Latest Sermon
Beware of the Impurities of Faith
There is such a thing as impure faith. It is not the absence of belief in God, but faith in which human thoughts, fleshly understanding, and our own ideas have been mixed with divine truth. When we begin to interpret God according to our own philosophical thinking or understanding of Scripture, we can add our own ideas to what God has already accomplished and place confidence in our own efforts. These impurities are serious because they can hinder a person from being saved, weaken the faith of those who are already saved, and prevent believers from becoming effective witnesses. The Gospel of Water and Spirit brings us back to the foundation of true faith—that the issue of sin has been completely resolved through Jesus’ baptism, death, and resurrection.
Cleanse Your Way
God saved us not only to forgive our sins but to transform us into the image of His Son. As 1 Thessalonians 4:7 reminds us, God has called us “not to impurity, but in holiness.” This transformation begins with a renewed mind as we allow God’s Word and the Holy Spirit to shape our thoughts, attitudes, and actions. In a world filled with increasing darkness and deception, our greatest safeguard is not merely avoiding external influences but allowing God to cleanse and renew the very source from which our lives flow—the mind.
Wisdom at Work
Scripture reminds us that though we live in this world, we are not of it (John 17:16). Practical, daily life matters to God, and it is wisdom—not mere knowledge—that equips a believer to live wisely in it. Knowledge is something acquired through study; wisdom is something received from above. A person can be highly educated and skilled and still lack the wisdom that leads to eternal life, because knowledge without Christ leaves a soul unprepared for eternity.
Walking in Wisdom
God desires His people to walk in wisdom. Throughout Scripture, wisdom is never presented as mere knowledge or good judgement, but as a life that is directed by God. In Isaiah 30, we see Judah facing the threat of the Assyrian Empire. Instead of seeking the Lord’s counsel, the nation turned to Egypt for security, trusting human wisdom rather than God’s guidance. Although the Lord rebuked their decision, He did not abandon them. In His mercy, He promised to guide all who would humble themselves and return to Him. That promise is beautifully captured in Isaiah 30:21: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'” These words reveal God’s heart to lead His people in every season of life.
New Creation Church Kuala Lumpur