First Baptist Rocky Top Tennessee

Grace, Gratitude, and the Glory of God

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1–15

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday on the calendar—it should be a way of life for every believer. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Christopher Enix explores the beautiful connection between God's grace, our gratitude, and His glory. Through the Apostle Paul's example, we discover that genuine thanksgiving begins with recognizing God's undeserved mercy, continues even through life's difficulties, and ultimately brings glory to Him. Join us as we are reminded that grace is the source, gratitude is our response, and God's glory is the ultimate purpose of it all.

Sermon on the Mount: Beware of False Prophets

Matthew 7:15–20

In Matthew 7:15–20, Jesus issues a sobering warning to His followers: “Beware of false prophets.” But how can Christians recognize false teachers, and how can we protect ourselves from spiritual deception?

In this message from our Sermon on the Mount series, we examine the dangers of false teaching, Satan’s strategies for deceiving the church, and three biblical examples from Jude: Cain, Balaam, and Korah. We also consider five practical ways believers can guard against deception: study the faith, show the faith, stand for the faith, support the faith, and share the faith.

Join us as we explore the importance of biblical discernment, remaining faithful to God’s Word, and holding firmly to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Judge not”? Continuing our Sermon on the Mount series, we examine Matthew 7:1–6 and the difference between self-righteous judgment and godly discernment. Jesus calls us to confront our own sin, restore others gently, and share His truth with wisdom and love. As we consider the speck, the log, and the pearls, we are reminded that biblical conviction and Christlike compassion belong together—and that the mercy we have received through Jesus should shape how we treat others.

Worry is something every one of us faces—but Jesus shows us that we do not have to be ruled by it. In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus points to the birds of the air, the lilies of the field, and the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father to remind us that God knows what we need and can be trusted with what we cannot control.

In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, we explore what Jesus meant when He said, “Do not be anxious,” why His words were so meaningful to His original listeners, and how seeking first the kingdom of God gives us a better way to face an uncertain future.

When worry comes, we can remember: our Father knows, our Father cares, and our Savior has overcome the world.

Has grass begun to grow on your prayer path? In “Our Heavenly Father,” Pastor Christopher Enix continues the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6, exploring Jesus’ teaching on sincere prayer, forgiveness, and trusting God with our daily needs. Through the Lord’s Prayer, we discover how fellowship with our Father shapes our priorities and teaches us to extend mercy, seek His kingdom first, and entrust tomorrow to His care.

What does it mean to live in the Kingdom of Heaven? In this opening message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Christopher Enix explores Matthew 5:1–16, showing how true joy grows from a heart surrendered to Jesus. Through the Beatitudes and Christ’s call to be salt and light, we discover how our everyday lives can point others to Him and bring glory to our Father.

What happens when we fail the Lord we love? In this final message of Profile of a Disciple, we turn to John 21, where Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me?” Tracing Peter’s journey through bold promises, painful failure, and personal restoration, we see the grace of a Savior who forgives, transforms, and calls His people to follow Him. Peter’s story reminds us that our failure does not have to be the final chapter.

Jesus called James and John the “Sons of Thunder”—strong, passionate men whose zeal was often mixed with anger, pride, and ambition. In this message from the Profile of a Disciple series, we discover how Jesus patiently transformed their thunder into courage, service, faithfulness, and love. Their stories remind us that Jesus does not call finished products; He calls imperfect people and becomes Lord of every surrendered life.

Thomas is often remembered only for his doubt, but Scripture reveals a courageous, honest disciple whose story did not end in unbelief. Working backward from John 20, this message traces Thomas’s journey from “I will never believe” to his extraordinary confession, “My Lord and my God,” and shows how the patient grace of the risen Christ meets us in our questions, wounds, and struggles and calls us to believe.

In this opening message from the series Profile of a Disciple, we explore Jesus’ calling of the Twelve in Luke 6:12–16 and take a closer look at Peter, Andrew, James, and John. These ordinary, imperfect men remind us that Christ does not simply call the qualified—He transforms those He calls. Discover how Jesus turns instability into boldness, obscurity into faithfulness, ambition into surrender, and zeal into love.