Sermons by Dr. Abidan Shah

In this message, we will continue to examine God’s plan for our relationships. We have talked about the wisdom in searching for God’s will in our relationships as well as the criteria to look for in a future spouse. However, we must also understand the role we have to play in this process. How much is God responsible for and how much are we responsible for when it comes to looking for your signifi...

In this service, we are looking at an important step in finding and keeping a relationship, is knowing what matters, what doesn’t, and what can be worked on. When you are dating a person and you see something in them that you are not sure of, ask yourself, “Can I see myself living with that for the rest of my life?” Most importantly, ask yourself, “Can I see Christ in him/her?” We will examine the...

We are diving into a new series of messages from the book of Judges. This book is filled with stories of men and women who, like American cowboys, are bold, peculiar, and compelling characters who inspire or serve as cautionary tales. They are examples of God using men and women to change the lives of those around them. This is the calling God has placed on all of us! Our new series is titled &quo...

In this message, we will have a bonus message in our series. As we have been learning, many of you have expressed that you wish you had known this earlier. The same is true for me! However, we serve a God of mercy and second chances. There is hope even after making a wrong turn in life. We examine these issues and more in this weekend’s titled “GPS REROUTING”. Have you made a wrong turn and wound...

In this message, we will focus on the difference between being childlike and childish, between innocence and immaturity. Following Christ does not mean turning off our minds or dumbing down our reasoning. It means trusting Jesus and stepping out in faith. This is easy for children, but it often becomes difficult the older we get. We’ll cover this and more in this message titled “CHILDLIKE”. Do you...

In this message, we come to the end of our series. We will focus specifically on the relationship view of God’s will. How can we perceive God’s guidance in our everyday lives? The Bible clearly states that God leads us, but what does that look like, and how can we know we are listening to the right source? We will answer these questions in this weekend’s message titled “GPS DESTINATION: GUIDANCE”....

For this Easter message, it is fitting that we turn our attention to heaven. There are many misconceptions about heaven, with some people even taking Bible verses out of context or misinterpreting them. We have already learned about the bodily resurrection coming one day, but where will those bodies go and what will it be like there? We will answer these questions and more in this final message of...

In this message, we are setting our sights on eternity. We have talked about the promise of our resurrection one day. However, there is also a coming judgment. Those who are not believers will enter a terrible fate of torment and separation from God. There are those who would downplay or disagree with it, but the Bible is clear that hell is a real place and a real consequence of rejecting salvatio...

This message will examine how to determine God’s plan for us regarding relationships. This is a common question, especially among teenagers and young adults. Does God have a plan for who you date and eventually marry, or are there general principles to guide us? We will examine these questions and many more in this weekend’s message titled “GPS DESTINATION: RELATIONSHIPS PT. 1”. Are you seeking Go...

In this sermon, we will be taking a look at what happens after we die, specifically where we will go. What happens when we die? Do souls go to heaven or hell, or is there somewhere else that is a precursor to our eternal destination? We will answer these questions and more in this message titled “DEATH DETHRONED: INTERMEDIATE.” As we approach Easter, our minds naturally turn toward Christ’s death...

Salvation is not just about forgiveness for my sins, it is also about deliverance from sin. It’s not just about forgiveness for what I have done, it is also about deliverance from who I am. It's not just about Christ dying for my sins, it is also about Christ delivering me from the power of sin through the Holy Spirit. This is Sanctification.

In this message, we will look at how to determine God’s plan for our career. This is often a question for people, either when they graduate and embark on the next chapter of their lives or when they feel dissatisfied with their current job. Is it possible to know God’s will regarding your career? Does what you do for a living play a role in your relationship with God or vice versa? We will examine...

This weekend, we will begin our series by understanding how to discern God’s will for our lives. That is one of the most common questions I get from people. It’s a great question, but people often overcomplicate the answer. We will learn more about God’s will for us and how we can make sure we stay obedient to him in this weekend's message "STARTING ROUTE". Do you need help understa...

In this message, we come to our final message in this series. We have learned about the difference between stress and trauma and how to help others, especially children and teens, through traumatic events in life. This weekend, we will talk about the purpose of suffering itself. God used suffering in Paul’s life to refine and sharpen him, to give depth to his message, and to make him more like Chr...

In this message, we will look at what happens after we die, specifically where we will go. What happens when we die? Do souls go to heaven or hell, or is there somewhere else that is a precursor to our eternal destination? We will answer these questions in this message titled “DEATH DETHRONED: INTERMEDIATE.” As we approach Easter, our minds naturally turn toward Christ’s death and resurrection, bu...

The call of the gospel is to all who will believe. Yes, we have a choice in this matter. No, we don’t bring anything to your salvation. No, it does not compromise your eternal security. Yes, God will finish what he has started in your life. Our view of evangelism and missions/outreach is also impacted by our theology.

As we begin our series, we will look at ancient Egyptian culture and customs regarding death and the afterlife compared to what Scripture teaches. God’s Word reminds us that death is not a natural part of life, but an enemy to be defeated. As we approach Easter, we will learn what it means that Christ was victorious over death and the implications for our daily lives. This message is the introduct...

In this sermon, we will turn our attention to the kids and teenagers in our lives. The Christian life is not only about us making it through difficult times. We are to help those around us as well. This is never truer than with the young minds that God has entrusted to us. Our next installment in this series is titled “INSIDE OUT: GROWING PAINS.” Whether you are a parent or grandparent or don’t ha...

We are often our own worst enemies when it comes to our interactions with others. God’s Word, however, reminds us that there is hope. Through Christ, we can build meaningful relationships and reflect God’s character to those around us. Throughout this series, we will deal with internal issues that make it difficult for us to connect and interact with others. The goal will be at the end of this ser...

In this service, I want to focus on a family celebration: communion. This has long been a tradition of the church, but as with any tradition, we are at risk of simply going through the motions and not understanding the deep truth behind it. Observing communion together links us to a deep history of faith that runs all the way back to the Passover. We’ll learn about that and more in this message ti...

Regeneration is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit in bringing life into a spiritually dead person. It happens at the moment a lost sinner responds to the word of truth and receives Jesus as Savior and King. At that instant, there is a new understanding of the truth of God, a new love for the things of God, a new power over sin and temptation, and a new relationship with God.

In this sermon, we will continue our study of 2 Peter as he lays out for his readers the process of sanctification. Often, we are just haphazardly making it through the Christian life, trying anything we think will work and will bring us closer to God. What we don’t realize is that the things we are trying to force to work in our favor actually end up hurting us. We must allow God to refine us and...

The moment I place my faith in Jesus and accept His gift of salvation, God makes a transaction called Imputation. He takes my sins and puts them on Christ’s account, and He takes Christ’s righteousness and puts it on my account. At that very instant, He declares me “righteous.” I am “justified.” Now when God sees me, He sees Christ.

Last service, I began a new series titled “ON TRACK” that will help us grow in our spiritual disciplines. We learned that unchecked desires lead to a life that is off track. This weekend as we celebrate communion together, we will learn what it means to have the nature of Christ. We are human, and yet if we are believers the Bible says that we share in the divine nature. What does that mean? We’ll...