Sermons by Dr. Abidan Shah

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...

We will be taking a break from our upcoming series to address an extremely important issue that our nation is currently facing. Abortion has taken the lives of so many children and is currently the subject of much debate among both Christians and non-Christians. Sadly, this issue is not a new one but something that God’s people had to address repeatedly through the centuries. Where do you stand? W...

From God’s perspective, righteousness is the secret to success as a nation. The timeline of history is littered with nations and peoples that have ceased to be, not because of famine, earthquake, pollution, or deforestation, but, because of unrighteousness. Are we an unrighteousness nation? Are we doing all we can to make our nation a righteous nation? Will our children and grandchildren thank us...

As Christians we often have a very individualist approach to our faith. We forget that we are part of the body of Christ. As a church united, we are much more than the sum of our parts. Our church won't be able to make the impact we are called to make until we as individuals join together and use the gifts God has blessed us with. What is your role in this church body? What gift has God given...

What do you think about the Holy Spirit? A lot of the time we think that the Holy Spirit is just our conscience or we think that He is a genie only concerned with answering our wishes. He is so much more than that. Do you have the Holy Spirit? If you’re saved, the Bible says you do. Are you submitted to the Holy Spirit? Are you grieving or quenching him in your life?

Our culture thinks that fathers are just an accessory but God has appointed fathers to be the primary influence in every child’s life. Have you lived up to and are you living up to the calling God gave you as a dad? Children, of all ages, have you been grateful for what your fathers have done for you? For some, this may be a tough message. Either you were not the father you were supposed to be or...

Just as we need physical food to give us physical sustenance, we also need spiritual food to give us spiritual sustenance. Spiritual food is feeding upon Christ and it is not optional but essential for the Christian life. How is your spiritual nutrition coming? Are you daily feeding upon Christ and his word? Do you know Christ as your Savior? Is he your king?

Many Christians begin well in their Christian life but they don’t finish well. You need both accountability and personal responsibility to deal with a Backsliding Mind. That’s the title of our in this final message in our series on the Mind of Christ.

A fearful mind will either leave you paralyzed or cause you to flee. What you need is the mind of Christ. What you need is the replacing of your false assumptions about life and future with biblical truth and principles. Do you have a fearful mind? Are you paralyzed or have you fled? You might say, “I’m not fearful, just cautious.” There’s a big difference between fear and caution. Caution is seei...

Many Christians have the “I do it” mindset. I can change my life. I can live for God. I can serve God. I can please God. It works for a little while and then they quickly realize that they can’t change on their own or live for God. In fact, they end up making a big mess and get discouraged and disillusioned. The Christian life is learning to yield to God and his work in our lives. Yielding does no...

Today's message is titled “GLORY.” Here’s the message in a nutshell: God’s glory is who he is and all that he is. I glorify God when I display who he is and all that he is. Are you glorifying God in your life? How are you displaying God in your home, marriage, neighborhood, workplace, grocery store, restaurant, and church? You cannot display him until you belong to him. Do you belong to him?...

Titles tell us what a person does and their level in a family, company, or institution. Jesus had many titles but the one that tops the list is “Lord.” It means that as God, He deserves our worship and obedience. In this message, we will learn what that means. What do you think about Jesus? Is he the Lord of your life? Is he in control of your life? Have you ever asked him to save you?

We often have a very poor notion of what is and isn't from the Holy Spirit. We live our lives, thinking that we are guided by the Spirit when truly we are living based on emotional whims. In this week's sermon, we take a closer look at how the Holy Spirit redirected Paul's life and changed his plans to match the Lord's. If you're obedient, you can take comfort that the Hol...

In this message, our focus will be on the significance of his powerful new name. Before we do that, here’s a question: Does all this matter for us? Of course! Once God opens our eyes to see how Jesus is exalted on high and why his name is so powerful, it will not only change the way we live daily but it will also change the way we worship him. What emotion does the name “Jesus” evoke in you? Joy?...

In our journey to being and making disciples we face many challenges. To overcome these challenges we need Christ to develop spiritual disciplines within us. Through these disciplines, we become not only better disciples and disciple-makers, but also more spiritually mature. What obstacles are keeping you from discipling others? Are you willing to discipline yourself? Are you a disciple? Are you s...

Making disciples isn't always an easy process. We need guidance and advice from time to time. In this sermon, Pastor Shah lays out some very simple pathways that we can follow in order to begin the process of discipleship in our own lives and help others do the same. Who do you have in your life who has or is showing you the pathways of how to walk with God? Do you know the pathways of discip...

One of the identifying marks of a disciple is that their life is rooted in the word of God. How do we become rooted? Through reading and study, we build our foundation on God's Word. Solid biblical teaching is a must for every disciple of Jesus Christ. Without it, you will fall when the storms of life come. Are you a disciple? Are you rooted in the Word? Are you saved?

Christian's are not exempt from temptation and trials, and because of this truth, we need godly people in our lives to pick us up in times of need. The hardest parts of accountability are actually starting and knowing how to proceed. There are a few key points of discipleship that often get confused, that once corrected make these disciple groups much easier and more fun. Who is holding you a...

In the final message on discipleship, we take the time to focus on the importance of intercessory prayer. This is not a prayer for self, but a prayer for others. This message gives us guidelines and tips on how to pray on behalf of others. Who intercedes on your behalf? Who are you interceding on behalf of? Do you understand the importance of intercessory prayer? Are you saved?

For some reason in life we seem to always see the best in other places and never where we are. This was the case for the Israelites in exile. The always saw the beauty in their homeland and never in the place they where planted. We too do the same thing in our lives when we complain about where we live, work, go to church, etc... Are you in a foreign land? Have you hung up your harp? Have you lost...

In the last message in our "First, Believe" series on the true gospel, we look at the importance of repentance and belief in salvation. These two aspects to our response to the gospel are inseparable because you can't have one without the other. Have you repented of your sins? Have you placed your faith in Jesus and his cross and resurrection? Are you saved?

What does it mean to count the cost? Before we are saved we have to count the cost of discipleship. For some, they are willing to pay the price but for others, they will turn and walk away. Salvation is free, but discipleship is costly. Have you counted the cost of following Jesus? Are you willing to give up all in order to follow Christ? What is keeping you from following Christ? Are you saved?

When we truly understand that Jesus, our Savior, and King, is seated at the right hand of the Father, it does several things for us: It gives us a model for how humility is the key to exaltation; it gives us the courage to face any problem in this life, and it gives us a glimpse of what’s coming for us. What trial are you facing? Are you looking towards Jesus? You cannot recognize him until you me...

All throughout the New Testament, we are commanded to pick up our cross. We do this by learning from the example of Christ that we see in the Bible. When we realize that the cross is not just a historical fact, but is also our present reality, it gives us the strength to carry our own cross. Do you understand what it means to “pick up your cross” and follow after Jesus? Have you been “crucified wi...

A large portion of Christians today think that the gospel needs something added to it to attract sinners. This thinking has infected many churches causing them to preach the gospel plus something else. God’s word calls the gospel the power of God for salvation. Transformation comes from our sinful hearts gazing on the beauty of Jesus’ cross. That is all we need. Have you ever heard the gospel? Hav...