Sermons by Dr. Abidan Shah

Some people grow up in church, spend their entire lives around truth, and still walk a way. In this message, Dr. Abidan Shah begins a new series in the book of James by looking at a surprising reality: the man who wrote this book grew up with Jesus—and didn’t believe in Him. This sermon explores how familiarity can lead to contempt, why many people walk away from faith after seeing hypocrisy, and what ultimately changed James from a skeptic into a committed follower of Christ. If you’ve ever ...

Why did Mary Magdalene run? Why did Peter and John race to the tomb? And why does John include those details in the resurrection account? In this Easter message, Dr. Shah takes us deep into John 20 and shows that the race to the empty tomb is part of a much bigger story. This sermon not only answers common claims about contradictions in the resurrection accounts, but also reveals how the resurrection fulfills a deeper pattern that stretches back into the Old Testament. If you have ever wonde...

In this panel discussion, Dr. Abidan Shah is joined by Dr. Maurice Robinson, Dr. Mark Ward, Dwayne Green, and Dr. David Alan Black for a thoughtful conversation on textual criticism, Bible translations, the Byzantine text, and the reliability of Scripture. Together, they address common questions about variant readings, manuscript traditions, and why Christians can have confidence that the Bible they hold is the authoritative Word of God. This discussion was following Clearview’s 2026 Apologe...

In this message, we will continue our study of the Bible as we look at the way God’s Word has been preserved through the centuries. While we no longer have the autographs of Scripture, we can say with utmost certainty that what we hold in our hands is truly the Word of God. Throughout the years, God has protected the process of preserving and transmitting Scripture. Do you see God’s hand of providence in protecting and preserving His Word? How does that impact your understanding of the Bible?...

In this message, we will move from what Scripture is to what it does in our lives. The Bible is the only book that, as you read it, changes you. However, neglecting the study of God’s Word and surrounding yourself with people who do the same is a recipe for disaster. I believe this message will help guard us against the world's lies and help us build our lives upon the truth of the Bible. What role does God’s Word play in your life? Are you reading and studying God’s Word, or are you turning ...