College Avenue Baptist Church - San Diego

Christ is an example for us to follow.

In this most unusual thank you letter from a Roman jail, Paul writes and teaches us that joy does not depend on circumstances, but on a living relationship with Jesus Christ.  If you do not have joy right now, don’t blame your circumstances. Circumstances were never meant to bring you joy in the first place.  You need a source of joy that does not change―an eternal perspective that comes only from knowing Jesus Christ.

When you face opposition for being a Christian, stand firm and stick together by humbly looking to the interests of others first. 

In this most unusual thank you letter from a Roman jail, Paul writes and teaches us that joy does not depend on circumstances, but on a living relationship with Jesus Christ.  If you do not have joy right now, don’t blame your circumstances. Circumstances were never meant to bring you joy in the first place.  You need a source of joy that does not change―an eternal perspective that comes only from knowing Jesus Christ.

When a person faces the possibility of dying soon, his or her real values often become obvious.

In this most unusual thank you letter from a Roman jail, Paul writes and teaches us that joy does not depend on circumstances, but on a living relationship with Jesus Christ.  If you do not have joy right now, don’t blame your circumstances. Circumstances were never meant to bring you joy in the first place.  You need a source of joy that does not change―an eternal perspective that comes only from knowing Jesus Christ.

When you find yourself in a crisis, look for God’s hand in your circumstances.

Jesus warmly and tenderly loves us through the love of other believers.

In this most unusual thank you letter from a Roman jail, Paul writes and teaches us that joy does not depend on circumstances, but on a living relationship with Jesus Christ.  If you do not have joy right now, don’t blame your circumstances. Circumstances were never meant to bring you joy in the first place.  You need a source of joy that does not change―an eternal perspective that comes only from knowing Jesus Christ.

God providentially works to draw very different people to Himself through the same gospel.

In this most unusual thank you letter from a Roman jail, Paul writes and teaches us that joy does not depend on circumstances, but on a living relationship with Jesus Christ.  If you do not have joy right now, don’t blame your circumstances. Circumstances were never meant to bring you joy in the first place.  You need a source of joy that does not change―an eternal perspective that comes only from knowing Jesus Christ.

Everybody is somebody because we're in this together.

On Sunday, September 9, 2012, Pastor Carlton Harris shared a message from Hebrews 10:22-25.

When our lives are filled with God, our confidence and joy can never be shaken

The Book of Psalms is filled with the most important song lyrics ever written. The Psalms are God’s truth expressed through song writers who were chosen by Him to sing about the trials and triumphs of life.  Join us as we listen to God’s playlist this summer.

Remind yourself and remind God of the great things that God has done.

The Book of Psalms is filled with the most important song lyrics ever written. The Psalms are God’s truth expressed through song writers who were chosen by Him to sing about the trials and triumphs of life.  Join us as we listen to God’s playlist this summer.