New Covenant Church Sermons

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 1/22/23 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Sermon Passage: Exodus 20:17 Sermon Outline: WHAT COVETOUSNESS IS WHEN COVETOUSNESS OCCURS 1. When our meditation is world over Word (Ps.1:1-3). 2. When we "do the town" instead of "do the truth" (1John 2:15-17). 3. When we are busy with matters instead of ministry (Luke10:40-42). 4. When working for goods while only w...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on January 15th, 2023 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Exodus 20:16 Outline: WHAT IS LYING? WAYS WE ARE INVOLVED IN HARMFUL LYING 1. The lie of fear 2. The lie for time management. 3. The lie of half-truths. 4. The lie for profit. 5. The lie of what we profess to be. 6. The lie to self. 7. The lie to God. WHY IS LYING FORBIDDEN BY GOD? RESPOND...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 1/8/23 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Sermon Passage: Deut. 6:20-25 Sermon Title: Life-Lessons for Life-Givers Outline: 1. The work of life is OBEDIENCE to God. “To obey is better than sacrifice” (Deut. 6:24; 1 Sam.15:22). 2. The manner of living life is as STEWARDS of God's possessions (Deut. 6:23; Ps. 24:1; 1 Chron. 29:10-13). 3. The essence of life is LO...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 1/1/23 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. John 8:31-32 #1 They have an undeniable Reason for Bible Devotion 1. For completeness in Christ: 1Pet.2:2 2. For strength, wisdom, guidance and blessing (2Tim.316,17) 3. For faithfulness to God (Rom.10:17) 4. For greater affection with God 5. For unbelievable encouragement from God #2 They have a repeatable routine for...

Sermon by David Rountree on December 25, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Outline: 1. No more living without God's________ as our foundation (v.21-24). 2. Hearts that are bursting for the _________and __________that comes through Jesus alone (v.25,38). 3. Spirit _____ _____ ______ and ______ (v.25-28). 4. Salvation seen as _________ __________ for Jew an...

Sermon by Mr. Tom Buiter at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC on December 18, 2022. Scripture Passage: Hebrews 1:8-14 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Tom Buiter on December 11th, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture Passage: Hebrews 1:5-7 Outline: 1. Quality 2. Quiddity 3. Quotient www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Tim Pitzer on December 4, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Sermon Passage: Luke 2:1-7, Hebrews 1:1-4 Sermon Title: What Child is This and Why You Need Him Outline: 1. Because of what God says 2. Because of what Christ did 3. Because of what Christ is doing www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on November 27, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scriptor Passage: Exodus 20:15 Outline: Ways Stealing occurs A. When taking what someone else has a right to have. 1. Taking the property of God's Sabbath (Ex. 20:8-11, Mark 2:28) 2. Taking the property of God's tithe (Mal. 3:8-10) 3. Taking property of people (Lev. 19:13) 4. Taking a person against their wil...

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 11-20-22 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Romans 8:12-17 Outline: 1. Assurance of Faith is Possible 2. Assurance of Faith is Spirit-driven How does the Spirit bear witness? a. By leading us (v. 14) b. By dwelling in us (v. 15) c. By speaking to us (v. 16) d. By giving us himself (v. 17) 3. Assurance of Faith is Active

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 11-13-2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Exodus 20:14 THE RELATIONSHIP FOR SEXUAL FIDELITY 1. Marriage is a creation ordinance. 2. Marriage is God's design for sexual expression. 3. Marriage is the only means for undefiled sex. 4. Marriage images God with his church. THE REVELATION FOR SEXUAL INFIDELITY 1. It involves a broken covenant with God. (1 Cor. 6:...

Sermon by: Dr. David Rountree on 11/6/22 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Exodus 20:13 Outline: 1. Why should we preserve life? a. Destroying life disrespects God's image. b. Destroying life makes noise in heaven. c. Destroying life is devilish. d. Destroying life invokes God's curse. 2. Ways of preserving life. a. We preserve life by defending it. b. We preserve life by...

Sermon by: Dr. David Rountree on 10/30/22 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Exodus 20:12 Outline: 2Tim.3:1-5 WHAT HONOR MEANS HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HONOR AUTHORITY Exodus 21:17 Deut.21:18-21 WHO WE SHOULD HONOR 1. Our fathers and mothers that raise us · First, for their discipline of us (Heb.12:9) · Second, in all they do for us (Col.3:20) · Third, by taking care of their...

Sermon by David Rountree on October 23, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Outline: 1. Why don’t we observe a sunset-to-sunset Sabbath? 2. How do we possibly keep a whole-day Sabbath? 3. Can we eat at a restaurant on the Sabbath? 4. How much preparation is required to keep the Sabbath holy? 5. How do we teach the Sabbath to our children? a) By sharpening our example b) By recognizing God’...

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on October 16, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Amos 5:21-24 Outline: 1. False Worship God Rejects 2. True Worship God Accepts 3. Corporate Worship and All-of-life Worship www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on October 09, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Matthew 12:1-14 Outline: -Works of Necessity (Matt. 12:1-4) -Works of Piety (Matt. 12: 5-7) -Works of Mercy (Matt. 12: 8-14) Sabbath Guidelines: 1. God allows for generous broad definitions of work, rest, mercy, necessity and piety to set apart the Sabbath. 2. Let us be careful to avoid the...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on October 2nd, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Isaiah 58:13-14 Outline: SPECIAL SABBATH TREATMENT (ISAIAH 58:13) 1. By Interpreting Isaiah 58 within its Context 2. By focusing on God’s Day not ours. 3. By delight and honor. SPECIAL SABBATH BLESSINGS (ISAIAH 58:14) 1. Joy in the Lord. 2. Honor and exaltation from the Lord. 3. Feasting an...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 09-25-2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Exodus 20:8-11 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Rev. David Rountree on September 18, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. The Context of Romans, Galatians and Colossians Romans 14:5-6: Galatians 4:9-11: Colossians 2:16-17: 1. Don’t use the obscure to interpret the plain. 2. Remember the first audience had a Sunday Sabbath. 3. The fourth commandment was never defined as ceremonial. 4. Paul’s writings must maintain consistency....

Sermon by Rev. Tim Pitzer on September 11, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: James 1:1-5 Outline: What you should do Why you should do it How to do it www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Tim Pitzer on 9/4/22 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Acts 26:12-18 Outline: 1. What were you saved from? 2. What were you saved to? 3. Why it matters.

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 8/28/22 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC 7 Reasons for Observing the Sabbath on Sunday 1. Sunday is the day Jesus chose to meet with his church (Matt.28:1-9; Mark16:2,9; Luke24:1,13-31; John20:1, 11-18, 19, 26). 2. Sunday is the day the apostles of Christ held church (John20:19-26; Acts 20:7). 3. Sunday is the day offerings were collected (1Cor.16:1,2). 4. Sun...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 8/21/22 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC No Good Argument for Avoiding the Sabbath Prov. 3:5-6 2Tim. 2:15,16 Two arguments for Abrogating the Sabbath 1. Abrogation through a cessation of commands - Rom. 6:2, 15 & 1 John 5:3 2. Abrogation through cessation of ceremonies. 5 Reason not to abrogate the Sabbath as ceremonial 1. Sabbath is a creation ordinance (Gen....

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on August 14, 2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC] Scripture Passage: Exodus 20:8-11 Outline: GOD’S TEACHING Gen.2:2,3 Exod.16:27-30 Exod.31:16 (Lev.16:31; 24:8) Isa.56:2,6,7 Isa.58:13,14 Jer.17:24-27 Mark 2:27 GOD’S TESTING Exod.16:4,5,28,29 Neh.13:17,18,21,22 GOD’S TESTIMONY Rev.12:17; 14:12 Ezek.20:12,20-22,24 GOD’S TRAINING Exod. 20:8 Matt. 12:1-12 www.ncch...

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 08-07-2022 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Exodus 20:7 Outline: Proverbs 29:20; Eph. 4:29; James 3:6 1. Speaking of God or for God Lightly and Irreverently - Psalm 8:1 2. Speaking of God or for God Without His Authority - Matthew 6:9, 10 3. Speaking of God or for God Without Faith in Him - 1 John 5:10; Rom. 10:14 4. Speaking of God or for...