Mauldin First Baptist Church

We've seen many going through horrible losses and suffering due to recent hurricanes. When times like this come, many wonder where God is and begin to turn to Him and ask questions like "Why?"

We have all been given resources by God… things like money, possessions, job titles, authority, power, certain abilities and talents… even time and relationships and connections… what are we supposed to do with all these resources?

Even when Jesus says "Do not worry", we can think that this is not realistic because it seems like everyone worries about something. And we can think that we can't control worrying.

Often, we come to Jesus, asking for something… but then Jesus diverts our attention to something else. Sometimes, we think something is important, but then Jesus says "No…THIS is what's important… THIS is what you need to watch out for."

Okay, quick informal survey… when following directions through Google Maps (or other platform/app), if there is a question/unsure… when it's time to make a decision, MORE likely to follow Google Maps or more likely to go the way you think is best?

Lord Teach Us

Let's read the first verse of our passage today…Luke 11:29. Now at first, read this and think "but they didn't ask for a sign…" Actually they...

Are you afraid when it comes to demons? When you read about demons in the Bible, does it make you uncomfortable? Do you worry about demons and what they can do? As we read Luke 11:14-28, we'll see Jesus interact with a demon, and what those around Him think of demons. But let's go ahead and answer some common questions we still hear today about demons…

We may talk a lot about God, we may even talk a lot TO God… but how often do we ask God to teach us? We see in Luke 11 where Jesus' disciples asked Him to teach them to pray. Through this, we receive important teachings from Jesus about prayer.

Have you ever noticed that when reading the scriptures (or practicing our faith for that matter), that the focus is often on what is right and what is wrong. And there is a place for that. This IS important. But...