Open the Bible

Colin Smith

Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. Our mission is to use a broad array of modern media to help people around the world meet Jesus. We do this by opening the Bible for them, helping them open the Bible themselves, and equipping them to open the Bible with others.

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Yesterday · 25 min
The Urgency of Willing Work, Part 2
What does the Bible say about doing well in your job? Pastor Colin says you can’t do much better than 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12.
Tuesday · 25 min
The Urgency of Willing Work, Part 1
Whether you do housework, homework, woodwork, or office work—whatever kind of work you do, what does God think of it? Pastor Colin talks about the purpose of work.
Monday · 25 min
The Urgency of Personal Purity, Part 2
As a Christian, what kind of battle can you expect to wage against sexual sin? Pastor Colin talks about the expectations we find in the Bible and some reasons for hope.
Saturday · 25 min
Enjoy the Blessing of God, Part 1
Whether you’re born in a palace or scratching out a living in the desert, this is the greatest blessing in life. Pastor Colin talks about the blessing of knowing God.
Friday · 25 min
The Urgency of Personal Purity, Part 1
If you are confused about sanctification and justification, it will hamper your battle against sexual sin. Pastor Colin discusses the differences between them and the implications for your sexual purity.
October 8 · 25 min
The Urgency of Firm Faith, Part 2
What does God expect of you when you’re going through a difficult trial? God does not expect you to have perfect peace or to be full of joy. Pastor Colin explains what He does expect of us
October 7 · 25 min
The Urgency of Firm Faith, Part 1
You know someone whose faith is under fire. How can you minister to them? Pastor Colin talks about three ways—the ministry of presence, the ministry of the Word, and the ministry of prayer.
October 6 · 25 min
The Urgency of Disciplined Discipleship, Part 2
There are 2 impulses you need to overcome if you want to follow Christ. Pastor Colin talks about our natural, human impulse for comfort and approval, and how to overcome them.
October 5 · 25 min
The Urgency of Disciplined Discipleship, Part 1
How does God measure success? Pastor Colin talks about 2 faulty ways of measuring the success of our lives and families, and then he talks about God’s measures of success.
October 3 · 25 min
The Goodness and Severity of God, Part 2
A God who is sympathetic and weeps over evil, but who is unable to do anything about it, is not a good God. Pastor Colin talks about the severity of God and the goodness of God.
October 2 · 25 min
The Urgency of Multiplying Ministry, Part 2
Where can you get the kind of faith that doesn’t buckle under pressure? Pastor Colin talks about ordinary Christians in Thessalonica who overcame great pressure.
October 1 · 25 min
The Urgency of Multiplying Ministry, Part 1
Would you like to see what an authentic work of God looks like in a local church? Pastor Colin talks about the church in Thessalonica and their unusual and wonderful experience of God’s grace.
September 30 · 25 min
Dead Men Walking, Part 2
“Grace” means more than God making salvation possible. Grace is God saving you. Pastor Colin talks about out how God does this. Once you see this, you will have hope for even the worst of sinners.
September 29 · 25 min
Dead Men Walking, Part 1
If all God did was open the door of salvation and step back, who would walk through it? No one would. Pastor Colin talks about why we don’t have it in us to take a step toward God.
September 28 · 25 min
Children of Wrath, Part 2
Why did Jesus come into the world? And why did He die on the cross? Pastor Colin talks about why it had to happen. Examine the most important question you could ever ask.
September 26 · 25 min
The Goodness and Severity of God, Part 1
You’ll never understand God if you contemplate his goodness alone. Pastor Colin talks about the goodness and the severity of God.
September 25 · 25 min
Children of Wrath, Part 1
Why are Christians always talking about the “problem” of sin? Pastor Colin talks about some of the bigger problems we face in life, and the “biggest” problem that any of us will ever face.
September 24 · 26 min
The Heart Wants What It Wants, Part 2
Just follow your heart. How good is that advice? Pastor Colin talks about where this advice will lead you, if you choose to follow it. Find out what kind of rudder your heart is for navigating life’s decisions.
September 23 · 25 min
The Heart Wants What It Wants, Part 1
Everything seems to be going fine, then all of a sudden you have a dark thought or desire. Where did that come from? Pastor Colin talks about the surprising answer.
September 22 · 25 min
The Enigma of the Double Image, Part 2
Many people think of sin as a list of things that they’ve done wrong. But sin is so much more than that. Pastor Colin talks about sin as a power living in you.

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