First Baptist Gatlinburg

3/16/25 All Things in Christ 7 Ephesians 3:14-21 BIG IDEA: Our Father has given us access to His divine presence by sending His Spirit to dwell within us.

3/9/25 All Things in Christ 6 Ephesians 3:1-13 BIG IDEA: God has revealed His redemption plan not to be simply part of our lives, but the central purpose.

3/2/25 All Things in Christ 5 Ephesians 2:11-22 BIG IDEA: Being united with Christ means that you will also be united with His newly created people; the church.

2/23/25 All Things in Christ 4 Ephesians 2:1-10 BIG IDEA: Because salvation is only accomplished by God’s plan, initiative, and power; He alone deserves glory, honor, and praise.

2/16/25 All Things in Christ 3 Ephesians 1:15-23 BIG IDEA: Jesus has given certain signposts for His holy ones to see and be reminded of His ultimate victory.

2/9/25 All Things in Christ 2 Ephesians 1:3-14 BIG IDEA: God has been planning since before the creation to make us His children and live with us forever.

All Things in Christ 1 Ephesians 1:1-2 BIG IDEA: The God of the universe has included every Christian in His sovereign plan by uniting them with Jesus

Pray Like This: Lead Us & Deliver Us Matthew 6:13 BIG IDEA: A disciple’s prayer expresses awareness of the present spiritual warfare and dependence upon God for victory through it. 

Pray Like This: Daily Bread & Forgiveness Matthew 6:11-12 BIG IDEA: A disciple’s prayer is rooted in and expressive of total dependence on God for immediate and ultimate needs 

Pray Like This: Thy Kingdom Come Matthew 6:10 BIG IDEA: A disciple’s prayer prioritizes God’s master plan for creation over our own individual needs and preferences in life

Pray Like This Matthew 6: 7-9 BIG IDEA: A disciple’s prayer is not a religious exercise unto a force but a relational expression unto a Father

The Boy and the Dragon Kingdom: From Old to New Revelation 12: 1-17 Big Idea: Since God's purposes prevailed over the powers of this age, we must proclaim His promises until He comes.

The Boy and the Dragon Jesus, Out of Egypt Matthew 2:1-23 BIG IDEA: The powers of this age make war against the promises of God, but His purposes will always prevail.

The Boy and the Dragon Esther: From the Gallows Esther 3-7 BIG IDEA: The powers of this age make war against the promises of God, but His purposes will always prevail.

ADVENT: The Boy and the Dragon Joash: From The Sword 2 Kings 11:1-16 BIG IDEA: The powers of this age make war against the promises of God, but His purposes will always prevail.

ADVENT: The Boy and the Dragon Moses: From The Water Exodus 1:1-2:10 BIG IDEA: The powers of this age make war against the promises of God, but His purposes will always prevail.

Upside Down: A Series On A Sermon Wide/Narrow, Wise/Foolish Matthew 7:13-29 BIG IDEA: God has only made one way to be saved, so our choice is simple— follow Jesus or perish.

Upside Down: A Series On A Sermon Do Unto Others Matthew 7:1-12 BIG IDEA: If mercy is what we hope to receive from the Father, then we must give mercy to others.

Upside Down: A Series On A Sermon God, Possessions, and Anxiety Matthew 6:19-34 BIG IDEA: Our true object of worship is shown by the focus of our eyes and trust of our hearts.

Upside Down: A Series On A Sermon When You Give, Pray, Fast Matthew 6:1-18 BIG IDEA: If we are acting righteous to be seen by the world, we will have no reward in heaven.

Upside Down: A Series on a Sermon You Have Heard It Said: Truth-telling, Eye for Eye, Love Your Enemies Matthew 5:33-48 BIG IDEA: When God’s children truly grasp His character, our trust in Him will guide how we use our hands.

Upside Down: A Series on a Sermon You Have Heard It Said: Adultery/Divorce Matthew 5:27-32 BIG IDEA: God’s Law was never just commands to obey, but rather a perfect design in which we might flourish.

Special guest Dr. Jonathan Akin of Carson-Newmen University brings a powerful and poignant message about grace and truth from John 9.

Upside Down: A Series on a Sermon. You Have Heard It Said: Murder Matthew 5:17-26 BIG IDEA: God’s Kingdom appears in a person not just principles, so His people follow a Christ not just commandments.

Upside Down: A Series on a Sermon Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 BIG IDEA: Disciples don’t sacrifice identity for mission or mission for identity, but do mission in community for God’s glory.