Teacher of the Bible The PDF, MP3 and PowerPoint files below are presented by the teaching ministry of Charlie Avila, Pastor of Clovis Christian Center in Fresno, California. These in-depth teachings on various subjects of interest to Bible-believing Christians are available free of charge to anyone. The teachings may be downloaded, copied, distributed, e-mailed, and preached from for the edification of the body of Christ as long as they are not used for commercial purposes. Both biographical and statement of faith files are included among these teachings. All files are listed in alphabetical order by the title of the teaching.

  

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1 Biography Of Charlie Avila A brief biography of Pastor Charlie Avila and his family, children, ministry and education.

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1 How To Contact Pastor Charlie This file contains mailing address, phone number, e-mail information, and website locations so you can contact Pastor Charlie Avila.

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1 Statement Of Faith These are 21 articles of faith with Scripture references and detailed explanations. These truths are firmly believed and practiced by Bible Teacher Charlie Avila.

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2 Peter Chapter 1a - Empowered By The Lord - Audio False teachers are in the church. What are Christians to do? In this verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Peter 1:1-4, Pastor Charlie gives an overview of 2 Peter, explains 5 reasons why the author is Simon Peter the apostle of Jesus, and how we are empowered for godly living by the Lord. This is the first teaching in the verse-by-verse study of 2 Peter. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below, and the written teaching (more extensive) is also avaiable.

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2 Peter Chapter 1a - Empowered By The Lord - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the first 2 Peter audio teaching above. Includes all the references, quotes, and graphics used in the teaching. The written teaching is also available.

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2 Peter Chapter 1b - Abounding In The Virtues Of Christ - Audio The main message of 2 Peter is to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. But just how do you do this? In this verse-by-verse teaching of 2 Peter 1:5-11, Pastor Charlie explains why the "golden chain of Christian virtues" is so critical in the life of every believer. The 5 "these things" statements are taught. The PowerPoint file for this audio teaching is below.

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2 Peter Chapter 1b - Abounding In The Virtues Of Christ - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above of the same name. It includes all the references, quotes, and graphics for the teaching.

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2 Peter Chapter 1c - The Day Of The Lord Will Surely Come - Audio What was the Transfiguration of Jesus all about? Why did Jesus' face have to shine like the sun and His clothes glow dazzling white? In this verse-by-verse teaching of 2 Peter 1:12-21, Pastor Charlie answers these questions. He starts out with the 3 "reminders" of verses 12-15, then the Transfiguration from Peter's perspective in verses 16-18. Finally, he teaches on how the apostolic and prophetic witness of the Scriptures confirm the certainty of the Day of the Lord, contrary to the beliefs of the false teachers. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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2 Peter Chapter 1c - The Day Of The Lord Will Surely Come - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above of the same name. It includes all the references, quotes, and graphics for the teaching. There are several important paintings of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ that really help to visually depict what happened on the "holy mountain."

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2 Peter Chapter 2a - We Reap What We Sow - Audio Using testimonies and the simple truth of the Bible, Pastor Charlie again teaches that "we will reap what we sow." This leads into a verse-by-verse teaching of 2 Peter 2:1-9. The false teachers of Peter's day thought that there would be no consequences to their actions. God's judgments in human history show that we will give an account to Him for how we live. The PowerPoint file is below.

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2 Peter Chapter 2a - We Reap What We Sow - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above of the same name. It includes all the references, quotes, and graphics for the teaching.

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2 Peter Chapter 2b - The Nature And Judgment Of False Teachers - Audio Is it really relevant to speak today about the evil nature of false teachers and God's judgment on them? Pastor Charlie reviews what is presented on Christian TV in some circles. He shows the corruption, deceit, and greed. In this verse-by-verse teaching of 2 Peter 2:10-17, we learn that what Peter wrote over 1,900 years ago is applicable today. We see that Balaam is the classic example of a false prophet.

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2 Peter Chapter 2c - The Perils Of Relapse - Audio This audio teaching is a verse-by-verse study of 2 Peter 2:17-22. Starting with insight on the false doctrines of Norman Vincent Peale and Robert Schuller, Pastor Avila warns us again about the emptiness of false teachers. They promise others freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption. This teaching includes a serious warning against backsliding and relapse into worldly defilements that Jesus has delivered us from. This study connects the words of Jesus in Luke 11 with 2 Peter 2:20, and further insight is given into the proverb, "The dog returns to his vomit" from Proverbs 26:11. Fools are the ones who repeat their folly.

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2 Peter Chapter 3b - How Should Christians Live - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Peter 3:11-18. This is the final teaching of the Book of 2 Peter. If the heavens are going to pass away, and the earth and its works are burned up, and the elements are going to melt in the fervent heat, how should Christians live? We should live godly and holy lives, without spot and blemish. We must keep on growing in the grace and knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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2 Timothy - A Complete Commentary Review For anyone who is teaching through the Book of 2 Timothy, whether you are a Sunday School teacher or Pastor, this commentary review and study notes will really help. Pastor Charlie gives a summary of 10 main commentaries that were used for the 2 Timothy course below. He also includes nearly 100 pages of study notes on every verse of 2 Timothy. These notes were extracted from many different translations of the Bible, commentaries, articles, and his own careful study of the Greek text. PowerPoint slides and lecture notes for the complete 2 Timothy course are below.

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2 Timothy - A Complete Course This is the complete student lecture notes and homework for the entire 2 Timothy course. These notes follow the PowerPoint presentation below. This is an in-depth, verse-by-verse study of 2 Timothy, all four chapters. Please download this file in order to listen through the eleven (11) MP3 audio files below. There are 154 pages in this PDF file.

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2 Timothy - All PowerPoint Slides This file includes all the PowerPoint slides for the entire 2 Timothy course. This is a detailed presentation looking at all the verses and keys words in 2 Timothy. The student lecture notes with homework are above and the eleven (11) MP3 audio files on every verse are below. This file has 287 slides.

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2 Timothy - An Overview - Audio This is a very important introductory audio teaching of 2 Timothy. We give the historical background of the persecution under Nero. The apostle Paul is arrested in the midst of this persecution and he finds himself "in chains" for the gospel. He is "chained as an evildoer" would be. His fate is sealed. He will be martyred in a few months - "My departure is at hand," he says. Everyone in Asia has deserted him. Demas has deserted him. No one supported him at his first trial because all the Christians in Rome deserted him. He was lonely. He was also dealing with false teachers and their teachings that were "spreading like cancer." What's Paul's advice in this negative environment? Endure! Endure hardships. Endure persecutions. Endure afflictions. Endure all things! This is the theme and message of 2 Timothy. The PowerPoint and student lecture notes are available above.

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2 Timothy - Class 01 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Timothy 1:1-7. We exam Paul's call as an apostle and look closely at his relationship with Timothy. It's amazing that Paul prayed for Timothy "constantly" and "night and day." Who do you pray for every day? Timothy wept tears of anguish when Paul was taken away to prison. The aged apostle reminds Timothy about his "faith," "the gift of God," and the "power, love, and sound mind" that come from the Holy Spirit. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes with homework are available above.

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2 Timothy - Class 02 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Timothy 1:8-12. We take time in this class to exam the role of persecution and the world's hatred against Jesus and His church. In the midst of this persecution, we should never be ashamed to testify for or about the Lord and His people. This teaching emphasizes the importance of preaching this eternal gospel that saves, calls, delivers, and sets free the captives and oppressed. Paul has given himself to the gospel whereby Jesus has "abolished death and brought life and immortality to light." Paul is a herald, preacher, apostle, and teacher of this incredible gospel. And it is because of this powerful gospel that he is suffering, but he's not ashamed. He commands Timothy to join him in his sufferings. This great gospel is going to be opposed at all costs. The PowerPoint and student lecture notes with homework are available above.

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2 Timothy - Class 03 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Timothy 1:13-18. In this strong message, we exam carefully Paul's exhortation (command) to Timothy to "hold fast" the teaching he has received and to "guard" the deposit committed to him from God. While all the believers in Asia had abandoned Paul, including Phygelus and Hermogenes, there was one faithful brother from that area, Onesiphorus, who remained loyal and faithful to the aged apostle. This is an important teaching on faithfulness during times of distress and affliction. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes with homework are available above.

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2 Timothy - Class 04 - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Timothy 2:1-7. In this very important teaching, we see that Timothy's ability to withstand all of the hardships and difficulties of ministry life is going to be based on 2 things - allowing God to empower him by His grace and training other "faithful men." Christianity can only continue with an "unbroken chain of teachers." Timothy must "endure hardships" just like a soldier in the army. Then Paul uses the 3 famous metaphor of the soldier, athlete, and farmer to teach on the disciplines of the Christian life. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes with homework are available above.

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2 Timothy - Class 05 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Timothy 2:8-19. In the midst of suffering and persecution, Paul looks to the greatest appeal of all - Jesus Christ. Paul may be chained in prison as a criminal, but the Word of God is not chained. For the sake of those who would receive salvation, Paul endures all things. With so much unfaithfulness, Paul reminds Timothy of a "faithful saying." Timothy must stay focused on diligently seeking God's approval despite the false teachings of people like Hymaneaus and Philetus. And even though all these negative things are happening, God's solid foundation remains steadfast and sure. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are available above.

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2 Timothy - Class 06 - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Timothy 2:20-26. Without holiness, we are useless to the Master in ministry. To be a "vessel of honor," we must continually "cleanse ourselves," live "sanctified lives," and walk with others "who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." Sanctification opens the door for ministry opportunities - "every good work." Also, as part of the sanctification process, we must "flee youthful lusts." We can "flee" by pursuing the things of God. A key aspect of this teaching is the "gentleness" and "humility" that must be in the heart of "the Lord's servant." In these perilous days, agape love towards others who oppose and mistreat us will be indispensable to win them to Christ and lead them to repentance. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes with homework are available above.

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2 Timothy - Class 07 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Timothy 3:1-9. Timothy was living in perilous, terrible, dangerous times back then, and we are living in them now. The main reason that life will be so perilous is because of the evil and wickedness of people. Paul lists 19 different, evil character traits that will come. Heading the list is all the "lovers" - "lovers of self," "lovers of money," and "lovers of pleasure." And yet, with so much worldly love, they will be "unloving" and have no "love of God." Paul also warns Timothy that quite often, false teachers focus their attention on women - weak-willed women. Christian women are often easy prey for false prophets. Paul concludes by saying that the fight against false teachers has been with us since the days of Moses, who was opposed by the sorcerers, "Jannes and Jambres." The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes with homework are available above.

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2 Timothy - Class 08 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Timothy 3:10-17. Paul again instructs Timothy not to get sidetracked by all the wickedness and evil around him. His three "but you's" in 3:10, 3:14, and 4:5, teach Timothy to be different. There are nine things about Paul's life that Timothy has carefully followed including the severe persecutions that he endured from three cities that Timothy grew up in, especially Lystra. Paul will not be alone in this persecution, because "all who live godly in Christ will suffer persecution," even though wicked men and imposters make their progress of "deceiving and being deceived." Paul calls Timothy back to the "Holy Scriptures," that he has known from youth, and the powerful impact that the Word of God has on people's lives and ministries. It is the main vehicle God uses to thoroughly equip any Christian for every good work. The PowerPoint and student lecture notes are available above.

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2 Timothy - Class 09 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse teaching of 2 Timothy 4:1-8. This is perhaps the most powerful word in all of 2 Timothy. Paul gives Timothy a direct mandate, a command, in the very presence of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (Who is the Final Judge) to "Preach the Word!" Timothy must be ready at all times to preach correction, rebuke, and encouragement with all longsuffering and careful instruction. This is his most important and primary task. It will be absolutely essential because a "time is coming" when people "will not endure sound doctrine." There will be an apostasy - a turning away from the truth. However, Timothy must not get distracted. He must keep his head, endure hardships, do the work of an evangelist and fulfill all of his duties of the ministry. Finally, Paul tells Timothy about his present, past, and future circumstances. His incredible statement - "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" - is the most famous verse in this letter. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are available above.

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2 Timothy - Class 10 - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of 2 Timothy 4:9-22. This is the final audio teaching for the 2 Timothy course. Paul is near the end of his life, and he is urging Timothy to leave Ephesus as soon as possible, especially before winter, because he needs people, his coat, and his books/parchments. Paul's hardships continue with Demas forsaking him because of his love for the world; Alexander the coppersmith does him a great deal of harm; and the believers forsake and desert Paul at his first defense. But, as always, the Lord is faithfully at his side and strengthening him so he can continue to preach the gospel "in season and out of season." This is a fitting end to this powerful book. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes with homework are available above.

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21 Dreams In The Bible There were 21 supernatural dreams in the Bible. This outline reveals who received the dream, the Scripture reference, what was the basic thought of the dream, and the lessons we can learn from each dream.

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Accuser Of The Brethren - Audio Are you critical of other Christians? Are you a fault-finder? Do you speak evil about other ministers and their churches? Are you an accuser of the brethren? Starting with Revelation 12:7-11, Pastor Charlie takes believers through a sober examination of our heart and attitudes toward other brothers and sisters in Christ. If we want the authority and power of Christ in our churches, the accuser of the brethren needs to be "cast down" in our hearts. This is one of the biggest stumbling blocks in the body of Christ today.

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Addictions - A Biblical Perspective - Audio Addictions seem to be everywhere - sexual, gambling, TV, Internet, drugs, alcohol, eating, prescription drugs, tobacco, and on-line gaming. People claim that they have compulsions beyond their control. They refuse to take responsibility for their actions. Pastor Avila returns us to a biblical perspective. The Bible says we are really "slaves of sin," "slaves of corruption," and "slaves of uncleanness." We must deny ourselves, die to self, and accept responsibility. We are without excuse. Jesus Christ is our deliverer from this life of addictions. It is important to download the PowerPoint file below as it contains very important slides that follow this audio message.

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Addictions - A Biblical Perspective - PowerPoint There are 27 slides in this PowerPoint file for the audio teaching on Addictions. Includes very important statistics and information about our addictive behaviors.

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Alpha Boot Camp - 14 Lessons This is our complete training course for those who want to be involved in our church ministry. It includes homework and a spiritual gifts test or questionnaire that helps identify your areas of strength and weakness. Ideal for adult Sunday classes or one-on-one discipleship.

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Anger 1 - Ahithophel's Anger And Revenge Ahithophel went from gifted counselor to revengeful conspirator all because of anger that raged out of control. His son, Eliam, was one of David's mighty men. Bathsheba was his granddaughter and she married Uriah, another of David's warrior-soldiers. When David committed adultery and murder against Ahithophel's family, this trusted counselor enacted his revenge. Pastor Charlie shares a personal story of deliverance from anger and revenge, and he covers the main verses in the Bible that mention returning "evil for evil." This is Chapter 1 of his book on anger.

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Anger 2 - Anger One Letter Short Of Danger - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the "Anger 2 -Anger One Letter Short of Danger" audio teaching below. Sermon notes are also available.

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Anger 2 - Anger One Letter Short Of Danger Audio The only time Jesus used "danger" was to talk about anger. Starting in Matthew 5 in the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Charlie shows some of the root causes of anger. Broken relationships are at the top of the list. He also looks at James and John in Luke 9 and what happens when you make friendship with an angry man. The PowerPoint and Sermon Notes are also available.

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Anger 2 - Anger One Letter Short Of Danger These are the sermon notes for the audio teaching above on "Anger 2 - Anger One Letter Short of Danger." The PowerPoint file is also above.

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Anger 3 - Why Are You Angry This is the PowerPoint file for the "Anger 3 - Why Are You Angry?" teaching below. Sermon notes are also available below.

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Anger 3 - Why Are You Angry Audio Anger can indicate a growing sense of frustration, a fear of failure, unrealistic expectations about your goals or life, unresolved guilt feelings or physical exhaustion. Anger can be an uncomfortable warning to an angry person who needs to ask, why am I being so irritable? Why does that person bother me? Anger is a call to self-examination. Starting with Cain in Genesis 4, Pastor Charlie looks at why we are so angry. He uses biblical and practical examples to shed light on our anger issues. The sermon outline for this audio file is below and the PowerPoint file is above.

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Anger 3 - Why Are You Angry Here are the sermon outline notes used by Pastor Charlie to teach the above audio teaching, "Anger 3 - Why Are You Angry?" The PowerPoint file is above.

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Are You Counting How to deal with unforgiveness. In forgiveness, the Lord will treat us the way we treat others. Includes teaching on the parable by Jesus in Matthew 18. Shows how we are to forgive others even as Christ forgave us.

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Biblical Interpretation Seminar - All PowerPoint Slides This PowerPoint file has all of the slides for the "Biblical Interpretation" seminar as taught by Dr. Tim Geddert at the Central Valley School of Ministry. The 6 audio teachings for these PowerPoint slides are below. There are 46 slides in this file.

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Biblical Interpretation Seminar 1 This is the first session of the "Biblical Interpretation: How to Study the Bible for All It's Worth" as taught by Dr. Tim Geddert at the Central Valley School of Ministry. Starting with some insightful thoughts on what it means to be a learner (disciple) from Matthew 13:51-52, Dr. Geddert teaches how to do inductive Bible Study. He shows you how to determine the boundaries of the test and how to establish the correct text. He gives great reassurance on the accuracy of the Bible translations. The PowerPoint slides for all sessions of this seminar are above.

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Biblical Interpretation Seminar 2 This is the second session of the "Biblical Interpretation" seminar as taught by Dr. Tim Geddert. In this lesson he teaches us how to examine the structure and the details of a biblical text. He also shows how to set forth the meaning of the text. Finally, using an excellent personal illustration, he explains how to apply the text to your personal life. There are a total of 6 sessions in this seminar. The PowerPoint slides for all sessions of this seminar are above.

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Biblical Interpretation Seminar 3 This is the third session of the Biblical Interpretation seminar by Dr. Geddert. He provides great insights from Luke 15 on how to set the boundaries of the text and what to look for to get further understanding. He does the same with Mark 8:14-21. He uses Mark 1:41 for how to establish the correct text. Finally, he examines Psalm 133 carefully to show what "the oil flowing down Aaron's beard" means and why it mentions the "dew of Hermon." The PowerPoint slides for all sessions of this seminar are above.

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Biblical Interpretation Seminar 4 This is the fourth session of the Biblical Interpretation seminar by Dr. Geddert. This was perhaps the most powerful session of the weekend, as Dr. Geddert gave us great insights into the birth of Jesus from Luke, Chapter 2. The Bible never mentions an innkeeper and the "inn" was almost certainly not a motel nor the manger with a barn out back. In the larger picture, this teaching helps us look more carefully at the biblical text and make sure that we have the details correct. The PowerPoint slides for all sessions of this seminar are above.

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Biblical Interpretation Seminar 5 This is the fifth session of the Biblical Interpretation seminar by Dr. Geddert. He reviews some of the important points of Gordon Fee's excellent book, "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth." He explains why some Bible versions translates words the way they do, and he responses to the students joys and frustrations of Bible study. Dr. Geddert looks carefully at Mark 1:9-11 to help us understand again some of the details of a biblical text. The PowerPoint slides for all sessions of this seminar are above.

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Biblical Interpretation Seminar 6 This is the sixth and final session of the Biblical Interpretation seminar by Dr. Geddert. In this session, he shows us how to set forth the meaning of a biblical text. Using the controversial teaching of the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11 about women wearing head coverings, Dr. Geddert asks the probing question, "How did we get from Paul's 'yes' to our 'no?'" Are we still being faithful to the text? He also gives a very interesting personal story of his ministry in a church in Germany as they wrestled to make Paul's teaching relevant in that culture. The PowerPoint slides for all sessions of this seminar are above.

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Blameless But Barren Audio In Luke 1:6, Zachariah and Elizabeth were “both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.” Yet, she was barren. She was blameless but barren. In this teaching, Pastor Charlie explains how many Christians are in this same situation. Believers are blameless but barren. God’s promise says they should be healed, but they are sick; they are trusting God’s deliverance, but they are bound; they know God’s provision, but they lack; they walk in God’s ways, but they are unfruitful. This can often bring great confusion and perplexity to the Christian. This study encourages believers to persevere until prayers are answered and promises are fulfilled because with God nothing shall be impossible.

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Brothers You Should Avoid There are four brothers in the Bible that we are told to avoid. They are the fornicating brother, the unrepentant brother, the divisive brother, and the idle or lazy brother.

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Come To Me - Audio Pastor Charlie takes three well-known passages from John, Chapters 5, 6, and 7, that mention the words "Come to Me." From John 5:39-40 he shows that coming to the Living Word is different than coming to the written Word. In John 7:37-39, he teaches that "thirst" is not a bad thing, but it's how you seek to satisfy that thirst that makes all the difference. Finally, in John 6:35-37, he magnifies Jesus as the bread of life who satisfies our hunger and thirst. Come to Jesus!

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Complaining - Do Not Complain - Audio Starting with the devastation of the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965, Pastor Charlie identifies something even more deadly in the Bible - complaining. Beginning with 1 Corinthians 10, he teaches on the blessings that the wilderness generation had and how it was all lost due to their complaining. He covers the judgments of God against them in Numbers 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, and 21. He ends with James 5:9, "Don't grumble (complain) against each other, brothers, or you will be judged."

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Complaining - Its Only A Test Audio The “wilderness generation” – that group of military-aged Israelites that were miraculously delivered out of Egypt only to die tragically in the desert – was repeatedly tested by the Lord. They failed the Lord’s tests every time. In the end, they ended up testing the Lord! They tested His patience and aroused His anger. Every test was an opportunity to look to the Lord for provision and deliverance, but instead they complained, murmured and rebelled. In this study we look at the three tests in Exodus Chapters 15, 16, and 17. This is the MP3 audio teaching. The written PDF teaching is below.

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Complaining - Its Only A Test The “wilderness generation” – that group of military-aged Israelites that were miraculously delivered out of Egypt only to die tragically in the desert – was repeatedly tested by the Lord. They failed the Lord’s tests every time. In the end, they ended up testing the Lord! They tested His patience and aroused His anger. Every test was an opportunity to look to the Lord for provision and deliverance, but instead they complained, murmured and rebelled. In this study we look at the three tests in Exodus Chapters 15, 16, and 17. The MP3 audio file is above.

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Complaining And Its Destruction Complaining is very destructive for the life of the Christian believer. In this teaching, we look at all the complaining in Numbers, Chapters 11-16. We learn why complaining is judging, what happens when you complain against God ordained leadership, and how all complaining is against God.

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Counsel For Those Considering Marriage Gives single Christians five critical areas to be in agreement before they become engaged. How can two walk together unless they are agreed.

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Dangers Of Discouragement - Killing Giants - Audio Did you know that every giant in the Bible that came against God's people was killed? It was at a time when the Israelites faced giants that they became greatly discouraged. Discouragement is a giant that must be slain. Also, why did the Promised Land have cities that had huge walls with people that were bigger and stronger than the Israelites? Because God wanted them to trust in Him not in themselves. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Dangers Of Discouragement - Killing Giants - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above. It includes a list of all the giants killed in the Bible and their scriptural references. Also all the verses that mention discouragement regarding the story of the 12 spies.

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Dangers Of Discouragement - Psalm 42 - Audio Starting with the "evil report" of the 10 spies that discouraged the whole Israelite community in the desert, Pastor Charlie looks at Psalm 42 verse-by-verse. He shows in the natural what happens to a "downcast sheep," and then applies that example into the spiritual. This is an important teaching on how to overcome discouragement. The PowerPoint file for this audio teaching is below.

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Dangers Of Discouragement - Psalm 42 - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching on "The Dangers of Discouragement." It includes a picture of a "downcast sheep," quotes from the NKJV translation in Psalm 42, and an important quote from Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.

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Dangers Of Discouragement - Psalm 42 There is a flood of discouragement that is going to come on Christians in the coming months. In this teaching from Psalm 42, Pastor Charlie gives the dangers of discouragement, sources of discouragement, and answers to discouragement. There is insightful instruction on "downcast sheep" and how that parallels the life of a Christian believer. Discouragement is deadly. You must fight against it.

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Daniel - A Complete Course These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes and homework for the entire course on the Book of Daniel as taught by Pastor Avila at the Fresno School of Mission. If you download this file, you will NOT need to download any of the PDF files below on the Daniel course. However, you may want to download the individual PowerPoint slides for the different chapters. There are 360 pages in this file.

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Daniel - An Introduction - Audio This is the first audio teaching in the Book of Daniel course. It is very important to download this teaching first as you begin this 30 hour teaching through the Book of Daniel verse-by-verse. Pastor Charlie first gives an insightful overview of the whole book. Next, he explains the textbook that will be used and how the course is structured. Then he shows some of the basic assumptions as we approach Daniel followed by a close look at the major/critical themes of this powerful book. We see Daniel & Prayer, Daniel & Understanding, Daniel & Deliverance, Daniel & the Number 4, and Daniel & Visions and Dreams. The important PowerPoint file for this study is also available.

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Daniel Chapter 01 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapter 1. Includes verse-by-verse slides on why the Jews went into Babylonian exile, and how the four young Hebrew men withstood the ungodly pressures of Babylon. The audio files (MP3) and student lecture notes (PDF) are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 01 - Student Lecture Notes These are the introductory lecture notes for the Book of Daniel course and all the notes for the 1st Chapter. It is critical to download this file to help you start the Daniel study. Includes an overview of the course, outlines, and main themes. Covers the main topics like Daniel & Prayer, Daniel & Understanding, Daniel & the Number 4, Daniel & Deliverance, and Daniel & Dreams. The main theme of the Book of Daniel is the sovereignty of God over the kingdoms of this world and the affairs of men. MP3 audio and PowerPoint files these lecture notes are above.

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Daniel Chapter 01a - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 1:1-7. Pastor Charlie starts by giving an important overview of one of the major events in the life of the Jewish people - the Babylonian exile. Using Leviticus, Chapters 25 and 26, and 2 Chronicles 36, he explains why they were exiled for 70 years. He also teaches on the sovereignty of God over Jerusalem, the temple articles and the Jews living in Babylon. He then shows the "re-education" of the Hebrew children in the pagan Babylonian culture. Student lecture notes and PowerPoint file are above.

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Daniel Chapter 01b - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 1:8-21. In this teaching we look closely at the most important verse in Chapter 1 - verse 8. Daniel and the 3 Hebrew children take a very risky stand to not defile themselves with the king's food and wine. Through the supernatural intervention and favor of God, they succeed with Ashpenaz's guard and they are found to be much healthier than all the other young men in training. In the end, the 4 Hebrews are found to be 10 times wiser, not only among the young men in training, but among all the magicians and enchanters in the king's whole kingdom. In 1:17, Daniel receives his calling as a prophet of God. He is given supernatural ability to interpret and understand visions and dreams of all kinds. This is the 3rd teaching in this series. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 02 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for all of Daniel, Chapter 2. The 3 audio files for this lesson are below as well as the student lecture notes and homework. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Nebuchadnezzar’s famous dream and relates how this dream corresponds to the four beasts of Daniel, Chapter 7. There are 77 slides in all.

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Daniel Chapter 02 - Student Lecture Notes These are the student lecture notes and homework for Daniel, Chapter 2. It includes the verse-by-verse study of this important Chapter. The famous dream given to Nebuchadnezzar would define the future of world history through the Babylonian, Medo-Persian, Greek, and Roman Empires. It powerfully reveals God’s foreknowledge. God knows everything. Ultimately, all the kingdoms of this world are coming down, and only one kingdom, the Kingdom of Christ will reign forever. All the PowerPoint slides for this lesson are above and the 3 MP3 audio files are below.

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Daniel Chapter 02a - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 2:1-16. King Nebuchadnezzar has the same dream repeatedly. He remembers the dream but withholds knowledge of the dream from his wise men. They cannot tell the dream nor its interpretation. This sends the king into a furious rage and he ordered the execution of all the wise men in Babylon. Daniel and his three friends will also be executed along with all the other wise men. But Daniel handles this deadly situation with tact, and by virtue of his boldness and faith, he asks the king for more time to interpret the dream. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 02b - Audio This is a verse-by-verse teaching of Daniel 2:17-30. Daniel has the king's dream revealed to him in a night vision. The God who "reveals mysteries" reveals the dream to Daniel. He alone knows the future. He alone knows secret and hidden things. He alone has all wisdom. Daniel goes boldly to the king and humbly lets him know that he knows the dream and its interpretation. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 02c - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 2:31-49. In this study we see the prophet Daniel give King Nebuchadnezzar the dream and its interpretation. This is one of the most famous sections of the Book of Daniel. Pastor Charlie shows the meaning of the 4-part statue of the dream. We focus on the stone that grew into a mountain that filled the whole earth. The stone is the Lord Jesus Christ and the mountain is the Kingdom of God. In the end, the only Kingdom that remains is Christ's Kingdom. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 03 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for all of Daniel, Chapter 3, and Daniel 4:1-18. The 3 audio files for this lesson are below as well as the student lecture notes and homework. Includes verse-by-verse slides on the great deliverance of the 3 Hebrew children from the burning fiery furnace. There are 62 slides in this file.

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Daniel Chapter 03 - Student Lecture Notes These are the student lecture notes and homework for Daniel, Chapter 3, and the first 18 verses of Daniel 4. In this study we look carefully at one of the most famous deliverances in the Bible - the 3 Hebrew children in the fiery furnance. What a message for believers today - to stand against ungodliness and idolatry while remaining true to the Lord Jesus Christ. We also look at Nebuchadnezzar's 2nd dream of the enormous tree that is chopped down. PowerPoint and MP3 audio files are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 03a - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 3:1-18. In this careful study we look at one of the most famous stories in the Bible - the 3 Hebrew children and the fiery furnace. Pastor Charlie covers the image of gold erected on the plains of Dura. The demonic worship service that follows, and then the malicious accusation made against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego by the astrologers. The powerful words made boldly to the king are some of the greatest words of trust in all of Holy Scriptures. "But even if He does not..." are great words. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 03b - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 3:19-30. Furious with rage, King Nebuchadnezzar has the 3 Hebrew children into the burning fiery furnace. Suddenly, the king notices that a 4th man is in the fire, and that all four are "unharmed and unbound" and walking around in the fire. Certainly, this is one of the greatest deliverances in the Bible. The king issued a decree at the beginning of the Chapter for everyone to fall down and worship the image of gold; the Chapter concludes with the King issuing another decree in honor of Jehovah God. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 04 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapter 4:19-37 and 5:1-16. There are a total of 76 slides with many high quality paintings of Babylon and its kings. It includes verse-by-verse slides on the "tree dream," both Daniel's interpretation and God's fulfillment of the king's humbling. This is followed by Belshazzar's feast and the handwriting on the wall. The audio files (MP3) and student lecture notes with homework (PDF) are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 04 - Student Lecture Notes These are the student lecture notes and homework for Daniel 4:19-37 and 5:1-16. This teaching gives a powerful study on the "tree dream" of King Nebuchadnezzar and how God used Daniel to give the interpretation. The king experienced a tremendous humbling at the hands of God. Also, we look at Belshazzar's feast and the famous "handwriting on the wall." PowerPoint and MP3 audio files are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 04a - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 4:1-18. In this study we look carefully at King Nebuchadnezzar's 2nd dream. This 2nd dream terrifies him and he calls his many wise men to tell them the dream and so they can interpret it. They are unable to interpret it. The king then describes the dream to the prophet Daniel and awaits his immediate interpretation. The king saw an enormous tree that gets chopped down and has bands of iron and bronze tied around its stump. This teaching gives us a fascinating look at God's humbling of a very proud man. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 04b - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 4:19-27. In the first teaching in Chapter 4, Nebuchadnezzar explained the dream, now Daniel gives the interpretation of the "tree dream." The bottom-line is that "Heaven rules." God is in charge and in control. Pastor Charlie spends lots of time on the very important 27th verse. We have a revelation here of how to practically renounce our sins and get delivered from them. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 04c - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 4:28-37. In this study we look at the greatest humiliation of a human being in the Bible - King Nebuchadnezzar goes from world-ruling dictator to a man with a mind of animal eating grass in complete isolation. God always humbles pride. As one commentator says, "If pride could make an archangel into the Devil, what will it do to mortal men?" Here is the fulfillment of the "tree dream." However, the king humbled himself, repented, acknowledged God's sovereignty, and was restored to an even greater position of authority before God. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 05-06 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapter 5:17-31 and all of Chapter 6. There are a total of 73 slides with many high quality paintings of Daniel in prayer or in the lions' den. It includes verse-by-verse slides on Daniel's interpretation of the handwriting of the wall and the famous story of Daniel in the loins' den. The audio files (MP3) and student lecture notes with homework (PDF) are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 05-06 - Student Lecture Notes These are the student lecture notes and homework for Daniel 5:17-31 and 6:1-28. This teaching gives the interpretation of the handwriting on the wall and the powerful deliverance of Daniel from the lions' den. PowerPoint and MP3 audio files are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 05a - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 5:1-16. In this teaching we look carefully at Belshazzar's idolatrous and blasphemous feast. We introduce the story of the famous "Handwriting on the Wall." None of Belshazzar's wise men could read the writing nor interpret the meaning. The queen mother comes in and tells the king that there is a man in the kingdom who has the ability given by the "holy gods" who can interpret the words. Daniel is able ot interpret the four words - "Mene, mene, tekel, upharsin" - or as one commentator says, "The party is over!" The PowerPoint file and the student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 05b - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 5:17-31. In this teaching we learn Daniel's interpretation of the handwriting on the wall and the fall of King Belshazzar and the Babylonian empire. Belshazzar did not learn the lesson that his father Nebuchadnezzar discovered - that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men and He puts anyone He wants in positions of authority. Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin is explained, and we make the important transition to the Medo-Persian empire. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 06a - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 6:1-17. This teaching looks at one of the most famous stories in the Bible - Daniel in the lions' den. In this chapter we see that Daniel was not only a godly man who could interpret dreams and visions, he was also a man of prayer and skilled in government affairs. Through a sheer act of jealousy, satraps and administrators from the Persian kingdom conceived a foolish plot to destroy the beloved prophet. We argue the point that Daniel was probably thrown into a pit of 100's of lions since over 100 people participated in his plot and were eventually thrown in with their wives and children. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 06b - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 6:18-28. The prophet Daniel is supernaturally delivered by the Lord from the lions' den. He is rescued when God sends His angel to shut the mouths of the lions. King Darius runs in a state of panic to the den in the early morning hour and cries out to hear Daniel's voice. The king is so euphoric over hearing Daniel that he is greatly relieved. The wicked men who plotted Daniel's demise are then thrown into the lions' den with their wives and children. Darius finally proclaims a decree magnifying God's greatness and kingdom. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 07 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for all of Daniel, Chapter 7. There are a total of 104 slides with many high quality paintings and pictures of the four beasts, Ancient of Days, Son of Man, and the little horn. It includes verse-by-verse slides on all 28 verses of Daniel 7. The audio files (MP3) and student lecture notes with homework (PDF) are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 07 - Student Lecture Notes These are the student lecture notes and extensive homework for Daniel 7:1-28. This teaching gives details on the dream/vision of the four beasts, Ancient of Days, Son of Man, and the persecution of the saints by the little horn. PowerPoint and MP3 audio files are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 07a - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 7:1-8. The prophet Daniel has a dream with visions where he sees four great beasts come up out of the sea. Pastor Charlie explains who are the lion with eagle's wings, the bear with three ribs in its mouth, the four-headed, four-winged leopard, and then the terrible fourth beast with 10 horns. We also see that a "little horn" comes up and uproots three of the other horns. This important teaching includes nearly a word-for-word study of these first eight verses of Daniel 7. PowerPoint and student lecture notes with homework are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 07b - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 7:9-14. This is a detailed study of Daniel's powerful vision of the "Ancient of Days" and the coming of the "Son of Man." We see a throne and river of fire before the Presence of the Lord. We get a grand look at the Supreme Court of the Universe as the Ancient of Days and His court are seated. The fourth beast is destroyed in the fire of God and the other three beasts are "stripped of their authority." Then, verse 13, perhaps the most famous verse in Daniel, where the Son of Man is seen in the clouds and ushered before the Ancient of Days. This Son of Man is Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and all peoples, nations, and languages serve and worship Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion. Both PowerPoint and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 07c - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 7:15-28. In this very insightful study, we examine carefully the "little horn" and the "fourth beast" of Daniel's dream/vision, and how it persecutes and wears out the saints of God. These saints belong to God and they inherit the kingdom of God. Pastor Charlie explains who the saints are and how they reign with the Lord in His kingdom. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 08 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for all of Daniel, Chapter 8. There are a total of 98 slides with many high quality paintings and pictures of the ram, goat, and Antiochus. It includes verse-by-verse slides on all 27 verses of Daniel 8. It includes a detailed presentation of the FALSE beliefs of the Seventh-Day Adventist church on Daniel 8:14. The audio files (MP3) and student lecture notes with homework (PDF) are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 08 - Student Lecture Notes These are the student lecture notes and extensive homework for Daniel 8:1-27. This teaching gives details of the vision on the ram, goat, and Antiochus. It includes the student lecture notes on the FALSE beliefs of the Seventh-Day Adventist church on Daniel 8:14. The PowerPoint and MP3 audio files are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 08a - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 8:1-12. In this important chapter, the prophet Daniel is in Babylon, but he is supernaturally transported in vision to the "citadel of Susa." He sees a ram with two horns (Medo-Persian) empire causing destruction, but this ram is eventually destroyed by a goat with a prominent horn (Greece and Alexander the Great). After the prominent horn is broken up, four more horns arise, and then a "little horn out of the horn" comes to power. This "small horn" is Antiochus IV Epiphanes who devastated the Jews, Jerusalem, and the Temple in 170-164 B.C. The PowerPoint File and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 08b - Audio This is a verse-by-verse teaching of Daniel 8:13-27. Starting with two angels or holy ones speaking to each other, we now get the interpretation to the vision of the ram and the goat. We find out how long the daily sacrifice will be stopped and the rebellion will continue - exactly 2,300 "evenings and mornings," not "years" like the Seventh-Day Adventists believe. The archangel Gabriel gives Daniel understand of the vision. He explains who the ram with two horns and the goat with one prominent horn are, followed by the "stern-faced king" who is filled with cunning and deceit. Pastor Charlie also provides a clear, historical perspective from 1 and 2 Maccabees on the devastation of Antiochus IV. The PowerPoint and student lecture notes are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 08c - False Beliefs Of The Seventh Day Adventists - Audio Daniel 8:14 is the foundation of Seventh-Day Adventist theology. In this important historical study and excursus, Pastor Charlie looks at how the Seventh-Day Adventist denomination was formed back in the 1840's. Starting with the false prediction of Baptist layman, William Miller, he traces the history of one false belief after another. Pastor Charlie looks closely at the involvement of Joshua V. Himes, Charles Fitch, Hiram Edson, and Ellen G. White, to show a pattern of very bad exegesis and interpretation. The SDA church has gotten Daniel 8:14 to say something that it never intended to say. The PowerPoint file for this is included above with the Chapter 08 file.

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Daniel Chapter 09 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapter 9, verses 1-24. There are a total of 54 slides. It includes verse-by-verse slides on the first 24 verses of Daniel 9. The audio files (MP3) and student lecture notes (PDF) are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 09a - Audio This is a verse-by-verse, nearly a word-by-word, examination of Daniel's powerful and insightful prayer in Daniel 9:1-19. It is critical to study the language of this prayer because it becomes the very basis of the 70 Weeks Prophecy of Daniel 9:20-27. Starting with the first 3 verses, where we examine the 70 years of captivity as declared by the prophet Jeremiah, we look closely at how Daniel prays for the "desolation of Jerusalem." The Lord is not only faithful to fulfill His promises of blessing, but also His promises of cursing if the people were disobedient. This is one of the most urgent prayers in all the Bible. Daniel speaks not only to God in this prayer, but also to God's exiled people. In the end, he cries out for the mercy of God. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are available above.

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Daniel Chapter 10 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for all of Daniel, Chapter 10. There are a total of 53 slides. It includes verse-by-verse slides on all 21 verses of Daniel 10. The audio files (MP3) and student lecture notes with homework (PDF) are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 10 - Student Lecture Notes These are the student lecture notes and homework for Daniel 10:1-21. This teaching gives details on the vision of the "Glorious Man" in verses 5-6, the interaction of the heavenly messenger (probably Gabriel) and Daniel, the spiritual warfare with the "prince of the Persian kingdom," and how Daniel was strengthened to receive the revelation that is coming in Chapter 11. The PowerPoint and MP3 audio files are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 10a - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 10:1-9. Daniel is now in the third year of Cyrus of Persia and he's probably around 85 years old. He has been mourning, praying and fasting for a full three weeks. As he is standing by the great Tigris River, he sees someone with the appearance of a man hovering above the river. Based on the terrifying reaction of Daniel and his friends, and the description of this "Glorious Man" in verses 5-7, Pastor Avila concludes that it was the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. Daniel is so overwhelmed with the vision of Jesus that it takes the rest of the chapter to recover from what he saw. He was left speechless and without strength. The PowerPoint and student lecture notes with homework are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 10b - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 10:10-21. In this insightful study, Pastor Charlie looks at the spiritual warfare involved with Daniel, Michael, and "prince of kingdom of Persia." An important section is taught on the prayer of understanding, and how Christian believers should incorporate it into their prayer life. Careful consideration is given to Michael, "the prince of Greece," and "the prince of Persia." This is key section of Scripture dealing with spiritual warfare as it involves nations and spiritual beings. The PowerPoint and student lecture notes are also available above.

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Daniel Chapter 11 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for all of Daniel, Chapter 11. There are a total of 92 slides. It includes verse-by-verse slides on all 45 verses of Daniel 11. The audio files (MP3) and student lecture notes with homework (PDF) are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 11 - Student Lecture Notes These are the student lecture notes and homework for Daniel 11:1-45. This teaching is broken up into 3 sections - verses 1-19, 20-35, and 36-45. The complexity of the first section is evident when you notice that 21 different kings are mentioned in the first 10 verses! The "kings of the South" battle against the "kings of the North." In verses 20-35, it is commonly believed that these verses are speaking about the cruel tyrant, Antiochus IV Epiphanes. Finally, we look at the last verses that many believe speak of the final AntiChrist, while others believe it continues the discussion on Antiochus. Both views have their weaknesses. The PowerPoint and MP3 audio files are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 11a - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 11:1-19. This is one of the most amazing prophecies in the entire Bible. Over 100 prophetical details are prophesied in advance in these verses. Pastor Charlie carefully explains who are the "kings of the North" and the "kings of the South." We believe that this was not a historical account written in 164BC, but a prophecy written by Daniel in 536BC. Again, we see that the kingdoms of this world are corrupt, deceitful, and manipulative. These kingdoms are temporary. Only the kingdom of God rules in righteousness and forever. The PowerPoint and student lecture notes with homework are also available above.

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Daniel Chapter 11b - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 11:20-35. We look very carefully at the life of Antiochus IV - his life and his persecution of the Jewish people. This wicked king was a master of intrigue and deception. Through his conniving, some backslidden Jews joined him (those who "forsake the holy covenant"). Antiochus IV completely destroys the temple worship and sacrifices in Jerusalem, but there are a people "who know their God and are strong," that will oppose him. These "wise" Jewish people are mentioned four times in Daniel 11 and 12. Because they refuse to compromise, they are persecuted and killed. In the midst of this persecution, they are refined and purified. Persecution always has this effect on believers. The PowerPoint and student lecture notes with homework are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 12 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Daniel 12:1-13. We start out talking about Michael the archangel and the time of "distress" or "tribulation" unprecedented in human history. This is followed by the final resurrection and the only mention of "everlasting life" in the OT. We take time to define why it says that these words will be "sealed up until the time of the end." There are three time periods in Daniel 12 - the 3-1/2 years, 1,290 days and 1,335 days. In the last days, God's people will be wise and understanding, but they will also be persecuted and purified. Finally, we study Daniel personal resurrection that will take place at the end of the age. The PowerPoint file and student lectures with homework are also available.

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Daniel Chapter 12 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for all of Daniel, Chapter 12. There are a total of 57 slides. It includes verse-by-verse slides on all 13 verses of Daniel 12, and a complete review of all 12 Chapters of the Book of Daniel. The audio files (MP3) and student lecture notes with homework (PDF) are also available

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Daniel Chapter 12 - Student Lecture Notes These are the verse-by-verse student lecture notes and homework for Daniel, Chapter 12. It includes a review of Michael the archangel, the time of tribulation greater than any in human history, and the final resurrection of the dead. We study the two angels on the banks of the Tigris River and the question one of them asks of the pre-incarnate Jesus. We review the three time periods in Daniel 12 - 1,260 days, 1,290 days, and 1,335 days. The notes include a complete review of all 12 Chapters of the Book of Daniel with graphics of many of the main scenes of this prophetic book. The PowerPoint file and MP3 files are also available.

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Daniel Review - Audio In this final teaching on the Book of Daniel, Pastor Charlie does a complete overview of all 12 chapters of Daniel. It is very important to download the "Daniel Chapter 12 - PowerPoint" file above, as it contains all the slides with special graphics of everything presented in this audio teaching. Student lecture notes are available also.

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Dealing With Lust 1 - What Is Lust - Audio The world is corrupted through lust, and there is a real war waged against everyone's mind in this area. Using verse after verse in the letters of Paul, Peter, and James, and looking at statements made by Jesus, Pastor Charlie defines what lust is and explains its dangers. Lust is a war within. It is not external. You can change environments, schools, churches, and even friends, and lust will follow you because it is a battle within. This is the first in a series of three messages.

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Dealing With Lust 2 - You Shall Not Covet - Audio Paul said that he would not have known lust unless the law had said, "You shall not covet." The 10th commandment is the "killer commandment." It is the one commandment that provokes all types of covetous and lustful desires. In this insightful study of Romans 7, Pastor Charlie gives us the understanding to win the war on lust. Are you constantly defeated to the same sins over and over again? Our victory is not in trying to do good, but in the Spirit of life that is in Christ Jesus. This is the 2nd teaching of a 3-part series.

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Dealing With Lust 3 - Winning The War On Lust - Audio Paul said, "Walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh." Lust requires fulfillment. It does not rest satisfied. In this teaching from Romans, Colossians, and 1 John, Pastor Charlie gives some practical answers for winning the war on lust. How to help your children against lust, not making provision for it, and what it means to mortify and deny your lusts are just a few of the topics to this 3rd and final teaching on this subject.

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Defeating Manipulation In Your Marriage This teaching shows how to defeating control tactics in your marriage. Reveals wisdom on dealing with threats, intimidation, manipulation, unresolved offenses, sedition, and domination in marriage.

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Deity Of Jesus Christ Christian believers must boldly declare that Jesus Christ is God. In this teaching we show that there is only one God not three. We first examine all of the important creeds written by the early church and in Europe after the Reformation. Then we show from the Bible that Jesus is divine, through Him God created all things, Jesus was worshipped, and that He is King of kings and Lord of lords.

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Devil 01 - The Influence Of The Devil - Audio The apostle Paul called him the "god of this world" and the "prince of the power of the air." Three times in John's gospel, Jesus called him "the prince of this world." In Revelation, the apostle John said that he "deceives the whole world," and in 1 John, that "the whole world is under the control of the wicked one." The devil himself told Jesus that "the authority" over "all the kingdoms of this world" had been "given over to me." In the spiritual world of darkness, Satan rules over the whole world. He has worldwide influence. In this first audio teaching in this series, Pastor Charlie gives a "line upon line" of this fundamental truth about the devil - his influence is worldwide. Closing with the story of Daniel in Daniel 10, we see again that our main weapon against him is prayer.

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Devil 01 - The Influence Of The Devil - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above on "The Influence of the Devil." It includes all the Scripture references, quotes, pictures, and graphics for the teaching.

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Devil 02 - Resist The Devil - Audio In this very strong audio teaching, Pastor Charlie says that the devil is supposed to flee, run away, disappear, and vanish away from the believer. How? We're to "resist the devil." But how do you resist an enemy you cannot see? How do you resist the devil on a practical, every day, basis? Pastor Charlie calls us, not to look at the "weapons of our warfare," but our very nature. The only way we can "cast out Satan" is by taking on the nature of Jesus, which is one of humility. From Isaiah 14, Revelation 12, and Luke 10, he looks at the pride of Satan that led to his downfall. We also study why the apostles of the Lord were not able to cast out an evil spirit, and then turn right around and have all spirits "subject to them." He explains what "Resist the devil" truly means from James 4:7 and 1 Peter 5:9.

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Devil 03 - Overcoming The Devil - Audio In Greek mythology, there was a goddess known as "Nike." She was the winged goddess of victory. Her statues usually depict her with a victory wreathe in her hand like those given at the Olympic Games. The Greek verb for "Nike" is "nikao," and the NT writers used this word extensively to describe our victory in Christ Jesus over the flesh, the world, and the devil. Nikao means "completely superior, overwhelming victory, total defeat of an enemy, utterly vanquish, or absolutely triumphant." The apostle John says that we have "overcome the wicked one." Through Jesus Christ, we are more than conquerors over the devil and all his works.

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Devil 04 - The Nature Of The Devil - Audio During the first 18 years of Pastor Charlie's life, he lived in one of the hottest deserts in the country. On weekends he would work in very isolated deserts picking landscape rocks. It was there that he had to deal regularly with poisonous rattlesnakes and cooperheads. In this audio teaching, he tells of his experiences with snakes and shows how many of their basic characteristics are seen in the ultimate snake, the devil. Starting with John 8:44, Pastor Charlie teaches on "the nature of the devil." In this verse, Jesus says more about the devil than any other verse of the Bible. There are 8 important truths in that single verse. He also looks at how the serpent deceived Eve in Genesis 3, and how Paul uses that true story to teach the Corinthians about Satan and his false teachers from 2 Corinthians 11.

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Devil 05 - Give No Place To The Devil - Audio It's amazing how the devil can camouflage himself in our daily interactions with others. In Matthew 16, Simon Peter in one minute received a word directly from God the Father, and the next minute, he is rebuking Jesus, which showed that he received a word directly from the devil. "Get behind me, Satan," Jesus told him. In this important teaching, Pastor Charlie looks at anger, and how the devil can get into a marriage, a friendship, or a work relationship through anger. When speaking of anger, the apostle Paul said, "Don't give place to the devil." There are many biblical examples of how the devil used anger to dominate people's lives. He also shows the two main causes of anger - unforgiveness and broken relationships. He closes with Jesus' teaching on anger in Matthew 5, and explains why anger is the only sin where Jesus used the word "danger."

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Disciplining Children With The Rod Refutes the teachings of Dr Benjamin Spock. Shows how God disciplines us then applies these principles to our own children. Pastor Charlie explains how the rod is used in Proverbs 13, 22, 23, and 29.

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Do Not Worry - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Matthew 6:25-34. Someone once said that "Anxiety is pagan." It's what pagans do. Nothing good ever comes from worry. Looking at the birds of the air and the lilies of the field, Pastor Avila looks at the subject of worry. He shows that worry is rooted in not knowing Father God intimately. Our priority is not to worry, but to seek first the kingdom of God. An important study in these financially stressful times. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Do Not Worry - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above on Matthew 6:25-34 and the study of worry in the life of the believer. Includes pictures of lilies and what it means that they do not "spin."

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Dont Bow The Knee Starting with a personal stand of his daughter at a university, Pastor Charlie exhorts believers to "never bow the knee" to ungodliness or compromise. He reviews how perilous life was for Noah, Lot, the Judges, Mordecai, Esther, Elijah, Daniel, and the 3 Hebrew children. He then starts with Elijah and the 7,000 who did not bow the knee to Baal. God adjusts Elijah from a position of retreat to one of advance. He next looks at Mordecai, who refused to bow the knee to Haman and the king's command. Finally, this teaching ends with the stand that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego took against the king. They refused to bow, and the Lord delivered them.

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Ecclesiastes - A Complete Course These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes and homework for the entire course on Book of Ecclesiastes as taught by Dr. Avila at the Fresno School of Mission. If you download this file, you will NOT need to download any of the PDF files below on Ecclesiastes. However, you may want to download the individual PowerPoint slides for the different chapters. There are 163 pages in this file.

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Ecclesiastes - All The PowerPoint Slides This file contains all the PowerPoint slides for the entire course on the Book of Ecclesiastes as taught by Pastor Avila at the Fresno School of Mission. If you download this file, you will not need to download any of the other PowerPoint files below for the Ecclesiastes course. There are a total of 321 slides in this file.

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Ecclesiastes - Course Overview - Audio This is the introductory audio on the Book of Ecclesiastes course. It explains what Bible translation will be used, textbook for the course, how grading will be done, and how the homework assignments will be handled. This course was taught at the Fresno School of Mission by Dr. Charlie Avila.

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Ecclesiastes - Introduction To The Book Of Ecclesiastes - Audio This is the first audio teaching on the Book of Ecclesiastes course. It gives a course overview including what "Ecclesiastes" means, who the author is, and all of the important themes in the book. Explains the meanings of phrases/words like "under the sun," "vanity," "chasing after the wind," "death," and "joy/rejoice." An important teaching to listen to as you begin your study of this important book. The complete course lecture notes and homework are above.

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Ecclesiastes Class 01 - Chapter 1 - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 1. Verse 3 is one of the key verses of the book, and Solomon seeks to answer this question in the rest of Ecclesiastes. We cover why "all things are wearisome," and why not even wisdom can supply the answer to life. The PowerPoint and lecture notes are below or you can download the whole course notes and homework from above.

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Ecclesiastes Class 01 - Chapter 2a - Audio This is a very important teaching for understanding the whole message of Ecclesiastes. Pastor Charlie starts with a very thorough presentation of all of Solomon's wealth, riches, possessions, and wisdom, and why that's important for grasping the powerful word of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 2. Solomon had everything and had the money to do anything, but he finds it all vanity and meaningless. An important message for today's church.

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Ecclesiastes Class 01 - Chapters 1-2 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Ecclesiastes, Chapters 1-2. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on why “everything is meaningless” and how and why Solomon denied himself nothing. Covers all of Chapter 1 and the first 11 verses of Chapter 2.

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Ecclesiastes Class 01 - Chapters 1-2 These are the introductory lecture notes for the Book of Ecclesiastes course. It is critical to download this file to help you start the Ecclesiastes study. Includes an overview of the course, outlines, and main themes. In the first class we show how we got the title “Ecclesiastes,” five reasons why Solomon wrote the book, and a detailed explanation of the main themes and words like “under the sun,” “vanity,” “chasing after the wind,” “death,” and “joy and rejoicing.” There are verse-by-verse notes on all of Chapter 1 and the first 11 verses of Chapter 2. Includes an overview on how and why Solomon obtained all of his wealth, possessions, and wisdom, and how that impacts our understanding of Chapter 2. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides and MP3 audio files for this chapter are above.

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Ecclesiastes Class 02 - Chapter 2b - Audio This audio teaching continues our verse-by-verse study of Ecclesiastes. We cover Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 in this teaching. We learn why Solomon "hated life." Again, we see why death is the ultimate vanity, and why Solomon was driven to such emptiness and despair. This teaching concludes with a look at Haggai, Chapter 1. If we do not have God and His purpose as our main priority, nothing in life will satisfy us. PowerPoint slides and student lecture notes are below.

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Ecclesiastes Class 02 - Chapter 3a - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. This is one of the most important teachings in the whole course. There is a time for everything, and our times are in God's hands, not ours. Every event in our lives is part of God's plan. We often think that we are in control, but it's not true. God controls everything. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes for this audio teaching are below.

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Ecclesiastes Class 02 - Chapter 3b - Audio This is a verse-by-verse teaching of Ecclesiastes 3:9-22. We examine different things that God does. In verse 11, Solomon said that we "cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end," and in verse 14, he said, "I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere Him." The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes for this teaching are below.

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Ecclesiastes Class 02 - Chapters 2-3 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Ecclesiastes, Chapters 2-3. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on why the ultimate vanity is death and why Solomon hated life and all the thing he had to work for. Also, we cover all of Chapter 3 and examine how God is sovereign over time and seasons. We learn “what God does” and how our main focus should be the joy of the Lord.

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Ecclesiastes Class 02 - Chapters 2-3 These are the student lecture notes for Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 and all of Chapter 3. After trying “great projects” and finding everything that he tried to achieve was “vanity” and “meaningless,” we see why Solomon hated life. The only important thing is to find joy in what God is doing. Also, there are verse-by-verse notes on all of Chapter 3 as we look at God’s sovereign control over time and seasons. What He does no one can change or alter. Explains how to live despite all the injustice and oppression in the world. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides and MP3 audio files for this chapter are above.

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Ecclesiastes Class 03 - Chapter 4 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 4. Starting with all the oppression that is found all over the world, Pastor Charlie reminds us that Solomon is not trying to be pessimistic, but rather, realistic. But the heart of Chapter 4 is the important issue of relationships and friendships. We desperately need our friends, family, and Christian brothers and sisters. To be a loner is very bad. An important teaching on the value of friendships. The PowerPoint slides and student lecture notes for this teaching are below.

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Ecclesiastes Class 03 - Chapter 5 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 5. We start out with some very important instruction about approaching God in prayer. We should come to Him ready to listen, otherwise, we will offer the sacrifice of fools - lots of words. We don't need to make vows to God in order for Him to answer our prayers. He answers without vows. We take a look at the structural and systematic oppression of the poor. We also examine the love of money and the troubles associated with wealth. Many people think that riches bring life, but usually, they bring headaches. Finally, we again see that joy and enjoyment of our life and work is a gracious gift of God. It comes from above, not from what we own or what we do. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes for this teaching are below.

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Ecclesiastes Class 03 - Chapter 6 - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 6. The theme is "No God, No Joy." It is only from God that we can enjoy life here on earth. Joy is vertical not horizontal. No possessions, money, or fame can give us true joy because it comes from the Lord. The PowerPoint slides and student lecture notes are below.

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Ecclesiastes Class 03 - Chapters 4-6 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Ecclesiastes, Chapters 4-6, verse-by-verse. The student lecture notes are below. Includes teaching on valuing friendships in a competitive, envious world, how to stand in awe of God and approach Him in prayer, the problems with the love of money and wealth, and truly why there is “no joy” with “no God.”

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Ecclesiastes Class 03 - Chapters 4-6 These are the student lecture notes for Ecclesiastes, Chapters 4-6. Solomon is always trying to get us to focus on reality in Ecclesiastes, and one of the main realities of life that we would like to forget is all the oppression that is going on in the world. Next we look at the importance of godly friendships in a world that simply envies one another. In Chapter 5, we study what the Bible says about vows. Also, we learn why money never satisfies, and we see the vanity of having everything in life and still living without joy and fulfillment. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides and MP3 audio files for this chapter are above.

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Ecclesiastes Class 04 - Chapter 7a - Audio This teaching entitled, "When Bad is Better," is a verse-by-verse study of Ecclesiastes 7:1-14. Names carry reputations - Solomon, Hitler, Einstein, Manson, and Judas - all have certain reputations. Solomon wrote that "A good name is better than fine perfume." We also teach on the "glory of finishing." If we are to experience God's glory in our lives, we must finish what God has called us to do. We also teach on anger and adversity in the believer's life. The PowerPoint and student lecture files for this teaching are below.

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Ecclesiastes Class 04 - Chapter 7b Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Ecclesiastes 7:15-29.

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Ecclesiastes Class 04 - Chapter 8 Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Ecclesiastes 8:1-17.

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Ecclesiastes Class 04 - Chapters 7-8 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Ecclesiastes, Chapters 7-8, verse-by-verse. The student lecture notes are below. Includes teaching on when “bad” is “better,” what it means that “all have sinned” and that men are “in search of many schemes.” This teaching concludes with how and why we should fear God in an unjust world.

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Ecclesiastes Class 04 - Chapters 7-8 These are the student lecture notes for Ecclesiastes, Chapters 7-8. In Chapter 7, we study why there are many things that look “bad” which are actually “better,” like going to a funeral is better than going to a party. Then, we learn see why we should avoid extremes, and the implications of “all have sinned” and that all men are “in search of many schemes.” How is a Christian to live and respond to an unjust world where there is so much injustice and oppression. This is answered in Chapter 8. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides and MP3 audio files for this chapter are above.

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Ecclesiastes Class 05 - Chapter 09 Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Ecclesiastes 9:1-18.

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Ecclesiastes Class 05 - Chapter 10 Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Ecclesiastes 10:1-20.

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Ecclesiastes Class 05 - Chapter 11 Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Ecclesiastes 11:1-10.

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Ecclesiastes Class 05 - Chapters 9-11 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Ecclesiastes, Chapters 9-11, verse-by-verse. The student lecture notes are below. Includes teaching on “How to Live Even Though Death is Coming,” “What We Can Learn from the Life of a Fool,” and “The Uncertainties of Life.” This study also shows how to live life knowing that God is sovereign and in control. There is also instruction for elderly Christians.

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Ecclesiastes Class 05 - Chapters 9-11 These are the student lecture notes for Ecclesiastes, Chapters 9-11. In Chapter 9, we study just how a man should live knowing that death is coming. Death is the ultimate vanity in Ecclesiastes. We see again in this class that we have no control over our life. God is sovereign and only He is in control. Is it possible to learn anything from a fool? Yes, Chapter 10 of Ecclesiastes let’s you know that you can learn plenty from all the errors of a fool. What can we learn as a young man seeing that we become old very quickly? In Chapter 11, we examine the lives of both the young and old. What can an old man do to enjoy life seeing that he will die soon? This question is answered here. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides and MP3 audio files for this chapter are above.

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Ecclesiastes Class 06 - Chapter 12 - Audio This is the audio teaching on all fourteen verses of Chapter 12, including instruction on the brutal reality of the aging process, the ministry of a Bible teacher, and the central issue of Ecclesiastes – fearing God and keeping His commandments. The PowerPoint file and lecture notes for this teaching are below.

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Ecclesiastes Class 06 - Chapter 12 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12, verse-by-verse. The student lecture notes are below. This file has slides on all fourteen verses of Chapter 12, including instruction on the brutal reality of the aging process, the ministry of a Bible teacher, and the central issue of Ecclesiastes – fearing God and keeping His commandments.

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Ecclesiastes Class 06 - Chapter 12 These are the student lecture notes for Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12. In Chapter 12, we conclude our discussion of the young and old, and look at the brutal reality of the aging process. Many people try to ignore that we are getting older and we’re not as strong as we once were. We also look at the ministry of a Bible teacher and how to recognize someone who is a true teacher of the Scriptures. Finally, we look at the fear of God, obedience, and God’s final judgment of both good and bad. Includes homework. The PowerPoint slides and MP3 file for this chapter are above.

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Elisha 1 - His Calling And Anointing - Audio This is part 1 of an 8-part series of audio messages on the great prophet Elisha. In this study, Pastor Charlie looks carefully at Elisha's call, anointing, occupation, surrender, and service. He begins with a detailed study of 1 Kings 19:14-21 and includes teaching on how and why the Lord called and anointed Hazael and Jehu. An important study on how God chooses and calls men and women into the ministry. The PowerPoint file for this 8-part series is above.

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Elisha 2 - The Testing Of His Desires - Audio How would you respond to the Lord if He asked you, "Ask whatever you want and I will give it to you?" What are the true desires of your heart. Elijah asked this of Elisha - but it was only a test. In this 2nd study of the prophet Elisha, Pastor Charlie looks at the testing of his desires. This is a verse-by-verse study of 2 Kings 2:1-18. We look at the test of his sincerity, and how any anointing that is received from the Lord will be tested. We must be careful who we follow in ministry, because we will inherit many spiritual things from them. The PowerPoint file for all 8 teachings is above.

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End Times Seminar - The Complete Course This is the complete 5-hour eschatology seminar notes taught by Pastor Charlie. It includes all of the extensive lecture notes for the study of the 2nd Coming of Jesus, The Day of the Lord, The Final Resurrection (Rapture), A Brief Overview of Eschatology in Church History, and Persecution and Apostasy in the Last Days. The audio files for this seminar are below. There are 92 pages in this file.

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End Times Seminar 1 - Introductory Remarks It is very important to download this audio teaching first, because it sets the stage for the whole end-times seminar. Pastor Charlie shares his "personal journey" of how he spared no expense or time to learn the truth about end-time doctrine. He explains how he examined the life of Edward Irving, John Nelson Darby, and C.I. Scofield. His study of autobiographies, biographies, historical documents, ancient creeds, and rare books helped solidify his views. But he advocates for revelation from Scripture, not just research; a firm foundation in the Word, not "Left Behind" novels; and a doctrine that is old, not something new. He then gives the 3 foundation stones of eschatology.

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End Times Seminar 1 - The 2nd Coming Of Jesus Christ In this audio teaching, Pastor Charlie starts with the glorious 2nd Coming of Jesus in Revelation 19. Then he looks at the 5 things that Jesus said about His coming - 1) Coming in great glory and great power, 2) Coming with all the holy angels, 3) Coming as lightning, 4) Coming with disturbances in heaven and earth, and 5) Coming with the clouds. He then teaches from Exodus 19, Hebrews 12, and Haggai 2 to show that He's only coming once. He also uses Psalm 110 to show the timing of the Lord's return.

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End Times Seminar 2 - The Day Of The Lord Perhaps the most important audio teaching of the whole seminar, this is an in-depth biblical look at the great and glorious Day of the Lord. Starting with Isaiah 2, Pastor Avila shows the purpose of this Day - The exaltation of Jesus alone. He teaches where the Day of the Lord is found in the prophets and the language of this great Day in both testaments. Next, he reveals the 6 main things that the prophets said about this Day. He explains how Jesus used the Day of the Lord as revealed in Isaiah to establish how He will come. He finally looks at the Day of the Lord in the 6th seal and the 7th bowl of wrath in Revelation.

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End Times Seminar 3 - The Final Resurrection Rapture In this audio teaching, Pastor Charlie starts with a careful examination of 2 Thessalonians 1. He shows from Hebrews 6 why the final resurrection from the dead is such a critical and essential doctrine. He gives the language of the rapture followed by every verse in the Bible revealing its truths. From 2 Thessalonians 2 he teaches why the rapture cannot take place until the man of sin is revealed first. He also covers 1 Corinthians 15 with Isaiah 25, the rapture in the teachings of Jesus, the parable of the wheat and tares, the presence of vultures in Luke and Matthew, and the purpose of the rapture. He explains why there are so many earthquakes today and how that relates to the rapture. Finally, he looks at the last trumpet and the first resurrection to show why the rapture occurs on the last day at the end of the age.

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End Times Seminar 4 - A Historical Overview Of The Secret Rapture Teaching In this 4th audio teaching, Pastor Charlie starts with a clear overview of the major Christian creeds like the Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, Heidelburg Confession, and the Westminster Confession of Faith. He explains why none of these statements of faith mention the secret rapture. They all show that Jesus was only coming once in glory and power to judge the world. He then examines the lives of Edward Irving, John Nelson Darby, Henry Drummond, and Lady Powerscourt to show the origin of the secret rapture. We also cover how this teaching spread in Europe and America. This study also includes a look at James Brookes, C. I. Scofield, D. L. Moody, Lewis Sperry Chafer, Henry Ironside, and Clarence Larkin. He concludes with a look at the influence of Dallas Theological Seminary, Hal Lindsey, Tim LaHaye, and John Walvoord. This teaching includes a careful examination of why Darby separated the rapture of the church from the glorious 2nd Coming.

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End Times Seminar 5 - The Persecution Of The Last Days Starting with the powerful truth of Romans 8:31-39, Pastor Charlie shows how true believers have been persecuted in the Bible, in early church history, and today all over the world. This teaching reviews the persecution found in the Bible, in early church historical documents, and the words of Jesus and Paul. He explains why Revelation and Daniel are "bloody books" because of persecution. He reminds us that the Great Tribulation is the Great Persecution.

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Eschatology - No PreTrib Rapture Book Chapters 01-05 This file includes the first 5 chapters of a book. Includes a background story on how Pastor Charlie arrived at his conclusions, why there is so much confusion on the end times, locating the rapture, and the parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew 13.

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Eschatology - No PreTrib Rapture Book Chapters 06-10 This file contains the chapters on the last trumpet, the first resurrection of Revelation 20, a study on 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and the study of the thief in the night.

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Eschatology - No PreTrib Rapture Book Chapters 11-15 This teaching includes chapters on the Great Tribulation, persecution in the last days, apostasy, who are the saints and elect, and an important discussion on the wrath of God.

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Eschatology - No PreTrib Rapture Book Chapters 16-20 These chapters cover subjects like why Jesus in only coming once not twice, the 2nd Coming of Christ, and the all important Day of the Lord. We also examine the teachings of the pre-wrath rapture. Finally, we look at all the main Greek words used in the Coming of the Lord.

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Eschatology - No PreTrib Rapture Book Chapters 20-25 These are the final chapters of the book and include teaching on the days of Noah and Lot, the seals, trumpets and bowls of wrath in Revelation, interpreting Revelation, and what to do now. Includes an extensive bibliography including comments from Pastor Charlie on end-time books he has read and reviewed.

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Eschatology - The 2nd Coming And The Rapture - Audio This is the audio teaching of the concise message on the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ and the Rapture taught at the Legacy Church. Pastor Charlie starts with the ominous words of the Prophet Hosea, "My people are destroyed because of a lack of knowledge." Not hurt or injured or wounded but destroyed. In eschatology, many Christians in the body of Christ are destroyed because of the wrong teaching of Left Behind novels and dispensational beliefs. Pastor Charlie shows the revelation of Jesus as the Lamb of God from the Book of Revelation - He's coming back as an angry Lamb. Then he give the 5 main things that Jesus said about His 2nd Coming, and 7 important truths about the final resurrection of the dead (rapture). The outline for this teaching is below.

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Eschatology - The 2nd Coming And The Rapture This is the outline of the concise teaching on the 2nd Coming of Jesus and the Rapture of the Church given by Pastor Charlie at the Legacy Church. It includes all the Scriptural references from the Book of Revelation, the gospels, and the epistles of Paul on these momentous events. The audio file for this outline is above.

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Eschatology - What Jesus Said About The 2nd Coming Jesus never said He was coming secretly. Jesus said He was coming in great glory and power, with all the holy angels, like lightning, with heavenly disturbances, and with the clouds. This is a detailed study of everything that Jesus said about His coming in the gospels. He is coming visibly, not secretly.

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Evangelism 1 - Calling Sinners To Repentance The first word of the gospel is not love, grace, or salvation, but repentance. This study explains the preaching of John the Baptist, Jesus, and the apostles regarding repentance. Concludes with a study of Hebrews 6, which calls for repentance first.

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Evangelism 2 - Not Ashamed Of Jesus Christ - Audio Around 98% of Christian believers do not share their faith with non-believers. Pastor Charlie contends that one of the main reasons for this is not because of a fear of rejection or not knowing what to say, but because we are ashamed of Jesus Christ. That is a painful conclusion. The apostle Paul told Timothy not to be ashamed of Jesus or him, but join in suffering with him by God's power. We are either going to open our mouth and suffer or we will remain silent and live in shame. Using verses from Paul and Jesus, he deals with the shame issue. We do not want Jesus to be ashamed of us. We must love the praises of God more than the praises of man.

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Evangelism 3 - Loving Lost Sinners - Audio How could a people that fasted, tithed, kept the Sabbath, memorized Scripture, and separated themselves to God, become the most hypocritical, self-righteous, arrogant, and condescending people in Jesus' day? The Pharisees were not governed by a love for people but by laws, rules, and traditions. Pastor Charlie teaches that a lack of love for lost sinners is probably the greatest hindrance to personal evangelism in today's church. Using the life of Jesus in the gospels, we see how to love people instead of judging them.

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Evangelism 5 - The Conversion Of The Ethiopian Eunuch Very few Christians are evangelizing the lost. This study examines one of the most famous conversions in Christian history, the salvation of the Ethiopian eunuch. A detailed study of Acts, Chapter 8.

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Evangelism 6 - The Conversion Of Saul Of Tarsus The conversion of Saul of Tarsus in Acts 9 was the greatest conversion in the history of the world. It was the most amazing display of God’s grace and mercy toward a man that we have ever seen. How God could sovereignly chose a man who was destroying His people, forcing them to blaspheme, approving their murder, dragging Christian men and women into prison, beating them, and then save him and entrust him with a final revelation of God’s eternal plan for mankind is beyond human comprehension! In this teaching Pastor Charlie reviews the violence and persecution of Saul against the church in Acts, and what he wrote in the epistles. He encourages you to reach unbelievers who you think can never be converted.

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False Teaching 1 - What The New Testament Says About False Teaching 26 of the 27 books of the NT mention false teaching/teachers. In this study, Pastor Avila lists all the references to false teaching in the NT. He then identifies who they are and what they teach. He also shows how Jesus and the apostles have warned us about deception. Includes instruction from the Book of Jude and Matthew 24. This teaching has insight on how the doctrines of Balaam, Jezebel, and the Nicolaitans entered the churches of Revelation.

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False Teaching 2 - Detecting And Identifying False Teaching In this insightful teaching, Pastor Charlie arms Christians and Pastors with how to detect and identify false teaching and heresies. First, he covers what false teachers will say. Second, he looks at root problems. What are the main problems that give rise to false teachings? He also shows how a corrupt lifestyle leads to corrupt teaching. Then he deals with what kind of fruit false teaching produces. Finally, he shows what the false teachings consist of. It includes several historical examples of false teaching and heresy.

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False Teaching 3 - Dealing With False Teaching In this 3rd study on False Teaching, Pastor Charlie shows you how to deal with speculations, myths, false doctrines, and heresies. "You cannot be silent" is the main instruction. We must speak out. We must take a stand. He shows how to approach individuals with lots of prayer, research, and love. Also, this study gives practical steps on what to do and say in a meeting with someone who is teaching something false. This is chapter 3 of Pastor Avila's book.

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False Teaching 4 - Maintaining Sound Doctrine In this teaching, Pastor Charlie gives a detailed presentation of how to maintain sound doctrine in a local church or ministry. He includes instruction on sheep, the Pastor's preaching and teaching, the doctrine of the church, the training of elders and leaders, and what teaching materials to produce. A very important teaching for Pastors. This is Chapter 4 of Pastor Avila's book.

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False Teaching Seminar - Audio This is the comprehensive seminar given by Pastor Charlie at the Central Valley School of Ministry to Pastors, ministry leaders, and students. It includes the 4 main sections: 1) What the New Testament says about False Teaching, 2) How to Detect False Teaching, 3) How to Deal with False Teaching, and 4) How to Maintain Sound Doctrine in the local church. This audio teaching came about because of a heresy that came against a local church and its Pastor. It is important to download the outlines notes and PowerPoint files below in order to follow this teaching.

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False Teaching Seminar - Main Outline Notes These are the outline notes on the Maintaining Sound Doctrine Seminar taught by Pastor Charlie at the Central Valley School of Ministry. This seminar is subtitled Dealing with False Teaching. It includes a suggested bibliography. This teaching shows what the New Testament says about false teaching, how to detect and identify false teaching, how to deal with false teaching, and finally, how to maintain sound doctrine in the local church. The audio teaching is above and the PowerPoint slides below.

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False Teaching Seminar - PowerPoint Slides These are the PowerPoint slides for the above False Teaching Seminar Outline Notes. There were 14 slides used in the teaching, including all the fill-in answers to the outline notes.

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Food, Appetites, And Your Body Pastor Avila shows from the teachings of Jesus and the apostle Paul that all foods are clean in the New Testament. He then goes to 1 Corinthians 6 to show that not all foods are beneficial. This teaching includes instruction on the importance of a good appetite and the problems associated with out-of-control appetites. We also learn why eating is the granddaddy of all appetites. Finally, we get a biblical view of the human body.

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Forgiveness - Dealing With Unforgiveness - Audio How exactly are we to deal with unforgiveness? What practical things are we to do to forgive others? Pastor Charlie starts with John 20:22-23 to deal with this subject. When we "retain the sins of others, they are retained." He also looks at Mark 11:25-26 and shows how to bless those who curse us. We begin dealing with unforgiveness in prayer and with Matthew 5:44. We can discern where we are in unforgiveness by our willingness to bless those who have hurt us. Finally, Pastor Charlie looks at the most comprehensive teaching on forgiveness in the entire Bible = Matthew 18:21-35. He teaches how and why the number 1 emotional response in unforgiveness is anger.

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Forgiveness - Forgive One Another - Audio This is the audio teaching entitled "Forgive One Another." This message was taught a few days after Pastor Charlie was greatly angered and offended by a fellow Pastor friend. He starts with the "debts" and "debtors" of Matthew 6:12-14. The Lord treats us in forgiveness in the same way that we treat others. He also shows from Ephesians 4 how anger, gossip, bitterness, wrath, yelling, malice, and grieving the Spirit follow the person in unforgiveness. The person who benefits the most in forgiveness is the one who forgives. Finally, he deals with the worst kind of cases like adultery, betrayal, molestation, and abuse using Romans 12:17-21. How do you deal with someone who continues in their sin. Vengeance belongs to God.

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Forgiveness - Put Away The Sword - Audio "Put away the sword!" This is the message that Jesus gave Peter; and it is the same message He is giving us. Jesus also said, "Whoever takes up the sword will perish by the sword." Whatever instrument you use against others will be used against you. If you don't bury the hatchet, you plan to use it. This is the 3rd teaching on forgiveness. Pastor Charlie looks at different people in the Bible who took up the sword including David and Joab. The command of the apostles is "never repay evil for evil." The enemy has overcome you when you become like your enemy.

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Gentleness - The Great Power Of Gentleness - Audio Proverbs teaches us that a "gentle tongue" can "break a bone," or break down resistance. It also says that a "gentle answer turns away anger." Sharing humorous personal stories of his struggle with gentleness, Pastor Charlie teaches us about the ultimate model of manhood - the Lord Jesus Christ. He was gentle and lowly in heart. Going through scripture after scripture, he shows how prevalent it is in the Bible, and how powerful gentleness can be in the life of a Christian believer. A gentle and quiet spirit in a woman is precious in God's sight. It's a fruit of the Spirit that can only be produced by our union with Christ. We need to be delivered from the harsh, mean, and rough ways of our culture and clothe ourselves with the gentleness of Christ. The PowerPoint file below has all of the Scripture references and quotes.

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Gentleness- The Great Power Of Gentleness - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above with the same name. It includes 14 slides with all of the Scripture references and quotes used in the teaching on gentleness.

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Getting Your Priorities In Order - Audio This is verse-by-verse audio teaching of Haggai 1:1-15. What happens to believers when the Lord is not number 1 in their lives? Nothing in life satisfied. Everything ends in frustration, disappointment, and disillusion. This was happening in Haggai's day. The people were sowing, eating, drinking, buying clothes, and earning wages. However, they never had enough. When our priorities are wrong, nothing in life satisfies. And it was the Lord Himself that was opposing them. How was it that it was not time to build God's house, but somehow, they had plenty of time to build their beautiful houses? They had their priorities all wrong. When the people repented, obeyed, and began to build, then the Lord sent a revival.

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Getting Your Priorities In Order A detailed study of Haggai, Chapter 1. We all make time for our priorities. We make time for what is really important to us. If God is not our priority, everything in life will frustrate us. When our priorities are wrong, nothing in life satisfies us.

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God Is For Us This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Romans 8:31-39. Pastor Charlie gives a summary of Romans 5-8 and shows how aggressive God's grace is towards His people. We are free from sin, free from law, alive in the Spirit, adopted by God, heirs of Christ, awaiting the redemption of our bodies, predestined, called, justified, and glorified. God has given us His Son, and this is the foundation for us receiving anything from God. We are more than conquerors over all adversity, trouble, danger, difficulty, and persecution. Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Going To Hell Part 1 This is part 1 of a two-part teaching on hell. We first learn the 5 wrong views of hell, Universalism, Annihilationism, Post Mortem Conversion, Purgatory, and Reincarnation. The man who went to hell in Luke 16 is also discussed. Finally, we see why Hades and Sheol are the same place.

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Going To Hell Part 2 This is part 2 of a two-part teaching on hell. There are three names for hell in the NT, Tartarus, Hades, and Gehenna. We examine the what and why of these 3 places. Gehenna is the lake of fire.

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Grace Or Legalism This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching on "Is it Grace or is it Legalism." This was the message delivered at the Oasis Church in Hanford, CA. Includes graphic and pictures used in the teaching. Five different areas to examine in the Christian life to tell if you are walking in grace or legalism.

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Greet One Another - Audio In this important audio teaching, Pastor Charlie teaches on one of the most powerful spiritual dynamics for releasing the agape love of God in a local church - greeting one another. Using one of his favorite chapters in the Bible, Romans 16, he gives a detailed look at how the apostle Paul greeted other believers. He greets 31 different individuals and groups. Paul always greeted people by name. How can believers in a local church, regardless of size, be close to each other if they don't even know the name of the person sitting next to them? When we greet others, we should affirm and encourage them as Paul did in Romans 16. People can be energized for weeks on one good compliment. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave us important instruction about greeting those who are not close or related to us. We should greet the elderly, children, and the poor of our local church. This is not an issue of shyness, but of obedience. This teaching includes people you should not greet. Finally, five times the NT teaches us to greet one another with a holy kiss. The PowerPoint and written teaching are also availabe.

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Greet One Another This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above of the same name - "Greet One Another." It includes all the references, quotes, and graphics for the teaching. The written teaching is also available.

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Guarding Against Deception & False Doctrine Nearly every book of the NT warns against false doctrines, false prophets, and false teachers. 5 practical ways are given to guard against deception including seeking godly counsel, finding it in the Word of God, checking the fruit, practicing the truth yourself, and testing everything. Modern day examples of deception are included.

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Handling Money In The Home 9 practical insights are given for handling money in your home. These include instruction on balanced checkbooks, savings accounts, credit cards, getting out of debt, giving to the poor, tithes and offerings, car and home purchases, and staying in agreement with your spouse.

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Healing 10 Pauls Thorn In The Flesh Many of us have lots of questions about physical healing. This teaching explains clearly that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was not a sickness, but a messenger of Satan. It did not make him sick, it buffeted him. Also, we examine the statement “by His stripes we are healed” and show it speaks of physical healing, not salvation.

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Healing From Shame - Audio This is one of the most requested teachings in our audio series. Pastor Charlie shares two touching stories of shame - one about President Franklin D. Roosevelt who suffered from polio and another about a close personal friend with a shameful physical disability. Shame sends us into hiding and fear. It creates a dark world around our heart and mind. In this teaching, we study Luke 8 and the woman with the issue of blood, who for 12 long years suffered not only physical troubles, but also great personal shame. We see the bondage that she was in and the freedom that Jesus gave her.

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Healing Ministry Of Jesus Christ The purpose of this teaching is two-fold. First, to glorify the powerful and spectacular healing ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. Second, I want to encourage all sick people, Christians and non-Christians, to put their faith and trust in Jesus for their physical healing. In this study we will answer four questions: Where did Jesus heal people? How did Jesus heal? Who did Jesus heal? What does the Gospel of Matthew say about the healing ministry of Jesus Christ? No other book in the Bible manifests the true power and authority of Jesus in physical healing like Matthew.

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Healing The Sick - All PowerPoint Slides These are all the PowerPoint slides for the 9-part "Healing the Sick" audio teaching series below. There are 77 slides in this file. There are many high quality paintings of the major healing miracles performed by Jesus and the apostles in the gospels and the book of Acts.

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Healing The Sick 1 - Audio A leper came to Jesus and asked a very important question for all who are seeking healing. "If You are willing, You can make me clean," he asked. The Lord's simple, but profound, answer gives all of us hope: "I am willing, be clean!" It is the will of God to be healed physically from our sicknesses and infirmities. In this first teaching on the 26 healing miracles of Jesus, Pastor Charlie looks at the 2 healings from leprosy, 2 from paralysis, and 2 from fevers. This is teaching 1 of 9. The PowerPoint slides for all 9 teachings are above.

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Healing The Sick 2 - Audio Many people have been sick for a long time. When people have been sick for years and years, a certain mentality and mind-set of hopelessness can destroy faith. Continuing his messages on the 26 physical healings performed by Jesus, Pastor Charlie looks at 3 healings done by Jesus on people with long-standing infirmities. First, the woman with the issue of blood for 12 years, then the woman who was bend over for 18 years, and finally, the man at the pool Bethesda who was sick for 38 long years. The PowerPoint file for all 9 teachings is above.

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Healing The Sick 3 - Audio Did you know that every man in the New Testament who was mute was possessed with a demon? Jesus healed every mute by casting out a demon. In this 3rd study on the 26 physical healing miracles of Jesus, Pastor Avila looks at how Jesus healed 3 different mutes and one deaf-mute. He looks at these healings in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The PowerPoint file for all 9 teachings is above.

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Healing The Sick 4 - Audio Teaching from the gospel of Mark, Pastor Charlie looks at 3 people delivered from demons or unclean spirits. First, we see Jesus set free the man with an unclean spirit in the synogague, then the Gadarene demoniac, and finally the Syro-Phoenician's daughter. This is the 4th teaching on the 26 physical healing miracles of Jesus. The PowerPoint file for all 9 teachings is above.

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Healing The Sick 5 - Audio This is the 5th teaching on the 26 physical healings done by Jesus. This study focuses on those who were healed of blindness. There are over 2 million people in the U. S. who injure their eyes in some way each year. Jesus healed two blind men in Matthew 9, blind Bartimaeus, the blind man at Bethsaida, and the man born blind in John 9. The PowerPoint file for all 9 teachings is above.

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Healing The Sick 6 - Audio In this 6th teaching on the 26 physical healings performed by Jesus, we look at the 3 people raised from the dead. There is a lot of instruction and insight into healing when we look at how Jesus raised the dead. Jesus raised Jairus' daughter, the young man from Nain, and Lazarus in John 11. Not even death, the ultimate vanity, can overcome the power of Jesus. He truly is the resurrection and the life. The PowerPoint file for all 9 teachings is above.

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Healing The Sick 7 - Audio In this final study on the 26 physical healings of Jesus, we look at the man healed of dropsy, another whose withered hand was restored, and the reattachment of Malchus' ear. One of the important truths in this teaching is that none of these 3 people asked Jesus for healing and He did it anyway. Pastor Charlie also answers the question from 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, "Did Paul stay sick for the glory of God with his thorn in the flesh?” The PowerPoint file for all 9 teachings is above.

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Healing The Sick 8 - Audio After the 4 gospels, the Book of Acts has more physical healings than any other book in the Bible. In this teaching, we study the great physical healings in Acts, Chapters 1-12, primarily in the ministry of the apostle Peter. We no longer look at miracles done exclusively by Jesus, but now we see God healing people through the lives of the apostles. Acts repeatedly speaks of the "miracles, signs, and wonders" done by men sent from God. Starting with the miracles performed by Stephen in Acts 6 and Philip the evangelist in Acts 8, Pastor Charlie also teaches on 4 miracles by the apostle Peter. The PowerPoint file for all 9 teachings is above.

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Healing The Sick 9 - Audio This teaching looks at some of the major healings from Acts 13-28, especially in the ministry of the apostle Paul. We study in detail the healing of the crippled man in Lystra, the deliverance of a slave girl from an evil spirit at Philippi, the extraordinary miracles through handerchiefs/aprons at Ephesus, the raising of Eutychus from the dead, and the supernatural healings on the island of Malta. The PowerPoint file for all 9 teachings is above.

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Holiness - Be Holy As He Is Holy Pastor Charlie starts in 1 John 3 to show that we can't be "like God" unless we see Him as He really is. We love others only because we know that God is love. We forgive others because we know that God has forgiven us. We are perfect because He is perfect. After looking at Paul and Peter's pursuit of the knowledge of God, he looks at 1 Peter 1:16's command to "be holy, for I am holy." He explains what the holiness of God is about using examples from Moses on Mount Sinai and the lives of NT believers. We are called "saints" which means "the holy ones."

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Holiness - Entering The Holy Of Holies - Audio Aaron the high priest was such a privileged man. He was the only person in his family, his tribe, and his nation, who was allowed into the very presence of God. In fact, Aaron was the only person in the whole world who could stand before the Shekinah glory of the Lord. This entrance had other limitations. Not only was he the only man, but he could only go in once a year, and with blood that was not adequate to deal with man's sin. Starting with this understanding, Pastor Charlie takes us to Hebrews 10:19-22 and shows how privileged Christians are to enter into the Holy of Holies by the blood of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 10:19 is one of the greatest verses in the Bible.

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Holiness - The Tabernacle Of David You will need the PowerPoint file below as you listen to this audio teaching on "The Tabernacle of David." Pastor Charlie again looks at how people approached the Holy of Holies with a special emphasis on David and his worshippers. He traces the movement of the ark at the time of David and then gives the 4 main areas of worship ministry that was established by the sweet Psalmist of Israel. Using Amos 9 and Acts 15 as a foundation, he teaches on the true meaning of David's tabernacle. This tabernacle included worship leaders, singers, songs of praise, special musical instruments, and prophesying. An insightful study on how to approach God's presence.

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Holiness - The Tabernacle Of David This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching on "The Tabernacle of David." It provides important paintings and visual insights into David's tabernacle. Includes an outline of the 4 main areas of worship that David established in the worship of God.

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Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit And Prayer This file is also listed under “Prayer.” In this teaching Pastor Charlie explains all the passages of Jesus in John, Chapters 14-16 on the Holy Spirit. He is our Divine Helper. Next, we look at Romans 8:26-27 and see how the Spirit helps us in our prayer life. In Luke 11, we come to understand that asking the Father for the Holy Spirit is prayer request #1 for the Christian. Then Pastor Avila goes through three great prayers in Ephesians that mention the Holy Spirit. A strong teaching for those seeking a more powerful prayer life.

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Holy Spirit - The Spirit Living In You - Audio Many Christians believe that once you get saved (born again), the Holy Spirit comes to live in you and that's the only experience you need. Is there anymore? Taking believers through 6 verses in the New Testament that teach about the Holy Spirit living or dwelling in you, Pastor Charlie then goes to 3 sections of the Book of Acts to show that there IS more. Looking first at the Ephesian believers in Acts 19, and then the believers of Samaria in Acts 8, and finally, Saul of Tarsus in Acts 9, he shows how in all 3 cases, believers who were born again with the Spirit living in them were subsequently baptized with the Spirit of God.

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Homosexuality - A Christian Manifesto On Homosexuality Because of the rise of homosexuality in our city, state, nation, and world, we, the people of Clovis Christian Center, are making a public declaration of our beliefs on homosexuality. Here are 20 declarations that are clear, direct, biblical, and uncomprising. This is what we believe about homosexuality and God's original purpose and design for marriage.

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Homosexuality - Sodom And Gomorrah - Audio This is the Sunday morning audio teaching on "Sodom & Gomorrah." It is a comprehensive study from the Bible of Sodom and Gomorrah. Pastor Charlie starts with the sensational murders of Harvey Milk and George Moscone in San Francisco in November of 1978. He gives insights from the teachings of Jude, Peter, Jesus, Jeremiah, and Moses. One of his main conclusions is that the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by the judgment of God has been set forth as a historic example of how God will deal with individuals, families, communities, states and nations that embrace homosexuality. Please download the PowerPoint file below for this teaching.

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Homosexuality - Sodom And Gomorrah - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the "Sodom and Gomorrah" audio teaching listed above. Includes pictures of Dan White, George Moscone, Dianne Feinstein, and all the verses taught in the sermon.

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Homosexuality - Sodom And Gomorrah This teaching is a comprehensive study from the Bible of Sodom and Gomorrah. Pastor Charlie starts with the sensational murders of Harvey Milk and George Moscone in San Francisco in November of 1978. He gives insights from the teachings of Jude, Peter, Jesus, Jeremiah, and Moses. One of his main conclusions is that the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by the judgment of God has been set forth as a historic example of how God will deal with individuals, families, communities, states and nations that embrace homosexuality. Audio and PowerPoint files for this teaching are available above.

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Homosexuality - The Homosexual Christian Is it acceptable in the eyes of the Lord for a man to be a practicing homosexual and a practicing Christian at the same time? Does the God of the Bible approve and welcome such a lifestyle? Were King David and Jonathan homosexual lovers? Are the strong statements against homosexuality in Leviticus really speaking about something else? Is the Lord gratified and pleased with the ordination of homosexual or lesbian Pastors, Bishops, or Priests? Is a man born gay? Does God make or create people gay? Did Jesus ever address the issue of homosexuality? In this important study, Pastor Charlie addresses the main points presented by "pro-gay theology."

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In God We Trust - Audio He (Jesus) did not retaliate when He was insulted, nor threaten revenge when He suffered. He left His case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. These are the words of Peter regarding Jesus. This audio teaching was delivered following a week of great personal trial and pain experienced by Pastor Charlie. It was also a time of great difficulty in the lives of many people in his congregation. A very encouraging message for anyone going through a personal crisis or great emotional pain. Gives four areas where we must trust God with all our heart. The written outline for this teaching is below.

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In God We Trust Outline This is the outline for the audio teaching by the same name. This includes all the verses used in the message and the blanks that can be filled in.

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Instilling Self-Control In Children We live in a culture of increasing lawlessness. Parents do not know how to raise their children in the ways of the Lord. This teaching gives seven practical steps for instilling self control in children. Includes teaching on working with firstborns, sleep patterns for children, picking up after children, disciplining manipulation, and much more.

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Instructions For New Christians Pastor Charlie first shares his salvation testimony. Then he gives 6 action steps for new Christians including telling others about Jesus, getting water baptized, finding a Bible-believing church, finding a mentor, studying the Bible, and praying.

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Iraq And The Bible Because of the war in Iraq, many people have taken an interest in what the Bible says about this country. We show how Iraq is mentioned repeatedly from Genesis to Revelation, and even how Jesus went there twice in the book of Daniel. Many of the main events in the OT took place in Iraq including the flood of Noah, the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities, and the preaching of Jonah.

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James Chapter 01a - Trials Produces Patience - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of James 1:1-8. Trials produces patience and perseverance in our lives. Starting with a look at the author, James, the Lord's half-brother, and his audience of Jewish Christians who were scattered to the nations due to persecution, Pastor Charlie talks about the role of trials in the life of Christians. James commands (Greek imperative verb) them to "count it all joy." We must let trials run its course, and let patience finish its work, so that we can be perfect, complete, lacking nothing. If patience does its perfect work, God will do His perfect work in us. And how we need the wisdom of God to understanding what God is doing and how we should respond. Using examples from Peter, Israel in the wilderness, Joseph, and personal testimonies, Pastor Charlie examines the fiery trials that come into our lives.

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Jude - A Complete Course We are studying the Book of Jude, verse-by-verse, from January-February of 2012. This PDF file has all of the student lecture notes and homework for the course. This file currently has 44 pages. MP3 audio files (total of 6) will be available below as the course progresses over the next few weeks. Please come back each week and note the upload date on the right to get the latest file(s).

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Jude - All PowerPoint Slides We will be studying the Book of Jude, verse-by-verse, from January-February of 2012. This PowerPoint file contains all the graphics, quotes, references, and pictures that are used in the lectures. This current file has 80 slides. MP3 audio files (total of 6) will be available below as the course progresses over the next few weeks. Please come back each week and note the upload date on the right to get the latest file(s).

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Jude - An Introduction - Audio The world today is filled with suicide bombers, drug cartels, homosexual marriages, abortion, molestations, serial killers, cult groups, genocide, and drugs. This is depressing, discouraging, and negative...but it's reality! Christians cannot be like the proverbial ostrich that sticks his head in the sand. The Book of Jude is a great reality check for Christians. Jude talks about uncomfortable stories of God's judgment against Israel, angels, Sodom and Gomorrah, Cain, Balaam, Korah, and the apostates. The message of Jude is to "contend for the faith" and he shows you how to "build yourself up on your most holy faith." In this introduction, we take lots of time to define the word "apostasy" and many verses related to it. Apostates were around in Jude's day, they are here now, and they are in the future. This audio file includes a reading of the entire 25 verses of Jude. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes with homework are above.

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Jude 01 - Contending For The Faith - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Jude 1:1-4. In this study we learn that Jude (Judas in Greek) is the half-brother of Jesus and the brother of James (author of the biblical book). He calls himself, not Jesus' brother, but Jesus' slave. We also see why being kept or protected by Jesus Christ is going to be so important in these last days of apostasy and backsliding. We need an abundance of God's mercy, peace and love to survive these perilous days. The key verse of the Book of Jude is verse 3. Christians must earnestly contend for the faith. We must stand up and fight the good fight of faith. This fight is necessary because many apostates and false teachers have arisen and secretly entered the church to deceive believers. But these false and ungodly men are exposed by Jude. They are men who turn the grace of God into a license for sexual immorality - like many ministers today. We look at the homosexual bishop, Jim Swilley, from the megachurch, "Church in the Now," and learn lessons about what present-day deceivers will do and say in the churches. The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes and homework are also available above.

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Judgment And Separation The judgment of God is an awesome thing. This teaching shows clearly why God always separates before He judges. 4 biblical judgments are examined including the judgment upon the world at the time of Noah, the judgment upon the nation of Egypt at the time of Moses, the judgment upon the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah at the time of Lot, and the judgment upon individuals at the time of the 12 spies.

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Legalism And Its Curse So many of us Christians are legalistic. Paul wrestled with the Galatian church over legalism. This study gives 6 ways to tell if you are living under grace or under legalism. Many have been set free reading this teaching.

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Love 01 - 1 Corinthians 13 - Audio We look carefully at the greatest words ever penned by the apostle Paul - 1 Corinthians 13. Pastor Charlie starts by look at 1 Corinthians 12:31 and 14:1 which are the "sandwich bread" holding the meat of Chapter 13. Agape love is greater than any spiritual gift, and we are to make agape love our aim in life. Without love, we are nothing, and we connect this with the loveless church of Ephesus in Revelation 2. We are to love one another with the same love that God the Father has for God the Son. This teaching also includes instruction on not keeping a list of wrongs and covering over all sins, following by how love is longsuffering. This is the first of nine audio teachings in the Love Series.

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Love 02 - The Longsuffering Of Love - Audio This is a continuation of the first audio teaching on 1 Corinthians 13. First, the truths of 1 Corinthians 13 can overwhelm us. We can throw up our hands and say that it is impossible. It is. That's why we need the divine helper, the Holy Spirit, to love through us. In this study we focus on the truths that "love suffers long" and "love bears all things." So often, Christians see agape love as two people frolicking through a field of flowers, holding hands in playful delight, and enjoying one another's company. But God's agape love involves endurance and patience with unlovely people. This can be very difficult when it is people in your own home, especially children. Using several real examples of parents who have had to endure with difficult children, including adult children, Pastor Charlie shows the true nature of agape love. God has shown much longsuffering to us, and He will use difficult people in our lives to shape godly character. This is where we really learn to be "sons of the Most High."

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Mercy Of God 1 - Be Merciful - Audio "When you sin, you want mercy; when others sin, you want judgment." These were the words that Pastor Charlie heard as a young Christian. This is the first audio teaching of his series on "The Mercy of God." Pastor Avila begins with an overview of the awesome mercy of God in Scriptures. Then he teaches from a powerful verse - Luke 6:36, "Therefore be merciful just as your Father is also merciful." He shows that the context for being merciful is with our enemies. Then he gives four ways to show mercy to others. "Be merciful" is a state of being, an attitude we maintain, a lifestyle that we live. Christians are commanded by Jesus to be full of mercy toward others. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Mercy Of God 1 - Be Merciful - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the audio teaching above on "Be Merciful" from Luke 6:36. These slides include all the quotes, references, pictures, and definitions used in that teaching.

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Mercy Of God 2 - Love Mercy - Audio This is the 2nd audio teaching in "The Mercy of God" series. Beginning with the powerful prophetic word in Hosea 6:8, Pastor Charlie teaches how to "love mercy." He uses the example of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 and then moves to Jesus' word in Matthew 5:7, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." He explains why Jonah ran from the call of God - he wanted judgment, but God wanted mercy. He then teaches from Matthew 9 and 12 that "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice." Finally, he concludes with that convicting verse in James 2:13, "Judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment!" The PowerPoint file for this audio teaching is below.

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Mercy Of God 2 - Love Mercy - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the above audio teaching on "Love Mercy" based on Hosea 6:6. These slides include all the quotes, references, pictures, and definitions used in that audio teaching.

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Mercy Of God 3 - Be Merciful To Me - Audio This is the 3rd study on the Mercy of God. This audio teaching is a verse-by-verse teaching of the parable in Luke 18:9-14. Why do we judge critically other Christian believers? How come we look down on others who may not be doing as well as we are in their spiritual life? Pastor Charlie asserts that the critical issue and attitude is found in the contrast between the Pharisee and the Tax Collector as they went to the temple to pray. The Pharisee could see the sins of others but not his own sins. We must maintain an attitude of "God, be merciful to me a sinner" if we are to truly humble ourselves before the Lord. This teaching includes instruction from Romans 14 and James 4 about judging others. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Mercy Of God 3 - Be Merciful To Me - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the audio teaching above on "Be Merciful to Me" from Luke 18:9-14. These slides include all the quotes, references, pictures, and definitions used in that teaching.

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Mercy Of God 4 - New Every Morning - Audio This is the 4th and final teaching on the Mercy of God series. This is an audio teaching that gives an overview of the Book of Lamentations and then a verse-by-verse study of Lamentations 3:21-26. Pastor Charlie asserts that Christian believers should never be hopeless. We always have hope. Why? Because the Lord's mercies and compassions are new every morning. If Jeremiah could find hope in the midst of despair, desolation, distress, and destruction in his day, then certainly, we can have hope today. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Mercy Of God 4 - New Every Morning - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the audio teaching above entitled "New Every Morning" from Lamentations 3:21-26. These slides include all the quotes, references, pictures, and definitions used in that teaching.

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Money 1 - Wisdom On Finances - Audio This is the first audio teaching on the "Handling Money in the Home" Series. In this teaching, Pastor Charlie starts with Solomon in 2 Chronicles 1:7-12 and explains why he asked God for wisdom and the Lord gave him riches and wealth. For the Christian, God's wisdom is needed for handling finances according to God's will. Pastor Charlie gives an in-depth teaching in 7 areas of finances: 1) Contentment, 2) The Ability to Handle Wealth, 3) Why Handling Wealth is a Test for Spiritual Ministry, 4) Always Remaining in Agreement with Your Spouse, 5) Why Christians who are Financially Bound are Not Spiritually Free, 6) The Utter Folly and Ruin of Get Rich Quick Schemes Including Lotteries, and 7) The Critical Importance of Education, Technical/Vocational Training, and Acquiring Skills for Employment. The important PowerPoint file with all the Scripture references is below.

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Money 1 - Wisdom On Finances - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above on "God's Wisdom on Finances." It includes all the Scripture references, quotes, pictures, and graphics for the teaching.

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Money 2 - Put This Money To Work - Audio This is the second audio teaching on the "Handling Money in the Home" series. In this study, Pastor Charlie starts with the Parable of the Minas in Luke, Chapter 19. The ability to handle money determines your ability to rule or handle authority. Seven areas of finances are covered including: 1) Cutting out what is Unfruitful, 2) Getting Organized in our Finances, 3) God is Our Source not Banks or Jobs, 4) Getting Out of Debt, 5) How to Save Money to Avoid Getting into Debt, 6) Worldly Purchases Versus God's Way, and 7) Insight on Purchasing Vehicles. The important PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Money 2 - Put This Money To Work - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above on "Put This Money To Work." It includes all the Scripture references, quotes, pictures, and graphics for the teaching.

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Money 3 - Credit Cards And Borrowing - Audio This is the 3rd teaching in the "Handling Money in the Home" Series. In this important teaching, Pastor Charlie focuses on the issue of borrowing and all of its many schemes - particularly credit cards and co-signing. He first reminds us that we live in a debt filled culture. If we don't change our thinking, we will not change our living. Using an insightful personal illustration on co-signing, he takes us through verse after verse in Proverbs warning us against it. He speaks against payday loans, timeshares, upfront fees, and foreign lottery winnings. On credit cards, he shows the disastrous trends in personal bankruptcies due to excessive credit card debt. He also warns against debt consolation loans. Pastor Avila gives practical advice about getting out of credit card debt. The important PowerPoint file is below.

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Money 3 - Credit Cards And Borrowing - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above on "Credit Cards And Borrowing." It includes all the Scripture references, quotes, pictures, and graphics for the teaching.

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Money 4 - Giving Generously To The Lord - Audio This is the 4th and final teaching on "Handling Money in the Home" Series. Starting with the all-important verses in money in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6, Pastor Charlie reminds us that we "lay up" treasures in heaven not so that we'll have money available when we get to the other side. No, it's because where our money is that's where our heart will be. Our heart follows our money. Using verse after verse from the Bible, he shows the great joy and blessing it is to give generously to the Lord. Includes the great paradox of giving from Proverbs 11 and the generous man, the widow's mite and its implications, giving to the poor and needy, it's more blessed to given than to receive, giving to parents, render unto Caesar and unto God, and the grace of giving. A strong teaching for those who want to be "cheerful givers." The important PowerPoint file is below.

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Money 4 - Giving Generously To The Lord - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above on "Giving Generously to the Lord." It includes all the Scripture references, quotes, pictures, and graphics for the teaching.

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No Holding Back So many Christians are holding back in their service to God. This study examines carefully Romans, Chapter 8. It gives reasons why we do not surrender, and then some practical lessons on surrender from the lives of Jephthah, Joseph, and Jehoshaphat.

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Parable Of The Sower - Audio There are 39 different parables in the four gospels. Because some of the parables are repeated in Matthew, Mark, and Luke (John has no parables), there are 57 total parables given by Jesus. This audio teaching is a verse-by-verse study of Mark 4:1-20. The parable of the sower reveals how diligent the enemy is to attack when we get into God's Word. Shows how powerful the Word of God really is and how a believer becomes very fruitful through the Word. The mysteries of the kingdom have been given to us through the parables.

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Pastoral Ministry - The 28 Qualifications Of Elders Elders or overseers have some important spiritual requirements. They MUST meet certain qualifications in order to serve in the church. This one-page outline gives the 28 qualifications found in 1 Timothy Chapter 3 and Titus Chapter 1.

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Pastoral Ministry - What Elders Must Not Be In this teaching Pastor Charlie looks at 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 and identifies eight qualifications that elders must NOT have in their lives. This study also shows that elders and bishops are the same according to the Bible. An important teaching for those who select leaders for the local church.

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Planning For Success Not Failure - Audio This is the audio teaching from the Book of Proverbs on planning. You will need the outline below to fill in the blanks on this teaching, and the PowerPoint file below that has all the answers. The written teaching is also below. This study gives a comprehensive overview of planning from a Christian perspective based on Proverbs.

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Planning For Success Not Failure - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above on the same subject. This file follows the audio teaching above and the outline below that needs to be filled in.

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Planning For Success Not Failure Outline This is the outline for the audio teaching above on the same subject. This outline follows the audio teaching and the PowerPoint file above that has all the answers to fill in. It includes all the verses and various translations used in the teaching.

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Planning For Success Not Failure This teaching shows you how to do planning in your life from a Christian perspective. God has plans for us so we show how He directs us in our planning. Includes instruction on the will of God, how our plans are opposed, waiting on the timing of the Lord, seeking godly advice, the importance of diligence and hard work, and how to avoid shortcuts. This teaching is especially useful at the beginning of each year when we normally make resolutions.

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Prayer - Answered Prayer 1 - Audio This is a very important teaching on "Answered Prayer." Quoting from Andrew Murray, Pastor Charlie shows that if your prayers are not being answered then you are praying amiss. If what Jesus said about prayer, answered prayer, is true, then if you are not receiving answers to prayers, it is a serious indication that something is really wrong. Starting with Hannah's prayer for a "male child," he teaches from the gospels showing what Jesus said about answered prayer in Matthew and Mark. The PowerPoint file for this audio teaching is below.

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Prayer - Answered Prayer 1 - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the "Answered Prayer 1" audio teaching above. It includes all the references, quotes, and graphics used in the teaching. A total of 12 slides.

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Prayer - Answered Prayer 2 - Audio This is Part 2 of Pastor Charlie's teaching on "Answered Prayer." He first reviews all of the main points from the first teaching. Next, he teaches from Luke 11:1-13. He reminds us that we need to ask the Lord to teach us to pray. He gives insights on the parable of the persistence man in Luke 11:5-8, and then shows the importance of Luke 11:9-13 in answered prayer. Prayer request #1 for the Christian believer is to ask the Father for the Holy Spirit. He also teaches from John 14:12-17 and shows what it really means to do the "greater works" of verse 12. We are to pray, and God does the hard part. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Prayer - Answered Prayer 2 - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the "Answered Prayer 2" audio teaching above. It includes all the references, quotes, and graphics used in the teaching. A total of 15 slides.

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Prayer - By Nothing But Prayer And Fasting - Audio Jesus said in Mark 9:29 that "this kind comes out by nothing but prayer and fasting." The words, "by nothing," indicate that nothing else will work. Are you frustrated by unanswered prayers or negative situations that just seem to go from bad to worse? Maybe you need to "fast and pray." Starting with the first mention of fasting in the Judges 20, Pastor Charlie teaches on many important practical truths about fasting. Includes teaching from Isaiah 58 (the fasting chapter) and Ezra 8. The PowerPoint file for this audio teaching is below.

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Prayer - By Nothing But Prayer And Fasting - PowerPoint This PowerPoint file is for the audio teaching above with the same name. It includes all the scripture references and a comparison between the Israelites and the Benjamites in Judges 20 and all of the possessions brought back by the exiles in Ezra 8.

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Prayer - Calling Intercessors - Audio In this audio teaching, Pastor Charlie starts with the broken down walls of the city of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah. Any gaps or breaches in the wall of any city opened the way for enemy armies or wild animals to come in and attack its citizens. Using this picture-image, he teaches on the powerful, yet unsung, ministry of intercession. Using Psalm 106 and Moses' example of standing in the gap for Israel, Pastor Charlie looks at some of the main verses in the Bible on intercessors. In Ezekiel 22:30 and Isaiah 59:16, the Lord could find "no man" who would stand in the gap and prevent destruction from coming upon the nation. God only needs one person as an intercessor to prevent calamity from coming against a nation, a church, or another person. He calls forth those who want to join the intercessioin team at his church and many responded. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Prayer - Calling Intercessors - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above of the same name. It includes all the references, quotes, and graphics for the teaching.

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Prayer - Kingdom Authority In Prayer - Audio In this outstanding teaching, Keith Martens, the Executive Director of Kingdom Ministries in Fresno, California, teaches Christians how to "get an attitude" and pray with authority in the name of Jesus. Using many biblical examples from the life of Jesus, Paul and David, and many personal testimonies, he shows how to use your authority as a Christian believer to deal with our enemy. Many Christians are asking God to do something in prayer, not realizing that they themselves have authority to take ground for the kingdom of God. He closes with an insightful review of the confrontation between David and Goliath, and teaches God's authority in prayer.

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Prayer - Lord Teach Us To Pray - Audio This is perhaps Pastor Charlie's most important teaching ever on prayer. It is a verse-by-verse study of Luke 11:1-4. Giving practical examples and simple insights, he gets right to the heart of prayer. He uses the Lord's model prayer to "teach us how to pray." It includes a powerful personal testimony of how the Lord blessed and delivered one of his most revengeful enemies through his faithful and persistent intercession.

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Prayer - Men Leading Families In Prayer - Audio In this audio teaching, Pastor Charlie gives a careful explanation of 1 Timothy 2:1-8, especially verse 8. It includes practical instruction on how men can lead their families in prayer at home. A man can pray alone, pray with his wife, pray with his family, and pray with his children. He dissects 1 Timothy 2:8, a verse specifically for the praying man. With this teaching a father/husband will be able to introduce and sustain prayer in his home. The written teaching is below.

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Prayer - Men Leading Families In Prayer In this written teaching, Pastor Charlie gives practical instruction on how men can lead their families in prayer at home. A man can pray alone, pray with his wife, pray with his family, and pray with his children. He dissects 1 Timothy 2:8, a verse specifically for the praying man. With this teaching a father/husband will be able to introduce and sustain prayer in his home. The audio teaching is above.

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Prayer - Overcoming Prayerlessness - Audio This is the audio teaching. The written version is below. Why do so many Christians struggle with prayer? In this teaching, we study why “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” Pastor Avila explains practically how to “pray without ceasing” and why we so desperately need the Holy Spirit to help us in prayer, because we don’t even know how to pray as we ought. It includes a careful study of Epaphras’ prayer in Colossians 4, Peter’s instruction on prayer in 1 Peter 4, and why prayer is the reason for putting on the full armor of God in Ephesians 6.

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Prayer - Overcoming Prayerlessness Why do so many Christians struggle with prayer? In this teaching, we study why “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” Pastor Avila explains practically how to “pray without ceasing” and why we so desperately need the Holy Spirit to help us in prayer, because we don’t even know how to pray as we ought. It includes a careful study of Epaphras’ prayer in Colossians 4, Peter’s instruction on prayer in 1 Peter 4, and why prayer is the reason for putting on the full armor of God in Ephesians 6.

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Prayer - Prayer & Temptations Audio Temptation is a simple method that takes what is wrong and makes it look right. It takes what is bad and makes it look good. It takes what is dangerous and makes it look harmless. In this teaching, Pastor Charlie explains what Jesus meant when He said, "And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" in Matthew 6. At Gethsemane in Luke 22, Jesus also said, “Pray, lest you enter into temptation.” You will learn that prayer closes the door to many temptations so that they never come, and it breaks the power of temptation’s attraction when it does come. Thus, your victory over temptation comes from the Lord through prayer. The written PDF teaching is below.

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Prayer - Prayer & Temptations Temptation is a simple method that takes what is wrong and makes it look right. It takes what is bad and makes it look good. It takes what is dangerous and makes it look harmless. In this teaching, Pastor Charlie explains what Jesus meant when He said, "And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" in Matthew 6. At Gethsemane in Luke 22, Jesus also said, “Pray, lest you enter into temptation.” You will learn that prayer closes the door to many temptations so that they never come, and it breaks the power of temptation’s attraction when it does come. Thus, your victory over temptation comes from the Lord through prayer. The MP3 audio file for this teaching is above.

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Prayer - Prayer Of Asking Over 50 times in the Bible we are told to ask, and you shall receive. We have not because we ask not. This teaching looks primarily at all the statements made by Jesus regarding the prayer of asking.

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Prayer - Praying For Your Pastor 1 - Audio If you were the devil, and you wanted to really harm, injury, and hurt a local church, what would you do? If you were the devil, and you wanted to cause maximum damage in the local church, who would you go after? In this first teaching on "Praying for your Pastor," Pastor Charlie explains carefully Mark 14:27-31, 50. Jesus warned all of His disciples that they would be scandalized because "I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered." Although all said they would remain faithful, they all forsook Him and fled. Pastor Charlie shows some of the serious spiritual dynamics that come into a local church if believers don't pray and if Pastors fall.

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Prayer - Praying For Your Pastor 2 - Audio This is the 2nd message on "Praying for your Pastor." In the 1st message, we studied from Mark 14, but in this 2nd lesson we look at the parallel passage in Matthew 26. Pastor Charlie shows again that the sheep will be scandalized and scattered if the shepherd (Pastor) falls. Using the powerful story in 1 Chronicles 21, where Satan stands against and defeats the whole nation of Israel by leading astray one man - David, the leader and shepherd. His foolish decsion to number Israel resulted in the deaths of 70,000 people. Pastor Charlie gives four areas to pray for your Pastor.

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Prayer - Priority Of Prayer Nothing reveals your spiritual life like prayer. The Bible teaches us to pray always, pray continually, pray night and day, pray without ceasing, and be devoted to prayer. This study will encourage believers to make prayer a priority.

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Prayer - The Holy Spirit And Prayer This file is also listed under “Holy Spirit.” In this teaching Pastor Charlie explains all the passages of Jesus in John, Chapters 14-16 on the Holy Spirit. He is our Divine Helper. Next, we look at Romans 8:26-27 and see how the Spirit helps us in our prayer life. In Luke 11, we come to understand that asking the Father for the Holy Spirit is prayer request #1 for the Christian. Then Pastor Avila goes through three great prayers in Ephesians that mention the Holy Spirit. A strong teaching for those seeking a more powerful prayer life.

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Prayer - The Lord's Prayer - Audio This is an audio teaching by Pastor Ron Pinkston on the Lord's Prayer. This is probably the best teaching on the Lord's prayer that I (Pastor Charlie) have ever heard. This is not a mundane teaching on this critical prayer. Pastor Ron brings out the powerful relationship element of this prayer through his practical experience with the prayer and humorous stories. A very encouraging and insightful teaching on the five most important elements in the daily life of Christian believers.

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Prayer - The Prayer Of A Righteous Man - Audio In this important teaching on prayer, Pastor Charlie takes a verse-by-verse look at James 5:13-18. When many Christians go through troubles and trials, one of the last things they do is pray. James says that it's the first thing to do - "Let him pray." We also cover the reason why elders should be called on to pray for the sick. We examine the importance of confessing sins, if necessary, for our physical healing. If you don't call the elders, then you can call a "righteous man" so you can "pray for one another." When a righteous man prays in faith, it is powerful and effective. Finally, we look at the prayer of Elijah the prophet. When he prayed, powerful things happened! He stopped things; he started things. He stopped the rain; he started the rain. This is perhaps the most comprehensive teaching on prayer in the apostolic letters.

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Prayer - When You Pray - Audio In this very important foundational teaching on prayer, Pastor Charlie takes a verse-by-verse look at Matthew 6:5-8. In verses 5-6, Jesus teaches us where to pray - this determines our motive; in verses 7-8, He teaches us how to pray - this determines our knowledge of Father God. In verse 5, Jesus shows where "hypocrites" pray; in verse 6, where Christians pray. In verse 7, how pagans pray; in verse 8, how Christians pray. The key to secret, private prayer is to find a room where you can shut the door, and be alone with your Father who is in heaven. In this room, you will see that He already knows everything you have need of before you ask Him!

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Premarital Counseling Test For CHRISTIAN MEN This is a 9-page premarital questionnaire for Christian MEN that will help them identify problem areas before getting married. It includes questions on family background, sexuality, in-laws, money, children, character issues, and Christian living. Intended for Christian believers only.

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Premarital Counseling Test For CHRISTIAN WOMEN This is a 9-page premarital questionnaire for Christian WOMEN that will help them identify problem areas before getting married. It includes questions on family background, sexuality, in-laws, money, children, character issues, and Christian living. Intended for Christian believers only.

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Proverbs - A Complete Course These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes and homework for the entire course on the Book of Proverbs as taught by Dr. Avila at the Fresno School of Mission. If you download this file, you will NOT need to download any of the PDF files below on Proverbs. However, you may want to download the individual PowerPoint slides for the different chapters. There are 373 pages in this file.

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Proverbs - All PowerPoint Slides This file includes all the PowerPoint slides for the entire Proverbs course. If you download this file, you will not need to download any of the PowerPoint files below within the Proverbs course. This is a very large file, nearly 40MB, and it contains 775 slides. However, it contains all of the verse-by-verse teaching that was used to teach the 33-hour Proverbs class. The student lecture notes with homework are above and the 33 MP3 audio files on every verse are below.

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Proverbs - An Introduction - Audio This is the first audio teaching of the 33-hour course on the entire Book of Proverbs. This teaching covers the objectives and overview of this class. It explains the requirements of the class and homework. Pastor Charlie begins with a background on Solomon's birth, family, wisdom, and failures. He explains the meaning of his Hebrew name, his 3,000 proverbs, and his 1,005 songs. This study includes a clear overview of the structure of the whole Book of Proverbs. We learn who the four authors (writers) are and what antithetical and synonymous proverbs look like. Both PowerPoint and student notes are available below.

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Proverbs Chapter 01 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Proverbs, Chapter 1. Pastor Charlie show why Proverbs is written and to whom. He sees the foundation of Proverbs in the "fear of the Lord." This 1st Chapter shows how bad associations corrupt good character. Many people who do evil look only at incomes not outcomes, but we will reap what we sow. If we ignore lady wisdom, we will do so at our own peril. Our way of life is producing fruit and we will eat its fruit. The student lecture notes and PowerPoint files are also available above and below.

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Proverbs Chapter 02 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Proverbs, Chapter 2. Pastor Charlie shows how to seek for wisdom, inisight, and understanding as looking for hidden treasures. This wisdom will "protect" you from two corrupt people - "the wicked man" and "the adulteress woman." We learn principles to keep us from the paths, ways, and roads of the wicked. An important study for those who want to "apply their heart to understanding and knowledge." The student lecture notes and PowerPoint file are also available.

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Proverbs Chapter 03 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Proverbs, Chapter 3. This is study, Pastor Charlie teaches on the 5 acts of obedience, how the Lord disciplines His people, the blessings of wisdom, the results of discernment, the 5 "do not's" of the righteous, and how God treats the wise and the fools. He shows the pattern of "if-then" in the first 10 verses. "If" is a big word in the Bible. We are to "trust the Lord," "fear the Lord," and "honor the Lord" in this Chapter. Pastor Avila also teaches that correction is a powerful expression of God's love. The student lecture notes and PowerPoint file are also available.

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Proverbs Chapter 04 - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Proverbs, Chapters 4. This Chapter makes no mention of "God" or "Lord" because it is a view from below (home). It emphasizes the transmission of wisdom from one generation to another. Wisdom is the principal thing. Pastor Charlie emphasizes the importance of listening and paying attention to wisdom because it is easy to forget. We must "lay hold," "embrace," and "keep" God's ways and commands. There are only 2 paths in life - the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. Finally, we close with the critical importance of guarding your heart. Student lecture notes and the PowerPoint file are also available.

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Proverbs Chapter 05 - Audio This is the verse-by-verse- audio teaching of Proverbs, Chapter 5. This Chapter, along with all of Chapter 7 and half of Chapter 6 of Proverbs, speaks of one sin - adultery. In this study we look at the way of the adulteress, the loss and ruin of adultery, how to prevent adultery, and how God sees and judges this sin. Using many personal stories within the local church, Pastor Charlie shows the devastating consequences of adultery. We are reminded that if you take what does not belong to you, you will lose what does. The student lecture notes and PowerPoint file are also available.

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Proverbs Chapter 06 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Proverbs, Chapter 6. In this study, Pastor Charlie covers the 6 main areas of this chapter: 1) Never co-sign for anyone. If the person you co-sign for runs out of money, your creditors will come after your money. 2) Learning lessons from a sluggard or lazy man. 3) The disastrous way of a scoundrel. 4) Seven things that God hates. 5) Listen to your dad and mom, especially about those of the opposite sex. 6) The devastating consequences of adultery. The student lecture notes and PowerPoint file are also available.

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Proverbs Chapter 07 - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Proverbs, Chapter 7. In this study, Pastor Charlie shows us the seduction and devastation of adultery. Starting with a word from a father to his son, he teaches how young men end up in the wrong place at the wrong time - this is how the door is opened to adultery. Then in Proverbs 7:10-20 we actually hear the adulteress speaking. Her seduction is powerful and appealing. But in the end, we see the utter devastation and destruction of this damnable sin. "Her house really is the way to hell, descending to the chambers of death (v27)." The PowerPoint file and student lecture notes are also available.

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Proverbs Chapter 08 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Proverbs, Chapter 8.

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Proverbs Chapter 09 - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Proverbs, Chapter 9.

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Proverbs Class 01 - Chapters 1-2 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 1 and 2 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 1-2 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 01 - Chapters 1-2 These are the introductory lecture notes for the Book of Proverbs course. It is critical to download this file to help you start the Proverbs study. Includes an overview of the course, outlines, and main themes. This file covers a brief overview of Solomon’s life and the other authors of Proverbs including Agur, Lemuel, and “the wise.” A verse-by-verse teaching of the first two Chapters of Proverbs is presented. In Chapter 1, we see who the book was written for, examine good and evil associations, the fear of God, and the call of “lady” wisdom. In Chapter 2, we look at seeking God’s wisdom, the fruit of this seeking, and being delivered from evil men and the adulteress. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Proverbs Class 02 - Chapters 3-5 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 3-5 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 02 - Chapters 3-5 These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes of Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of Proverbs. In Proverbs 3, we look at the 5 Acts of Obedience, the Lord’s Discipline, the Blessings of Wisdom, and the Results of Discernment. In Chapter 4, because wisdom is the “principal thing,” we study how to acquire wisdom, the path of wisdom, and the heart of wisdom. Finally, Proverbs Chapters 5, 6, and 7 focus on one sin – the sin of adultery. In Chapter 5, we get insights and discernment on adultery. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Proverbs Class 03 - Chapters 6-8 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 6-8 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 03 - Chapters 6-8 These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes of Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of Proverbs. In Proverbs 6, we focus on the things that God hates and the sin of adultery. In Chapter 7, we have perhaps the greatest insight into the sin of adultery and its devastating consequences. Many people of the centuries have been seduced and devastated by adultery. In Chapter 8, we study the call and summons of “lady” wisdom and the fruit and blessings of the wisdom of God. Also, we learn lessons from God’s creation about wisdom. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Proverbs Class 04 - Chapters 9-11 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 9, 10, and 11 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 9-11 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 04 - Chapters 9-11 These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes of Chapters 9, 10, and 11 of Proverbs. Chapter 9 is the shortest chapter in Proverbs but it includes instruction on the Invitation of Lady Wisdom, the Mocker vs. the Wise Man, and the Invitation of Lady Folly. In Chapter 10, we have perhaps the greatest comparison between the righteous and the wicked in the Bible. Proverbs 11 covers “the way of the righteous.” Includes homework. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Proverbs Class 05 - Chapters 12-14 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 12, 13, and 14 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 12-14 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 05 - Chapters 12-14 These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes of Chapters 12, 13, and 14 of Proverbs. Chapter 12 is another great chapter comparing the righteous and the wicked. The righteous are people that are rooted, so they are people who truly last. Includes further teaching on the words of our lips. Chapter 13 is, yet again, more teaching on the righteous and wicked. We study the importance of discipline and instruction, money and wealth, and desires and longings. Proverbs 14 instructs us in the fear of the Lord and compares the life of a wise man versus that of a fool. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Proverbs Class 06 - Chapters 15-17 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 15, 16, and 17 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 15-17 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 06 - Chapters 15-17 These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes of Chapters 15, 16, and 17 of Proverbs. Chapter 15 compares a “crushed” spirit with a cheerful heart. It also includes instruction on anger, listening to or ignoring correction, and the “Yahweh” sayings. Chapter 16 gives us valuable teaching on the Lord and our plans. We also learn about kings and the devastation of pride. Proverbs says more about the sin of pride than all the other books of the Bible. Proverbs 17 deals with many different subjects including strife, testing, gloating, quarreling, and the life of a fool. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Proverbs Class 07 - Chapters 18-20 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 18, 19, and 20 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 18-20 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 07 - Chapters 18-20 These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes of Chapters 18, 19, and 20 of Proverbs. Chapter 18 teaches us on the power of the tongue (our words). We also deal with the subject of offenses. Many different characters are listed in Proverbs 19, but primarily the poor, the false, and the fool. Includes instruction on the quarrelsome wife and the hot-tempered man. In Chapter 20, we cover many different people and things like kings, sluggards, plans and purposes, weights and measures, and co-signing. The Lord is also mentioned by name in 6 verses. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Proverbs Class 08 - Chapters 21-23 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 21, 22, and 23 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 21-23 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 08 - Chapters 21-23 These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes of Chapters 21, 22, and 23 of Proverbs. In Chapter 21, we deal with diligence vs. haste, why Christians stray, and guarding the tongue. Proverbs 22 teaches on familiar themes like the fear of the Lord, the mocker, the sluggard, and the adulteress. Also, we cover disciplining with the rod, anger, and co-signing. In Chapter 23, we primarily deal with three notorious characters – the fool, the drunkard, and the glutton. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Proverbs Class 09 - Chapters 24-26 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 24, 25, and 26 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 24-26 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 09 - Chapters 24-26 These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes of Chapters 24, 25, and 26 of Proverbs. Proverbs 24:5 is the theme verse for this course – “A wise man has great power; and a man of knowledge increases strength.” In Chapter 24, we talk about envy, the power of God’s wisdom and God’s Word, gloating, bribes, and revenge. Proverbs 25 covers kings, neighbors, and enemies, but the heart of the chapter is about restraint. In Chapter 26, we primarily deal with these notorious characters – fools, sluggards, gossips, liars and those “wise in their own eyes.” Includes homework. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Proverbs Class 10 - Chapters 27-29 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 27, 28, and 29 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 27-29 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 10 - Chapters 27-29 These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes of Chapters 27, 28, and 29 of Proverbs. Proverbs 27 speaks of boasting, anger, and contentions. We take time to talk about how one man sharpens another. In Chapter 28, we again see the stark contrast between the righteous and the wicked. We study the life of the poor and rulers. In Chapter 29, we reach the end of Solomon’s proverbs. This chapter deals with the love of wisdom, anger and discipline, and trusting the Lord. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Proverbs Class 11 - Chapters 30-31 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the overview and Chapters 30 and 31 of Proverbs. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Chapters 30-31 of Proverbs with exegetical insights, thoughts from other authors, and other research information.

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Proverbs Class 11 - Chapters 30-31 These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes of Chapters 30 and 31 of Proverbs and a final overview of the whole course. At Proverbs 30 a new author is introduced as “Agur, son of Jakeh.” He shows how to live a balanced life. Includes instruction on the next generation and the 3-4 sayings of Proverbs. In Chapter 31, we learn the “sayings of Lemuel” and the famous description of a virtuous woman. Finally, we give a summary and overview of all the Chapters of Proverbs in this study. Includes a section on vital lessons from the book. Includes the final homework assignment. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Psalm 1 - The Two Ways - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Psalm 1. Pastor Charlie begins with a carefully look at verse 1, and shows how verse 2 is the heart and soul of a righteous man's life. He explains the critical importance of meditation on God's law day and night. Verse 3 is simply the fruit or by-product of rejecting the council of the ungodly and carefully studying God's Word. Verses 4-6 don't tell us what the ungodly do, but who they are. They are like chaff or straw that the wind blows away. Here are the two ways - righteous and ungodly. The PowerPoint slides for this audio teaching are below.

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Psalm 1 - The Two Ways - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the verse-by-verse teaching on Psalm 1. These slides include all the quotes, references, and definitions used in the audio teaching above.

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Psalm 136 - His Mercy Endures Forever - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Psalm 136. In all 26 verses of this tremendous Psalm, the Bible says, "His mercy endures forever." Christians are to thank, praise, and worship the Lord because His mercy endures forever. Everything God created screams out that His mercy endures forever. All that the Lord did in the history of Israel, especially at the exodus from Egypt, was an awesome demonstration of the mercy of God. And today, in our lives, God deals with His people on the basis of His mercy. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Psalm 136 - His Mercy Endures Forever - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the verse-by-verse teaching on Psalm 136. These slides include all the quotes, references, and definitions used in the audio teaching above.

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Psalm 139 - The All-Knowing God - Audio Psalm 139 gives us an incredible revelation of the Lord as the all-knowing and all-powerful God. The Lord knows all of your thoughts, words, and actions - even before you think, say or do them. He is also omnipresence. No death, distance, or darkness can keep us from God's presence. One of the main reasons why He knows everything about us is because He created us. This audio teaching includes amazing statistics on the incredible human body. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Psalm 139 - The All-Knowing God - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the verse-by-verse teaching on Psalm 139. These slides include all the quotes, references, pictures, and definitions used in the audio teaching above.

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Psalm 150 - Praise The Lord - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of one of the most powerful chapters on praise in the Bible - Psalm 150. Pastor Charlie starts by explaining the meaning of "Hallelujah" and how it impacts our praise. He breaks down the Psalm by giving us the where, why, how, and who of praise. The Lord is to be praised according to His excellent greatness. He is great and greatly to be praised. Whoever offers praise glorifies the Lord. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! The PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Psalm 150 - Praise The Lord - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the verse-by-verse teaching on Psalm 150. These slides include all the quotes, references, pictures, and definitions used in the audio teaching above.

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Psalm 23a - The Lord Is My Shepherd - Audio This is the audio teaching of Psalm 23:1-3. Pastor Avila covers these verses in detail explaining our relationship with our Shepherd. The care, well-being, and overall health of a sheep or flock is 100% dependent on the character and nature of a shepherd. The Great Shepherd of the sheep "makes us," "leads us," "restores us," and "leads us" again. Everything we do in life as one of God's sheep is dependent on the Shepherd of our souls.

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Psalm 23b - You Are With Me - Audio This is a indepth teaching on one of the great verses of the Bible - Psalm 23:4. Pastor Charlie explains what the "shadow of death" means, and shows how it is used in the Bible. Then he gives three reasons why shepherds lead sheep into the valleys - 1) That's where all the green pastures are, 2) that's where the fresh waters (streams) are located, and 3) that's where the paths are safest for sheep. He also explains the shepherd's use of rod and staff in the life of a believer. The PowerPoint file for this teaching is above.

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Psalm 23b - You Are With Me - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching on Psalm 23:4 above. Includes all the references and pictures needed for the teaching.

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Psalm 50 - Thank The Lord - Audio This is the verse-by-verse audio teaching of Psalm 50, especially verses 7-15. This Psalm was written by the worship leader appointed by David to lead worship in Israel - Asaph. He also wrote Psalms 73-83. Psalm 50 is a very unique Psalm because it is one of only two Psalms where God speaks directly to His people. This was a "prophetic lawsuit." We are brought into God's courtroom for a heart to heart talk. God didn't need bulls, goats, or any other animal sacrifice - He owns the whole world! The only thing He doesn't own is our thanksgiving. The PowerPoint file for this audio teaching is below.

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Psalm 50 - Thank The Lord - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for the verse-by-verse teaching on Psalm 50. These slides include all the quotes, references, pictures, and definitions used in the audio teaching above.

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Psalm 51 - Have Mercy On Me - Audio He had everything going for him. He was the sweet Psalmist of Israel - He wrote at least 75 Psalms. He killed Goliath. He was a tremendous military commander and fighter. He was a man after God's own heart. He was a gifted musician, a man of passion, and a soldier of mercy. Yet, in one moment of weakness, in one instance of failure, it all came crashing down. He committed adultery with Bathsheba, got her pregnant, and then covered it all up by killing her husband. How does a man get right was a holy God after adultery and murder? Psalm 51 gives us one of the most intimate communications any man has ever had with the Lord. This is a verse-by-verse teaching of this incredible psalm.

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Quenching Our Thirst 1 - Audio While doing a devotional reading through the whole book of Isaiah, Pastor Charlie kept highlighting verses that mentioned "desert," "wilderness," "parched ground," "dry land," "wastelands," "dry places," and "thirsting." These words were followed by God turning these dry places into "gardens," "rivers," "springs of water," "pools of water," "planting of trees," and words like "joy," "gladness," and "Spirit." Using verses from Isaiah, Chapters 43 and 48, we see how the Lord brought water from a most unusual source - from a rock! An important teaching for any believer who is going through a dry season in his life.

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Quenching Our Thirst 2 - Audio This is part 2 of the series on how a believer has his spiritual thirst quenched by God. Using verses from Isaiah, Chapters 41, 43, and 44, and many personal experiences of what God is doing right now, Pastor Charlie helps believers see that only the Lord can quench their spiritual thirst. God wants rivers to flow into our deserts. This includes the outpouring of His Spirit on our children.

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Reading The Bible Every Day - Audio In this message taught at New Song Christian Fellowship, Pastor Charlie exhorts believers to read and feed from God's Word every day. Starting with the story of Mary and Martha, he shows that we can make a choice each day to either be busy or sit at the feet of Jesus and hear His word. Using verse after verse about the Word of God, and numerous important quotes from John Stott, George Muller, R. C. Sproul, R. Kent Hughes, and Alexander Whyte, he reinforces the importance of daily Bible reading. He offers many practical ways to have a rich experience in the Bible each morning. The important PowerPoint file for this teaching is below.

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Reading The Bible Every Day This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above on "Reading The Bible Every Day." It includes all the Scripture references, quotes, pictures, and graphics for the teaching.

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Relating To Your Pastor So many Christians have been hurt by their Pastor. Many do not know how to relate to him. This teaching reveals how to love your Pastor, pray for your Pastor, obey your Pastor, serve your Pastor and your Pastors doctrine.

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Resurrection Of Jesus Christ Without the resurrection of Jesus, our faith and preaching is vain the apostle Paul said. In this study we examine the six main objections to the literal, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. These six objections have been used for centuries to try to prove that Jesus is not alive. We will show how they are false.

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Revelation 08 And 09 - The 6 Trumpets - Audio There are 6 trumpets blown in Revelation, Chapters 8 and 9 - 4 in one chapter and 2 in another. Pastor Charlie goes through these two important chapters verse-by-verse in this important teaching. He shows why "one-third" is used repeatedly in these judgments to describe how God limits His judgments giving men room to repent. It also shows the devastation of the judgments in Chapter 9. Detailed sermon notes and PowerPoint slides with special graphics and pictures are below.

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Revelation 08 And 09 - The 6 Trumpets - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching of the same name. It includes excellent graphics and pictures depicting the various judgments in Revelation, Chapters 8 and 9. The detailed outline for this message is below.

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Revelation 08 And 09 Outline - The 6 Trumpets These are the detailed sermon notes used by Pastor Charlie when he taught on the 6 trumpets that are sounded in Revelation, Chapters 8 and 9. The audio teaching is above and the PowerPoint file is also available.

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Revelation 16 - The Bowls Of Wrath Revelation Chapter 16 is the most frightening chapter in the Bible. We find here the final seven plagues poured out on the wicked. In this verse-by-verse study of Revelation 16, Pastor Avila examines the key thoughts on the judgment of God and the defiance of man. Shows the connection between the plagues of Egypt, the seven trumpets of Revelation 8 and 9, and the seven bowls of wrath. A very in-depth study.

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Revelation 19 - The 2nd Coming Of Jesus - Audio This is a verse-by-verse audio teaching of Revelation, Chapter 19. In this study we examine the difference between the marriage supper of the Lamb and the supper of the great God. One supper is for believers, the other is for unbelievers. Christians eat at one, vultures eat at the other. We also look carefully at the 2nd Coming of Jesus in great glory and great power and the slaughter that takes place at Armageddon. The connection is made from Revelation 19 to the birds of prey in Ezekiel 39 and the vulture statements of Jesus in Matthew 24 and Luke 17. The written teaching is below.

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Revelation 19 - The 2nd Coming Of Jesus This is a verse-by-verse teaching of Revelation, Chapter 19. In this study we examine the difference between the marriage supper of the Lamb and the supper of the great God. One supper is for believers, the other is for unbelievers. Christians eat at one, vultures eat at the other. We also look carefully at the 2nd Coming of Jesus in great glory and great power and the slaughter that takes place at Armageddon. The connection is made from Revelation 19 to the birds of prey in Ezekiel 39 and the vulture statements of Jesus in Matthew 24 and Luke 17. The audio teaching is above.

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Revelation 20 - The 1000 Years Pastor Avila looks at Revelation, Chapter 20, verse-by-verse. This is a detailed study of the Millennium. It includes instruction on how Satan is bound, the 1st Resurrection, the end of Satan, and the Lake of Fire. This is part of the Book of Revelation teaching series.

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Seasons Of Attack - Audio Did you know that half of the verses in the Bible that mention "opportunity" also mention the work and influence of Satan? The devil is looking for opportunities to attack us. Luke 4:13 says, "When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left Him until the next opportunity came." Just like we have the flu season, hurricane season, rainy season, and hay fever season, our enemy has seasons when he attacks us. Pastor Charlie gives 5 seasons when the devil will attack Christians.

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Upload date 11-05-10

Seasons Of Attack - Outline This sermon outline follows the audio teaching above of the same name. It includes all the scripture references and the answers to be filled-in using the answers from the PowerPoint file below.

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Seasons Of Attack - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above with the same name. It includes all of the fill-in answers in English and Spansih for the sermon outline above.

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Seeking God 1 - Its Time To Seek The Lord - Audio What times is it? It's time to seek the Lord! Pastor Charlie uses the only verse in the Bible that tells us what time it is - Hosea 10:12 - to bring a timely message on seeking God. We must seek the Lord until He shows up and rains righteousness on us. He starts with the startling reality that "no one seeks God." The truth is that God is seeking us; we are not seeking Him. The only reason we are seeking God is because God is seeking us. Using humorous personal stories, Pastor Charlie encourages the Christian to seek the Lord with all his heart. If we seek Him, we will find Him. The PowerPoint file is below.

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Seeking God 1 - Its Time To Seek The Lord - PowerPoint This is the PowerPoint file for the audio teaching above of the same name. It includes all the references, quotes, and graphics for the teaching.

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Sexual Sin - Five People Vulnerable To Sexual Sin Describes 5 different Christians who are vulnerable to sexual sin. These include the one who thinks he can never fall to sexual sin, the one who is emotionally weak from burnout or a recent loss, and the one who has a family history of sexual immorality.

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Sexual Sin - The High Cost Of Adultery The sin of adultery is rampant in our society and among Christians. This teaching looks at 8 key verses in the Bible that teach on adultery. Some verses reveal the mercy of God; others reveal the judgment of God. It also explains the high cost involved for those who sin sexually.

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Sexual Sin - Three Misconceptions About Sexual Sin Many Christians are fighting a losing war against sexual sins. Pastor Charlie gives three very common misconceptions about sexual sin including Dealing with Externals not Internals, Looking for a Magic Formula, and Trying to Win the War on Your Own. A clear presentation is given on how to defeat sexual temptation on a daily basis.

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Upload date 02-17-10

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