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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Three Trees

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 29, 2022
     | 2,121 views

    Long ago there were three trees. One was a fig tree, one a sycamore tree, and the last tree we know not what type it was. Regardless of what the last tree was made of, we want to look at the significance of the three trees.

    John 1:45-51 Nathanael One Man Under a Tree Under Condemnation Nazareth was scorned by the Jews due to the Roman army that was stationed there. Nathanael's remark undoubtedly mirrored the public view. Philip found Nathanael and said that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the one Moses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is The Significance Of The Three Trees?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 11, 2023
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    Long ago there were three trees. One was a fig tree, one was a sycamore tree, and the last tree we know not what type it was. Regardless of what the last tree was made of, we want to look at the significance of the three trees.

    John 1:45-51 – One Man Under A Tree Nathanael – Under Condemnation Nazareth was scorned by the Jews due to the Roman army that was stationed there. Nathanael's remark undoubtedly mirrored the public view. Philip found Nathanael and said that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the one Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Daniel - Lion's Den Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2023
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     | 2,338 views

    Dare to be a Daniel............

    June 17, 2023 Daniel was now an old man. He had been in royal service for nearly 70 years and had remained faithful and loyal to God throughout his long life. Let us set the scene for our story…. Darius decided to divide the empire into 120 satrapies (provinces), assigning each a royal ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God Is Revealed By His Names

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 11, 2023
     | 1,187 views

    Come let us look through the windows of time and see what the names of God reveal.

    GOD IS REVEALED BY HIS NAMES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THERE ARE SEVERAL COVENANT NAMES OF GOD THAT GOD USES TO REVEAL HIS NATURE TO HUMANITY… Our God can finish and complete what he started. God’s promises of blessings are real. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    May: My Month Of Supernatural Results

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 26, 2025
     | 398 views

    This month will not be ordinary because your God is not ordinary. He is the God of signs and wonders, and when you walk with Him, supernatural results follow naturally.

    MAY: MY MONTH OF SUPERNATURAL RESULTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 32:27 "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?" Supporting Texts: Luke 1:37, Job 42:2, Isaiah 55:11, Ephesians 3:20, Psalm 126:1–3 INTRODUCTION: The month of May ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Of Speed: No More Delays Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025
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    The God we serve is a God of speed, not delays. When He steps into your situation, time is compressed, and progress is accelerated beyond human explanation.

    THE GOD OF SPEED: NO MORE DELAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 9:13 "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Following God With Human Wisdom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025
     | 140 views

    God is not seeking experts; He is seeking the obedient. Following Him requires that we crucify our natural wisdom and embrace divine instruction. There is danger in depending on human intelligence to navigate spiritual assignments. Such a path leads to error, frustration, and loss.

    THE DANGER OF FOLLOWING GOD WITH HUMAN WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God…” (1 Corinthians 1:18) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-7, Romans 8:6-8, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Of Exploits Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 11, 2025
     | 206 views

    God is the source of all supernatural exploits, and those who know Him intimately are empowered to manifest His mighty works.

    THE GOD OF EXPLOITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 11:32 Key Verse: “But the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” (Daniel 11:32, KJV) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Exodus 15:11, Luke 1:37, Ephesians 3:20 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 485 views

    Obedience is the foundation of spiritual authority and divine favour. God does not accept substitutes for obedience—sacrifice, talent, position, or charisma cannot replace a heart yielded to Him.

    OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Proverbs 21:3, John 14:15, Isaiah 1:19-20, Hebrews 10:5-9 INTRODUCTION: God places a high premium on obedience. In His kingdom, obedience is not optional—it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When Men No Longer Fear God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 259 views

    This message is both a warning and a call to return to godly fear—a holy reverence that honours God's authority, obeys His commandments, and trembles at His Word.

    WHEN MEN NO LONGER FEAR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 3:18 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 1:7, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Psalm 36:1-4, Jeremiah 2:19, Malachi 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION: The fear of God is the foundational principle of wisdom and godly living. It produces reverence, obedience, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Stuck To Unstoppable Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 266 views

    Being stuck could mean spiritual dryness, emotional weariness, financial hardship, or even repeated failure. But no matter where you are, God has the power to lift you out of the pit and place your feet on solid ground.

    FROM STUCK TO UNSTOPPABLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14, Micah 7:8, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 2:14 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of transitions—seasons when we feel trapped or stagnant, and others where progress is swift. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Help In Times Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 545 views

    The Bible assures us that God is a “very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). This means He is not distant or indifferent. He is ready to step into our situations with power and grace.

    DIVINE HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Chronicles 14:11, Psalm 121:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of trials, uncertainties, and storms. No one is immune to trouble, whether spiritual, financial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Fighting The Right Battles? By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 24, 2025
     | 462 views

    But the question is: “Are you fighting the right battles?” Many believers are exhausted not because they lack strength, but because they are spending their strength fighting the wrong battles.

    Are You Fighting the Right Battles? Introduction Life is full of battles: In families At workplaces In our minds In churches In our communities But the question is: “Are you fighting the right battles?” Many believers are exhausted not because they lack strength, but because they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Consuming Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025
     | 737 views

    This sermon presents the dual nature of God’s fire—both as judgment and as a refining, empowering force.

    THE CONSUMING FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:29 "For our God is a consuming fire." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:24, Malachi 3:2-3, Exodus 24:17, 1 Kings 18:38-39, Acts 2:3 INTRODUCTION: God is revealed in the Bible as a consuming fire, a symbol of His holiness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Reigns

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 396 views

    Jesus reigns over creation, nations, the Church, the forces of darkness, and eternity. No power can overthrow His throne. His kingdom is not of this world, yet He governs every aspect of existence.

    JESUS REIGNS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS." – Revelation 19:16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 93:1-2, Matthew 28:18, Philippians 2:9-11, Daniel 7:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:25 INTRODUCTION: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God