How’s Your Love?♥️
There’s a quiet but powerful moment at the end of the Gospel of John where Jesus meets Peter on the shore of Galilee after the resurrection.
“So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.” John 21:15-17
Three times, Jesus asks Peter the same question: “Do you love Me?” And three times, Peter responds, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.”
It’s hard to miss what’s happening here. Not long before this, Peter had denied Jesus three times. Now, Jesus meets him in grace, not to shame him, but to restore him.
Each question is intentional.
Each response matters.
And each time Peter answers, Jesus follows it with a calling: “Feed My lambs.” “Tend My sheep.” “Feed My sheep.”
Love comes first.
Then comes the work.
A couple of Wednesdays ago, we talked about serving God from the overflow—that our service isn’t meant to come from emptiness, obligation, or striving, but from a heart that is filled because of our time with Him.
Jesus doesn’t begin by giving Peter a task. He begins by asking about his love. The health and effectiveness of our service is directly tied to our love for Christ.
On Wednesday, we talked about leadership in God’s work. Biblical leadership doesn’t start with gifting, charisma, or even experience.
It all flows from one place: “Do you love Me?”
The question that Jesus asked Peter still matters for us today.
Before we step into serving, before we lead, before we pour into others—Jesus invites us to examine our hearts. When our love for Christ is real and growing, everything else—our service, our leadership, our care for others—flows from that place.
It’s not forced.
It’s not empty.
It’s joyful!
Mark your calendar! 🗓
Exciting things are coming to Crosspoint! See below for several of these opportunities to serve and grow together. Be sure to save the dates and be a part.
Prayer Gathering
April 30 at 7:30 pm
Join our prayer team for a time of praise and prayer. Everyone is invited!
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Location:
Pastor Phillip and McKenzie Jones’s home
1112 E Mountain Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
Mother’s Day
May 10 at 9:30 & 11:30 am
Ladies, we can’t wait to honor every woman in our church on Mother’s Day!
Every one of you play an important role in nurturing others, and we are grateful for you!
Hoving Home
May 9 at 11:00 am
This is a great opportunity for women in our church family to go and share God’s Word and love with women who need hope and Christian friendship.
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Service Times and Location
434 N Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
Sunday @ 9 am - Prayer
We believe in the power of prayer. We would love for you to join us for this special time to seek the Lord together before the morning service.
Sunday @ 9:30 am & 11:30 am - Worship gatherings
Childcare and classes are available for kids through 4th grade.
Check-in for childcare starts 15 minutes prior to each gathering.
Wednesday @ 7:00 pm - Bible Study
Join us Wednesday night at 7:00 PM as we continue our series on the doctrines of the Bible. AWANA (3 years old through 9th grade) continues this Wednesday. Check in begins at 6:45 PM
Love and Share
Share Crosspoint on social media! Help your friends and family see what God is doing in lives! As you love and share our posts, others see how excited you are about what God is doing. Hey, they just might show up and start walking with Jesus too!
What is your Next Step?
God intends for us to grow in our new life in Christ. Here are several things you can do to jumpstart that growth.
Enroll in CONTINUE
Sign up for Baptism
Become a Member of Crosspoint
Join a ministry team
Whatever your next step is, we are here to support you and help you make it!
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LIVESTREAM
We will be streaming the 9:30 AM service LIVE on our YouTube channel. Also, all of our services, including our Wednesday Bible studies, are posted to our podcast. Search for CrosspointLA in your favorite podcast app.
