Sermons on Diana:

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

In this message, we explore who the Holy Spirit is and who we are in the Holy Spirit.

Who is the Holy Spirit? When we talk about God the Father, we can understand the concept of a Father, when we talk about God the Son, again we can understand a Son, but what happens when we say, God the Holy Spirit? People can understand something they see or know, but we can’t see the Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Listening Doesn’t Have To Be A Problem

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

We are discussing how to listen well as Jesus referenced in LUKE 8:18.

If we learn how to properly listen to teaching and preaching, it will literally change our lives! And, as with any subject, to learn we must be willing to listen and pay attention. What did Jesus say in LUKE 8:18? Jesus is telling us that we are responsible for listening well, and the state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene

What A Big Catch Of Fish!

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

Jesus was still teaching the disciples lessons - even after the tomb. Here, he teaches a lesson using a miraculous catch of fish.

VERSES 1-3 Jesus was still trying to teach the disciples a lesson, even after His death. Jesus was going to leave the disciples in charge of His work and His mission here on this earth. After the events of Christ’s death, some believe that Peter returned to fishing because he felt ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Reinstatement & Restoration Of Peter

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

We look at the reinstatement of Peter, using the passage in John 21 as our reference.

After Jesus finished dealing with the physical needs of the Disciples, He then turned to dealing with their spiritual needs. In these verses, we see that Jesus is examining Peter, internally. Peter had repented and been restored to fellowship with the Lord since he had publicly denied Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Speaking God’s Word

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011

As found in the Creation, God’s word is powerful, and when we speak His word, we tap into that power so we may glorify Him even more.

GENESIS 1:1-3 "And God said ..." Why is it important to speak God’s Word? Because God’s Word is full of power, it’s alive and becomes fully effective when we activate it in our lives. When we became Christians, Jesus came into our hearts, and we were filled with the Holy Spirit. He came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Living Victoriously!

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011

A reminder of the things we need to focus on if we expect to live a life of victory in Christ.

PROVERBS 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." There are four points to living the Christian life in absolute victory. 1. TRUST GOD God is the same yesterday, today, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

God Pursued Us

Contributed by Diana Ball on Dec 17, 2008

A message of how a loving God made Himself smaller for us, so that we could grow larger in Him through Jesus Christ.

I heard the story once of a great Cherokee wood carver. He took logs and sat them on a stump outside his back door and sat in front of that log sometimes for hours just staring at it. Finally, he would pick up his carving tools and start carving the most beautiful of things out of the wood. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Nazarene

Multiply Your Blessings

Contributed by Diana Ball on Dec 1, 2008

Ephesians 1:3 says we have already been given every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms, yet we do not seem to have them. Could it be because we do not know how to reach out and take them?

JOHN 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." The Good News Bible translates that statement of Jesus as, "I have come in order that you might have life ---- life in all its fullness." That’s what our faith ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wheel Of Justice Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 23, 2023

The Jews defend themselves and Haman's punishment continues

In the month of Adar on the 13th day, the time for the king's command and decree was set to be executed. On that day, the enemies of the Jews were hoping to overpower them. Instead, the opposite happened with the Jews overpowering them. The Jews had gathered in their cities and laid their hands ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:13-14

Purim Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 24, 2023

Purim is born

After Haman's sons were hanged, Jews continued to fight against their enemies and were successful. Something that's noticed is the Jews would kill their enemies, but not plunder the property. Some sources have said the Jews weren't looking to make a profit unlike Haman. Either way, the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:23-26

Lifted Up Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 24, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar doesn't realize the pride in him has reminded us of the past and the future

In Daniel 3:1-3, King Nebuchadnezzar makes an image of himself of gold that is 60 cubits high and 6 cubits wide. He set it up in the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to gather the satraps, administrators, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, ...read more

The Fire Of Anger Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 7, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar allows his anger to take over.

At that time, certain Chaldeans came forward and accused the Jews. They first reminded King Nebuchadnezzar of his decree and the punishment that would come upon anyone who didn't worship the image. They claimed that certain Jews who were set over the affairs of the province of Babylon; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-12

God In The Fire Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 7, 2023

God will stand with you in the fire and rescue you.

Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished, and he rose in haste and spoke saying to his counselors, "Did we not cast three men bound into the mists of the fire? They said, "True O king." "Look! I see 4 men loose, walking in the mist of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:24-25

Warning For A King Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 21, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar gets a warning

After Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were rescued from the furnace and promoted, Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream that needed an interpretation. His magicians, the Chaldeans, and soothsayers couldn’t interpret the dream, but remembered that Daniel could. Daniel had accurately interpreted a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:20-26

Glory After Shame Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 21, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar's pride brought him down. Humbleness brought him back up.

Unfortunately, King Nebuchadnezzar didn't listen because at the end of the 12 months, everything came upon him. He was walking about the royal palace of Babylon and said, "Is not this great Babylon that I have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honor of my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37