Sermons by Dr. Abidan Shah
Dr. Abidan ShahDr. Abidan Paul Shah preaches expository messages each week that challenge and inspire people to live God-honoring lives. Each sermon is based on Scripture and contains timeless truths that are applicable to our lives today.
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- 337His PlanThis 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 victim or a victor? Are you saved? Without Christ, you will live to avenge or prove yourself.
- 338The Witness StandAs Christians, we are called to be witnesses to Christ. So often we try to take up other roles such as judge, jury, or executioner, but when we truly follow the Word of God, we see that the witness stand is where we are called share the grace and truth of the Gospel. Are you truly saved? Are you sharing your witness? Are you telling people what Christ has done in your life?
- 339The Exalted WordIn the life of a believer, the Word of God should be the ultimate guide. We should look to the Bible in all situations to be our counsel. This is so important because God magnifies His Word above His Hame. God’s name is his nature. It is who He is. God’s word is what He expects us to do. Trust God’s Nature, but obey his Word. Do you obey God’s word, the truth? Have you received the Truth of God? Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
- 340In RemembranceWhat is the reason that we take communion? Why is it important for us as a church to take communion? Far too often we take communion out of its Jewish context and put our own meaning on it. In order to properly celebrate communion, we must understand its origins. Do you remember what happened 2000 years ago? Can you see Jesus passing the bread and the cup to you? Has there been a time in your life when you asked him to be your Savior and your King? Are you saved?
- 341UnitedOne of the most important things we can have in our lives is unity. Unity is a necessity in our work, family, and in our church for these institutions to survive. The protection of unity is hard, but it is vital. How is unity in your life, in your family? Are you promoting unity in this church body or are you eroding it? Are you part of the body of Christ? Are you saved?
- 342DedicationThis is it. After much anticipation, we are finally in our new sanctuary. The first thing we wanted to do is dedicate this building to God. Even more important we wanted this Sunday to be a day where we dedicate ourselves to God and His kingdom. When we see the work God is doing here, it should cause us with grateful hearts to fall down and worship Him. When was the last time you fell on your face before God? When was the last time you dedicated yourself to God? Are you saved?
- 343ResolveAs we begin our New Year it is very important for us to have resolutions. The problem isn't the resolution itself, but the reason behind it. Often, resolutions are made out of a desire to prove ourselves. As believers our resolutions be focused on living for God and stepping out in obedience to Him. How is your resolve? Have you become content to sit back and coast your way through your remaining years? This message is not just for those who are older but for all of us. Are you resolved to walk in the promises of God? Are you saved?
- 344ForwardWhat happens if you keep making all right turns or all left turns? You’ll end up at the same spot. Imagine doing that for over a year! The children of Israel did that! Many people do the same thing. For one reason or another, they keep making all right or all left turns in life and they wonder why they keep going in circles! In today’s message, we will learn how to move forward in 2019. Are you moving forward in life or are you going in circles? How was 2018 for you? What are you hoping to accomplish in 2019? Are you saved? Without Christ in your life, you will keep skirting the mountain in 2019.
- 345Our Shepherd KingWe normally give shepherds a bad reputation. Many people have always thought of shepherds as dirty, and low. Never have we heard that a shepherd was often the symbol of kingship. Biblically and in the ancient world kings and gods were portrayed as shepherds of their people. Jesus is our true shepherd King. The angels came to the shepherds proclaiming the gospel. Have you heard the good news? The shepherds went immediately. Have you seen Jesus? Are you saved?The shepherds went immediately. Have you seen Jesus? Are you saved?
- 346Our Universal KingThis weekend, we are examining how the birth of Jesus impacted those outside of God’s people. There were kingmakers, or perhaps you’ve heard them called “wise men” or “magi,” who traveled from Persia to meet this foretold King. These men understood that Jesus wasn’t just King in Jerusalem. He was “Our Universal King.” At the time Jesus was born Herod thought that he was the king of the Jews but he was a false king. Who is the false king ruling your life? Jesus is the Universal King. He wants not just a part of you but the whole of you. Have you given your whole life to him?
- 347Our Humble KingIn this series, we have been looking at Jesus as our King. Jesus is the ultimate example of humility. Humility doesn't mean weakness; rather it is power brought under control. It's putting the needs of other before your own. Jesus used His infinite power to come down and save us from our sins. Do you trust Jesus? Is He your humble King? Are you saved?
- 348Our Good KingAs 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 you belong to? Is Christ your Savior? Is he also your King?
- 349RoyalAs 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 you belong to? Is Christ your Savior? Is he also your King?
- 350Vicious CycleWe 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? What do you think about life? It’s an issue that affects all of us. Do you have eternal life? Are you saved?
- 351Righteous NationFrom 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 or curse us for how we are leaving this nation? Righteousness comes through Christ. Are you saved?
- 352Joint ImpactAs 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 to you? Are you saved? If so, what’s holding you back from jumping in?
- 353Beyond ConscienceWhat 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?
- 354UpbringingOur 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 you broke your father’s heart. Ask God to forgive you and give you his grace. Are you saved?
- 355SustenanceJust 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?
- 356Backsliding MindMany 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.
- 357Fearful MindA 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 seeing a warning sign and slowing down and steering carefully around the hurdle. Fear is pulling over and canceling the trip. Many Christians have pulled over and canceled their trip. Some have even turned back. Is that you? Are you saved?
- 358YieldMany 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 not mean being neutral. It is cooperating with God in transforming our mind. We’re in our series called MIND(RE)SET from Philippians 2 and our message today is titled YIELD.
- 359GloryToday'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? Are you saved?
- 360LordTitles 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?
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