Love is Calming by Pastor Abidan Shah
LOVE IS CALMING by Pastor Shah, Clearview Church, Henderson, NC Introduction: This is the second message in our new series – “LOVE IS THE GREATEST.” As Valentine’s Day is approaching, we’re looking at what the Bible has to say about love. Again, please don’t misunderstand, the series is not just about romantic or marital love. […]
Love is the Greatest by Pastor Abidan Shah
Paul not only spent time with the Corinthians, but he wrote back to them, helping them understand how to live and how to love. In this series, based on 1 Corinthians 13, we are going to understand love from God’s perspective—in family, in the church, in our community and in our nation and our world.
Out of the Graveyard by Pastor Abidan Shah
This is the first weekend of the New Year and I want to preach a message titled “Out of the Graveyard.” It will both awaken and inspire us. Awaken us out of the graves of regret, bitterness, fear, and doubt. Inspire us to step out into the New Year with Christ.
Comfort and Joy by Pastor Abidan Shah
In this message titled “Comfort and Joy” we will learn how Moses reassured the children of Israel that after his death God will send a new leader who will bring comfort and joy to them.
God’s Calling Card by Pastor Abidan Shah
We are trying to understand what Jesus meant when He told His opponents “Moses wrote about Me.” The question is – how and where did Moses mention Jesus? Another clue is found in John 1:12-14 where Jesus is described as coming down to dwell among us and allowing us to see His glory and His grace. Did you know that this was “GOD’S CALLING CARD” in the Old Testament, especially Exodus 34:5-7?
Looking for Grace and Truth by Pastor Abidan Shah
If you remember from last weekend’s message, Jesus told His opponents “Moses wrote about Me.” The question is – how and where did Moses mention Jesus? The clue is found in John 1:14 “…we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” If you want to find Jesus in the Old Testament, look for “grace and truth.” Those are the marks of the second person of the godhead.
A Marriage Made in Heaven by Pastor Abidan Shah
We will look at how the order in the Trinity has established the order in the family.
This message is desperately needed for every family.
Choose Jesus, Choose Life by Pastor Abidan Paul Shah
In this message titled “Choose Jesus, Choose Life” we will look at the central role played by the second person of the godhead in our salvation. No one can skip Jesus and get to God. He is the source and the goal of our salvation.
Good Good Father by Pastor Abidan Paul Shah
This message is focused on the character of the first person of the godhead – God the Father. In John 5 Jesus gives us the attributes of God the Father. This message has great relevance for the family today, especially fathers because it gives us the marks of a good father. No dad can afford to miss this message.
Battle of the Gods: How the Trinity Changes Everything by Pastor Abidan Shah
In this series we will examine Jesus’s words in John 5 where He explains His relationship to God the Father. We will come face to face with the cardinal doctrine of the Christian faith – the Trinity. But don’t think for a moment that this will be some deep theological discourse or disquisition. Each message will be very applicable for our salvation, church, marriage, family, and world.
When God Calls You by Pastor Abidan Shah
First, we will see how Matthew got his call to follow Jesus and how he immediately complied. We need to remember that God is constantly calling men and women, boys and girls to follow Him. Is He calling you? What is your answer?
Furthermore, Matthew got busy inviting his old buddies to come and meet Jesus. Do your friends know Jesus? Have you invited them to meet Him?
Who Told You Life Would Be Fair? by Dr. John Check
This Sunday you will be hearing from my good friend Dr. John Check. John has pastored several churches and is currently the senior advisor to the President at North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount. He his involved in training young people to reach our generation for Jesus Christ. He’ll be preaching from Job 1 a message titled “Who told you life would be fair?”.
Encounters: Engaging People the Jesus Way (The Downtrodden) by Pastor Abidan Shah
In this message we will meet a desperate hopeless person who had an encounter with Christ. Do you know someone like this person? You feel sorry for them. You empathize with them. But have you introduced them to Christ?
Encounters: Engaging People the Jesus Way (the Doubter) by Pastor Abidan Shah
In the first two messages in the series we met a religious man (Nicodemus) and an outcast (Samaritan woman). Both had an encounter with the Savior and were transformed. In this message we will meet a doubter. Even though He came to Christ, He did not trust His power. Jesus rebuked Him, answered His need, and transformed Him.
Encounters: Engaging People the Jesus Way (The Outcast) by Pastor Abidan Shah
In this sermon we will meet an outcast and outspoken woman who is thirsty for eternal life. Jesus comes to meet her at the well and shows her the well of eternal springs. Do you know people like the Samaritan woman?
Encounters: Engaging People the Jesus Way (The Intellectual)
Between John 3-5 we see Jesus interacting with four different individuals with different personalities and hang-ups. Instead of getting frustrated or defensive with them, He responded to them with wisdom and compassion. As a result, each of them found eternal life.
Choices that Lead to Happy Endings by Pastor Abidan Shah
Jesus closes His sermon by reminding the multitudes that following him requires hard choices in life-narrow way, unpopular truth, the unglamorous life, and difficult tasks. But, the end is life, good fruits, commendation by God and a life that wins. This message will bring comfort to us when we doubt doing things God’s way.
America Tomorrow by Pastor Abidan Shah
It is no secret that God has established our nation to be a city on a hill. We have been through rough waters before. But our predecessors trusted God and made the necessary course corrections. This message will challenge us to do the same.
Allegiance to One by Pastor Abidan Shah
Many people live divided lives. They are constantly trying to please several people at a time. They spend endless time and effort seeking many goals in life. At the end of the day, they neither please anybody nor do they accomplish much. Consequently, they end up getting stressed out and anxiety ridden.
Episode 10: How I Prepare My Sermons
In this episode, Abidan Shah focuses on his method of sermon preparation. These are questions that people have been asking for a long time. Here are his answers. For more information on Digging Deep, Clearview Church’s summer Bible study, check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/ClearviewDiggingDeep. You can also find the notes from each week on Pastor Shah’s blog.