New Covenant Church Sermons

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 1/31/2021 at New Covenant Church in Anderson SC Scripture Passage: Psalm 139 Outline: 1. Comfort in the character and works of God a. God's Loving Knowledge (v. 1-6) b. God's Guiding Presence (v. 7-12) c. God's Creative Care (v. 13-16) 2. Our response to God a. A Worshipful Response (v. 17-18) b. Justice on Idolatry (v. 19-22) c. Humble Submission and Petition (vv. 23-...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 1/24/21 at New Covenant Church in Anderson SC Scripture Passage: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Outline: Church Life (v. 1) 1. Adequate preparation 2. Active participation Prayer Life (v. 2,3) 1. Don’t be hasty 2. Don’t be heartless 3. Don’t be heavenly www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on January 17, 2021 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Self-Deprivation via Isolation & Self-Exaltation (Ecclesiastes 4:9-16) Outline: Isolation Deprives us of Pleasure (vs. 9-12) Why risk it? 1. It provides encouragement when we are weak (vs. 9-10) 2. It gives support in times of vulnerability (vs. 11) 3. It provides protection from attacks (vs. 12) Self-exaltati...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 01/10/2021 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Ecclesiastes 4:1-8 Outline: DISCONTENTMENT DEPRIVES US OF PLEASURE (v. 1-3) 1. Accept God’s sovereignty (Ps. 16: 5,6) 2. Seek God’s Sovereignty (Matt. 6:25-33) 3. Be strengthened by God’s sovereignty (Phil. 4:11-13) 4. Hope in the advantage of contentment (1 Tim. 6:6-8) ENVY DEPRIVES US OF PLEASUR...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 1/3/21 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 Outline: ACKNOWLEDGING THE SITUATION OF INJUSTICE (V. 16) APPLYING THE SOLUTIONS TO INJUSTICE (V. 17-22) 1. Realize injustice is only temporary (v. 17) 2. Reacquaint yourself with who you are (v. 18-20) 3. Reassure yourself of the rewards of the righteous (v. 21) 4. Retrieve the a...

Sermon by Rob Cord on December 27, 2020 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Philippians 2:12-18 Outline: -Continue to work in the grace of God -Co-labor -Hold fast to the word of life -Rejoice together www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. Mark Burchette on 12/20/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson SC Scripture Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 1. The Magi’s response of obedience (vv. 1-2) 2. The Magi’s response of humility (vv. 1b-2) 3. The Magi’s response of worship (vv. 9-11) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 12/13/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson SC Scripture Passage Luke 2:14 1. What on earth is "peace on earth"? 2. Who gets this peace and how? 3. What do you do with this peace? Rest in it – Be grateful recipients of peace (Rom. 5:1-5) Apply it – Be agents of peace (Eph. 2:13-22) Share it – Be ministers of peace (2 Cor. 5:16-21) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Joel Wilkes (Youth Pastor) on December 6, 2020 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Esther 2 Outline: -Ahasuerus's pride -Esther's compliance -Mordecai's concern www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 11/20/2020 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Outline: RECOGNIZE GOD’S LIMITATIONS ON TIME (v.1-10) birth, death (v. 2a) plant, uproot (v. 2b) kill, heal (v. 3a) tear down, build up (v. 3b) weep, laugh (v. 4a) mourn, dance (v. 4b) throw stones, gather stones (v. 5a) embrace, shun embracing (v. 5b) search, give up (v 6a) ke...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 11/22/2020 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Outline: DISTURBING DISCOVERIES (VV. 12-23) 1. Limited Accomplishments (vv. 12-17) 2. Lame Appreciation (vv. 18-21) 3. Laborious Anxiety (vs. 22-23) SATISFYING SOLUTIONS (VV. 24-26) 1. Agonizing limitations are God’s gifts (v. 24) 2. Amusing luxury is in God gazing (v. 25) 3....

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 11/15/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Outline: ACKNOWLEDGE THE FUN OF PLEASURE (1-10) 1. Comedy and Cognac pleasures (v 2-3) 2. Construction Pleasures (v 4-6) 3. Cash and Crew Pleasures (v. 7-8) 4. Concluding Pleasures (v 9-10) ACCEPT THE FUTILITY OF PLEASURE (v. 1 & 11) 1. The Vanity of Grasp (v.11) 2. The Vanity of...

Sermon Passage: Eccl. 1:1-18 - Stopping the Insanity OUTLINE: SUBJECTED TO INSANITY (V. 1-18) 1. What is Life’s Insanity (v. 2-3)? 2. How is Life Insane (v. 3)? 3. Why Is Life Insane (v. 4-18)? a. The Monotony Problem (v. 4-8) b. The Material Problem (v. 9-11) c. The Mental Problem (v. 12-18) STOPPING THE INSANITY 1. Trust our Transcendent Redeemer (Heb. 10:9-18) 2. Trust our Transcendent Redempti...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on November 1, 2020 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Ecclesiastes Intro Outline: The Teacher of Life 1. The Greater Teacher 2. The Greatest Teacher The Teaching on Life for Replacing Vanity with Value 1. Routines must be surrendered to God’s direction and control (1:2, 14; 12:12) 2. True learning must begin and end with God (1:13, 16-18; 2:12)...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on October 25, 2020 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 1 Cor. 12:31 Outline: Matt.28:19-20; Exod. 20:8-11; Heb.10:24, 25 1. Disciple-making “church-love” saved my life (Matt. 28:18, 19; James 5:13-20) 2. Generous giving “church-love” saved my life (Mal. 3:8-12; Isa. 55:1-3; Eph. 2:7-9) 3. A salty bright “church-love” saved my life (Matt. 5:13-16...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on October 18, 2020 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 1 Cor. 12:31; Eph 1:22-23 Outline: Christ Considers the Ongoing Loving Ministry of His Church Essential Matt. 25:35-36, 40; Acts 9:4-6. 1 Cor. 6:15-16. Matt.10:40. We Consider the Ongoing Active Loving Ministry of Christ’s Church Essential 1. Exaltation (Matt. 28:16-18). 2. Evangelism (Matt....

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 10/11/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 1 Cor. 13:8-13 Outline: The Argument for a Love Focus The Application of a Love Focus 1) Take heed to the rebuke of childishness. 2) Learn to glory in love not giftedness. 3) Don’t expect the future restoration of spiritual gifts. 4) Be cautious of all leading apart from scripture. www.ncchurch.net

Sermon By Dr. David Rountree on 10/4/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: I Corinthians 13:7 Outline: Love's Principle of Prudence Love's Beauty in Belief Love's Heart in Hope www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 9/27/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 1 Cor 13:7 Outline: THE PRINCIPLE OF BEARING AND ENDURING THE PRACTICE OF BEARING AND ENDURING 1. The Practice of Calling 2. The Practice of Covering 3. The Practice of Care taking THE PRIZE FOR BEARING AND ENDURING 1. God blesses us 2. We bless God www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 9/20/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 1 Cor 13:6 Outline: Truth Grounds us in Love Truth Grows us in Love Truth Guides us in Love (1 Peter 1:22) Complete Love Compassionate Love Constant Love Truth Gladdens us in Love www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. Mark Burchette on 9/13/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Jonah 3:1-4:11 Outline: I. Jonah’s second chance II. Ninevah’s Surprising Supernatural Response III. Jonah’s Selfish Anger IV. Jonah’s Second Chastisement www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. Mark Burchette on 9/6/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Jonah 1:1-2:10 Outline: 1. God's Plan 2. Jonah's Perplexing Run 3. Jonah's Punishment 4. Jonah's Preservation www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 8/30/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:6 Outline: CONSISTENT WITH TRINITARIAN PURPOSES CORRECTED WITH TEACHING ON PURITY CAREFUL WITH THINKING AND PRACTICE www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on August 23, 2020 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Sermon Passage: 1 Cor. 13:5 Outline: FIELD THE THOUGHTS 1. Acknowledgment 2. Arrangement 3. Assassination FORGIVE THE TRESSPASSERS 1. Forgiveness is a Priority 2. Forgiveness is a Promise 3. Forgiveness is a Practice www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 8/16/20 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Love is Not Provoked: Controlling Anger Scripture Passage: 1 Cor. 13:5 Outline: CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S ANGER 1. Sanctified, Righteous and Holy –Eph.4:26; Psa.2:11, 12; Mark 3:5, 10:14; John 2:15-17 2. Slow, Not Impulsive—Exod.34:6 3. Specific, Situation Specific—Psa.7:11; 79:5 4. Sincere, Reconsider the cost of anger...