Sermons by Dr. Abidan Shah

The Church is not second tier in the Christian life. It is top tier. The Church is the body of Christ. Can you imagine a person with just a head but no body? The Church is also the Bride of Christ. Can you imagine a wedding with just a groom but no bride? Everywhere Christ is, the Church is; and everywhere the Church is, Christ is. Christ and the Church are inseparable. The Church is essential. In...

We are still in our series on the resurrection of Christ titled "Alive: What Jesus' Resurrection Means for Us." In this message, we take a look at the life of Daniel. Daniel could be called the Paul of the Old Testament. He was above all else a soul-winner. As a culture, we have forgotten that there are rewards in heaven for those who are faithful and seek to win the lost to Christ....

This is our second message in our series "Alive: What Jesus' Resurrection Means for Us." We come to the story of Jonah. Typically, he is portrayed negatively as the reluctant prophet to the city of Nineveh. However, Jesus references Jonah's ordeal as a sign related to His death, burial, and resurrection. In His mission to Nineveh, Jonah not only preached the gospel; he became t...

This is the first message in our new series leading up to Easter titled "Alive: What Jesus' Resurrection Means for Us." In this message, we take a look at the life of Job. Even in his suffering, Job was able to look forward in history and see his Redeemer making all things right again. On this side of the cross, we understand that he was referring to the resurrection of Jesus and it...

The Corinthians were treating each other hatefully during the Communion part of the Love Feast. What was supposed to be a somber moment became a shameful display. Paul had to chastise them and take them back to the fateful night when Jesus celebrated the final Communion with his disciples. Paul commands the Corinthians to examine their hearts and to see if they are ready to take part of such a gre...

Throughout our series titled "Hosanna," we've learned the different understandings of that word throughout Scripture. Salvation has always been on the heart of God and through Christ, we have victory over sin and the grave. This weekend, we will understand that the word "Hosanna" carries with it the idea of triumph. Jesus is the true king. You can either willingly accept H...

When you think of the name Christ what do you think of. We often don't think of anointed king. We have to realize that Jesus is the anointed, chosen King who is above all. Have you believed that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God? Do you have life in his name? Are you saved?

As we come to our second message in the sermon series "First, Believe" we are talking about the importance of Jesus being our King. Throughout the Bible there are major examples of this. Jesus references the Gospel of the Kingdom many times. For some reason we have dropped “of the kingdom” and retained only the “gospel.” Jesus is not just your Savior, he should also be your king. Is he y...

Being a disciple is not optional for a Christian, but where does this process start? Before we can be disciples of Christ, we must be saved. To be saved we must get the Gospel right. Just like in the New Testament, there are many false "gospels" that we see every day. True Gospel will initiate discipleship. Is there discipleship in your life? What gospel have you believed? Do you know th...

Unfortunately, the one place we are the least discerning is in the area of our mind, what we believe, in doctrine. The Bible commands us to be discerning against false teachers and their doctrines. Failure to do so is to become a participant in their evil works.

We’re in our series called “Thankful,” to prepare us for the Holiday Season, and this is the final message titled “Thankful for Salvation.” What I have discovered is that the more we grow in the Christian life, the more grateful we become for our salvation. In other words, the longer we are Christians, the more we are amazed at why God would save someone like us. Today we’ll meet someone who towar...

The family is where we learn how to love others and live with others. The church is also a family where we learn how to love others and live with others. Our earthly family is temporal but our spiritual family is eternal and we are constantly adding more people. This is very hard for people to grasp in a world that is antisocial and self-centered. God has given us the church for a reason. Are you...

In the New Testament, Jesus calls his followers to be salt and light. One major way we can be salt and light to our community is through politics. Even before Jesus said the phrase "salt and light", Daniel was using his position of political power to influence his community. Daniel made a statement about his faith and was thrown into the den of lions for it. Just like Daniel we are calle...

This week, we are beginning a new series titled "Thankful." As Christians, we have so much to be thankful for. This first message is focused on Joseph and how even in the hard times, God is working out His perfect plan. Knowing how God works all things together for our good should give us a spirit of thankfulness. How do you see your life? Are you bitter or are you thankful? Are you a vi...

As Christians, we are called to be witnesses to Christ. So often we try to take up other roles such as judge, jury, or executioner, but when we truly follow the Word of God, we see that the witness stand is where we are called share the grace and truth of the Gospel. Are you truly saved? Are you sharing your witness? Are you telling people what Christ has done in your life?

In the life of a believer, the Word of God should be the ultimate guide. We should look to the Bible in all situations to be our counsel. This is so important because God magnifies His Word above His Hame. God’s name is his nature. It is who He is. God’s word is what He expects us to do. Trust God’s Nature, but obey his Word. Do you obey God’s word, the truth? Have you received the Truth of God? J...

What is the reason that we take communion? Why is it important for us as a church to take communion? Far too often we take communion out of its Jewish context and put our own meaning on it. In order to properly celebrate communion, we must understand its origins. Do you remember what happened 2000 years ago? Can you see Jesus passing the bread and the cup to you? Has there been a time in your life...

One of the most important things we can have in our lives is unity. Unity is a necessity in our work, family, and in our church for these institutions to survive. The protection of unity is hard, but it is vital. How is unity in your life, in your family? Are you promoting unity in this church body or are you eroding it? Are you part of the body of Christ? Are you saved?

This is it. After much anticipation, we are finally in our new sanctuary. The first thing we wanted to do is dedicate this building to God. Even more important we wanted this Sunday to be a day where we dedicate ourselves to God and His kingdom. When we see the work God is doing here, it should cause us with grateful hearts to fall down and worship Him. When was the last time you fell on your face...

As we begin our New Year it is very important for us to have resolutions. The problem isn't the resolution itself, but the reason behind it. Often, resolutions are made out of a desire to prove ourselves. As believers our resolutions be focused on living for God and stepping out in obedience to Him. How is your resolve? Have you become content to sit back and coast your way through your remai...

What happens if you keep making all right turns or all left turns? You’ll end up at the same spot. Imagine doing that for over a year! The children of Israel did that! Many people do the same thing. For one reason or another, they keep making all right or all left turns in life and they wonder why they keep going in circles! In today’s message, we will learn how to move forward in 2019. Are you mo...

We normally give shepherds a bad reputation. Many people have always thought of shepherds as dirty, and low. Never have we heard that a shepherd was often the symbol of kingship. Biblically and in the ancient world kings and gods were portrayed as shepherds of their people. Jesus is our true shepherd King. The angels came to the shepherds proclaiming the gospel. Have you heard the good news? The s...

This weekend, we are examining how the birth of Jesus impacted those outside of God’s people. There were kingmakers, or perhaps you’ve heard them called “wise men” or “magi,” who traveled from Persia to meet this foretold King. These men understood that Jesus wasn’t just King in Jerusalem. He was “Our Universal King.” At the time Jesus was born Herod thought that he was the king of the Jews but he...

In this series, we have been looking at Jesus as our King. Jesus is the ultimate example of humility. Humility doesn't mean weakness; rather it is power brought under control. It's putting the needs of other before your own. Jesus used His infinite power to come down and save us from our sins. Do you trust Jesus? Is He your humble King? Are you saved?

As we begin our Christmas season, we at Clearview want to focus on the true meaning behind Christmas. Jesus is not a helpless little baby, He is the one and only King who, through His power, created and sustains all things. If Jesus is our King then it is crucial that we pledge our allegiance to Him. There are only two kingdoms, the kingdom of darkness and the kingdom of the Son. Which kingdom do...