Sermons by Abidan Shah, Ph.D.

For this message, we are continuing our study through the life of Samson. Samson’s strength was perplexing to his enemies, meaning he did not look the part of a strong man. His strength came from the Lord, and it was evidenced in his displays of power. Much like Samson, when we are made weak, then God has the opportunity to make us strong. This is not of our own power or might, but the power of God in us. The title of this message is “OUTGUNNED”.

Do you desire God’s strength to be displayed in your life? Do you see God working in your weakness? Are you saved?

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In this message, we begin to study the life of Samson. A popular figure, Samson is often portrayed as a cautionary tale. However, there is much we can learn from his life and his fighting against the Philistines. He clashed with them several times, even provoking them to battle at times. How does that affect our understanding of Samson and his status as a judge? We’ll examine this and more in our message titled “SHOOTOUT”.

Does Samson provoking the Philistines change our understanding of his character? What can we learn from his interactions with them?

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In this message, we are continuing to look at the circumstances surrounding the birth of Samson. There is so much that foreshadows the birth of Christ; very familiar language and similar details. This also shows how children are relentlessly under attack, especially today. There is a very real agenda behind most of the media we consume that seeks to completely misguide our children and destroy their lives. But just like we learned last weekend, this too is an old problem. We’ll unpack this and more in our message titled “VENOMOUS”.

What can we do to protect our children? Is there any way to safeguard them from the attacks of the world and the enemy? Are you protecting the children God has entrusted to you? Are you saved?

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In this message, we are examining the promise of a child to Samson’s parents. The promise of a coming child is not just a blessing, but a reference to the promise of a child in Genesis, the coming savior. Throughout history, Satan has made every attempt to attack our children, noticeable most recently in the abortion industry. It is because of his contempt for God’s plan of salvation that he has launched an assault on children in every generation. It is up to us to protect the lives of those who cannot protect themselves. We’ll unpack this and more in our message titled “INNOCENTS”.

Do you see the attack on our children, especially with regard to abortion? What is your response? How are you standing up for those who can’t speak for themselves? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will examine the precursors to Samson’s life. His parents encountered the angel of the Lord, who is much more than just an angelic messenger. Throughout the Old Testament, we see glimpses of the pre-incarnate Christ interacting with God’s people. What does this mean for our understanding of Scripture? How does this affect our view of Jesus? We’ll unpack this and more in our message titled “SIGHTINGS.”

This series transforms our approach to understanding Scripture. We are learning to apply Christ's and the Christian life's filters. Are you growing in your walk with God? Are you saved?

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The social media videos and pictures from Hurricane Helene will stay with us for the rest of our lives. It has been especially sad for Nicole, our kids, and me to watch them because for the past 22 years, we have been going to a Christian camp in Bryson City, North Carolina. We know some of the people who have been directly impacted by Hurricane Helene. Some of our church kids and families know those people as well. Their lives have been turned upside down. Today, I want to take a short break from our Judges series and take on the many questions that people have been asking since last weekend – Why did this happen? What could have been done better? What is God trying to tell us?

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This weekend, we will encounter the next judge in Israel’s history: Jephthah. An enigmatic character, it is difficult to look at the circumstances of his life and determine how he can be the good guy, as we have learned the judges are in this series. However, Scripture includes him in the hall of faith listed in Hebrews. What can we learn from Jephthah’s life? We’ll unpack this and more in our message titled “STEER”.

Is this series helping you to understand the judges and God’s Word in a new light? Do you see how God is shaping and molding you into the person he created you to be? Are you saved?

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In this message, we learn about Gideon’s successor, Abimelech. He played the part of a leader of God’s people, but he was a power-hungry charlatan. God’s people disobeyed as a result of his leadership and suffered the consequences. The Holy Spirit of God wants to put us on to accomplish God’s work but will not work through someone who is faking their faith or going through the motions. The title of this message is “IMPOSTER”.

Are you faking your relationship with God? Do you truly want God to use you in his plan? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will continue to look at the life of Gideon. He is often regarded as a coward or opportunist because of his asking God for a sign, disciplining some of his people, making an ephod, etc. However, Gideon is never condemned as a coward or opportunist by Scripture. In fact, he is praised as a faithful judge over God’s people. We will learn why this misconception takes place in our message titled “MISJUDGED.”

Do you misjudge God’s instruction? Do you doubt God’s ability to use you in his plan? Are you saved?

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In this message, we are continuing the study of Gideon. Gideon was something of a reluctant, but God used him and his men in ways that surprised even him. When we are willing and obedient, God can lead us through whatever obstacles we might be facing. This message is titled “RAID."

Are you facing challenges that seem impossible? Do you believe that God can help you overcome those difficulties through his power and mercy? Are you saved?

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In this message, we are continuing the study of Gideon. Gideon was something of a reluctant, but God used him and his men in ways that surprised even him. When we are willing and obedient, God can lead us through whatever obstacles we might be facing. This weekend’s is titled “SHOWDOWN”.

Are you facing challenges that seem impossible? Do you believe that God can help you overcome those difficulties through his power and mercy? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will enter into the transitional period between Deborah and the next judge, Gideon. The tribes of Israel all made excuses as to why they couldn’t show up to fight Sisera. After the time of Deborah, God called Gideon as the judge; however, he was very reluctant to step into the calling that God had for him. We often respond the same way to God’s call, full of excuses and trepidation. The title of this message is “STRAYS”.

Do you meet God’s calling with excuses? Are you submitting to him in your daily life? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will examine the story of Deborah. Her story is often presented as one of the examples of the Bible elevating women, and indeed, that is true. However, as we will learn this weekend, there is much more to her than just being an example of God working through women. This message is titled “CALAMITY”.

Do you see God working in your life? Are you surrounding yourself with people who make you bold? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will examine one of the first judges of Israel: Ehud. At first glance, Ehud did not have a lot going for him. He didn’t fit the picture of an imposing leader who would liberate his people. However, God used him in extraordinary ways. The Christian life isn’t about checking off all the boxes of prerequisites. It is about being willing to be used by God and being obedient when your time comes. This weekend’s is titled “DARK HORSE”.

Do you feel unqualified to be used by God? Are you wondering what God’s plan for your life might be? Are you saved?

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In this message, we are taking a look at the cyclical nature of sin in the book of Judges. Repeatedly, God’s people fell into sin, suffered the consequences, and were delivered, only to go right back to the same sin! Times may have changed, but God’s people still have this same problem of returning to the same sin over and over again. This weekend’s message is titled “BULL-HEADED”.

Do you find yourself returning to the same sin over and over? Do you want to know how to break free of this cycle? Are you saved?

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This is strikingly similar to the story of God’s people through the book of Judges. There is a cyclical nature to the narratives within the book that show God’s people failing to remember what God had done for them and what he had commanded them to do. The sinful cycle of disobedience has occurred in countries like England and, if we do not take action as believers, can occur here, too. The title of this weekend’s message is “UNDER TRIBUTE”.

Are you allowing sin to pull your heart away from God? Are you struggling to remain faithful to God’s plan for your life in certain areas? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will pick up the account of Caleb promising his daughter, Achshah, to Othniel because he cleared the land of enemies. Achshah and Othniel came together and built something for the future, but there is a deeper truth about who Christ is for us to uncover in their story. The title of this message is “HOMESTEAD.”

Do you believe that God is in control over your marriage? Do you understand that God is at work right now in your situation? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will examine the beginning of the book of Judges. God’s people are tasked with driving out the enemy nations from the promised land. Through every battle, we are able to see God’s hand delivering enemies over to the children of Judah. The book of Judges reminds us that God is with us in fighting not just physical battles, but spiritual battles as well. The title of this message is “THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY.”

Can you see how God is helping you overcome obstacles in your own life? Are you trusting him with the outcome of the situations lying before you? Are you saved?

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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 "WHO WILL BE FIRST?"

What are you doing to influence those around you for the gospel? Do you share your faith or keep it hidden? You can’t display something you don’t have. Are you saved?

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Communion is something that is often misunderstood or dismissed as unimportant. Typically, this is because people are unaware of the significance of communion, especially as it relates to how we live the Christian life until Christ returns. We will examine this and more in this message titled “TILL HE COMES.”

What significance does communion hold in your life? Are you worshipping in light of Christ’s return? Are you saved?

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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 up somewhere you didn’t want to be? Do you see loved ones making poor choices and want to help them turn back to God? Are you saved?

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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”.

Do you want to know how to discern what God is leading you to do? Are you struggling with understanding how to follow God’s will? Are you saved?

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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 these questions and more in this message titled “GPS DESTINATION: RELATIONSHIPS PT. 2”.

Are you seeking God’s will for your dating relationships? Does God have a plan for who you marry? Are you saved?

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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 significant other? Join us as we answer these questions and more in this message titled “GPS DESTINATION: RELATIONSHIPS PT. 3”.

Are you sitting back and waiting for God to do all the work when it comes to finding a spouse? Do you understand that you cannot find God’s chosen person for you on your own? Are you saved?

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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 God’s will for your dating relationships? Does God have a plan for who you marry? Are you saved?

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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 these questions in this message titled “GPS DESTINATION: CAREER”.

Are you struggling to find God’s will for your career? Do you see God’s plan for your work? Are you saved?

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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 understanding God’s will? Do you want to make sure you are making the best decisions for your future and for your family? Are you saved?

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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 struggle with having faith like a child? Are your doubts hindering your walk with God? Are you saved?

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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 Christ. The title of this message is “INSIDE OUT: MINISTRY OF THE THORN”.

Are you going through a storm in life and struggling to see its purpose? Do you trust that God can and does bring good from bad? Are you saved?

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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 series to make Christ visible in our relationships!

How would you rate your relationships right now? Is your marriage struggling or even just coasting? Are your friendships strained? How do you see your church family? Are you saved?

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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 have kids at home, this message is for all of us. Are you helping the children and teenagers in your life navigate the struggles they face? Are you making an impact with the kids in our church family? Are you saved?

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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 our series.

This Easter, do you know where you will spend eternity? What do you believe about heaven? Better to clarify now than be wrong forever. Are you saved?

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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 salvation. This weekend will help answer some serious questions and help us articulate the gospel to our friends and family members.

What is your view of hell? Do you believe that there are eternal consequences for earthly rebellion and disobedience? Are you saved?

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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 and resurrection, but there is so much that we must understand about what comes next for us after we die. Are you saved?

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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, but there is so much that we must understand about what comes next for us after we die.

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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 introduction to our series “DEATH DETHRONED.”

What do you believe happens after you die? Do you know for certain where you will spend eternity? Are you saved?

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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 titled “FIRSTBORN”.

Communion is a family meal that connects us with a rich history of faith. Do you want to learn more about communion and its place in the life of the believer? Do you understand its significance in light of the cross? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will examine the end of Peter’s list of characteristics to track as you grow closer to God. It is no coincidence that the list ends with love. While we might know that love is important in the Christian life, we likely do not realize the role it has to play in spiritual discipline. What is the significance of these different traits all leading to love? We will find out in this message titled “TRACKING: TARGET”.

Do you struggle to show love to others? Have you felt that there is something missing in your walk with God? Are you saved?

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This weekend, we come to the conclusion of Peter’s list of components of our spiritual life. Peter lists these characteristics as markers of God working in our lives, evidence of the Holy Spirit refining us and making us more like Christ. The question is: will we allow this process or fight against it? So many times, we are tempted to resist God’s prompting and do our own thing, but God has called us to a life of obedience. This weekend’s message is titled “TRACKING LEVEL THREE”.

Are you tracking God’s work in your life? Are you seeking to obey him in every area? Are you saved?

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This weekend, we will continue examining Peter’s list in 2 Peter 1. From the foundation of faith, there are several things that Peter says to add in the process of becoming more like Christ. These are important measures of our Christian growth and should be evidence of God working in us and refining us. As we track these things in our lives, we should be able to see progress in our spiritual lives. This weekend’s message is titled “TRACKING LEVEL TWO”.

Are you growing spiritually? Can you see where God is working in your life?? Are you saved?

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We are going to shift gears a little in our series. We must understand that we also have a role to play in the process of sanctification. Christ does the work, but what is our part? We must take inventory of our spiritual lives, ensuring that we are developing Christlike characteristics. Without monitoring these things, we will be aimless in our spiritual lives. We will examine the first two items on Peter’s list in this message titled “TRACKING LEVEL ONE”.

How is your spiritual life? Is the evidence of growth and progress? Are you saved?

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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 remind us that Christ is the one who will help us navigate life. The title of this message is “FURNISH”.

What is the state of your spiritual life? Do you feel like nothing is really working in your relationship with God? Are you saved?

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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 uncover that and more this weekend in our message titled “PARTAKERS”.

Do you sense something missing in your spiritual life? Do you want to see victory over sin in your life? Are you saved?

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This message marks the beginning of our series “ON TRACK”. This series is going to be unlike anything we have ever done here at Clearview. The goal is that, as we begin 2024, we as individuals and as a church family will focus on developing spiritual discipline. This will help us not only grow spiritually as individuals but as a church, to ensure that we continue to make Christ visible.

As we begin this series, we need to understand the importance of a balanced growing spiritual life. Many of us, if we are honest, are simply hoping for the best in our relationship with God. We go to church and maybe even serve on a ministry team, but through the week our spiritual lives are left to chance or simply hoping for the best. Or worse, we live however we want throughout the week and try to clean up for church. In this message, we will understand the dangers of a spiritual life that is “UNCHECKED.”

Are you looking to make a change in your daily walk with God? Do you feel as though you are out of sync with spiritual things? Are you saved?

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Merry Christmas!

We have been in our series titled “TABLE OF NATIONS” as we have examined the genealogies of God’s people through the Old Testament. On every page of history, God has been in control. These genealogies ultimately point us to Christ, the promised Messiah and savior of the world. The genealogies of Jesus present in the gospels show God’s providence throughout the ages and remind us that God is in control of our lives. The title of this message is “TABLE OF NATIONS: CONCLUSION.”

This Christmas, are you struggling? Are you finding it difficult to remember that God is in control? Are you saved?

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In this sermon, we come to the conclusion of our series. As we have seen, God’s hand has been on the lives of his people throughout Scripture. We will be following the descendants of Shem, Noah’s son, and will see how God guided the events of history leading toward the birth of Jesus. Since before the foundation of the world, God has been working to bring salvation to mankind through his son, Jesus. The title of this message is “TABLE OF NATIONS PART 4”.

Can you see God’s sovereignty throughout history? Do you understand that the cross has always been on God’s heart? Are you saved?

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This weekend, we will continue to examine the generations that followed Noah and their movement through the ancient world. One figure loomed large during that time in history: Nimrod. His desire for power and conquest made him a notable figure in his day. Despite his military prowess, his reign ended, and his influence along with it. Christ, however, still reigns eternally! The title of this weekend’s message is “TABLE OF NATIONS PART 3.”

What distinguishes Christ’s reign from that of Nimrod? What do you desire in life? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will be looking at what is known as the Table of Nations. These are the generations following Noah and his sons. These people groups dispersed throughout the land and settled into the nations that are present in the accounts of Scripture. What role did these people play in God’s grand story of redemption and the coming of the Messiah? The title of this message is “TABLE OF NATIONS PART 1”.

Can you see Jesus in the Old Testament? Can you trace God’s story through the pages of Scripture? Are you saved?

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In this sermon, we turn our attention to the Table of Nations. Throughout Scripture, it is clear that ancient nations and peoples knew about the God of the Bible. In time, however, these nations forgot or at times chose to forget. Where did this knowledge come from and how did it fade from their memory? What are the implications for our understanding of the Bible? The title of this message is “KNOWLEDGE”.

Do you know how the other nations of the world fit into God’s story? What caused them to forget who God is? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will continue to study this passage where Paul is describing the great mystery of the connection between Christ and the church. Paul’s use of the words “flesh and bone” points to other passages of Scripture from both the Old and New Testaments. This language shows how God always keeps his promises at the right time and how the Bible is one, unbroken story. The title of this message is “FULFILL”.

Do you understand the complete story of the Bible? Can you see how God keeps his promises throughout the pages of Scripture? Are you saved?

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Paul described the significance of communion throughout his letter, but especially in the book of Ephesians. Paul equates it with the body of Christ, but what does this mean for us? If we are to correctly observe communion, we need to rightly understand it. The title of this message is “FLESH AND BONES”.

Do you understand communion and its significance for us as believers? What place does communion have in the church? Are you saved?

In this message, we will turn our attention to the blessing of parenting. We know what it means to be a parent, but what does it truly look like to parent in a way that points our children to Christ? This message applies to all of us whether you are parents or not. God has entrusted children to us to lead, guide, and help shape into the people he would have them to be. What greater calling is there? The title of this message is “BLESSED PART 2.”

What is your approach to parenting? Do you see your role in the lives of your children as a God-given responsibility? If you are not a parent, how should you come alongside others in our church family? Are you saved?

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I want to begin a very special series focusing on the blessing of family. One of the most profound gifts of God mentioned in Scripture is that of a family. After Noah and his family came out of the ark, God commanded them to go forth and repopulate the earth. Engaging in building and nurturing our families is an act of obedience to God. The title of this message is “BLESSED.”

How has God blessed you? Are you more focused on the good gifts in your life or the negative circumstances? Are you saved?

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In this message, we are setting our sights on the ice age. Science describes it to us, but how should we think about the ice age in light of Scripture? We learned last weekend that the Bible does in fact talk about the ice age, but how can we accurately see this event through the lens of our faith? The title of this message is “KEEPING COOL PART 2”.

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Over the past few messages, we have been examining what the true Christian life looks like. Many times, people have an idea of what it takes to be obedient to God. In his kindness, God helps us reorder and shift our priorities so that we begin to prioritize the things that truly matter to him. My prayer is that these messages will continue to help you do that. Focus on God and let the distractions and temptations of life fade into the background.

We will turn our attention to the story of Job. A familiar one in Scripture, Job experienced profound loss and tragedy, leaving him in a state of mourning. However, Job did not suffer alone but was visited by his three friends who stayed with him in his grief. We are called to live life alongside one another, helping each other through both good and bad times. Small groups are one way to do that and are an important part of church life. The title of this message is “CIRCLES”.

Are you connected to our church family? Do you have a small group of people to come alongside you in life’s struggles? Are you saved?

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One of the greatest blessings of having a church family is connection. Connection is vital to the life of the believer. God has not called us to a life of isolation but to a posture of community and belonging. This provides a place of safety, peace, and hope for those who are hurting or in need.

In Joshua’s day, God commanded the Israelites to establish places where people could go who were in trouble or needed help. These cities served as beacons to those who would run into them and find refuge and solace. Church, small groups, and Christian connections should function the same way. This is especially true for small groups. They have a unique ability to uplift and edify believers while connecting them to the church. The title of this sermon is “Cities of Refuge.”

Do you have a group in your life to help you grow closer to God? Are you saved? 

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I’m preaching a message from the book of Philippians. Walking around in Philippi last week, I was reminded of Paul’s words to the Philippians, telling them that the things he previously pursued were no longer of value to him. They paled in comparison to a relationship with Christ. Paul’s words helped the Philippians and countless others throughout history to think rightly about life, Christ, and our relationship with him. The title of this message is “GAINING CHRIST.”

Are you actively pursuing a deeper relationship with Christ? What things do you need to lay aside? Are you saved?

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In this service, I want to focus on our mind, specifically our thoughts. In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he spent a great deal of time talking about the mind and how to bring thoughts under control. Our minds often threaten to run away from us. What would it take to glorify God and focus on him with our very thoughts? The title of this message is titled “REASONING”.

How is your thought life? Does your mind naturally tend toward the things of God or the things of the world? Are you saved?

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Throughout Scripture, we are met with examples of men and women who continued in faithful service in the face of adversity, one of the most notable examples being Paul in his journeys. With our ministry expo this weekend, we have the opportunity to display the same obedience in our lives. The title of this message is “DEVOTED”.

Are you facing a difficult season in life? Do you actively serve the Lord at church and in the community? Are you saved?

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In this message, we will be diving into the subject of prayer. We will learn some common misconceptions about prayer and take a look at what the Bible says our prayer lives ought to look like. Prayer is a vital part of our spiritual health and if neglected, can produce some harsh consequences. The title of this message is “INTERCEDE.”

How is your prayer life? Do you struggle to have consistent time talking to God? Are you saved? Invite your friends and family to join us this weekend!

This weekend, we are celebrating communion together. This is a family meal, reminding us of what Christ has done and who we are in him. The churches in Revelation missed this principle. Communion unifies us and refocuses us on the truth of the gospel. We cannot afford to misunderstand or misrepresent the Lord’s Supper and risk going the way of those seven churches. The title of this weekend’s message is “CHURCH-AUTOPSY: EARSHOT.”

Do you understand the significance of communion? Are you prioritizing and protecting the unity of our church family? Are you saved? Come worship with us this weekend at Clearview!

If we truly understand its biblical foundation and the work of the founding fathers, we will understand, appreciate, preserve, and protect it. I want to preach a special message on the inspiration behind America: the Lycian League. The Lycian League was the first known republic in the world, where the people were governed by elected officials. This concept was not revived again until the foundation of America. We have to stand for our freedoms, recognize God’s providential hand in our history, and pray for revival in America. In learning about the Lycian League, we will learn more about the foundation of our own nation and gain a better understanding of what makes America special.

What do you believe about America? Do you think our best days are behind us or can you still see God working in our nation? Are you saved? Don’t miss this very special message, this weekend at Clearview!

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Believing in Jesus Christ as Savior and King takes us on a road of discovery to a deeper understanding of who he is. The Word of God, especially the Gospel of John, is full of rich meaning of who Christ is and what he has done for us. The better we come to know him, the more we are compelled to love and obey him.

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In light of Mother’s Day, I want to preach a special message not just for moms, but for all parents. Children are God’s gift to us and as parents, we have such a precious few years to impact them. At times, parenting can be overwhelming, confusing, or even frustrating. However, God’s Word helps us not only lead our children but count it a privilege to do so. The title of this weekend’s message is “DELIGHT.”

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God has designed us to live in today. Dwelling on yesterday will only bring regrets and worrying about tomorrow will only bring anxieties. Thank God for yesterday, trust him with tomorrow, but live for him and through him today. Remember, sufficient for the day is its own trouble, and Jesus is sufficient for today.

God has gifted us life for more than just to survive or thrive. He wants us to face all the stages with the ups and downs, the good and the bad, in a way that brings the most glory to him. Ultimately, it’s not how we started or what we went through, but how we finished for Christ that matters.

The world offers us a life of pleasures, riches, and security but without God. God makes us a better offer. It’s a life that may come with affliction and reproach, but it brings greater riches than anything that the world can ever offer. It’s a life that has encountered the invisible Christ.

Integrity is who you are when only God is watching. It refuses to join the crowd and chooses to stand alone. It rejects immediate gratifications and waits for ultimate gains. It recognizes the power of sin and distrusts the power of self.

This weekend‘s message is titled The Elijah Moment. Too often in life, we mistakenly think we are alone on the battlefield. This passage from 1 Kings reminds us that God has raised up people to help us.

If we look at our trials only through the lens of our personal story, we will become fearful and hopeless. Instead, we have to look at our trials through the lens of our collective story; then we see that we have faced worse situations before and God has been faithful. The foundation of our faith is not our own experiences but the collective experience of God’s people in the Scriptures. If he was faithful then, he will be faithful now and in the future. I can pray to him in confidence and know that he will answer the prayer of the clean heart.

Government and political institutions are not necessarily divine or evil. Christians should be involved in government and politics, not just for the gospel, freedom, or values sake, but, because it is a service unto God. The ultimate goal is not to control government or to impose Christianity but to positively influence government for the good of all in Christ's world. Where do you stand? With Christ in His world? How will you vote? With those who will stand with Christ in His world? Is Christ your Savior and King?

God's guardian presence is still with his people. It is not up in a cloud somewhere but in the heart of every believer through the Holy Spirit. It is the presence of Christ, guarding, guiding, and speaking to us. Christ is our true guardian through the journey of life. Can you see Jesus? Can you sense His guarding and guiding presence? Can you hear His voice? Only through the Holy Spirit, you can. He only comes into our lives when we receive Jesus as our Savior and King. Are you saved?

Life is a journey full of choices. Unfortunately, poor choices can lead to years of regret and pain. But, God can use even our failures to work all things together for good if we let him. How do you see your life's journey? Which stage are you in? Repercussion, Regrouping, Rerouting, or Reentry. Are you saved? Is Christ in your journey?

God has entrusted us with incredible power. It is not located in our minds or our biceps. It is located in our mouths. We can either use our words to breathe life or we can use our words to bring death. You don't have to be the smartest or the strongest person to have word power. How have your words been recently? Have you been wise with your words? What have you said about Jesus Christ? Is He your Savior? Is He your Master? Is He your King?

Adoption is that process where after God declares us righteous through Jesus Christ that he welcomes us into his family as his sons and daughters. He lays down his gavel as our judge and comes around to embrace us as our adopted father. Now, he wants us to go out and do the same to those who need an adopted father.

Our 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?

From 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?

Just 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?

We 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?

Mike Jones speaking on overcoming anxiety and fear while Pastor Shah was filming in Greece.

As 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?

What 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.

As 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?

For some reason in life we seem to always see the best in other places and never where we are. This was the case for the Israelites in exile. The always saw the beauty in their homeland and never in the place they where planted. We too do the same thing in our lives when we complain about where we live, work, go to church, etc... Are you in a foreign land? Have you hung up your harp? Have you lost your song? Do you think that God has forgotten you? Are you saved?

The attack on September 11th was the deadliest terrorist attack in history. The attack was on much more than life and property. It was on our American way of life, a life that our founding fathers envisioned, and many gave their lives for it.

Sometimes life is hard, and our Christian walk is tough. In those times instead of drawing close to God, we often drift away. In fear or shame, we find a way to excuse our actions. Luckily we have a loving Savior who seeks us out and restores us. Christ came to Peter because he had drifted away. Have you drifted away? Have you lost your zeal for the things of God? Have you lost your first love? Have you ever received God’s love in your heart? Are you saved?

Most of the time we think of the perfect Christian as a person without any doubt. We think that in order to be truly saved we must not doubt at all. That is simply not true. Christians can and do have doubts. Even when we doubt we are called to trust God and put our faith in Him. Do you have trouble believing that someone who died 2000 years ago on a cross has the power to change your life today? Get ready! God is about to open your eyes to the truth. Christian – do you struggle with doubts? I do. Let the Holy Spirit through God’s Word teach you to walk by faith and not by sight.

How should we love Christ? Christ deserves an obedient and all-consuming love. When we look at some of the prominent New Testament figures such as Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John the Beloved Disciple, we see how to love Jesus and some of the things that hinder our love for Him. Mary Magdalene ran. Peter ran. The other disciple ran. Just like little kids, they didn’t care what anyone thought of them. They ran because their loved one was missing. Would you have done that? Have you received His love in your life? Are you saved?

It is hard to obey God when we don't understand the reason behind our obedience. Even when it is hard, we are still called to obey Christ. One thing we can trust is that He will work all things together for good to those who love Him. When we keep that in mind are free to obey Christ no matter how unreasonable it seems. The disciples obeyed Jesus even when it didn’t make any sense. Are you obedient to God even when it doesn’t make any sense? How do you obey him? Quickly, completely, joyfully? Are you saved? Obey the voice of the Holy Spirit and be saved.

Last week we learned about raising our kids in The Way and how important that is. There are many passages in scripture instructing us on training our kids. One of the most important parts of training kids is the trainer themselves. The trainer must love the Word of God and cherish it. You cannot hate God’s word and disobey it and tell your kids to love God’s Word and obey it in their lives. They will do what you do. Do you love and obey God’s word? Have you received the Word of God, Jesus, as your Savior? Are you saved?

One of the hardest jobs in the world is parenting. It is a tough yet rewarding calling. In this message, we learn that the Bible promises us if we train our children in the way, they won't depart from it. The true way of life is Jesus. Do you know him? How are you training your kids?

The Word of God is the only power to save a soul. This is a truth we must believe. As Christians we must stand on God's word, and we must put our faith in Him. We know that we can trust his word because it is unfailing. What are you basing your life on? Emotions, experience, human wisdom? Or are you basing your life on the word of God which lives and abides forever? Have you found yourself drifting and doubting lately? Have you found yourself floundering and fearful lately? Have you found yourself struggling and staggering lately? Have you taken your eyes away from the truth of God as revealed in the Word of God? Are you saved? Are you saved under the gospel given in the Word of God?

Churches grow. As we see more and more turning to Christ, we only see the body get bigger. When churches grow they are more prone to disunity, disagreement and division. There are basic foundation on which the church is built upon, and when we look to those foundations we continue in unity. This unity is to help us grow and love each other. How do you relate with others in the body? What is your role in this church body at Clearview? Are you helping to edify this body in love? To be a part of this church body, you have to be saved. Are you saved?

Donald Paynter preaching on Obedience to God's Call while Pastor Shah was filming in Greece.

Curt Mulhollen sharing about the power of your testimony while Pastor Shah was filming in Greece.

This is a message I’ve preached before but not from the pulpit. I preached it in front of our fireplace last winter when we were snowed in and, if you remember, we came together on Facebook Live and Periscope. This sermon comes from one of my favorite passages from the Bible – Romans 15:13 and it’s called – “WHEN ALL SEEMS HOPELESS.” In everything that we face, remember that God alone is our hope. He doesn't reveal hope or create hope; He is hope in Himself. Are you trusting in the Lord for everything? Are you saved?

In this sermon, we are examining the seventh and final church in the book of Revelation: Laodicea. Of all the churches, this one is the most well-known, likely because of the language used. The church is called “lukewarm” and Jesus says he will vomit them out of his mouth. What does it mean to be lukewarm and what is the message for us today? The title of this message is “CHURCH-AUTOPSY: NAUSEOUS.”

Are you lukewarm? Have you been going through the motions of Christianity? Are you saved?

In this sermon, we are examining the sixth church in the book of Revelation: Philadelphia. The church was doing many things well but was locked in fear and failed to take opportunities that God presented them. Fear can blind us to God’s plan and prevent us from stepping out in obedience. That was true for the church in Philadelphia; is it true for you as well? The title of this message is “CHURCH-AUTOPSY: PARALYZED.”

Are you allowing sin to have a foothold in your life? Are you helping those you love turn from sin and to obey God? Are you saved?