Sermons by Dr. Abidan Shah

Most of the time we think of the perfect Christian as a person without any doubt. We think that in order to be truly saved we must not doubt at all. That is simply not true. Christians can and do have doubts. Even when we doubt we are called to trust God and put our faith in Him. Do you have trouble believing that someone who died 2000 years ago on a cross has the power to change your life today?...

How should we love Christ? Christ deserves an obedient and all-consuming love. When we look at some of the prominent New Testament figures such as Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John the Beloved Disciple, we see how to love Jesus and some of the things that hinder our love for Him. Mary Magdalene ran. Peter ran. The other disciple ran. Just like little kids, they didn’t care what anyone thought of the...

It is hard to obey God when we don't understand the reason behind our obedience. Even when it is hard, we are still called to obey Christ. One thing we can trust is that He will work all things together for good to those who love Him. When we keep that in mind are free to obey Christ no matter how unreasonable it seems. The disciples obeyed Jesus even when it didn’t make any sense. Are you ob...

Last week we learned about raising our kids in The Way and how important that is. There are many passages in scripture instructing us on training our kids. One of the most important parts of training kids is the trainer themselves. The trainer must love the Word of God and cherish it. You cannot hate God’s word and disobey it and tell your kids to love God’s Word and obey it in their lives. They w...

This is the first of our new series on miracles, called Miraculous. In this sermon, we learn about the different arguments made against the Biblical miracles, and why we can trust that they are actually true. Do you believe that miracles happen? People doubted Jesus, even John the Baptist. I believe that some of the biggest agnostics and unbelievers are not out there but in here. Tough times of li...

Talking trash is common for people today. It can be talking trash to a friend jokingly, or to an enemy to belittle and tear down. Far too often, Christians trash talk God. We have grown too familiar and think of God as a friend we can talk to any way we please. While God is our friend, He is also the sovereign King of the universe, and we need to learn to speak to Him as such. The way you talk to...

In our society thieves are looked down upon. We live by the principle that if we earn it, it belongs to us, and no one should be able to take it away. We believe thieves should be imprisoned, but we don't often realize that we too are thieves. Everyday people are robbing God. He lavishly blesses us, and out of obedience we should give a portion back; yet we are so greedy we want to keep what...

Fire is a fascinating element, but also a dangerous one. In the Christian world, fire is associated with judgment and trials, and because of this sometimes we give fire a bad reputation. In this message we learn how Jesus puts us through "fire" in order to make us more like him. He uses fire to refine us so that we will be acceptable to the Father. Are you in God’s refining fire? Are you...

Today's world tries so hard to take God out of everything, and unfortunately it is happening in the lives of believers as well. God does not take it lightly when we as believers begin to enjoy the things he gives to us more than God himself. When we enjoy the created more than the Creator he turns the very same blessings into curses on our lives. Are you detached from the source of your bless...

As we begin our new series entitled Countershock, Pastor Shah explores how the Israelites in the time of Malachi had grown cold. The love that they had for God wasn't true love, but a love that was weary. They sacrificed little, but questioned much. In spite of all of their cold love, God still was expressing His love, and proving to them that from the beginning His love was obvious. Has the...

In our second message in the series on miracles, we tackle the question: what is a miracle? In this sermon Pastor Shah teaches about what the difference between the providence of God is vs. what a miracle is. Have you experienced the greatest miracle in your life? It’s a spiritual miracle. It’s being born again. One moment you’re living in sin and death and the next you are a new creation in Chris...

As we continue our series on miracles, we have come to the point where we start to talk about the miracles of Jesus. In this sermon, we learn all about how Jesus raised the dead to life, and how he can do that same miracle for you. Spiritually we are dead, and Christ is the only one that can raise us to life. What do you believe about Jesus? When he raised the dead, some called him a prophet but o...

Only God can forgive sins. Jesus claimed to forgive sin. How could he do this? In this sermon, Pastor Shah walks through how Jesus could not only heal physically, but he can also heal our spiritual paralysis. Can you see God working or are the smudges of your sinful hearts keeping you from seeing Jesus? Are you like the men who were willing to tear down the roof to bring their friend to Jesus or a...

The turning of water to wine is one of the most well know miracles of Jesus. Most people would even use it as a proof text for drinking, but this miracle is so much more. Through this, Jesus shows us that he is the wine, and only he brings internal joy. Is your Christian life more resembling of a funeral service or a wedding service? Are you full of misery or are you full of joy? The coming of Jes...

Christ is the only one who can bring us true hope. Continuing in our series on miracles we come to two of the miracles of healing Jesus performed. Jesus gave hope to the woman with the issue of blood and Jairus both. This hope wasn't based on status or possession, but based on the faith in Christ that they both held on to. Are you facing hopelessness today? Does it feel like its not going to...

No matter what will become obsolete in this world with regards to technology and cultural habits, the church of Jesus Christ will never become obsolete. God has said in his word that his church will remain no matter what and the Gates of Hell will not prevail against it. Throughout the history of Christianity, peoples and governments have prognosticated the death of the gathered church. They died...

This is the fourth message in our series on the Trinity. We learn about the relationship between the Father and the Son, how they are equal in essence but distinct in role. This is not only important for us to understand theologically, but also practically as our marriages should be pictures of the Trinity. We are to represent God in the way we relate to our spouses. Are you fulfilling your God-gi...

This is the third message in our series "Battle of the Gods," focusing on the Trinity. In this message, we see that the only way to come to the Father is through the Son. While the Trinity has existed for all eternity, the Son submits to the Father's authority and the Father gives the authority to judge to His Son. However, we are the ultimate judges of our own eternal destinations....

In this second message of our series on the Trinity, we focus on the first person of the Godhead: God the Father. This message is vital not only in helping us better understand the doctrine of the Trinity, but also because it helps us understand the proper role of a father. In our society where fathers have become a joke, this message is one we all need to hear. Do you understand what it means for...

This is the first message in our miniseries on the Trinity. This is such a difficult concept to understand, but it is foundational to Christianity. In this introductory message, we examine the nature of God, some errors surrounding the Trinity, and how it impacts our lives. What do you believe about God? How have you misunderstood the Trinity? Are you saved?

In this message, we examine Jesus' encounter with the disciples of John the Baptist and the Pharisees. He tells them that you can't sew new fabric onto old cloth or put new wine in old wineskins. Many Christians try to incorporate old customs into their spiritual lives, essentially playing with shadows. Christ has opened the doors so that everyone may come to salvation without being hind...

In this message titled "When God Calls You," we examine the account of Jesus' call of the tax collector, Levi (better known as Matthew). According to the religious leaders of his day, Matthew was unfit to be called by Jesus. However, we will see that just like Matthew, God issues a call into each of our lives. It may be a call to ministry or repentance or even salvation. What is God...

This is a message I’ve preached before but not from the pulpit. I preached it in front of our fireplace last winter when we were snowed in and, if you remember, we came together on Facebook Live and Periscope. This sermon comes from one of my favorite passages from the Bible – Romans 15:13 and it’s called – “WHEN ALL SEEMS HOPELESS.” In everything that we face, remember that God alone is our hope....

This is the final message in our series "Encounters: Engaging the Jesus Way." In this message, we meet a man who had been sick for 38 years and had given up all hope of being made well. Jesus met him where he was and not only healed him, but showed the unbelief in the heart of the religious leaders. Are you like this man? Do you need to be healed, physically or spiritually? Are you saved...

This is the third message in our series called "Encounters: Engaging People the Jesus Way." In it, we meet a Jewish official who came to Jesus asking Him to heal his son. However, the man didn't truly believe Jesus could heal him. Do you know people like this man, who have it all together and doubt God's power or existence? Have you lost your faith in God's ability to answ...