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Iraq and the Bible
May 10, 2017
Because of previous wars 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.
Judgment and Separation
May 10, 2017
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.
Laying on of Hands
May 15, 2018
In this important teaching, Pastor Charlie teaches on the foundation stone of "laying on of hands" (Hebrews 6:2). There are five main aspects to the laying on of hands in Scripture: 1) Setting and releasing people in ministry, 2) Blessing and giving destiny to children, 3) baptizing people with the Holy Spirit, 4) impartation of spiritual gifts and prophecy, and 5) physical healing and deliverance.
Legalism and Its Curse
May 10, 2017
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.
Marriage 02 - Advice to the Married Christian
March 26, 2018
The one area of Scripture that Pastor Charlie has used the most in counseling; the one place in the Bible that I have resorted to over and over again, is 1 Corinthians 7:1-16. These verses are a gold mine of God’s wisdom for married life and sexual relations in the home. In this important teaching, we want to cover these sixteen verses carefully. There are also audio and video versions available on this website by the same name.
Marriage 04 - The Wife's Submission in Marriage
September 19, 2019
We study from the great Book of Ephesians. We will first give some background information that will help us interpret and view correctly what Paul is going to write about marriage. Then we’ll study perhaps the most comprehensive statement in all of Holy Scriptures on marriage. It was written by a man who had no wife to those who do. Paul’s revelation of marriage in Ephesians 5:22-33 is a marvel of God’s purpose and plan for the...
No Holding Back
May 10, 2017
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.
Pastoral Ministry - The 28 Qualifications of Elders
May 10, 2017
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.
Pastoral Ministry - What Elders Must Not Be
May 10, 2017
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.
Planning for Success Not Failure
May 10, 2017
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.
Prayer - Men Leading Families in Prayer
May 10, 2017
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. There is an audio teaching of this written message.
Prayer - Overcoming Prayerlessness
May 10, 2017
Why do so many Christians struggle with prayer? The audio version is above. 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 do not even know how to pray as we ought. It includes a careful study of the prayer of Epaphras in Colossians 4, instruction of the apostle Peter on...
Prayer - Prayer And Temptations
May 10, 2017
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...
Prayer - Prayer of Asking
May 10, 2017
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.
Prayer - Priority of Prayer
May 10, 2017
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.
Prayer - The Holy Spirit and Prayer
May 10, 2017
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...
Premarital Counseling Questionnaire for CHRISTIAN MEN
May 10, 2017
This is a 10-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.
Premarital Counseling Questionnaire for CHRISTIAN WOMEN
May 10, 2017
This is a 10-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.
Read the Bible - Passionate About Reading The Bible
June 28, 2017
Books are written so that they can be read. God gave us the greatest book in the world with 1,189 chapters and nearly one million words. He wants us to read it. In this written teaching, Pastor Charlie encourages believers to get excited about the Word of God. First of all, we need a love for His Word. We must earnestly desire the pure milk of the Word as a newborn baby desire milk. There is nothing that we do day by day that is more important...
Read the Bible - Reading The Bible With Purpose
May 10, 2017
In this written teaching Pastor Charlie explains why we should approach the Bible like the proverbial saying: When eating an elephant take one bite at a time. The Bible is a big book. It is also quite difficult. It has thousands of different cities, towns, rivers, mountains, countries, men, women, prophets, priest, kings and people groups. It uses money, time references, and weights and measures that we are not familiar with. There are endless...