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 gives address, phone number, email and website information so you can contact the writer of the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation newsletter teachings.

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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 Dr. Charlie Avila.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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 - 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 Class 01 - Chapter 1 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapter 1. The student lecture notes are below. 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.

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Daniel Class 01 - Chapter 1 These are the introductory lecture notes for the Book of Daniel course. 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. There is a major lesson here on the Kingdom of God in Daniel. Daniel says more about the Kingdom and the kingdoms of men than any other book of the Bible. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Daniel Class 02 - Chapter 2 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapter 2. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on Nebuchadnezzar’s famous dream and relates how this dream corresponds to the four beasts of Daniel, Chapter 7.

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Daniel Class 02 - Chapter 2 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 or to an end, and only one kingdom, the Kingdom of Christ will reign forever. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Daniel Class 03 - Chapters 3-4 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapters 3 and 4. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse slides on one of the most famous stories in the Bible – the 3 Hebrew children in the fiery furnace and their miraculous deliverance. It also includes the slides for Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream in Daniel 4.

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Daniel Class 03 - Chapters 3-4 The church of Jesus Christ, especially here in America, does not want to hear the message of persecution. But the Book of Daniel is a book full of persecution against Daniel, the 3 Hebrew children, and the saints of Daniel 7. These verse-by-verse student lecture notes give the overview of the fiery furnace story and Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Daniel Class 04 - Chapters 4-5 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapters 4 and 5. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse notes on two kings humbled by the Lord – Nebuchadnezzar through the dream of a huge tree, and Belshazzar through the supernatural hand that writes on the wall.

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Daniel Class 04 - Chapters 4-5 The Lord knows how to humble the proud, including proud dictators and world rulers. In Daniel, Chapters 4 and 5, the Lord humbles Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar. Through a supernatural dream, Nebuchadnezzar is seen as a huge tree that fills the earth, only to be chopped down. The arrogant king ends up eating grass in the field like the wild animals. Belshazzar sees a supernatural hand write on a wall – Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin. The haughty king is slain the same night. This file has the student lecture notes for the verse-by-verse teaching of Daniel, Chapters 4 and 5. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Daniel Class 05 - Chapters 6-7 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapters 6 and 7. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse notes the overview of the prophet being thrown into the lion’s den. A thorough presentation of the four beasts in the first 8 verses of Daniel 7. Includes excellent drawings, graphics, and comparisons with the dream of Daniel 2.

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Daniel Class 05 - Chapters 6-7 The prophet Daniel was throw in the lion’s den and then delivered from it in Daniel, Chapter 6. This is one of the most famous stories in the Bible. The first 8 verses of Daniel, Chapter 7, have been of great interest to prophecy students for centuries. Daniel saw the future. This file has the student lecture notes for the verse-by-verse teaching of Daniel, Chapters 6 and 7. There are some excellent paintings and drawings that show Daniel in the lion’s den and the 4 beasts of Daniel 7. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Daniel Class 06 - Chapters 7-8 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapters 7 and 8. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse notes on the 2nd half of Daniel 7 and the 1st half of Daniel 8. Covers the vision of the Ancient of Days, the persecuted saints and the 4th beast, and the vision of the ram and goat.

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Daniel Class 06 - Chapters 7-8 In Daniel 7, the prophet has a tremendous vision of the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man. This is a powerful vision that is a necessary prelude to understanding all the other visions of Daniel, Chapters 7-11. Also, we see the persecuted saints and the 4th beast in Daniel 7. There is a clear explanation of who these saints are. Daniel 8 has the great vision of the two-horned ram and the goat with one prominent horn. This file has the student lecture notes for the verse-by-verse teaching of Daniel, Chapters 7 and 8. There are some excellent paintings and drawings on the ram and the goat. PowerPoint slides are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Daniel Class 07 - Chapters 8-9 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel, Chapters 8 and 9. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse notes on the interpretation of the ram and goat vision, Daniel’s prayer in Chapter 9, and Gabriel’s beginning declarations to the 70 Weeks prophecy.

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Daniel Class 07 - Chapters 8-9 In the last half of Daniel 8, we have the interpretation of the ram and goat vision. The false teachings of the Seventh Day Adventists, who use Daniel 8:14 as the foundation of all their end-time prophecy, are clearly exposed. In Daniel 9, the prophet understands the 70 years of captivity will soon come to an end, and he is then given the understanding and interpretation of the 70 weeks vision by Gabriel. This file has the student lecture notes for the verse-by-verse teaching of Daniel, Chapters 8 and 9. Includes homework. PowerPoint slides are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Daniel Class 08 - Chapters 9-10 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for Daniel 9:25-27 and all of Chapter 10. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse notes on the critical last three verses of Daniel 9. Slides are included for all of Daniel 10 covering the vision of the Glorified Man and the spiritual warfare between Michael and the prince of Persia.

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Daniel Class 08 - Chapters 9-10 These student lecture notes contain verse-by-verse instruction on three sections: Daniel 9:25-27 (the 70 Weeks prophecy), Daniel 10:1-9 (the vision of the Glorious Man), and Daniel 10:10-21 (Spiritual Warfare and the Prayer of Understanding). PowerPoint Slides are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Daniel Class 09 - Chapter 11 - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for all of Daniel, Chapter 11. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse notes on the long and difficult prophecy of Daniel 11.

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Daniel Class 09 - Chapter 11 Daniel, Chapter 11, is a very long and difficult chapter of this prophetic book. Pastor Avila gives a careful overview of this important chapter. This file contains the student lecture notes for the verse-by-verse teaching of Daniel, Chapters 11. PowerPoint slides are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Daniel Class 10 - Chapter 12 And Overview - PowerPoint These are the PowerPoint slides for all of Daniel, Chapter 12 and includes a review of the Book of Daniel. The student lecture notes are below. Includes verse-by-verse notes on Michael the archangel and his role in the Bible, as well as, a review of the entire course on Daniel as presented at the Fresno School of Mission.

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Daniel Class 10 - Chapter 12 And Review These student lecture notes contain verse-by-verse teaching on Daniel, Chapter 12. Includes instruction on Michael the archangel and an overview of the different days mentioned in this chapter. There is detailed information here on the rapture including all the verses in the Bible that mention the rapture. Also, there is a review of the entire Daniel class that was presented at the Fresno School of Mission. PowerPoint slides are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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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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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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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 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 for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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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 for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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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 for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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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 for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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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 for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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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. PowerPoint slides for this chapter are above. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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End Times Seminar - The Complete Course This is the complete 5-hour eschatology seminar 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 will be uploaded by 9-6-2010 below. There are 92 pages in this file.

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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 - 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 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 cause 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 - 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. Be sure to get the PowerPoint slides from the file 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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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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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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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 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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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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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 21 declarations that are clear, direct, biblical, and uncomprising. This is what we believe about homosexuality and God's original purpose and design in marriage.

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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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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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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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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 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 are 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 - Men Leading Families In Prayer In this 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.

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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 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.

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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 - 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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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 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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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 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 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.

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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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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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Sheep Without A Shepherd Multitudes of Christians have no shepherd. This is a dangerous situation. This study gives 4 Sheep Killers, or things that devour sheep. Learn about wolves, straying, isolation, and bad shepherds. Good instruction for those who have no local church.

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Slain In The Spirit Is the practice of falling backward in prayer lines or altar calls biblical? Pastor Avila looks all the different places in the Bible where people fell down. He explains what happened with Moses, the priests, the prophets Daniel and Ezekiel, Jesus, the apostle John, and from the book of Acts. He shows why this practice is unbiblical and draws several important conclusions.

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Song Of Songs - A Complete Course These are the verse-by-verse lecture notes and homework for the entire course on the Song of Songs 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 Song of Songs. However, you may want to download the individual PowerPoint slides for the different chapters. There are 92 pages in this file.

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

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Song Of Songs Class 01 - Chapters 1-2 These are the introductory lecture notes for the Song of Songs course taught by Dr. Avila at the Fresno School of Mission. It is critical to download this file to help you start the Song of Songs study. Includes an overview of the course and main themes. Pastor Avila used six major commentaries on Song of Songs both ancient and modern, by male and female authors, and his own extensive research and study to compile the overview for this book. He shows why the natural (literal with symbolism) reading is the best, especially against the allegorical interpretation. Verse-by-verse student lecture notes could be used by anyone wanting to study and apply this book in an in-depth way. PowerPoint slides for these chapters are above. Homework is included. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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

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Song Of Songs Class 02 - Chapters 3-5 These are the lecture notes for the Song of Songs course taught by Pastor Avila at the Fresno School of Mission. In Chapter 3, we see “the wedding” that takes place between the man and the woman. Gives important instruction on the importance of weddings. In Chapter 4, the man speaks in every verse of the chapter except the last one. The chapter shows us what happens on wedding night as the marriage is consummated. Finally, in the 5th Chapter, the new couple experience their first fight, and it reveals how the woman seeks reconciliation. Verse-by-verse student lecture notes could be used by anyone wanting to study and apply this book in an in-depth way. PowerPoint slides for these chapters are above. Homework is included. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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

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Song Of Songs Class 03 - Chapters 6-8 These are the lecture notes for the Song of Songs course taught by Pastor Avila at the Fresno School of Mission. In Chapter 6, we learn how the man praises his wife’s uniequness. The 7th Chapter includes instruction on the mutual love between a husband and his wife. It includes teaching on “Sex & Glory,” “Sex & Children,” “Sex & Wholeness,” and “Sex & Shame.” Finally, in Chapter 8, we study the powerful 6-7 verses that give insight into the nature of love. These verse-by-verse student lecture notes could be used by anyone wanting to study and apply this book in an in-depth way. PowerPoint slides for these chapters are above. Homework is included. MP3 audio files coming soon.

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Speaking With Other Tongues In this very important teaching, Pastor Avila looks at nearly all of the main verses in the Bible that mention tongues. He first shares his personal testimony. Then, he looks at what Jesus said about tongues in Mark 16. From Acts 10, he shows that it is a gift from God, and from Acts 19, that it is an experience different from salvation. He includes a section on tongues as a prayer language, and why Paul said, "Do not forbid tongues." Finally, Pastor Charlie explains that tongues is the Promise from the Father, and how it is a fulfillment of the Jewish feast of Pentecost.

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Taxes And The Christian Many Christians do not believe that we should pay taxes because of all the ungodly things done by the government. This study teaches what Jesus meant when He said to Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. Also, a detailed explanation of Romans 13 is provided. There are 4 Herods in the Bible and we see why they are important to understanding the tax question.

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Twelve Rule For Raising Delinquent Children This sarcastic piece was published by the Houston, Texas Police Department back in the 1960s. Through its use of sarcasm, it sends a very powerful message to parents of today. Helps us understand many of the most common mistakes in raising kids.

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Water Baptism Outline This is an outline used by our local church for those who have received Christ and want to be water baptized. We define the word baptism, show the different baptisms in the Bible, who can be baptized, by what method, and into what Name. We also give details on how we baptize people during our Sunday services.

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What Is Your Reputation Names carry reputations. Solomon said that a good name is better than great riches. We look at people in the Bible who had good reputations like Timothy, Barnabas, Ananias, Cornelius, and Demetrius. Also, we ask the question, Do You Stink?

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Why Every Christian Should Tithe This is a verse-by-verse study of Malachi 3:7-12. Gives 8 practical reasons why every Christian should tithe. Includes teaching on tithing as an act of obedience to God, returning to God, the implications of robbing God, what “cursed with a curse” means, meeting the needs of the local church, testing God in the tithe, rebuking the devourer, and the blessing that comes on tithers. Answers the all important excuse: I cannot afford to tithe.

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You Are Gods Some televangelists are using John 10:34 to claim that we are "little gods." This teaching refutes that claim and shows what Jesus really meant when He quoted from Psalm 82. This study includes verse-by-verse instruction on Psalm 82, and why the Hebrew name “Elohim” is sometimes translated “gods” and “judges” in the OT.

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Written by Charlie Avila. Proofread by Nancy Gorton. This teaching may be copied. Scriptures taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW KING JAMES VERSION (NKJV). Copyright © 1988, Thomas Nelson Inc. Used by permission of Broadman & Holman.

Jesus is Lord and the Bible is the Word of God!

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