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  • Larry Goodwin avatar

    The Power Of A Choice

    Contributed by Larry Goodwin on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 18,515 views

    Your decisions affect your destiny

    I want to begin today by telling you that we live in a very sensual society. On a daily basis people make decisions thinking only of what will gratify their physical appetites. So many of the choices that are made never look beyond the here and now. We have raised a generation that has adopted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    Name It, Claim It

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,294 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Conflict And Choices Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    Abram’s leadership manifests itself in his ability to resolve conflict. Lot’s character (and downward spiral) is revealed in the choice he makes for himself and his family. We can choose to yield our rights when we’re secure in knowing that God will tak

    “Conflict and Choices” Genesis 13:5-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts People can be difficult! They’re often unreasonable, stubborn, and self-centered. Working with people presents thorny challenges. We all want to get along, but personality ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Marcus Rosa avatar

    "How In The World Did I End Up In This Mess?"

    Contributed by Marcus Rosa on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    A look at the choices Lot made over his lifetime - resulting in him eventually sleeping with his daughters.

    One of the most disgusting events that I’ve ever read is found in our passage of Scripture this morning. Read Genesis 19:30-38 How in the world did this family end up in such a mess? How in the world did they end up living in a cave in fear? How in the world did Lot have such a dysfunctional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Lessons From Lot's Choice

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,919 views

    There are some lessons from Lot’s choice that we can apply into our daily living.

    The choice of Lot: I. The Excellence of Lot’s Choice 1. Beautiful land 2. Productive 3. Suggestive - luxurant plains of Egypt II.The Drawbacks of Lot’s Choice 1. Bad neighbors 2. Moral contamination 3. Bitter sorrow III. The Sinfulness of Lot’s Choice 1. Avaricious in its origin 2. Selfish in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Moral Lessons In Abraham's Life

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,438 views

    There are four moral lessons in Abraham’s life that can make us a pattern for living.

    There are Four Moral Lessons in Abraham’s life 1. Abraham is a devoted person (vs.1-4) -In Egypt/Bethel Abraham continuously worshiping God in his altar. 2. Abraham is a peace-maker person (vs.5-8a) -Let there be no strife between the herdsmen that would soon an issue for strife between their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Searan avatar

    Three Sides To A Man Named Abraham

    Contributed by Ray Searan on May 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,648 views

    The Bible is filled with people who, if we examine their lives carefully, can be fantastic examples of faith and Christian characters for all believers. Abraham, the Father of Faith, is just one of these people.

    Introduction: The Bible is filled with people who, if we examine their lives carefully, can be fantastic examples of faith and Christian characters for all believers. Abraham, the Father of Faith, is just one of these people. As we examine the life of Abraham, we can and will see that all of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choice: A Gift And A Curse.

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    We make roughly 10,000 decisions in a day. At any given time, anyone of those choices can make your life heaven or complete hell. We need to know that God gave us free will so we can make our own choices, these choices will show the passion of our heart

    Choices: A Gift and a Curse. Genesis 13 Question: Is choosing to go where God wants really worth it? I. Take an inventory of what you have. (V.2) a. Stop worrying about what you don’t have. i. Instead, thank God for all that you have left. · You can’t lose what you don’t have. (So what you DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Are You Pitching Your Tent

    Contributed by Rev Bein Clayborn on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    Pitch you tent toward Jesus

    Genesis 13:1-13 Introduction "And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. And he went on his journeys from the south even to Beth-el, unto the place where his tent had been at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edwin Strickland avatar

    The Power Of A Choice

    Contributed by Edwin Strickland on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,241 views

    This sermon looks at the ability of the believer to make choices based on the wisdom of God for an effective life.

    The Power Of A Choice Genesis 13:10-13 I want to begin today by telling you that we live in a very sensual society. On a daily basis people make decisions thinking only of what will gratify their physical appetites. So many of the choices that are made never look beyond the here and now. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Gift Of Giving Up

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    Abram’s faith and selflessness in dealing with Lot is an example to us when it comes to giving to God. This was Self-Denial Sunday for an offering given to missions.

    The Gift of Giving Up – Genesis 13:1-18 In August 1994, a Korean air jet skidded across a rain-soaked runway and rammed into a safety barricade in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped to safety, just moments before the plane exploded into flames. So what caused this near tragedy? According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Where Are You Pitching Your Tent?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 39,049 views

    We need to consider the consequences of our choices.

    Genesis 13:1-13 Where Are You Pitching Your Tent? Introduction In the Bible record, we find the familiar story of Abraham. That story began in a place called Ur of the Chaldees, a place that was located in what we know today as southern Iraq. It began with a man by the name of Terah, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 7,138 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 2 of 10.

    SHORT-TERM GAIN, LONG-TERM PAIN (GEN 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 wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Raisbeck avatar

    Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

    The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Which Will We Choose? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    Abram and Lot make different choices that reflect on their spiritual lives.

    Genesis 13 March 23, 2003 She’d cut off her nose to spite her face. I used to laugh when my mother would use that expression to describe someone who was so vindictive that they didn’t even care if they got hurt as long as the other person got what was coming to them. I say I used to laugh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist