A lot of people think that when life gets hard, what they need most is more information. But James says otherwise.

In this message, Dr. Shah explains why knowledge alone is not enough when you face trials, instability, and painful decisions. Walking through James 1, this sermon shows that what we really need is wisdom from God—wisdom that helps us respond with faith rather than fear, steadiness rather than instability, and trust rather than doubt. If you are in a season where emotions are high and decisions feel heavy, this message will help you see why wisdom matters more than information.

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A lot of Christians repeat the phrase, “God will not give you more than you can bear.” But that is not what the Bible teaches.

In this message, Dr. Shah opens James 1 and explains why God allows trials that push us past our own strength. This sermon shows that trials are inevitable, unpredictable, and varied, but they are never wasted. God uses them to produce endurance, deepen our faith, and shape us more and more into the image of Christ. If you are walking through suffering, disappointment, or pressure that feels bigger than you can handle, this message will help you see what God may be doing in the middle of it.

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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 struggled with church hurt, doubt, or disappointment in Christians, this message will help you see those experiences through the lens of God’s grace and call you back to deeper commitment.

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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 wondered whether the resurrection accounts can be trusted, or if you want to see Easter with fresh eyes, this message will help you see the power, depth, and beauty of the risen Christ.

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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 Apologetics Conference and was designed to help believers better understand how the New Testament has been preserved, why differences in manuscripts exist, and why those differences do not undermine the truth of the Christian faith. The panel also explores how these issues affect preaching, missions, discipleship, and everyday confidence in God’s Word.

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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? Are you saved?

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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 to others for wisdom and guidance? Are you saved?

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As we begin our new series, we will take time examining the nature of the New Testament. These 27 books were written by different people across different places, but all cohesively tell the story of Jesus’ life, the birth of the early church, and the spread of Christianity. In studying the New Testament, we will learn that not only is the Bible true in everything it says, but it also gives the help we need to lead godly lives.

What is your view of Scripture? Do you see the Bible as the authoritative Word of God, a good guideline for life, or something in between? Are you saved?

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