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 wishing for God (Matt.19:21-22; Luke12:13-21).

WAYS COVETOUSNESS CAN BE CURED

1. Trusting God’s Provisions

2. Redirecting our desires to the things of God.

3. Realize the wealth we already have in the love of God.

4. Work at learning contentment.

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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?

RESPONDING TO THE NO FALSE WITNESS COMMAND

1. We should pursue for our neighbor.

2. We must stand up in defense of our neighbor and truth.

3. We must develop a hatred for falsehood.

4. Give thanks to God for his truthfulness.

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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 LOVE, a love for God and man through relationships (Deut. 6:4-9, 20-23; 2 Tim. 2:24-26).

4. The greatest possession in life is RIGHTEOUSNESS in Christ received by faith (Deut. 6:25; Rom. 8:28-29, 35).

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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 Bible Devotion

#3 They are realistic about their own abilities for Bible Devotion

#4 They pursue intimate fellowship with God in Bible Devotion

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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 and Gentile (v.30-32).

5. Everyone ___________at and being ______________with Christ (v.33-38).

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Sermon by Mr. Tom Buiter at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC on December 18, 2022.

Scripture Passage: Hebrews 1:8-14

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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

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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

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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 will (Ex. 21: 16)

B. When keeping what someone else has a right to have

1. Keeping information others need (Lev. 19:35, Prov. 16:11, 20:10, Deut. 25:13-16)

2. Keeping what others pay us for (Eph. 6:5-7)

3. Keeping money you contractually owe (Lev. 19:13)

C. When over-charging (Neh. 5:7-11)

Why stealing occurs and what can be done to avoid it

1. Because we neglect private property stewardshiop.

2. Because we fail to understand providence

3. Because we are covetous.

4. Because we have a lazy wasteful lifestyle.

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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