Sufficient: Good Shepherd by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we are looking at the fourth I am statement of Jesus from the gospel of John. Jesus says several times that he is the “good shepherd.” Shepherds were common during Jesus’ day and…
Sufficient: Door of the Sheep by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we are examining Jesus’ statement “I am the door of the sheep.” There are a lot of applications to draw from this passage, but perhaps the most important is that Christ is the…
Sufficient: Light of the World by Abidan Shah, PhD
SUFFICIENT – LIGHT OF THE WORLD by Dr. Shah, Clearview Church, Henderson, NC Introduction: How many of ya’ll have ever been to a cavern? Back in 2009, Nicole and I took our kids on a cross…
Sufficient: Bread of Life by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, I am beginning a new series looking at the different “I AM” statements of Jesus. These statements revealed to his listeners both his nature and his mission. First, we will be examining Jesus’…
Today by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, I will be preaching a special message as we head into the new year. In the book of Matthew, Jesus gives his sermon on the mount and talks about what people can expect…
Man of Promise: Conclusion by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we reach the end of our series “MAN OF PROMISE.” We have seen God’s faithfulness to Abraham and Sarah through his calling them, establishing his covenant, and promising a child. In this message,…
Laughter by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we are continuing to move through the lives of Abraham and Sarah. They have struggled to understand God’s promise and see the ways he has been working in their lives. God plainly reminds…
Deceived by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we are focusing on Sarai giving her maidservant, Hagar, to Abram in a mistaken attempt to protect God’s promise. Sarai thought she was helping God but in reality, she had been deceived into…
Heir by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we will be looking at a very important interaction between God and Abram. Abram is discouraged and is having difficulty believing in God’s promise to give him a son. In a vision, God…
Ordinance by Abidan Shah, PhD
As we dive further into the life of Abraham this weekend, we will learn about his encounter with a man named Melchizedek. In this brief encounter, the Bible describes Melchizedek as a priest of the…
Kingdom by Abidan Shah, PhD
In this weekend’s message, we will look at Abraham and Sarah specifically. God’s hand was on them as they began their journey out of Ur. However, Abraham made a critical mistake in taking his wife right into…
Man of Promise by Abidan Shah, PhD
Abraham and Sarah are often depicted as this no-name family moving from Ur to God’s Promised Land. However, they were much more than just wanderers. Abraham, Sarah, and others around them knew something was going…
Blessed Nation (Article)
BLESSED NATION (Article) by Dr. Abidan Shah (Published in the newspaper Daily Dispatch, Henderson on October 1, 2020) “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His own…
Tyranny: Part 2 by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we will continue our study of Babel and how it shaped our history. Different languages and people groups developed because of the people’s rebellion against God. It wasn’t just about the prideful building…
Tyranny: Part 1 by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we are turning our attention to the Tower of Babel. This is a very blatant example of disobedience to God’s command to fill the earth. Many of us are familiar with the story…
Lampstand by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend marks the conclusion of this series on evangelism. We are called by God to be the light of the world. Light is integral in eliminating darkness and drawing attention to something. We are…
Burned, Burned Out, or On Fire (Article)
BURNED, BURNED OUT, OR ON FIRE (Article) by Abidan Paul Shah (Published in the newspaper Daily Dispatch, Henderson on October 9, 2019) (This article is written in honor of our Firefighters during Fire Prevention Week…
Sheepfold by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we are continuing to examine the pictures for evangelism that Jesus gives his listeners. Jesus refers to himself as a shepherd and extends that metaphor to evangelism by talking about bringing sheep into…
Reliable (article)
RELIABLE (article) by Dr. Abidan Paul Shah (Clearview Church, Henderson) (Published in the newspaper Daily Dispatch, Henderson on October 11, 2022) “But we raised our child in church…” I hear that lament all-too-often from parents…
Harvest by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we are going to expand on this idea of sharing the gospel with others. The Bible compares the world around us to a field ready to harvest. How will the harvest be gathered?…
Multitude by Abidan Shah, PhD
In this very special message this weekend, we will examine the culture of Clearview itself. This is more than just a service that we attend or a building where ministries meet. Clearview is a family that…
Making Christ Reasonable (article)
MAKING CHRIST REASONABLE (Article) by Abidan Paul Shah (Published in the newspaper Daily Dispatch, Henderson on August 28, 2019) “If God is all good and all powerful, why is there evil and suffering in this…
Reliable: Why the Original Text is Attainable by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we will continue examining the original text of the Bible. Not only is the original text important, but it is also available to us through study and an understanding of textual criticism. Many…
Reliable: Why the Original Text is Important by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, as we approach the conference, we will begin a short series examining the Bible itself. There are those that say the original text of Scripture is lost to us. Through translation over the…
True Toxic (article)
TRUE TOXIC (article) – by Abidan Paul Shah, PhD (originally published in the Daily Dispatch, Henderson on August 27, 2022) About five years ago, I wrote an article titled “How to Handle Toxic People.” It…
Progression by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we will continue talking about what we need in order to grow in our faith. Studying the Bible together is crucial for spiritual growth and fellowship. Our Wednesday night Bible studies are a…
Connection: Part 2 – Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we come to part two of our series on “CONNECTION.” It is our responsibility to be discerning when it comes to the opinions and beliefs of those around us. It can be easy…
Connection by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, I will begin a two-part series on the importance of being connected to our church family. This is more than simply attending service and listening to the message. This is serving in a…
Leviathan by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we are taking a look at a topic not often brought up in churches. We will be learning about dinosaurs. Where do they fit into the biblical account? How far off is the…
Traces by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we will be examining the after effects of the flood. We can see evidence of the worldwide flood in the world around us, if we use the lens of Scripture. Even the rock…
Legends by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, as we continue to learn about Noah and the flood, we will compare the biblical account to ancient myths and mythologies from cultures around the world. The presence of other flood narratives might…
Hoi Polloi – Clearview Apologetics Conference
On this episode of Hoi Polloi, Dr. Shah sits down with Dr. David Alan Black to discuss the upcoming Apologetics Conference here at Clearview Church!
Secure by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we will continue our study of the account of Noah. While the storms and floodwaters raged outside, Noah and his family were safe within the ark. This not only shows God’s provision for…
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