Sermons by Dr. Abidan Shah

How we respond to the trials of life reveals the content and the quantity of our faith. Genuine faith makes the invisible Christ visible and fills our hearts with joy. It even reveals our true destination. How is your joy level this morning? Are you facing temptations or trials? Can you see Christ? Have you ever seen Christ? Are you saved? Do you love and trust him?

Unlike earthly hopes, the hope that comes from God never disappoints. Biblical hope is not based on earthly expectations and fears. It is based on the solid foundation of God himself. In other words, the hope that God gives is much more than the anticipation of something in the future. It is a deep personal trusting relationship with God. Do you have this living hope? Are you looking forward to th...

Our identity should be ultimately rooted in God and his salvation in our lives through Jesus Christ. Do you have God’s grace and peace? Are you saved? Through Christ you can have grace and peace.

Righteous conduct requires discarding our old and false narratives and embracing our new and true narrative as found in the Scriptures. In other words, in order to live holy lives, we have to embrace who we are in God’s narrative of redemption through Jesus Christ.

Receiving admonition is a mark of a mature Christian. Being filled with the Holy Spirit and being mightily used by God will not exempt you from being admonished. In fact, the more you serve, the more chances there are of being admonished. How you take admonition says a lot about where you are spiritually. How do you take admonishment? Are you saved? Do you have the Holy Spirit? It’s only through C...

God desires childlike obedience from each of us. Self-confidence causes us to disobey, which results in failure and disillusionment. But, God knows our hearts, and if we let him, he is more than willing to lead us to the path of restoration. Have you messed up because of self-confidence? Has the Enemy been using this to keep you captive? Today’s the day to find restoration.

When Christ calls us, he calls us to follow and remain with him. To follow is to begin the journey with him, but to remain is to develop a personal relationship with him. What are you seeking in life? Are you willing to follow Christ? Are you willing to remain with him? Are you built upon him? Are you saved by him?

Government and political institutions are not necessarily divine or evil. Christians should be involved in government and politics, not just for the gospel, freedom, or values sake, but, because it is a service unto God. The ultimate goal is not to control government or to impose Christianity but to positively influence government for the good of all in Christ's world. Where do you stand? Wit...

A right view of the Christ-Church relationship will not only impact the husband-wife relationship but it was also impact the parent-child relationship. In other words, how you raise your children is directly impacted by how you see your marriage, and how you see your marriage is directly impacted by how you understand the mystery between Christ and the church. Ultimately, our kids are also a displ...

A marriage is much more than a man and a woman living together in a contractual and consensual relationship. It is a living illustration of the mystery that was conceived when Adam took Eve as his bride and it was revealed when Christ gave his life for his bride, the church. Marriage is the re-enactment of the relationship between Christ and the church. Ultimately, marriage is a display of the gos...

The church is essential. In God’s divine plan, he has chosen the church to make known his mystery and wisdom to the principalities and powers of the evil domain. When the church is the church we are supposed to be, united and holy, then the spiritual rulers and authorities behind the power brokers of the world know that Jesus is in charge and they are not. For the church to shut down its activitie...

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...