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  • Marcos Suazo avatar

    Choice: A Gift And A Curse.

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,992 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

  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    Name It, Claim It

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,108 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

  • Ade Odusote avatar

    Making The Wrong Choices

    Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,692 views

    Making choices without giving consideration to the will of God always has dire consequences

    Life is a series of choices Genesis 13: 5 - 13 · The choices you make today will determine where you will find yourself tomorrow. · But most of the choices we are faced with in life are incidental. · But the thought of this message is for the more serious decisions we face in life. Choices ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Making Choices

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
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    Lot chose to live in the plain near Sodom. Lot made his choice by sight and personal desire. Abram made his choice by seeking out the will of God.

    Making Choices Genesis 13 Reading: Galatians 3:6-11 Intro: Genesis 12:1-3 Everyday we make choices. -Some are easy and simple – breakfast, what to wear, etc. -Some are more difficult – major purchase, spouse, -They all involve discerning the will of God. It’s important that we make the ...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
     | 10,846 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

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    Conflict And Choices Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,914 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

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    Warring Over Wealth Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,624 views

    What are we to do when money becomes the battlefield? RECOGNIZE THE BATTLE; REMOVE THE REPROACH OF THE UNCHURCHED; RELEASE OUR RIGHTS; EXPECT TO RECEIVE A BLESSING.

    Passage: Gen.. 13:5-ff I ask you this evening, what is it that divides and dissolves more relationships than virtually anything else? Of course, I’m sure that it’s not true of each of you, so perhaps it will come as a total surprise to you that the number one item that married couples quarrel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greed Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,526 views

    Greed with it’s power to grab hold of your soul will rob you of making wise decisions, and will turn you into a fool. Greed is costly, it’s not a cute little sin that just sits there being harmless, it’s robs, steals, kills and destroys all that you hold

    Passage: Genesis 13:10-13; 2 Peter 2:7-8 A woman decided to have her portrait painted. She told the artist, "Paint me with diamond rings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets, a ruby broach, and gold Rolex." "But you are not wearing any of those things," he replied. "I know," she said. "It’s in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Cook avatar

    Choices We Must Make

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 284 ratings
     | 24,060 views

    I. Introduction A.

    I. Introduction A. Read Rom. 6:6-14 B. "Are YOU an Instrument or an Ornament?" C. Every day we must make choices; Choices that effect us and others in our lives. D. God has made us "Free Moral Agents" in that He allows us the freedom to Choose. E. With the Freedom of Choice also comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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
     | 6,866 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
     | 6,763 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

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Moral Lessons In Abraham's Life

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,382 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

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,503 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Robb avatar

    Building An Altar Or A House

    Contributed by David Robb on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,086 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Pressure Is On Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,759 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational