Sermons on Genesis 19:17-26:

Forward Ploughing (Making Sure You Don't Look Back!)

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

The purpose of this sermon is to show Christians 3 results of looking back at problems, events, or things that have gone on in the past once you have put your hand to the plough in service to Christ.

Forward Ploughing: (making sure you don’t look back) Luke 9:57-61 TEXT: Luke 9:57-61 (NIV) 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-61, Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fight The Urge Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 9, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Unpopular" series. This sermon gives the warning in which Lot’s wife did not heed: Don’t look back!

Sunday Morning, April 14, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Unpopular” [#2] FIGHT THE URGE Genesis 19:12-26 Introduction: 1. Ever get your mind set on doing something your way regardless of what anyone else thinks, even God? This morning I will tell you that the devil knows ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Box Of "i Can"t"

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 18, 2026

How many times do we offer the excuse of "I CAN'T?" Often the people that say "IT CAN'T BE DONE" are being passed by those that are doing it. The question might not be I CAN'T. the answer might honestly say: I DON'T WANT TOO.

THE BOX OF “I CAN’T!” THE CHOICE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) “BUNDY THE BOOK” IS MENTIONED IN SEVERAL TV SHOWS AND MOVIES. “HE THOUGHT HE COULD” WAS A BOOK MENTIONED IN: MARRIED WITH CHILDREN. THERE WAS AN EPISODE WHERE AL BUNDY HAD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16-36, Jeremiah 1:6, Matthew 25:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rearview Mirror Faith: Remember Lot’s Wife

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

A divided heart can’t follow Jesus forward; revival begins when we release the past and choose full surrender to the future God offers.

Every vehicle on the road has a rearview mirror. It’s necessary. It’s helpful. It tells you where you’ve been. But no one drives safely by staring into it. The moment the rearview mirror becomes your primary guide, disaster is only a matter of time. And that’s exactly the danger Jesus is warning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32, Genesis 19:17, Philippians 3:13, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Heed God's Counsel

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 18, 2025

God counsels us through His Word, His people and through the promptings of the Holy Spirit. There are important lessons we can learn from Lot’s wife, Cain and Jehoshaphat on the consequences of disobedience to God’s counsel. Implicit obedience to the Lord is the secret to a life of peace.

The key verse for today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 3:5, “Then Joshua said to the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.”” (ESV) As Joshua led the people of Israel he admonished them that God was willing to do wonders amongst them, but that in order ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5, Luke 17:32, Genesis 19:15-17, Genesis 19:26, Proverbs 22:24-25, 2 Chronicles 18:1-2, 1 Kings 16:30, 2 Chronicles 18:3, 2 Chronicles 18:29, Genesis 4:6-7, Matthew 5:23-24, 1 Corinthians 6:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Covenant Of Salt

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 29, 2025

Matthew 5:13 – “You are the salt of the earth.”

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, I want to talk about something sacred and often overlooked — something that has spiritual weight and covenant significance. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” Not just a metaphor, but a calling, a covenant, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Leviticus 2:13, Numbers 18:19, 2 Chronicles 13:5, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 5:10, Ezekiel 16:4, Genesis 19:26, Luke 17:32, Colossians 4:6, Luke 14:34  (view more)  (view less)

Moving Forward: Letting Go Of The Past PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon explores facing our past, finding forgiveness in God's mercy, and fostering future growth through the study and application of God's Word. Key

Good morning, dear friends. I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joy to gather here today, in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can find comfort and community, solace and strength, as we turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we gather, I am reminded ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-27, Luke 9:26-27

Topics: Moving Forward, Letting Go, Past

Righteousness In A Corrupt World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2026

This is the 11th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#11] RIGHTEOUSNESS IN A CORRUPT WORLD Genesis 19:1-29 Introduction: In a World that’s becoming more and more full of corruption, immorality, and spiritual decline, many believers find themselves asking how to stay righteous when wickedness seems to be everywhere. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 15, 2002

Jesus admonished us to "Remember Lot’s Wife" in Luke 17:32. Have you ever wondered why? After all, we don’t even know her name! There are obviously some power lessons we can learn from her and her life. In this lesson, we hope to learn from her mistak

Open: Luke 17:20-32 Jesus, naturally, was the greatest Biblical scholar and teacher the world has ever known! Here in Luke 17, Jesus is well along in His ministry. You might say that the Pharisees were “on to Him!” They were between the proverbial “rock and hard spot.” They couldn’t just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38, Luke 17:20-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deadly Morsels

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

The consequences of unbelief can be far-reaching; which is one reason God calls unbelief ’evil’.

There is an old story of an eagle who, on an early morning during the Spring thaw, soared high above the forest looking for something to eat. As he followed the course of a river he looked down and spied a small rodent, trapped on a piece of ice that had broken free and was floating down ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Orthodox

Stay Out Of The Poo

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 2, 2002

Sometimes we christians are attracted to what we see in the world. We see the bright lights and the big city, but beneath the veneer is danger

Keeping your feet out of the Poo The call of the barnyard by the19th Century Danish Theologian and philosopher, Soren Kirkengard A flock of wild ducks were flying in formation, heading south for the winter. They formed a beautiful V in the sky, and were admired by every one who saw them from below. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:4-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Turn Back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 29, 2001

If God Tells you to move forward move. He has new blessing for you at your new Level

Praise Lord Saints of God Today we are going to be talking about a story in the Bible that is familiar to a lot Of us. Today I will be talking about Lot and His Wife and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In Luke 17:26-32 Jesus Uses the destruction of These two cities to to insure and warn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:26, Luke 17:26-32

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Don't Look Back PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to heed God's warnings, replace fear with faith, and focus on moving forward, drawing lessons from the story of Lot's wife.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It is a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We gather together, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in Christ. We are a tapestry of God's grace, a symphony of his love, each one of us a unique ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:24-26

Topics: Don't Look Back

Go! And Do Not Turn Back - Hebrews 10:39 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2025

We live in an age of constant distraction. People start diets but give up in a week. Gym memberships are abandoned after January. Careers are changed at the first sign of hardship. Sadly, this same spirit of giving up can seep into our spiritual lives.

Go! And Do Not Turn Back - Hebrews 10:39 (NLT) Introduction: The Call to Press On We live in an age of constant distraction. People start diets but give up in a week. Gym memberships are abandoned after January. Careers are changed at the first sign of hardship. Sadly, this same spirit of giving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:39, Luke 9:62, Genesis 19:26, Exodus 16:3, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 1:17, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Romans 10:9, John 14:6, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making The Wrong Choices

Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002

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

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-13, Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Pentecostal