Scripture: John 20:19-23 - Jesus Appears to His Disciples

Matthew 28:19-20 - Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Mark 10:15 - "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
Luke 24:15 - "As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them"
John 20:21 - Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you."
Acts 1:8 - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Jesus equips all Christians with 2 essentials:

1. Supernatural Peace
   • John 20:19,21 - "Peace be with you."
   • Christians should live a life of peace, love & forgiveness.
   • John 20:23
   • Are we known to be people of peace instead of troublemakers?
2. Supernatural Power
   • John 20:21-22 - Jesus breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
   • Galatians 5:16-18 - Live by the spirit... led by the spirit.
   • The Holy Spirit will transform us when we let it take control of our lives.
   • Galatians 5:23-25 - the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and selfcontrol.

Related sermon: Created For Evangelism by Dr. Stephen Pattison

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