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We're so glad you're joining us at New Covenant Church! We're continuing our series Love Songs V.7, and Pastor Stephen Warnock is bringing week two with a powerful message, “Let It Burn."Message Notes:http://bible.com/events/49569153Join 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.
Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 2-22-26 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture Passage: 1 Cor. 11:23-26 Outline: 1. Jesus greets us 2. Jesus meets us 3. Jesus feeds us 4. We proclaim him WSC Q. 96. What is the Lord's supper? A. The Lord's supper is a sacrament, wherein, by giving and receiving bread and wine according to Christ's appointment, his death is showed forth; and the worthy receivers are, not after a corporal and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of his body and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment and growth in grace. WLC 168 adds "and their mutual love and fellowship each with other, as members of the same mystical body."
We're so glad you're joining us at New Covenant Church! We're continuing our series Love Songs V.7, and Pastor Stephen Warnock is bringing week two with a powerful message, “Un-break My Heart.”Message Notes:http://bible.com/events/49565578Join 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.
Sermon by David Rountree on 2/15/26 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 11:3 Outline: Surprised by Sickness Support in Sickness Slowness in Soothing Specialness in Sickness
We're so glad you're with us at New Covenant Church!! This week, we're starting "Love Songs V.7", Pastor Stephen Warnock kicks us off with "How Will I Know?"For message notes:http://bible.com/events/49562479Join 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.
Sermon by Rev. David Rountree on February 8, 2026 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 10: 1-42 Outline 1. Jesus, Seeks his Sheep (v. 1-6) 2. Jesus Shepherds his Sheep (v. 7-21) 3. Jesus Sacrifices for his Sheep (v. 22-42) ncchurch.net
Greetings! Today we begin our 21-day journey through Psalm 37! Our theme is “Learning to Love God More.” We will go verse by verse and allow the Lord to speak to our hearts and minds. In addition to myself, other contributors include Patricia Hudson, Stacy Williams, Min. Bertha Fields, and Pastor Lee Rob. I will be writing the majority of the lessons, and I deeply appreciate the contributions of these fellow servants of God. Lessons will be posted by 5:30AM each day. I encourage you to incorporate these brief lessons into your regular devotional rhythm. Would also like to invite you to join New Covenant Church for Corporate Prayer on Zoom Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM (EST). If you'd like to do your own study in the book of Psalms 37, here are some resources: Enduring Word https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-37/ Bible Gateway; (The paid version has many more resources) https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/commentaries/ StudyLight https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsb.html#google_vignette _________________________________________ Day 1 — Do Not Fret Scripture: Psalm 37:1, Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. Key Thought: Anxiety over evil drains the soul more than evil itself. Prayer: “Lord, quiet my spirit and anchor my trust in You.” It is no exaggeration to say that we are witnessing, in real time in our nation, workers of iniquity. This is not something new, but rarely has it been on full display at a national level among national political leaders. We are seeing despotism and dictatorial tactics in a nation where the Constitution says that “We The People” are the basis of our form of government—what Abraham Lincoln described as government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” I share this because we have to be very mindful of not allowing ourselves to fret when we consider what is going on. Here in our state of Indiana, we are seeing situations that are harmful to people, especially the most vulnerable among us. As we are dealing with many grievous situations in our world, those of us who will not be silent must maintain balance. We must remain vigilant and active. At the same time, we must avoid strife or becoming obsessed with the deeds of evildoers. The Scripture plainly says, “do not fret.” As a matter of fact, in Psalm 37 the words “do not fret” appear three times. The third mention, in verse 8, states: “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only causes harm.” So while we who will not be silent, as many others are, must stay engaged. We also have to draw closer to God and keep our hearts clear of wrath, strife, and fretfulness. One way to do that is what we are doing right now—spending time in the Word, in prayer, and allowing the Holy Spirit to minister peace to our hearts. Jesus said in John 14:26–27, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Through this peace, we can steady our troubled hearts, and we will not fear the actions of ungodly people. REFLECTION QUESTION: "In what ways, specifically, do I need to stop fretting?" Key insight I gained today: Today's action item based on insight:
Thank you for joining us at New Covenant Church! Pastor Stephen Warnock wraps up our series, Advance, with the message, “Advancing in Maturity."For message notes:https://www.bible.com/events/49552432Join 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 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.
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.
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
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.
Revelation 11:1–2 presents a symbolic vision of God's faithful people as the true temple, measured and preserved by divine protection, while the outer court—representing the profaned altar of sacrifice and the false worship of the Church of Rome—is cast out and given to the Gentiles. The passage uses the Greek term 'naos' (temple) to signify the spiritual, New Covenant Church, not a literal building, emphasizing that believers are the living stones of God's dwelling, united in Christ as a holy priesthood. The altar, symbolizing Christ's intercessory work, stands in contrast to the brazen altar of animal sacrifice, which is judged for being corrupted by the Roman Catholic doctrine of the mass, which re-presents Christ's sacrifice as a repeated offering. This distinction underscores the sufficiency of Christ's once-for-all atonement, rejecting any notion of ongoing sacrificial systems. The faithful, though persecuted, are assured of divine preservation, as Christ's church—measured and blessed—will endure despite opposition, fulfilling His promise that the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
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
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
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
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).
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
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
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