Sermons on Genesis 13:8-12:

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

Pitching Your Tent

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 6, 2013

BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PITCH YOUR TENT!

PITCHING YOUR TENT INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF GENESIS IS RICH AND SOMETIMES COMPLEX. IT COULD BE TITLED A BOOK OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GOD AND MAN AND MAN-TO-MAN RELATIONSHIPS. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: GENESIS 13:12 (NKJV) ABRAM DWELT IN THE LAND OF CANAAN, AND LOT DWELT IN THE CITIES OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Deception Of Greener Pastures

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

The grass looks greener on the other side.

Thank you Rev. M. Edge The Deception of Greener Pastures Gen 13:10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it [was] well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, [even] as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

“lessons Learned Along The Journey” Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 3 “Lessons Learned Along the Journey”

Journey of Faith, part 3 “Lessons Learned Along the Journey” Gen 13:1-18 David Taylor Introduction – Abraham is someone to look to for encouragement and to emulate their lives. Abraham is a model of fiath for us, not perfection but a growing trust in God as he grew to know God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slow Starters Are Not No Starters. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Abram is finally getting into gear and making some real spiritual progress.

Intro: 1. Some things are slow starters. The first electric light was so dim that a candle was needed to see its socket; One of the first steamboats took 32 hours to chug its way from New York to Albany, a distance of 150 miles; Wilbur and Orville Writght's first airplane flight lasted only 12 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Abram Vs. Lot

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 4, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Trans

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Lot took a long look at the fertile ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choices?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 6, 2012

Most of the time what seems a good choice in the sight of the world is not necessarily the right and good choice in the sight of God. Things might seem very good on the surface but for the end result and eternity sake they just don’t level up. And what is

Opening illustration: The teenager expressed the view of many. Speaking of the wild parties he attended, the 16-year-old declared, “Without these parties, my life wouldn’t have any purpose.” Attitudes like this result from a string of bad choices that multiply until life loses its meaning. Examples ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Separation

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 25, 2014

STRIVE FOR PEACE IN THE CHURCH.

SEPARATION OBSERVATION: THE ISSUE OVER LAND IS NOT A NEW ISSUE. ABRAHAM (ABRAM) EXPERIENCED THIS REALITY WITH HIS NEPHEW, LOT. ABRAHAM WISELY AVERTED THE DISPUTE. INTERPRETATION: GENESIS 13:9 (NKJV) IS NOT THE WHOLE LAND BEFORE YOU? PLEASE SEPARATE FROM ME. IF YOU TAKE THE LEFT, THEN I WILL ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Abraham, Part 3: Lot Is Not The Heir. Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014

Lot makes the wrong choice and sells out his inheritance for the promised riches of this world

The Life of Abraham, Part 3: Lot is not the Heir. Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction In the last lesson, we left Abram heading back to the desert, having been expelled from Egypt with all he possessed. And we can see from the beginning of the text today that Abram managed to spoil the Egyptians in much ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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

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

How To Get It Right When You Have It All Wrong

Contributed by Larry Finley on Feb 16, 2010

We are tempted to keep a stiff upper lip and take a deep breath and go on with our life when we have really messed up.

HOW TO GET IT RIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG 2/3/10 Genesis 13:1-8 S__ L__ R __ 1. RECOGNITION IS REQUIRED 1-7 A. UNSATISFIED LIVING 1-4 1. No Purpose 2. No Passion 3. No Power B. UNUSABLE TESTIMONY 5-7 1. Compromise 5 2. Conflict 6-7 2. SEPARATION IS REQUIRED 8-13 A. SEDUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sodom Had No Bible

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 17, 2015

A sermon that describes the danger of compromise and accommodation with the culture.

"Sodom Had No Bible" Genesis 13:10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. 11 Then Lot chose him all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Baptist