First Baptist Rocky Top Tennessee

In this message, we examine what the Bible teaches about Christian baptism from Romans 6:1–11 and other key passages. Baptism does not save, but it is a commanded act of obedience that publicly identifies the believer with Jesus Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. This sermon explains who should be baptized, what baptism pictures, why it matters, and why the greatest need of every sinne...

In this message from 1 Timothy 3–6, we explore what it means for the church to live as “the household of God.” Paul’s words to Timothy give timeless instruction on worship, spiritual leadership, sound doctrine, godly character, and the danger of greed. From the qualifications of pastors and deacons to the call to flee sin and pursue righteousness, this message reminds us that the church must refle...

In this message from 1 Timothy 1–2, we see Paul’s call for the church to guard the gospel, confront false teaching, and keep Christ at the center. The church belongs to God, not to culture, preference, or popular opinion. As Paul reminds Timothy, the people of God must be marked by sound doctrine, prayer, humility, holiness, and mission. At the heart of it all is the glorious truth that “Christ Je...

In this message from the short but powerful letter of Philemon, we see how the gospel moves from theory into the most personal places of life: broken relationships, forgiveness, debt, and reconciliation. Through Paul’s appeal to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, we are reminded that in Christ, sinners are received, debts are covered, and former enemies become family. The gospel does not stay in the...

In this message from the series **“Big Questions Christians Ask,”** we explore the question: **Can we trust the Bible, and how did we get it?** From God’s self-revelation in Scripture to the inspiration, recognition, preservation, and authority of the Bible, this message shows why Christians can have confidence that the Bible is truly God’s Word. More than a historical artifact or religious text,...

In this episode of Big Questions Christians Ask , we look at Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 and answer the question: What does it mean to be born again? This message explains that the new birth is not simply becoming more religious, improving behavior, or having an emotional experience. It is the supernatural work of God by the Holy Spirit, giving spiritual life to those who are dead...

In this sermon, All Things Made New: The Hope of the New Heaven and New Earth , we explore the Bible’s glorious promise that God will not abandon His creation but will redeem, restore, and renew it through Jesus Christ. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture points us to a future where sin, sorrow, death, and pain are gone forever, and God dwells with His people in perfect joy. This message from Re...

In this episode, we tackle one of life’s most unavoidable and deeply personal questions: What happens when we die? Drawing from Scripture—especially Luke 16 and 1 Corinthians 15—we explore the biblical teaching on life after death, including the reality of immediate conscious existence, eternal destiny, and the promise of resurrection. This conversation cuts through cultural speculation to offer c...

In this episode of Big Questions Christians Ask , we tackle one of the most pressing and personal questions in the Christian life: Can I lose my salvation? Drawing from Romans 5:1–11, we explore the powerful truth that salvation is not only given by God’s grace—but also sustained by it. Discover how peace with God, the work of Christ, and the presence of the Holy Spirit provide unshakable assuranc...

On this episode, we journey down the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24—a story not of immediate triumph, but of confusion, disappointment, and unmet expectations. As two discouraged disciples walk away from Jerusalem, the risen Christ draws near, though they do not yet recognize Him. Through Scripture, conversation, and revelation, their despair is transformed into burning hope. This message explores how...

What if Easter never happened? What if Jesus died—but never rose again? In this powerful message from First Baptist Rocky Top, we explore the unthinkable question posed in —and why the answer changes everything. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15, this episode walks through the devastating implications of a world without the resurrection: faith would be futile, sin would still enslave us, death would h...

Palm Sunday is one of the most powerful—and misunderstood—moments in the life of Jesus. In this message, we explore the Triumphal Entry from Luke 19 and uncover a striking truth: the crowd was right about Jesus being King… but wrong about the kind of King He came to be. As palm branches were waved and “Hosanna” was shouted, many were looking for a Savior to fix their circumstances—not one to confr...

As Easter approaches, we step into the final night of Jesus’ life and witness one of the most powerful demonstrations of love in all of Scripture—Jesus washing His disciples’ feet. In this message from John 13, we explore Christ’s “new commandment” to love one another as He has loved us. What does that kind of love look like? It is selfless, unwavering, serving, and even forgiving toward those who...

In this message from Daniel 7, we move from the visible stories of exile into the hidden realities behind history as God pulls back the curtain and reveals four rising kingdoms portrayed as beasts, the sovereign throne of the Ancient of Days, and the coming reign of the Son of Man. Daniel reminds us that while earthly empires rise and fall, heaven is never unsettled, and the everlasting kingdom be...

Empires rise and fall, but the kingdom of God stands forever. In this message from Daniel 6, we walk through one of the most familiar—and most misunderstood—stories in Scripture. Daniel is not simply a model of courage; he is a picture of steadfast faith in a hostile culture. As political pressure mounts and prayer becomes criminalized, Daniel chooses faithfulness over compromise. The lions’ den r...

In this powerful message from Daniel 4–5 , we explore what it means to live faithfully “in exile” under the unshakable rule of God. Two kings stand before us—Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar—both confronted by the sovereignty of the Most High. One is humbled and restored. The other resists and falls. Through bedroom dreams and banquet hall defiance, Daniel shows us that history is not random and powe...

In Daniel: Living in Exile — Faith in the Literal Fire , we revisit the familiar story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and discover it is far more than a children’s lesson about courage. Daniel 3 exposes the pressure of a world that doesn’t always demand we abandon God — only that we refuse to make Him ultimate. This message explores what true biblical faith looks like: trusting God’s power, su...

After hearing from the Gideons ministry, we take a few moments to reflect on the greatest gift God has given His people — His Word. Psalm 119 reminds us that the Bible is not merely a book for inspiration, but the living, unchanging revelation of God that teaches us, guides our steps, and ultimately points us to Jesus Christ. The Gideons distribute the Book, but the Book leads us to the Savior. Jo...

In this message from Daniel 2, “Living in Exile: The Eternal Kingdom,” we walk through Nebuchadnezzar’s troubling dream, Daniel’s calm trust in God, and the towering statue that crumbles before a stone “cut without hands.” We’ll see how this vision points to Jesus Christ and His unshakable Kingdom, why every earthly power ultimately falls, and how believers today can live as faithful exiles—calm,...

In today’s message, we launch a new sermon series through the Book of Daniel called “Living in Exile.” Most of us know the famous stories — Daniel in the lions’ den, and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. But Daniel is far more than a collection of dramatic deliverances. It is a book about faithfulness in a world that has forgotten God , a book for people who feel displaced, pre...

As the decorations come down and the new year begins, many of us feel the pull toward fresh starts, routines, or resolutions. But what if our deepest purpose isn’t found in self-improvement — but in being about the Father’s business? In this timely message from Luke 2, Pastor Christopher Enix explores the only glimpse Scripture gives us of Jesus’ childhood: His presentation in the temple as an inf...

Christmas has passed. The lights are still up, the tree may still be standing—but the rush has faded, and for many, fear has returned. In this post-Christmas reflection from Luke 2, we revisit the familiar story of shepherds, angels, and a child born in Bethlehem—and hear it again as if for the first time. Why was the angel’s first command not rejoice or celebrate , but “Fear not” ? And why does t...

In this message, we explore the Christmas story through Matthew’s Gospel—a narrative grounded in history, Scripture, and divine purpose. Focusing on Joseph’s obedient faith and the Magi’s earnest search for truth, we see Jesus revealed not as a sentimental figure, but as the promised King, fully God and fully man, who came to save His people from their sins. Matthew reminds us that Christmas is ab...

In this Christ-centered message from John 1, we explore how Christmas speaks powerfully to every heart—whether you are questioning, drifting, or deeply devoted. With biblical clarity and pastoral warmth, this message invites the skeptic to consider the claims of Christ, calls the wanderer to come home to grace, and challenges the faithful to prepare Him room. Christmas is more than a season—it is...

Preparing Your Heart for Christmas: Hope for the Skeptic, the Wanderer, and the Believer In today’s Christmas devotion, Pastor Christopher Enix speaks to three kinds of hearts we often meet during the holiday season: • the open skeptic who wonders whether Jesus might truly be who He claimed to be, • the believer who has drifted and longs to come home, and • the follower of Christ who desires a dee...