Title
SENT 差遣
Date
04/26/2026
Description
John 20:21: Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I Am sending you.
約翰福音 20:21: 願你們平安！父怎樣差遣了我，我也照樣差遣
你們。 (page 1760)
James 1:23–24: Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says
is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself,
goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
雅各書 1:23–24: 人若聽道而不行道，就像人對著鏡子看自己本
來的面目，看見，走後，隨即忘了他的相貌如何。(page 1960)
Colossians 1:28–29: Christ is our message! We preach to awaken hearts and
bring every person into the full understanding of truth.
歌羅西書 1:28–29: 我們傳揚他，是用諸般的智慧勸戒各人，教
導各人，要把各人在基督裡完完全全地引到神面前。(page 1909)
James 1:21: …Instead, with a sensitive spirit we absorb God’s Word, which has
been implanted within our nature, for the Word of Life has power to
continually deliver us.
雅 各 書 1:21: 因此，要摆脱一切污秽和一切盛行的邪恶，要温
顺地接受植根于你们心底的上帝的教导，这教导能够拯救你们。
(page 1960)
Galatians 2:20: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but
Christ lives in me.
加拉太書 2:20: 我已經與基督同釘十字架，現在活著的不再是我
，乃是基督在我裡面活著。(page 1887)
Ephesians 3:20: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all
we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
以弗所書 3:20: 神能照著運行在我們心裡的大力，充充足足地成
就一切，超過我們所求所想的。(page 1897)
約翰福音 20:21: 願你們平安！父怎樣差遣了我，我也照樣差遣
你們。 (page 1760)
James 1:23–24: Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says
is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself,
goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
雅各書 1:23–24: 人若聽道而不行道，就像人對著鏡子看自己本
來的面目，看見，走後，隨即忘了他的相貌如何。(page 1960)
Colossians 1:28–29: Christ is our message! We preach to awaken hearts and
bring every person into the full understanding of truth.
歌羅西書 1:28–29: 我們傳揚他，是用諸般的智慧勸戒各人，教
導各人，要把各人在基督裡完完全全地引到神面前。(page 1909)
James 1:21: …Instead, with a sensitive spirit we absorb God’s Word, which has
been implanted within our nature, for the Word of Life has power to
continually deliver us.
雅 各 書 1:21: 因此，要摆脱一切污秽和一切盛行的邪恶，要温
顺地接受植根于你们心底的上帝的教导，这教导能够拯救你们。
(page 1960)
Galatians 2:20: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but
Christ lives in me.
加拉太書 2:20: 我已經與基督同釘十字架，現在活著的不再是我
，乃是基督在我裡面活著。(page 1887)
Ephesians 3:20: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all
we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
以弗所書 3:20: 神能照著運行在我們心裡的大力，充充足足地成
就一切，超過我們所求所想的。(page 1897)
Creator
Pastor: Mike Koger
Contributor
Hillside United Methodist Church
3737 US 80
Phenix City AL 36870
United States
3737 US 80
Phenix City AL 36870
United States
Transcription
SENT
John 20:21
Ever look at yourself in a funhouse mirror? The image staring back is wildly distorted — and kind of funny.
But that image in the bathroom mirror at midnight? Not so funny.
I remember one night at the movie theater... "Yikes — when did I get this old?"
"Be careful what you hear"* — and also — *"Be careful what you see."*
Who do you see yourself as in Christ?
James 1:23-24 (read)
As followers of Christ, we are no longer the person we used to see in that mirror.
That image is a distortion.
You have a bigger mission — a greater purpose — than what you've experienced thus far. *Do you believe it?*
What if everything you've believed about your life has been too small?
"Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." John 20:21
"Yeshua said to them again, 'Shalom aleichem! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.'"*
We aren't "went ones" — we are sent ones.
And if that's true… it's time we begin to see ourselves differently.
Col 1:28-29: Christ is our message! We preach to awaken hearts and bring every person into the full understanding of truth. It has become my inspiration and passion to labor with tireless intensity — with His power flowing through me — to present to every believer the revelation of being His perfect one in Jesus Christ.
If you're feeling tired today — that's okay. It could actually be a great thing.
When we are weak, HE is strong.
We rely on His strength and power to do what He sends us to do.
Feeling like you've lost your mind? Relax — you now have the Mind of Christ.
Paul said: *"Grace alone empowers me so that I can boldly preach this wonderful message."*
Maybe that's why it takes a while for us to fully understand this. It takes a revelation from God — through the Holy Spirit and the Word.
John 8:47: "Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."
"Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you."*
James 1:21: With a sensitive spirit we absorb God's Word, which has been implanted within our nature — for the Word of Life has power to continually deliver us.
Here's something we all understand: when you decide to make a real change — health, weight loss, more energy — you add new disciplines and new perspectives… and you subtract some things that just *"gots ta go."
Same in our Christian walk.
When we give our life to Christ, the Bible says our lives are no longer our own.
1 Cor 6:19-20 — We are bought with a price.
It's time to subtract that out-of-date image of your old nature.
"Put on Christ."(Rom 13:14)*
Col 3:3: "For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God."
Choosing to live for Jesus is not just adding something new — it is letting go of the old.
This is sanctification.
A sanctified life is also a crucified life.
Galatians 2:20: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
"I Live by the Power of the Son of God."
We now have new purpose — new passion — new plans. God's plans.
We draw our life from the Vine.
Some of the greatest movers and shakers in history rose up out of the greatest adversity.
(Remember last week...)* Psalm 73:26: My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength — He is all I ever need.
"God is the strength of my heart and all I need forever."
TPT: Lord, so many times I fail; I fall into disgrace. But when I trust in you, I have a strong and glorious presence protecting and anointing me. Forever you're all I need!
Our church family — in the sanctuary and online — has such a heart for prayer and ministering to others.
We believe in God's power and we want to see it manifested.
"As my Father has sent me, even so send I you." —
This is our heart for ministry to each other.
But we're not doing this alone or under our own strength.
Jesus is wherever we are.
John 16:7: "It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you."
And Jesus is *"the same yesterday, today and forever."
Eph 4 — Jesus "gave apostles, prophets, missionaries, pastors and teachers as gifts to His church — for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ."
Our job is to be equipped as conduits of God's power — standing on and speaking His Word to all who need it.
And isn’t that really everyone?
One of the lessons I've recognized in my own healing journey: we all desperately need the prayer of others.
Others who truly believe the uncompromised truth of God's Word.
Eph 3:20: Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…
Eph 3:20 TPT: *Never doubt God's mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination — His miraculous power constantly energizes you.*
We are relying on Divine strength — not human limitation.
To flow in the mighty power given to us by Jesus would be a very good thing indeed. –
John 6:28-29: The people asked Jesus: *"What must we do to perform the works of God?"*
His answer? Believe.
Faith — not striving — is the foundational work that fulfills God's requirements. We can do what we are called to do, by Grace, through Faith. We can only use what we have. *What do you have?* Acts 3:6-9: Peter said, *"Silver and gold have I none — but such as I have, give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk."* And he took him by the hand… and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. He leaped up, walked, entered the temple — walking and leaping and praising God. And all the people saw him. *"I Live by the Power of the Son of God."* Our anointing is not for ourselves — it is for the ones God gives us to bless. Isn't it time we released that anointing — by Grace through Faith — for the sake of those God has given us to minister to? 1 John 2:2: He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins — and not only for ours, but for the sins of the whole world. *"Be doers of the Word."* *"Faith without works is dead."* John 20:21: *"Peace to you. Just as the Father has sent me, I'm now sending you."* --- *(Closing prayer — keep exactly as written.)*
John 20:21
Ever look at yourself in a funhouse mirror? The image staring back is wildly distorted — and kind of funny.
But that image in the bathroom mirror at midnight? Not so funny.
I remember one night at the movie theater... "Yikes — when did I get this old?"
"Be careful what you hear"* — and also — *"Be careful what you see."*
Who do you see yourself as in Christ?
James 1:23-24 (read)
As followers of Christ, we are no longer the person we used to see in that mirror.
That image is a distortion.
You have a bigger mission — a greater purpose — than what you've experienced thus far. *Do you believe it?*
What if everything you've believed about your life has been too small?
"Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." John 20:21
"Yeshua said to them again, 'Shalom aleichem! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.'"*
We aren't "went ones" — we are sent ones.
And if that's true… it's time we begin to see ourselves differently.
Col 1:28-29: Christ is our message! We preach to awaken hearts and bring every person into the full understanding of truth. It has become my inspiration and passion to labor with tireless intensity — with His power flowing through me — to present to every believer the revelation of being His perfect one in Jesus Christ.
If you're feeling tired today — that's okay. It could actually be a great thing.
When we are weak, HE is strong.
We rely on His strength and power to do what He sends us to do.
Feeling like you've lost your mind? Relax — you now have the Mind of Christ.
Paul said: *"Grace alone empowers me so that I can boldly preach this wonderful message."*
Maybe that's why it takes a while for us to fully understand this. It takes a revelation from God — through the Holy Spirit and the Word.
John 8:47: "Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."
"Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you."*
James 1:21: With a sensitive spirit we absorb God's Word, which has been implanted within our nature — for the Word of Life has power to continually deliver us.
Here's something we all understand: when you decide to make a real change — health, weight loss, more energy — you add new disciplines and new perspectives… and you subtract some things that just *"gots ta go."
Same in our Christian walk.
When we give our life to Christ, the Bible says our lives are no longer our own.
1 Cor 6:19-20 — We are bought with a price.
It's time to subtract that out-of-date image of your old nature.
"Put on Christ."(Rom 13:14)*
Col 3:3: "For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God."
Choosing to live for Jesus is not just adding something new — it is letting go of the old.
This is sanctification.
A sanctified life is also a crucified life.
Galatians 2:20: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
"I Live by the Power of the Son of God."
We now have new purpose — new passion — new plans. God's plans.
We draw our life from the Vine.
Some of the greatest movers and shakers in history rose up out of the greatest adversity.
(Remember last week...)* Psalm 73:26: My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength — He is all I ever need.
"God is the strength of my heart and all I need forever."
TPT: Lord, so many times I fail; I fall into disgrace. But when I trust in you, I have a strong and glorious presence protecting and anointing me. Forever you're all I need!
Our church family — in the sanctuary and online — has such a heart for prayer and ministering to others.
We believe in God's power and we want to see it manifested.
"As my Father has sent me, even so send I you." —
This is our heart for ministry to each other.
But we're not doing this alone or under our own strength.
Jesus is wherever we are.
John 16:7: "It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you."
And Jesus is *"the same yesterday, today and forever."
Eph 4 — Jesus "gave apostles, prophets, missionaries, pastors and teachers as gifts to His church — for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ."
Our job is to be equipped as conduits of God's power — standing on and speaking His Word to all who need it.
And isn’t that really everyone?
One of the lessons I've recognized in my own healing journey: we all desperately need the prayer of others.
Others who truly believe the uncompromised truth of God's Word.
Eph 3:20: Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…
Eph 3:20 TPT: *Never doubt God's mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination — His miraculous power constantly energizes you.*
We are relying on Divine strength — not human limitation.
To flow in the mighty power given to us by Jesus would be a very good thing indeed. –
John 6:28-29: The people asked Jesus: *"What must we do to perform the works of God?"*
His answer? Believe.
Faith — not striving — is the foundational work that fulfills God's requirements. We can do what we are called to do, by Grace, through Faith. We can only use what we have. *What do you have?* Acts 3:6-9: Peter said, *"Silver and gold have I none — but such as I have, give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk."* And he took him by the hand… and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. He leaped up, walked, entered the temple — walking and leaping and praising God. And all the people saw him. *"I Live by the Power of the Son of God."* Our anointing is not for ourselves — it is for the ones God gives us to bless. Isn't it time we released that anointing — by Grace through Faith — for the sake of those God has given us to minister to? 1 John 2:2: He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins — and not only for ours, but for the sins of the whole world. *"Be doers of the Word."* *"Faith without works is dead."* John 20:21: *"Peace to you. Just as the Father has sent me, I'm now sending you."* --- *(Closing prayer — keep exactly as written.)*