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Thank you for joining us at New Covenant Church! Pastor Stephen Warnock continues our new series, Advance, with the message, “Advancing in Intimacy."For message notes:https://www.bible.com/events/49548988Join us in person at 9:00am or 10:30am at our North or South Locations, or tune in to our online service at 10:30am. For more information, visit wearencc.com.

Thank you for joining us at New Covenant Church! Pastor Stephen Warnock continues our new series, Advance, with the message, "Advancing in Adversity."For message notes:https://www.bible.com/events/49552431Join us in person at 9:00am or 10:30am at our North or South Locations, or tune in to our online service at 10:30am. For more information, visit wearencc.com.

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Sermon by David Rountree on January 18, 2026 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Rev. 2:1-7 Sermon Title: "Christ Gives Leaders" Outline: To Equip the Church with the Word & Love (v.1) To Lead the Church in doctrinal and moral Perseverance (v. 1-3,6) To Maintain Passion for Christ in the Church (v. 1,4,5) To Conquer Every Grievance of Christ for the Church (v.7,5) ncchurch.net

TRANSCRIPT: Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute – Talk #204 Topic: The Value of Struggle Greetings and welcome to another Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute. This is Talk #204, and our topic today is The Value of Struggle. I'm going to spend a bit more time with this topic by reading from Genesis chapter 32, beginning at verse 24: “Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now, when He saw that He could not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip, and the socket of Jacob's hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him. And He said, ‘Let Me go, for the day breaks.' But Jacob said, ‘I will not let You go unless You bless me.' And He said to him, ‘What is your name?' He said, ‘Jacob.' And He said, ‘Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with man and have prevailed.'” There are many lessons to learn from this text—not just what I've read, but the whole context. Today, we're focusing on the lesson of the value of struggle.   Struggle as a Divine Encounter We read that Jacob was alone with God. The text calls Him a man, but we know this was a pre-incarnate manifestation of Jesus Christ. This struggle was designed to take Jacob to another level. We sometimes perceive struggle as a hindrance, but the Apostle James made it clear that when trials and tests come, we should not think it strange. James said: “Do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you.” He compared it to gold being refined in fire. He also said: “Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” And then he tells us that patience has a work—to make us complete and entire, lacking nothing. So there is value in your struggle, but you have to frame it that way. You have to see it that way in the grace of God.   Persistence in the Pain As Jacob and this Man wrestled until the breaking of day, when the Man saw He could not prevail against him, He touched the socket of Jacob's hip. His hip went out of joint. But even in the midst of Jacob's hip being out of joint, he continued to wrestle until the Man said, “Let me go, for the day breaks.” Jacob replied, “I won't let you go until you bless me.” One of the values we gain in struggle is not giving up—not quitting, not caving in, not making excuses. Because if you are in a struggle in the will of God, there is a purpose for it. God is doing something to elevate you. Again, as James said: “Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” So even though Jacob was in pain, even though his hip was out of joint, he kept wrestling until he prevailed.   Understanding Jacob's Name When the Man asked him, “What is your name?” he said, “My name is Jacob.” We often think of Jacob as the supplanter and deceiver, but I believe the greater revelation is this: When Jacob was born, he was the twin of his brother Esau. Esau came out first, and the Bible says Jacob had a hold of Esau's heel. When they pulled Esau out, Jacob came with him, gripping his brother's heel. The name Jacob literally means “one who takes the heel.” I've always considered this an attribute of Jacob— the tenacity, the sticking with it, the not giving up, the holding on to the heel. So when God asked him, “What is your name?” it was as if he was saying, “I am the one who takes hold of the heel and won't let go.” He proved his value and his purpose in that struggle.   From Jacob to Israel Then the Man said: “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.” Israel means “one who struggles with God” or “God strives.” It is a name that represents the value of struggle. The one who persevered—even sometimes to his own detriment—was elevated through struggle. God acknowledged him as one who struggles with God and prevails. When the Bible says the Man could not overpower him, it was not that God was weak. God allowed resistance to test him and to grow him. This was not a power struggle—this was a relational struggle. God wanted to elevate the relationship between Himself and Jacob, and that happened through struggle.   The Limp Was Repositioning, Not Punishment Jacob's limp was not punishment—it was repositioning. He could no longer walk in self-sufficiency. He could no longer identify as the one who “takes hold of the heel and won't let go.” That is self-sufficiency. He had learned to trust God, to engage God, and to stay engaged with God. One of the things about disability—or helping people with disability—is that it makes you recognize your need for help and assistance from others.   A Word for 2026 As we enter this new year, 2026, recognize the value of struggle—past, present, or future. Don't look at it as something to hinder you. Realize that no matter what happens, God is elevating you, and you will not be the same after an encounter with God. The most important lesson is this: You will be less self-sufficient and more God-sufficient.   Ministry Update As you may be aware, I am on a mini sabbatical for the month of January. I invited Pastor Lee Robb to minister at New Covenant Church, and he brought a very important message entitled “Desires That Don't Betray You.” Be sure to click the link in this blog to watch that message on YouTube and download the detailed summary. I appreciate Pastor Robb for being such a blessing. This coming Sunday, we will be blessed by the ministry of Jan Mitchell. God bless. Have a great day, and be encouraged.

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Sermon by David Rountree on January 11, 2026 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 9:1-41 Outline: 1. All are inadequate (Rom. 3:23) 2. All are image-bearters of God (Gen. 1:26) 3. All are intentionally mad (Ps. 139: 6, 13, 14, 16) 4. All should find hope in Christ (Rom. 9:14-26) ncchurch.net

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Sermon by David Rountree on 01/04/2026 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture: John 8:31-33 Outline: THE PRINCIPLE OF BIBLE READING EXPLAINED THE PRACTICE OF BIBLE READING EXPECTED THE POSSIBILITY OF BIBLE READING ENCOURAGED A CHALLENGE GIVEN

Thank you for joining us at New Covenant Church! Pastor Stephen Warnock kicks off our new series, Advance, with the message “The Kingdom Is Advancing.”Join us in person at 9:00am or 10:30am at our North or South Locations, or tune in to our online service at 10:30am. For more information, visit wearencc.com.

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Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on December 28, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25 Outline Since Jesus is our only hope and Jesus is enough, let us: 1. Draw Near in Faith (v. 22) 2. Hold Fast in Hope (v. 23) 3. Stir Up in Love (v. 24-25) www.ncchurch.net

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Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on December 21st, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Psalm 16:11 Outline: Step #1: Seek Jesus' Gifts more than other Gifts Step #2: Dwell in Jesus' Places, with Regard for His Word Step #3: Embrace the Omnipresence of Jesus www.ncchurch.net

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Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 12/14/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Passage: 2 Cor. 8:1-9 - "For Our Sake He Became Poor" Outline: 1. The example of transforming grace - radical generosity (v. 1-5) 2. The call of transforming grace - personal generosity (v. 6-7) 3. The grounds of transforming grace - divine generosity (v. 8-9)

Sermon by Tom Buiter on 12-07-2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture Passage: Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) Outline: Concise Comprehensive Confident

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Sermon by David Rountree on 11/30/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 8:31-59 Outline: 1. Remaining in Bondage Rather than Remaining in the Word (v.31–43). 2. Loving the Devil Rather than Loving Jesus (v.42–55). 3. Failing to Rejoicing in Seeing Jesus' Day (v.56–59).

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Sermon by Tom Buiter on November 23, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104 Outline: -Know -Speak -Do www.ncchurch.net

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Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on November 16th, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 8:12-31 Outline: Is it Inappropriate (v. 12-18)? Is it Inquisitive (v. 19-29)? Is it Intimate (v.30-31)? 1. A life-changing study 2. A humble submission www.ncchurch.net

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Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on November 9th, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 8:1-11 Outline: Jesus sits for Testing (v.1-6) Jesus Stoops for Teaching (v.6-9) Jesus Stands for Tenderness (v.10,11) How do we respond to sexual sin? www.ncchurch.net

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Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on October 26th, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 7:37-39 Outline: Explore the Rhetoric Embrace the Responsibility Enjoy the Reveling www.ncchurch.net

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Sermon by David Rountree on 10-19-2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Bible Passage: John 7:1-36 Preaching Outline: Beat Him (V. 1,2,7,11,19,25, 30, 32) Bewildered by Him (V. 2-4, 12, 13 20, 26-29, 33-36) Burble at Him (v. 14-24) Browse his Words (v. 25-26) Believe Him (v. 31) www.ncchurch.net

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Sermon by David Rountree on 10/12/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture Passage: John 6:1-71 Outline: Christ Supplies Our Needs (v.1-21) Christ Searches Our Hearts (v.22-36, 64) Christ Secures Our Lives (v.37-40) Christ Subdues Our Pride (v.41-65) Christ Seeks Our Response (v.66-71) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 10/5/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture Passage: Mark 10:13-16 Outline: - How Jesus welcomes children - How we can welcome children - How we become like children www.ncchurch.net

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Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 09-28-2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. John 5: 1-47 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC on September 21st, 2025. Scripture Passage: John 4:43-54 Outline: THE STORY OF FAITH(v. 43-54) THE STUDY OF FAITH 1. A nonexistent faith (v.44) 2. A small faith (v.45-49) 3. A strong faith (v.50-54) Apply a few examples: a) The promise of forgiveness (1 John 1:9) b) The promise of help with temptation (1 Cor. 10:13; Ps. 121) c) The promise of salvation and other gifts (Rom. 10:9,13) THE STRENGTHENING OF FAITH 1. Feed on God's Word (Matt. 4:4) 2. Act on God's Word (John 14:21) www.ncchruch.net

Sermon preached by David Rountree on September 14, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 4:23-24 Sermon Title: "Getting Back to the Heart of Worship" Outline: SEEK WHAT GOD SEEKS SAVOR WHAT GOD SAVORS 1. Are we Condemning and Critical? 2. Are we Tolerant and Tender? 3. Are we only Jubilant & Joyful? www.ncchurch.net

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Sermon preached by David Rountree on September 7, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Bible Passage: John 4:23-24 Sermon Title: "Responding to the Seeker of Worship" Outline: By a Focus on God the Father in Worship (v.23) Mal.1:10-14 By a Focus on God the Spirit in Worship (v.23, 24) Rom.8:15; Eph.2:18; 6:18; Phil.3:3 By a Focus on Christ's Sacrifice in Worship (v.23,24) John 14:6; 17:17; Heb.10:5-10, 12, 14 By a Focus on Christ's Sanctification in Worship (v.23,24) Rom.6:10-14; Lev.10:1-3

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Sermon by David Rountree on 08-31-2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 4:10-18, 23-26, 28-30, 39-42 Outline: Jesus Gives Conviction of Sin (v. 16-18, Ps. 32:1 & 5, John 4:25,26) Jesus Gives Forgiveness of Sins (1 John 1:9) Jesus Gives Faith in the Messiah (v.25-26, 42) Jesus Gives a Word of Testimony (v.28-30, 35-38, 39-42) www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 08-24-2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. John 4:4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 18-20, 23, 24, Luke 19:10 1. Christ pursues beyond the general population to particular people (v.4). 2. Christ pursues people beyond racial and social boundaries (v.9). 3. Christ pursues people beyond religious affiliations (v.9, 19-20). 4. Christ pursues people beyond moral boundaries (v.18). 5. Christ pursues people beyond financial boundaries (v.14). 6. Christ pursues people beyond intellectual boundaries (v.11). It's all about Enjoying a Relationship with God www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on August 17th, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 4:7-42 Outline: Jesus has the Power to turn Temporal Life into Eternal Life (v.7-15, 18) Jesus has the Power to do the Will & Work of God (v.31-42) Jesus has the Power to dispel wrong Perceptions (v.23-24) 1) The view that Jesus is too busy and weary to help us. 2) The view that Jesus only wants to get something from us. 3) The view that Christ is without ability to relate and help. www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by David Rountree on 08/10/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 4:1-9, 28-30, 34,42 Outline: Jesus avoids conflicts to develop friendships (v. 1-3, 9) Prov. 17:14 Rom. 14:17 Rom. 12:18 Luke 6:26-28 Jesus avoids minor matters to focus on major matters (v. 1,2) 1 Cor. 1:13-17 Gen. 17:10,11 Col. 2:8-12 Rom. 6:3-5 Jesus validates rest for the weary and food for the hungry (v. 3-8, 9, 28-30, 34) Jesus pursues God's will though obstacles arise (v. 3, 4, 42, 34) www.ncchurch.net

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Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on August 3, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Isaiah 61:1-3 Outline: Jesus has the Wheel Jesus has the Purpose 1. To restore your soul. (Psa. 23:3) 2. To reveal his unseen works (Psa. 77:19) 3. To lead us to things we wouldn't otherwise know. (Jer. 33:3) 4. To reveal his kindness and compassion (Lam. 3:21-24) 5. To bring us to our good senses. (Luke 15:17) 6. To give us salvation faith and grow our faith in him (John 14:1) 7. To better understand our insufficiency without him. (John 15:5) 8. To better pray to him. Acts17:26-27 9. To comfort us and equip us for comforting others. 2Cor.1:3-4 10. To reveal his power and glory. 2Cor.4:7 11. To keep us from being self-reliant. 2Cor.12:7 12. To give us confidence in his strength. 2Cor.12:9 13. To give us greater character and hope. Rom.5:3-5 14. To demonstrate his good sovereignty. Rom.8:28 15. To spread his good news to others. Phil.1:12-13 16. To discipline us as his loved children. Heb.12:6-7 17. To better rely on him. 1Pet.5:7 Jesus has the Grip Jesus is the Life Jesus has All Comfort www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Rev. Tom Buiter on the evening of July 27th, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14 www.ncchurch.net

Sermon by Tom Buiter on 07/27/2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson SC. Scripture passage: 1 Peter 6 Outline: 1. Respect 2. Resist 3. Receive