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)

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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

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Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 09-28-2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC.

John 5: 1-47 - "Works, Words, Witnesses"

Jesus’ works clarify Sabbath (v.1-23)

- First, were the Jews right to condemn the man Jesus healed?

- Second, was Jesus a Sabbath breaker, ever?

- Third, do we have to wait by pools or move with angels to get healed or saved from sin?

- Fourth, what do we do with the Jew’s desire to kill Jesus (v.18) for Sabbath breaking and for making himself equal to God?

Jesus’ words clarify Living (v.24-29)

Jesus’ witnesses clarify Salvation (v.30-47)

- The Father Witnesses (v.30-32, 37,38).

- John the Baptist Witnesses (v.33-35).

- The Works of Christ Witness (v.36).

- The Scriptures bear Witness (v.39).

- The Glory of God bears Witness (v.40-44).

- Moses bears Witness (v.45-47).

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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)

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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?

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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

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)

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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

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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.

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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)

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