Sermons on Genesis 13:13:

Tested By Broken Relationship Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Escape from spiritual failure

A. ESCAPE FROM SPIRITUAL FAILURE 1. You have to leave your place of trouble. “Abram went up from Egypt” (Gen. 13:1). 2. Remove your loved ones from trouble. “His wife . . . and Lot with him” (13:1). 3. Get by yourself. “Into” the Negev (desert) (13:1, NLT). God usually puts people into a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice We Make Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Oct 29, 2017

We make choices that often affects us our entire lives; whether good or bad.

Introduction. The strongest principle of life and blessings lies in our choice. Our life is the sum result of all the choices we make, both consciously and unconsciously. If we can control the process of choosing, we can take control of all aspects of our life. We can find the freedom that comes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-14, Genesis 13:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon: The Day Of The Lord Will Come

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 27, 2024

The prophets in the Old Testament, the Psalmist and John the Revelator tell the story of the day of the Lord. The day of the Lord will be the time, Christ return to judge the world and consummate all things.

Sermon: The Day of the Lord Will Come Luke 17:26-37 “When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. In those days, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat, and the flood came and destroyed them all. “And the world will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-37, Genesis 19:1-10, Genesis 13:10-13, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Methodist

Relationships That Draw You Closer To God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 13, 2024

As Christians, we know that our relationship with God is the most important one.

As Christians, we know that our relationship with God is the most important one. But how do we know if our other relationships are aligning with His will? The answer is simple, any relationship that drives you away from God is not meant to be. Any relationship that drives you away from God is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41, Genesis 13:5-13

Lot Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 25, 2024

The wickedness of the city may have caused Lot pain, but instead of being an INFLUENCER, he had become the INFLUENCEE. He had squandered his knowledge of God. His very presence in the city and his own actions say – if nothing else - “acceptance” of the swamp he had chosen.

October 26, 2024 We don’t know much about Lot. He is mentioned just 26 times in Genesis, primarily in chapters 13 and 19. We know that his father was Haran and that he joined the household of his uncle Abram and aunt Sarai after the death of his father (interestingly, it was one of Abram’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13, Ezekiel 18:23, Ezekiel 18:32, Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Casual Christians Will Become Casualties

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2023

Barna research contrasted captive & casual believers, which we can see in Abraham & Lot. We'll see how their faith, or lack of it, guided their choices, and see the outcome of their choices.

CASUAL CHRISTIANS WILL BECOME CASUALTIES Gen. 13:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BAD-MOUTHING TO THE WRONG PERSON. An elderly woman came into church. An usher asked her where she’d like to sit. She said, “I’d like to sit down front.” The usher said, “No, you don’t want to sit down there; our pastor is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fall Of A Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 25, 2020

Are you caught in any Sodom? The pleasures of this world are passing clouds. Nothing is permanent except your Salvation and eternal life in Christ. Every green grass will wither and dry one day. Every peak will show you the valley beyond.

Text: Genesis 13:10-13 Theme: Fall of a Community Introduction: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good; His love endures forever. Our monthly theme is, Take heed, lest you fall. The Topic for this Sunday is, Fall of a Community. Bible has several examples of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Walk By Faith - The Surrendered Life Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 18, 2024

Abram was told by GOD to pack up his things, take his wife and leave his home place without even knowing where GOD was leading him. Can and would you do the same?

2024.03.17. Sermon Notes. IN THE BEGINNING – WALK BY FAITH. The Surrendered Life. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Abram was told by GOD to pack up his things, take his wife and leave his home place without even knowing where GOD was leading him. Can and would you do the same? I’m reminded of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Genesis 12:1-20, Psalm 33:12, Psalm 122:6, Genesis 13:1-18, Acts 7:2-5, Isaiah 48:17, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Psalm 23:1-6, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 32:8, Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 58:11, Proverbs 20:24, Galatians 5:25, Romans 8:14, Psalm 143:10, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:133, Psalm 143:8, Psalm 73:28, Hebrews 2:13, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Go Your Own Way Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011

The 25th installment in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we look at the separation of Abraham and Lot, and the reasons and results of that separation

You Can Go Your Own Way (Genesis part 25) Text: Genesis 13:1-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, Abram had gone to Egypt because of a famine. His faith was tested, and he failed the test. But even though he failed, God showed Himself to be faithful, even when Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2012

Mature Christians walk by faith and not by sight.

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came to the elevator ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Patriarchs Making Choices Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs Making Choices Genesis 13 David Taylor March 20, 2016

The Patriarchs Making Choices Genesis 13 David Taylor March 20, 2016 The African impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a distance of greater than 30 feet. Yet these magnificent creatures can be kept in an enclosure in any zoo with a 3-foot wall. The animals will not jump if they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - Setting A Peacemaker Pace Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2016

God's promises make it so that we don't have to cut others off to get ahead. We already have heaven so we can afford to be generous to others.

We’ve all seen those drivers—the ones that keep changing lanes because they believe this will catapult them ahead of traffic so they arrive at their destination a whole two minutes faster! These lane weavers put others at risk because of their self-centered drive to get ahead. Not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Sodom And Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2022

Here in lies the danger of dancing with the devil - 1st you abhor sin.... than you accept sin.... than you embrace sin.

June 04, 2022 Continuing our series, Bible Stories, we come to the story of SODOM and GOMORRAH. Early on in the story of Abraham and his family, we come the moment Lot chose to connect himself to Sodom and Gomorrah. The flocks and herds had become so large that Abraham and Lot’s employees were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13, Genesis 18:20-33, Genesis 19:1-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lot: A Case Study On Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

By studying Lot’s life, we will learn the dangers of backsliding and how to avoid its traps. His story serves as a warning to believers to stay vigilant and remain steadfast in their faith.

LOT: A CASE STUDY ON BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 19:1-29 Supporting Texts: Genesis 13:10-13, 2 Peter 2:6-8, Luke 17:32, Revelation 3:15-16 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a gradual decline from faithfulness to spiritual compromise, leading to devastating consequences. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29, Genesis 13:10-13, 2 Peter 2:6-8, Luke 17:32, Revelation 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tale Of Two Fathers

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 16, 2025

I don’t want to look at Lot’s life to denigrate or belittle him for the mistakes he made, but that we might learn some practical lessons for our own lives.

TITLE: A TALE OF TWO FATHERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 13:1-18 Lot was the son of Haran. Haran was Abraham’s brother. Abraham and Lot were both saved men, but Lot was like many of the fathers today. The way Lot lived his life, it is difficult to believe he was saved. Abram had been accompanied by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist