Sermons on Genesis 13:12-13:

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

Different Motives Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 18, 2009

Abram learns from mistakes and his motives change allowing God to make the decisions for him.

Years ago I was working two jobs trying to get into professional golf. One of those was a courier job where you had to use your own vehicle. I had a very reliable Honda civic hatchback, great for driving in the city, a fair bit of space in the back with the seat folded down. It was the best car I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

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

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

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

Lot? Not! Series

Contributed by Tom Conant on Feb 22, 2012

Guidance for relationships from Lot's neglect

Genesis 13:1-13 1Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South. 2Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3And he went on his journey from the South as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 1 - Genesis 13:1-13 - Forgiveness Doesn't Mean Exemption From Problems Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 13, 2010

Abram knew that things went haywire in Egypt and that he got it wrong. At this altar there is real indication of REPENTANCE as he CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD. We don't have any recorded words of this prayer, but we see it his WORDS AND ACTIONS towards

Part 1 - Genesis 13:1-13 - FORGIVENESS DOESN'T MEAN EXEMPTION FROM PROBLEMS WE HAVE JUST MOVED TO SYDNEY NSW from the Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia. I didn't come seeking a better position, certainly not better scenery or more money. We don't even have our own house to live in at present. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 - Genesis13:1-13 - Double Agent Christianity? - Double-Mindedness Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 14, 2010

I know people who want to mix the world with worship, but when Jesus said "You are the salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13), He certainly wasn't referring to what happened to Lot's wife.

Part 2 - Genesis13:1-13 - DOUBLE AGENT CHRISTIANITY? - Double-mindedness Sydney! Market place of business opportunities, bright lights, wall to wall people. In the Whitsundays I could wait for 6 weeks to get something done by a tradesman if he had to wait for parts from Sydney. But Sydney is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Goes Into Pitching Your Tent Towards Sodom? Series

Contributed by John Crisp on May 28, 2012

Lott's slow slide towards Sodom

Gen 13:5-13 1)We become discontent with the brethren (Verses 7-9) -there was strife, while the man of God wanted Unity. -He was not satisfied with being second to Abraham. -He had a choice to make: follow the man of God and God or Go his own way. -Even if there is strife in the camp, follow God and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Blossoms In The Dessert - The Victory That Only Faith Can Bring Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2012

Abraham and Lot. Two believers. One trusted God, and the other trusted in his own achievement, power and wisdom. The question for us as we examine their lives and story is simply this. Who do you trust?

As we come to Genesis 13, we find a chapter that gives us a powerful contrast between two very different people, Abram and Lot. While we are tempted to think that Lot was not a true believer, 2 Peter 2:7–8 tells us that he was indeed a believer, "And if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In Leaps And Bounds Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011

Keys to growing in faith: release what is weighing you down, let God be in charge, walk by the eyes of God's Spirit, and receive the promises of God. Lessons learned as Abraham deals with his nephew Lot.

It’s spring – the time to plant. The time to see our first tulips begin to peek out of the ground and in a few weeks start to bloom. I can’t wait! I’m so anxious for the grass to turn green and to smell the flowers. It’s a wonderful time. It’s also a time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Lutheran

For We Are Kindred

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2010

The problem of acceptance cross-generationally in a church

1So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. 2Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3He journeyed on by stages from the Negeb as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Desiring All But Losing All

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The story of Lot is a classic warning for all believers who desire material prosperity at the expense of Christian testimony. Some Christians imagine that they can have the best of both worlds without paying its price. In reality, the desire to be rich an

Intro: The story of Lot is a classic warning for all believers who desire material prosperity at the expense of Christian testimony. Some Christians imagine that they can have the best of both worlds without paying its price. In reality, the desire to be rich and famous had driven many to the trap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:7-13

Denomination: *other

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: Pentecostal

Genesis 23 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 23 Last week we saw Abram go through this phase of doubting the Lord. Remember how he took matters into his own hands when it came to dealing with the famine in the land God had promised him and about how the Egyptians would treat him when they found out Sarah was his wife. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist