A Mindset Opening to Life Romans 8:6-11 For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace: because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be: and they that are in the flesh cannot please God. But ye are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you. But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwelleth in you, he that raised up Christ Jesus from the dead shall give life also to your mortal bodies through his Spirit that dwelleth in you. A Mindset Opening to Life

Introduction Last month, I completed an 11-week series on legacy. Key points in today’s lesson taken from last lesson. For those who missed it, videos and ppts of the entire series are on our web www.ppcoc.org > latest > BC notes In 2 more Sundays, my 70th birthday End of this month, I would have completed 51 years with PP and retired This is probably my last sermon to the congregation – Mindset for the church

Mindset for the church Bible Based Church Started PP with Bible correspondence courses and Cottage meetings While some churches have gone astray, PP has stayed on course This gave PP a strong foundation that contributed to its steady growth Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Introduction

2. DNA of Outreach Since the beginning – Johor Introduction Mindset of the Church 1. Bible-based Church Since the beginning – Johor Gave birth to Batam and Tuao Now ever expanding missions network Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

3. A United Church Disunity common among the churches of Christ, even locally Where there is division, God is not present Learned to work through problems because PP prized unity Ephesians 4:2-3 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Introduction Mindset of the Church 1. Bible-based Church 2. DNA of Outreach

4. Investing in the Future Very few churches still have their charter members – a continuation process PP was first congregation with elders Fully-paid freehold building Acts 2:46-47 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. Introduction Mindset of the Church 1. Bible-based Church 2. DNA of Outreach 3. A United Church

Conclusion – what is ahead for PP? Mindset for the Church Conclusion – what is ahead for PP? So important to stand on the Word Continue to obey Great Commission Do more in reaching our locally Revelation 3:15-17 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So because thou art lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spew thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched one and miserable and poor and blind and naked: Introduction Mindset of the Church 1. Bible-based Church 2. DNA of Outreach 3. A United Church 4. Invest in the future