New Covenant Church Sermons

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 06/01/2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture: Luke 10:25-27 Outline: v. 25-29 - The Head of the Matter (The Setup) v. 30-35 - The Hands of the Matter (The Parable) v. 36-37 - The Heart of the Matter (The Lesson)

Sermon by Tom Buiter on June 1, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 1:10-12 Outline: 1. The activity of the prophets 2. The announcement of the prophets 3. The angels' jealousy of the prophets

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on May 25, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-9 Outline: 1. Living with hope because of our identity (v. 1-4) 2. Living with hope because of God's activity (v. 3-7) 3. Living with hope because of our eternity (v. 4, 8-9) ncchurch.net

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 5-18-2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture Passage: Habakkuk 3 Outline: Request the Lord's mercy (vs. 1-2) Recall the Lord's power (vs. 3-16) Rejoice in the Lord's salvation (vs. 17-19)

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 5/11/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture Passage: Habakkuk 1:12-2:20 Outline: Habakkuk wrestles with God (1:12-2:1) God's grace breaks through (2:2-5) God demonstrates his justice (2:6-20)

Sermon by Tom Buiter on 4 May 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 2 Chron. 36 Outline: www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on April 27th, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 4:1-6 Outline: Jesus sees conflicts and seeks to avoid them (v.1-3): Key = “Learned” Jesus majors on the majors (v.1,2) Key: “Jesus himself did not baptize” Jesus displays Wisdom (v.3-6,8,9,34) Key: “had to pass through Samaria” 1. A Plan for Sufficient Rest (Key: “Jesus wearied,” v.5,6,8) 2. A Plan for God's Will to be done (Key: “to do the will,” v.3,4,34) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on April 20, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Romans 4:22-25 Outline: -The Revelation (v. 22-24) -The Responsibility (v. 24) -The Reward (v. 25) -The Rejoicing (v. 25) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Tom Buiter on 4/13/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 4:1-6 Outline: Jesus sees conflicts and seeks to avoid them (v.1-3): Key = “Learned” Jesus majors on the majors (v.1,2) Key: “Jesus himself did not baptize” Jesus displays Wisdom (v.3-6,8,9,34) Key: “had to pass through Samaria” 1. A Plan for Sufficient Rest (Key: “Jesus wearied,” v.5,6,8) 2. A Plan for God's Will to be done (Key: “to do the will,” v.3,4,34) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by David Rountree on 4/6/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 3:22-36 Outline: THE ARGUMENT OF PERSON (V.22-30) THE ARGUMENT OF POSITION (V.31-35) THE ARGUMENT FOR PROFESSION AND PRACTICE (V.36) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by David Rountree on 3/30/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 3:1-21 Outline: BORN AGAIN EXPLAINED (v.1-13) BORN AGAIN ILLUSTRATED (v.14-21) The 4 Point application from Num.21:5-9: 1) Sin leads to death. 2) Only God can provide the remedy of life. 3) The remedy must involve a substitutionary atonement. 4) True faith must be exercised to receive the benefits of the substitute. The four-point application in John 3:14-21: 1) All of us have sinned and the wages of sin is death. 2) God's love provides the remedy for man's sin, namely, the substitutionary life of Christ. 3) Christ, our remedy was not sent to judge us. 4) Man must have true faith in order to receive spiritual rebirth.

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 3/23/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Bible Passage: John 2:12-25 Sermon Title: The Anger of Christ When Temple Cleansing Outline: CHRIST'S PATH TO ANGER EXPRESSED (V.12-17) CHRIST'S PURPOSE FOR ANGER EXPLAINED (V.18-25) CHRIST'S PLAN FOR APPLICATION EMBRACED 1. See and be grateful for God's love through the rage he displays. 2. Worship with God's purposes and not our own selfish purposes. 3. Learn to worship as heart-givers not market-consumers. www.ncchurch.net

Removing the glory 1. Drunkenness is Sin. 2. We must not call the possession of or consumption of alcohol a sin. 3. The right way to deal with the abuse of alcohol is neither by abstinence or legalism. 4. The weaker brother passages (Rom. 14:13, 21; 1 Cor. 8:13) do not require or teach total abstinence. 5. We must learn to love what God loves and hate what God hates. Reviewing the glory Reflection on the glory 1. The glory of Christ's supernatural assistance. 2. The glory of Christ's fellowship. 3. The glory of Christ's generosity. 4. The glory of Christ's humility.

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 3/2/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. THE SEEKING GOD (John 1:43-44) THE SENDING GOD (John 1:45-46) THE SAVING GOD (John 1:47-51) 1. Jesus leads men to a saving faith (v.47-50) 2. Jesus takes those with saving faith to heaven (v.51) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 03-02-2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. John 1:29-42 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 2-23-25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC 1. The Book's Grim Context (v. 1) 2. The Prophet's Desperate Lament (vv. 2-4) 3. The Lord's Astounding Answer (vv. 5-11) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Rev. Tom Buiter on February 16, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 2 Chronicles 33 ncchurch.net

Sermon by David Rountree on 02-09-2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 1:29 Outline: John 1:29 - Behold The Lamb THE HISTORY OF THE LAMB THE HUMILITY OF THE LAMB THE HONOR OF THE LAMB www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 02/02/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 1:19-34 Outline: CHARACTER WITNESS (v.19-23) CEREMONY WITNESS (V.24-34, v.31) Pharisees knew baptism by sprinkling should lead to Jesus (Isaiah 52:13-15 & Ezek.36:25-27) CHURCH WITNESS 1. Let us testify of Christ with humility (v.23). 2. Let us recognize that covenant signs are for manifesting Jesus, not us (v.31). 3. Let us recognize that baptism is a Holy Spirit sign not our sign (v.33). 4. Let us retain the scriptural mode of baptism by sprinkling to point to Christ. 5. Recognize your daily-wear is great testimony-wear when testifying of Christ.

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on January 26th, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 1:14-18 Outline: THE PRESENCE OF GOD (v.14-18) THE PASSION OF GOD (v.14,16,17) THE PARDON OF GOD (v.14,16,17) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 01/19/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 1:1-18 Outline: LIFE INSTEAD OF DEATH (Jn.1:1-4a) LIGHT INSTEAD OF DARKNESS (John 1:4b-13) LOVE INSTEAD OF DESTRUCTION (John 1:14-18) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 01/12/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 15:1-11 Outline: 1. The Foundation for Abiding in Christ (1-3) - Christ is the True Vine - The Father is the Vinedresser - Already you are clean 2. The Nature of Abiding in Christ (4-6) - Union with Christ: being and doing. - Spirit-filled living 3. The Benefits of Abiding in Christ (7-11) - Prayer effectiveness - A God-glorifying life - A sense of God's love - Fullness of joy www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 1/5/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Selected Passages Outline: #1 Reasonable Conclusions 1. Deut. 17:15-20, to gain the blessings of God needed for leadership. 2. 2Tim. 3:16,17, to gain completeness thru teaching, reproof, correction, training. 3. Rom. 10:17, to gain faith & faithfulness. 4. Matt. 7:21-23, John 10:27, to be known by God not just know about God. #2 Repeatable Choices Fail to plan then we plan to fail. Matt. 12:1-7; 19:1-4; 21:14-16; 40-42; 22:28-32 #3 Realistic Capabilities Matt.4:4; Ps. 1:1-3 #4 Relationship with Christ John 10:14-16, we listen and Jesus speaks. www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Tom Buiter on 12-29-2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. 2 Chron 29-32 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 12-22-2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Revelation 12:1-7 Outline: War on the Church Revealed (v.1-6) War on the Church Redefined (v. 7-12) 3 ways Satan is Defeated: 1. By the blood of the Lamb. 2. By the word of our testimony 3. By our personal sacrifice War on the Church Resolute -determined and unwavering (v.13-17) Warfare Comfort: 1. Christ Always Secures Us (1John5:18). 2. Christ Always Supplies Us (2Cor.12:7-9). 3. Christ's Always Satisfies Us (v.17; 1Jn.2:15-17) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Rev. Jonathan Wisdom on December 15, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 14:1-7 1. Where are we going? (2-3) - Jesus brings us to himself in restored communion with God. 2. How do we get there? (4-6) - Jesus himself is the way, through his work on the cross. 3. What's the next step? (1, 7) - Trust Jesus for salvation and daily comfort in knowing God Applications: - See that trusting in Jesus is the only way to eternal life (John 14:6). - Set your minds on things above, where Christ is (Col. 3:1-4). - Consider the personal nature of being with Christ in the new heavens and earth (Rev. 21:1-3). - Let not your hearts be troubled, believers have a sure hope (Heb. 6:19; 10:19-25). - Look in faith to Christ's return to take you to himself (1 Thess. 4:16-18).

Sermon by Rev. Jonathan Wisdom on December 8, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 11:17-27 1. The punctuality of Christ (1-16) 2. The promise of Christ (17-27) 3. The passion of Christ (28-37) 4. The power of Christ (38-45)

Sermon by Rev. Tom Buiter on December 1, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 2 Chronicles 28

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 11-24-2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Psalm 42 & 43 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on November 17th, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Passage: Psalm 39 Outline: DON'T SUPPRESS THE TRUTH (v.1-3) DON'T SHUFFLE THE TIME (v.4-6) DON'T SIN WITH TEMPERANCE (v.7-13) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by David Rountree on 11/10/24 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Psalm 32 Outline: The MAGNIFICENCE of reconciliation (v. 1-2) The MISERY WITHOUT reconciliation (v. 3-4) The MERRIMENT WITHIN reconciliation (v. 5-7) The MINISTRY of reconciliation (v. 8-11) 1. Be reconciled to God by trusting his redeeming love to escape misery (v. 9-10). 2. Be an instructor of others begging them to be reconciled (v. 8). 3. Be rejoicing in praise to God for our reconciliation (v. 11). www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on November 3, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture: Psalms 31:1-24 Outline: Recline into the hands of God (1-5) Enjoy the comfort God gives (6-8) Frame your situation to God (9-13) Urge God's help (14-18) Give God the glory (19-22) Encourage others to do the same (23, 24) ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 10-27-24 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31 The Pain (1-21) God forsaking us (v.1, 2, 6-8, 11-18). God faithful to us (vs. 3-5, 9-10, 19-21). The Praise (22-31) The Proclamation of Praise (v.22-23) The Premise of Praise (v.24) The Production of Praise (v.25) The People of Praise (v.26-31) The Passion of Christ (1, 7, 8, 16, 18, 22) Compare v.1 with Mark 15:34 Compare vs. 7, 8 with Matt. 27:29, 43 Compare v. 16 with John 20:25 Compare v. 18 with John 19:23, 24. Compare v. 22 with Heb. 2:9-13.

Sermon by Rev. David Rountree on October 20, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Psalm 19:1-14 The World Book—General Revelation (v.1-6) 1. Creation studies are worth our time and money. 2. Recognize that you and I are not stuck in ignorance. 3. Realize God's creation never ceases to speak of the glory of God 4. Notice that we do not have to make our studies “Christian” to validate them. 5. Recognize we will agree with non-Christians. The Word Book—Special Revelation (v.7-11) 1. Non-Christians can read but not understand scripture properly (1 Cor. 2:11-15). 2. Whoever believes in Jesus will not be disappointed (Rom.10:11-17). 3. All scripture is profitable for us (2 Tim. 3:16). 4. We should not neglect whatever it takes to abide in God's word. 5. We should not neglect church (Matt. 28:19-20; 2 Tim. 4:2; Col. 3:16). The Work Book—Revelation Results (v.12-14).

Sermon by Rev. Tom Buiter on October 13, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: 2 Chronicles 27 ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on October 6th, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Passage: Psalm 18 Outline: God is My Delight and Deliverer (v.1-3) I am God's Delight and Delivered (v. 4-30) 1. Our testimony and song are of God's sovereign control over all events and deliverances. 2.Our testimony and song remind us of God's covenant faithfulness to produce in us a righteousness rooted in grace not personal merit. God is My Equipper and I am his Exalter (v.31-50) 1. Let our testimony and song be thanksgiving to Jesus for ultimate deliverance from sin, despair, and brokenness. 2. Let our testimony and song be the appropriate human response of praise. www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 09-22-2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Psalm 17:1-15 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 09-15-2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture Passage: Psalm 16:11 Outline: The Gateway of Prayer (John 16:24). The Gateway of Confession and Repentance of Sin (Psalm 51:10-12; James 4:5-10; 2 Corinthians 7:10). The Gateway of Bible Study (Jeremiah 15:16; Psalm 19:7-10). The Gateway of Obedient Service (John 15:10-11; Colossians 3:23). The Gateway of Christian Fellowship (Philippians 2:1-4). The Gateway of Redemptive Vision (Colossians 3:1-4).

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 09-08-2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Psalm 16:9-11 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on September 1, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson SC. Scripture: Psalms 16: 1, 5-8 Outline 1. Extravagant Provisions (v. 1, 5-6) 2. Enlightened Precepts (v. 7) 3. Engaged Presence (v. 8) ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on August 25, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Psalm 16:1-4 Outline: Our Relationship with God (v.1-2) Our Relationship with the Godly (v.3) Our Relationship with the Godless (v.4) Application 1. Develop a greater intimacy in our refuge of righteousness--Christ. How do we do this? 2. Determine to be good churchmen delighting in Christ's church and its growth. How do we do this? 3. Distinguish ourselves from the values and mindset of the godless. How do we do this?

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on August 18, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Psalm 16 Outline: DO WE HAVE A CHRISTIAN'S PERSONALITY? (v.1-4) 1. The Christian's Relationship with God. (v.1-2) 2. The Christian's Relationship with The Godly. (v.3) 3. The Christian's Relationship with the Godless. (v.4) DO WE HAVE A CHRISTIAN'S PRESERVATION? (v.5-8) 1. God's Plentitude (v.5-6) 2. God's Precepts & Presence (v.7-8) DO WE HAVE A CHRISTIAN'S PLEASURE? (v.9-11) 1. The Location of the Christian's Pleasure (v.9) 2. The Length of the Christian's Pleasure (v.10) 3. The Lord of the Christian's Pleasure (v.11) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 08-11-2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Psalm 15:1-5 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on August 07, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Psalms 14:1-7 Outline NO-GOD PHILOSOPHY DESCRIBED (v. 1-3) 1. The No God Philosophy (v. 1a). 2. The No God Perversion (v. 1b, 3). 3. The No God Position (v. 2). 4. The Application. NO-GOD PHILOSOPHY DEMONSTRATED (v. 4-6) 1. Demonstrated in Absurdity (v. 4). 2. Demonstrated in Anxiety (v. 5). 3. Demonstrated in Antagonism (v. 6). 4. The Application NO-GOD PHILOSOPHY DELIVERED (v. 7) 1. The Calling on Jesus (v. 7a). 2. The Coming of Jesus (v. 7b). 3. The Celebration of Jesus (v. 7c). 4. The Application www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Rev. Tom Buiter on July 28th, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Passage: Psalm 14 www.nchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on July 28, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Psalms 13:1-6 Outline Giving God our Pain (v. 1-2) 1. How the pain appears (v. 1) 2. How the pain affects us (v. 2a) 3. How the pain affects others (v. 2b) Giving God our Petitions (v. 3, 4) 1. Petition for Consideration (v.3a) 2. Petition for Counsel (v. 3a-4) 3. Enlightened Counsel for us: a. Pain teaches us contentment with God's ways and words. b. Pain makes us face the reality of more than we can bear. c. Pain brings us more consistently before the throne of grace. d. Pain teaches us to abandon American individualism. e. Pain teaches us to minister to others. Giving God our Praise (v. 5, 6) ncchurch.net

Sermon by Tom Buiter on July 21st, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Bible Passage: Psalm 12 Sermon Title: To Kill a Word www.nchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 07-21-2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Psalms 11:1-7 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on July 14, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Psalms 10 Outline: 1. Where are you, God? (1-11) 2. There you are, God! (12-15) 3. Here you are, God. (16-18) ncchurch.net

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on July 14th, 2024 at NEw Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 10:1-30 Outline: 1. The Good Shepherd OWNS his sheep. 2. The Good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep. 3. The Good Shepherd HOLDS his sheep. www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 07-07-2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Sermon Passage: Psalm 8:1-9 Sermon Outline: What is God? (v. 1-3) What is Man? (v. 4-8) Concluding applications (v.9) 1. Worship the Lord and be overwhelmed with his Majesty. 2. Steward God's Gifts and Resources. 3. Love One Another. 4. Seek Salvation through Christ.