, 2001 Genesis 13 “Looking out for #1- the story of Lot” part 1 I want to tell you a story this morning. It’s a true story. It’s a story about a man who made bad choices. Every choice that he made was on the basis what he thought was in his best interest. This man had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Steps In Backsliding

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 16, 2001

LOT’S BACKSLIDING

Genesis 13:1-13 THE BACKSLIDER There are many Biblical characters that serve God in different ways. In our text we read of a man by the name of Lot. Lot served in the same way many people do in our day. He served as a bad example. If it were not for the few words of Peter in his epistle we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Razor's Edge

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

How many Christian’s have been tempted to give into sin, tempted to mix God’s standards with the world’s, tempted to take that lustful glance, that first drink, to tell that little white lie, to cheat on a test, to cheat on their taxes, or to cheat on the

The Razor’s Edge; Genesis 13:1-11 The Eskimo’s are among the greatest hunter’s of the world, but there is one animal that is the most difficult for them to catch. This animal has the greatest intellect, keenest smell, and the sharpest eyesight. And yet for the Eskimo’s to survive they must trap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-11

Genesis 13 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 3, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 13

Genesis 13 Sunday Morning Bible Study January 28, 2007 :1-4 Abram returns and worships :1 Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South. If you recall, God had promised to give Abram the land of Israel. But when a famine hit the land, Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 2

SHORT TERM GAIN, LONG TERM PAIN (GENESIS 13:5-14) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Improper Priorities

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007

This message focuses in on the important contrast between Abraham and Lot.

Improper Priorities Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hashem

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2007

Print and give this to your Jewish friends, only after much prayer and building a relationship of trust.

Also Isaiah 53 Hypothetical situation. You have been in possession of a ring that is very expensive. More than its monetary value though, is its sentimental value. It has been in your family for generations. You wore it on a special occasion, and somehow it slipped from your finger. For weeks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Abram's Trouble With Lot Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 4, 2009

In the story of the initial strive between Abram and Lot once returning to Canaan, we can see the way that we should handle adversity and problems in life today.

Abraham: Following In The Footsteps Of Faith ABRAM’S TROUBLE WITH LOT Genesis 13:5-13 Intro: For Abram, everything isn’t smooth sailing! After his return to Canaan from his disastrous trip to Egypt, there arises a conflict between himself and his nephew Lot. It was a conflict that had serious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2009

This is a sermon dealing with how we go about making choices. I preached it in response to our church’s decision over changing denominations.

Choices Genesis 13:5-18 Luke 9:18-27 In order for us to have arrived here today, we all had to make choices. A choice to get up. A choice to get dressed. A choice to leave the house. A choice to take a certain route. A choice to enter the building. A choice to take a seat and a choice ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Wake Zone: Building Block #3--Selflessness Series

Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009

This is the fourth of a five-part series of messages on managing relationships with love and Godly character. This sermon focuses on giving selflessly to others in our core relationships.

I don’t know if you need this message today, but I guarantee you I do. We are in the middle of a series entitled No Wake Zone. We’re looking at some Biblical principles that, if we would follow, would really create no wake zone relationships. Relationships, we’ve said, of rest and refreshment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Building An Altar Or A House

Contributed by David Robb on Mar 14, 2008

A contrasting look at Abraham and Lot’s response upon parting company in the land of Canaan.

Building an ALTAR or a HOUSE Genesis 12:1, 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate (Gen 13:12 NIV) Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. (Gen 13:18 NIV) So Abram moved his tents and went to live near the great trees of Mamre ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Pressure Is On Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

there are times in our life that conflicts and troubles arise. And how we deal with those conflicts and troubles reveals more about our characters than we want to admit. What we are when the pressure is on is what we really are.

Theme: When The Pressure Is On, What? Text: Genesis 13: 5-13 Introduction A. Last Sunday we learned that Abraham went up out of Egypt to Canaan. He went back to the place where he built an altar for God. So Abraham did not stay in his failure; he went back to the place of consecration. In that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decisions, Decisions (Genesis 13) Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 30, 2008

Trusting Jesus will lead you to contentment and contentment will empower you to love.

Fill in the blank to this statement: The grass is ( )on the other side of the fence. What does this mean?? We all have a tendency not to be happy with what we have or where we are at. We have a tendency to imagine something better for us. Is this good or bad? Proverbs 11:23 states, The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forming Your Alliances Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 9, 2006

This is the fellowship message for forty days of purpose,I used a Survior theme for he series.

How many people are watching Survivor, or have seen it? it’s OK you can admit it you’re among friends. Did you see what happened to Billy in the second week of Survivor? He was a member of the Aitu tribe, kind of a chubby hard rock guitar player, here’s a picture of him. And every time you saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

How The Life Of Faith Deals With Conflict Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

How to deal witn conflict in our relationships

How the Life of Faith Deals with Conflict Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction It has been my experience that a great deal of friction and conflict experienced within the family of faith takes place among staff members. One such occasion took place between the pastor and his music director. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist