Sermons by Dr. Abidan Shah

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...

This is the second message in our series "Encounters: Engaging People the Jesus Way." We examine Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. She was bold and brash, yet was searching for something. She had no idea that what she truly needed was the living water being offered by the Savior standing before her. Do you know people like the Samaritan woman? Are you the one in...

This is the first message in our new series titled "Encounters: Engaging People the Jesus Way." This first message focuses on Nicodemus and his interaction with Jesus. He was powerful but weak, searching but guarded, moral but empty. Do you know anyone like Nicodemus? Are you engaging them with the gospel like Jesus did?

Fear and hopelessness will keep you from becoming a herald of the resurrected king. Love is the only vaccine that will cure fear and faith is the only key that will unlock the door of hopelessness. Are you living in the grip of fear? Have you been plagued by hopelessness? Have you checked the level of God’s love in your heart lately? Are you plugged into his truth? Do you know Jesus? He loves you...

We’ve often heard, “what you believe is how you behave.” That’s not exactly true. Unless the Holy Spirit has renewed your mind by what you believe, you will behave as you’ve always behaved. In other words, between belief and behavior, there is the becoming by the transformation of the mind through the Holy Spirit.

With the gospel, there are people who are so consumed with the gospel that they can’t help but talk about it all the time. They love sharing the gospel. They are gospel-centric. When you are around such people, you become just like them. You also become gospel-centric.

This is the third message in our Christmas series titled "Believing is Seeing." Jesus told those who opposed Him that Moses wrote about Him. In this message, we look back to Exodus and the name that God gave Israel and how it is nearly identical to how we are introduced to Jesus. Do you understand that Jesus is the source of everything you need in your daily life? Do you know that to kno...

When we picture a Christian today what do we think of? A man sitting on a pew? A man in prayer? A fisherman? The early Church were all fishermen, but not with actual fish. They were fishers of men. They went out with the gospel and cast their nets to see who they could catch. Jesus made it very clear that this is what we are supposed to do. We are called to make disciples. Have you caught any fish...

This is the second message in our series called "Believing is Seeing." We are looking for Jesus in the writings of Moses. Any time grace and truth are present, it is the presence of Christ, whether in Scripture or in your own life. If you want to find Jesus, look for grace and truth in perfect balance.

With the Christmas season upon us, this message marks the beginning of a new series called "Believing is Seeing". Jesus states that Moses wrote about Him. This can be a confusing passage, this message helps to lay the foundation for what Jesus meant. Christ is all throughout Scripture, but you have to accept Him through faith before you can see Him. Are you saved? Have you found Christ i...

This is the final message in our series on the Trinity called "Battle of the Gods." Each message has been deep because the doctrine of the Trinity is so integral to our faith and has a profound impact on every aspect of our lives. In this message, we examine how the Trinity relates to parenting and children. In our culture, obedience from children has become optional. This was never how...

This is the final message in our Christmas series "Believing is Seeing." In this message, we examine the holiness of God in His encounter with Israel at Mt. Sinai as well as His mercy in sparing in spite of their unrighteousness. Moses wrote about Jesus who would be the better mediator between God and His people, the perfect Prophet, and the One who would rescue humanity from sin. Do you...