Sermons on Genesis 13:7-13: showing 31-45 of 114

Name It, Claim It

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003

This message teaches on giving to the Kingdom of God and how God prospers those that give willfully, cheerfully, and unreservedly.

Name It, Claim It! Gen 13:8-17 I. Describe Abraham and Lot’s dilemma. a. Lot took the “Good” looking land! He chose city dwelling! He took what looked good to the eye. b. But Abraham decided to be a tent dweller. He chose to be a man that followed God. Looking for a city, whose builder and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Battlefield Earth Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 1 of 4 dealing with temptations that come our way and how to deal with them specifically. This message deals with the temptations the world brings against our single-minded devotion to God.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 1—Battlefield Earth Genesis 13:1-18 April 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Today we begin a series on understanding the nature of the temptations we face and practical Bible principles for not only resisting temptation but being victorious over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's A High Price To Pay For Having Your Own Way

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

Lot was the classic example of a worldly Christian. He was what we would call a Backslidden Child of God.

It’s a High Price to Pay for Having Your Own Way Gen 13:1-13 Lot is a very interesting character. He was the son of Abraham’s Brother. Last week we look at the Faith of Abraham. One of those things was he obeyed the Word of God. But when we take a closer look – You will remember that God told ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wrong Move

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Mar 28, 2007

1. Most of the time Lot is mentioned in the Bible, he is mentioned in the context of self induced problems. 2. Many of Lot’s troubles could have been avoided, by making better decisions based upon the Lord’s will.

Wrong Move INTRODUCTION: Genesis 13:8-13 A. Lot is mentioned by name 29 times in the Genesis record 1. In the context of Abraham’s family six times. 2. Once in the context of strife. 3. Three times in the context of choosing the best land according to its appearance, and his separation from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Selfish Dreamer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2008

The second of a three part series on "Living the Dream" This was a great blessing to the body!

Selfish Dreams Text: Genesis 13:6-18 Show video from www.craneeater.com on ’Selfish Dreams’ One day a child playing with a valuable vase got his hand stuck in it and couldn’t get it out. Before resorting to breaking the vase, his father said, “Son, relax, just open your hand and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:6-18

Denomination: Church Of God