Sermons by Dr. Abidan Shah

How to Manage Your Anger | James 1:19-21

Most people do not like to admit they are angry. We use softer phrases, funny idioms, or other explanations to avoid saying what is really going on. But James gets right to the point. In this message, Dr. Abidan Shah explains how anger grows, why it often starts when we stop listening, and how careless words only fuel the fire. This sermon also shows why human anger cannot produce the righteousness of God, and why the answer is not just trying harder, but rejecting what is filthy and receiving the implanted word with humility. If anger has been damaging your relationships, your witness, or your own spiritual life, this message will help you face it honestly and biblically. ~~~~ CONNECT: https://clearviewbc.org/contact GIVE: https://clearviewbc.org/give BOOKS: https://abidanshah.com/books/ LISTEN LATER: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clearview-today-with-dr-abidan-shah/id1651006506 DR. SHAH: http://abidanshah.com/

"The Devil Make Me Do It" | James 1:12-18

A lot of people blame the devil, their past, or even God for the sins they keep falling into. But James gives a much clearer answer. In this message, Dr. Shah explains how trials and temptations travel the same road, and how temptation begins when we stop trusting God and start turning inward. This sermon walks through the blame game, the seduction process of sin, and why the answer is not just trying harder, but refocusing on God’s goodness and remembering who you are in Christ. If you are battling temptation, repeated sin, or a trial that is starting to pull you in the wrong direction, this message will help you think about it biblically and respond with hope. ~~~~ CONNECT: https://clearviewbc.org/contact [https://clearviewbc.org/contact] GIVE: https://clearviewbc.org/give [https://clearviewbc.org/give] BOOKS: https://abidanshah.com/books/ [https://abidanshah.com/books] LISTEN LATER: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clearview-today-with-dr-abidan-shah/id1651006506 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clearview-today-with-dr-abidan-shah/id1651006506] DR. SHAH: http://abidanshah.com/ [http://abidanshah.com/]

Knowledge is not Power... Wisdom Is | James 1:5-8

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. ~~~~ CONNECT: https://clearviewbc.org/contact GIVE: https://clearviewbc.org/give BOOKS: https://abidanshah.com/books/ LISTEN LATER: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clearview-today-with-dr-abidan-shah/id1651006506 DR. SHAH: http://abidanshah.com/

When God Gives You More Than You Can Bear | James 1:2-4

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. ~~~~ CONNECT: https://clearviewbc.org/contact GIVE: https://clearviewbc.org/give BOOKS: https://abidanshah.com/books/ LISTEN LATER: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clearview-today-with-dr-abidan-shah/id1651006506 DR. SHAH: http://abidanshah.com/

Familiarity with Jesus Builds Commitment | James 1:1

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. ~~~~ CONNECT: https://clearviewbc.org/contact [https://clearviewbc.org/contact] GIVE: https://clearviewbc.org/give [https://clearviewbc.org/give] BOOKS: https://abidanshah.com/books/ [https://abidanshah.com/books] LISTEN LATER: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clearview-today-with-dr-abidan-shah/id1651006506 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clearview-today-with-dr-abidan-shah/id1651006506] DR. SHAH: http://abidanshah.com/ [http://abidanshah.com/]