Sermons

Arthur Portillo: Trusting God in Hard Times - Video
March 6, 2020
Arthur talks about how God, brought him to where he is today. He shows with scripture the process of getting through hard times and how you can overcome the obstacles in your life. Arthur uses the following scriptures: Matthew 6:34; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Romans 8:26; and Hebrew 11:6 to help you to trust in God, and gain the confidence that the Holy Spirit will help you through your trials. He explains the path to the Lord starts with repentance...
Awake O Sleeper - Audio
September 26, 2017
With all the calamities and tragedies coming on the earth - earthquakes, hurricanes, violence, terrorism, wickedness, homosexuality, and transgenderism, why aren't Christians stopping the status quo and the "business as usual" to really stop and pray, fast, and call on the name of the Lord. We believe it is because many Christians are asleep spiritually. Looking first at the "days of Noah" and the "days of...
Bad Company Corrupts Good Character - Audio
October 9, 2017
In this important study, we speak about what is influencing Christians. The Apostle John wrote that "the whole world lies under the control of the evil one." The world is evil because Satan is running it. Paul wrote that evil company corrupts good habits. Wicked people usually influence us, not the other way around. Paul says to wake up and stop sinning. Quit hanging around people that are leading us the wrong way. The apostle...
Be Filled with the Spirit - Audio
January 3, 2021
This is a detailed teaching of Ephesians 5:18. Pastor Charlie gives an overview of the message of Ephesians. It speaks about being filled by God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. This is because of the riches of His grace, His glory, and His Son. He unpacks Ephesians 5:18 and shows why being filled with the Spirit is an authoritative command and we are to have it continually. It is for everyone – all should be filled –...
Be Filled with the Spirit - Video
January 7, 2021
The complete Sunday service includes praise and worship, an interview with Geno Delsid Jr, a missions presentation, a message on Ephesians 5:18 on being filled with the Spirit, and some important announcements. Pastor Charlie gives an overview of the message of Ephesians. It speaks about being filled by God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. This is because of the riches of His grace, His glory, and His Son. He unpacks...
Be Sober - Audio
May 4, 2017
Many of the New Testament writers exhorted believers to BE SOBER. They were not talking about a physical sobriety. They were not dealing with beer or hard liquor. They were dealing with a spiritual readiness that will prepare us for the perilous days ahead. We start in 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, where the apostle Paul commands Christians to be sober because the Day of the Lord is coming. This is a day of judgment and wrath, and we are sons of the...
Beauty in an Ugly World
November 8, 2020
This audio includes a full church service with praise and worship, communion, and a sermon entitled "Beauty in an Ugly World" based on 1 Samuel 25 by Dr. David Chumley. Pastor Chumley gives a powerful overview and summary of the story of David and his encounter with Abigail, Nabal's wife. He gives insightful teaching on how this story applies to our lives today. We live in a world that wants to drag us down into its ugliness....
Beauty in an Ugly World - Video
November 8, 2020
This video includes a full church service with praise and worship, communion, and a sermon entitled "Beauty in an Ugly World" based on 1 Samuel 25 by Dr. David Chumley. Pastor Chumley gives a powerful overview and summary of the story of David and his encounter with Abigail, Nabal's wife. He gives insightful teaching on how this story applies to our lives today. We live in a world that wants to drag us down into its ugliness. David lost it...
Being Strong in Times of Weakness and Weariness
August 30, 2020
This video includes a praise and worship time at Clovis Christian Center, a sermon on "Being Strong in Times of Weakness and Weariness," and announcements. Pastor Charlie gives several key biblical thoughts about being strong or weak in this day and age. He covers important verses on God's strength in the life of a Christian believer from Philippians 4:11-13, Isaiah 40:25-31, Ephesians 3:16, and Colossians 1:11. The audio...
Being Strong in Times of Weakness and Weariness - Audio
August 30, 2020
Pastor Charlie gives several key biblical thoughts about being strong or weak in this day and age. He covers important verses on God's strength in the life of a Christian believer from Philippians 4:11-13, Isaiah 40:25-31, Ephesians 3:16, and Colossians 1:11. The video version is available. Teacher: Pastor Charlie Avila.
Beyond the Garden - Audio
October 1, 2019
Sandra speaks about the two gardens in the bible; the Garden of Eden in Genesis 2 and the Garden of Gethsemane in Matthew 26: 36-46. One brought spiritual death and the other ushered in the way to salvation through Christ Jesus. She shows the connection and between the two which is Jesus, as well as the differences. She points out using various scriptures who we are in Christ Jesus. She encourages and challenges Christians to read the word for...
Beyond the Garden - Video
October 1, 2019
Sandra speaks about the two gardens in the bible; the Garden of Eden in Genesis 2 and the Garden of Gethsemane in Matthew 26: 36-46. One brought spiritual death and the other ushered in the way to salvation through Christ Jesus. She shows the connection and between the two which is Jesus, as well as the differences. She points out using various scriptures who we are in Christ Jesus. She encourages and challenges Christians to read the word for...
Blameless But Barren Audio
May 4, 2017
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. The promise of God says they should be healed, but they are sick; they are trusting His deliverance, but they are bound; they know...
Blameless in Holiness 01 - A Call to Holiness - Video
July 16, 2018
In this first teaching on holiness, we look at the famous encounter of the prophet Isaiah with the holiness of God. The seraphim cry out God's holiness and it reveals the prophet's sinfulness. Isaiah is completely undone by God's presence. It is only by fire from God's altar that Isaiah can experience God's holiness and be used for His service.
Blameless in Holiness 01 – A Call to Holiness - Audio
July 15, 2018
In this first teaching on holiness, we look at the famous encounter of the prophet Isaiah with the holiness of God. The seraphim cry out God's holiness and it reveals the prophet's sinfulness. Isaiah is completely undone by God's presence. It is only by fire from God's altar that Isaiah can experience God's holiness and be used for His service.
Blameless in Holiness 02 - Holiness in Your Thought Life - Audio
July 23, 2018
God is more concerned about your thoughts than your actions because your thoughts determine your actions. Looking at the teachings of Jesus and the apostle Paul, we see how evil thoughts defile a Christian. This is the area of primary importance when it come to holiness in the life of a believer. It is by the power of the Holy Spirit that a Christian takes control of his thoughts and maintains purity in his mind.
Blameless in Holiness 02 - Holiness in Your Thought Life - Video
July 23, 2018
God is more concerned about your thoughts than your actions because your thoughts determine your actions. Looking at the teachings of Jesus and the apostle Paul, we see how evil thoughts defile a Christian. This is the area of primary importance when it come to holiness in the life of a believer. It is by the power of the Holy Spirit that a Christian takes control of his thoughts and maintains purity in his mind.
Blameless in Holiness 03 - Sanctified in Your Thoughts - Audio
July 29, 2018
Holiness of life as a Christian is only possible if your thoughts are holy. Paul gives one of the most powerful teachings on our thought life in Philippians 4:6-8. If we don't deal with anxiety and worry, it will negatively impact our thoughts for bad. Paul says that the answer to worry is prayer. Our thoughts must be focused on what is true, honorable, right, just, lovely, pure, virtuous, and praiseworthy. To be blameless in...
Blameless in Holiness 03 - Sanctified in Your Thoughts - Video
July 30, 2018
Holiness of life as a Christian is only possible if your thoughts are holy. Paul gives one of the most powerful teachings on our thought life in Philippians 4:6-8. If we don't deal with anxiety and worry, it will negatively impact our thoughts for bad. Paul says that the answer to worry is prayer. Our thoughts must be focused on what is true, honorable, right, just, lovely, pure, virtuous, and praiseworthy. To be blameless in...
Blameless in Holiness 04 - Partakers of His Holiness - Audio
August 8, 2018
In this teaching Pastor Charlie covers the amazing revelation of holiness given in Hebrews 12 on holiness. We look at the "endurance of holiness" (12:1-4), the "discipline of holiness" (12:5-11) and the "purity of holiness" (12:14-17). We are running a race of holiness that was started by the heroes of the faith in Chapter 11, and now we are on the last leg of this relay. In order to finish strong in faith, we must be strong in holiness.