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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September 11 · 25 min
God Will Be With Us, Part 1
If you find yourself saying, “What in the world am I going to do?” this story is for you. Pastor Colin talks about four things we need to know when we are afraid.
September 10 · 25 min
God Will Cleanse Us, Part 2
Is there something God wants you to do, or to give up, and you don’t want to do it? Pastor Colin talks about God’s promise.
September 9 · 25 min
God Will Cleanse Us, Part 1
Maybe you have been blessed with great success, but you also have a great affliction. Pastor Colin talks about a man like this in the Old Testament.
September 8 · 25 min
God Will Feed Us, Part 2
Perhaps you’re facing an overwhelming task, and feeling your own inadequacy. Pastor Colin talks about how God’s work will advance.
September 7 · 25 min
God Will Feed Us, Part 1
You or someone you know has made some foolish mistake. Pastor Colin talks about how God’s work continues in spite of it.
September 5 · 25 min
Lead by Learning to Follow, Part 2
It will shape your thinking, form your character, and energize your life. Pastor Colin talks about the role of God’s Word in your life.
September 4 · 25 min
God Will Comfort Us, Part 2
However wise and discerning you are, there will be things that the Lord hides from you. Pastor Colin talks about why this is.
September 3 · 25 min
God Will Comfort Us, Part 1
If you devote yourself fully to following Jesus, what kind of life can you expect to have? Pastor Colin talks about the Shunammite woman.
September 2 · 26 min
God Will Provide for Us, Part 2
What role does faith and obedience play in God’s provision? Pastor Colin talks about how to walk in obedience and anticipate God’s blessing.
September 1 · 25 min
God Will Provide for Us, Part 1
How are we involved in what God provides? Pastor Colin shows us the pattern found in Scripture.
August 31 · 25 min
Our Mission—an Interview with Mike Forbis
Open the Bible’s mission is… “To build a movement of people who love to open the Bible, and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.” Join Pastor Colin as he interviews a special guest who embodies our mission.
August 29 · 25 min
Lead by Learning to Follow, Part 1
What temptations are unique to leaders in every age and place? Pastor Colin talks about one priority every godly leader should pursue.
August 28 · 25 min
The Heart Gone Wrong, Part 2 (A Father's Wisdom)
How does the human heart go wrong? Pastor Colin talks about three ways, and then how God puts it right.
August 27 · 25 min
The Heart Gone Wrong, Part 1 (A Father's Wisdom)
How important is your heart? Pastor Colin talks about 6 Bible passages that underline the importance of your heart.
August 26 · 25 min
Jesus Answers All His People's Questions, Part 2 (The Gospel According to Jesus)
What does it mean to become a true Christian? What would that look like in actual practice? Pastor Colin talks about four marks of genuine conversion.
August 25 · 25 min
Jesus Answers All His People's Questions, Part 1 (The Gospel According to Jesus)
How do you interact with a person who’s hostile to the gospel? Pastor Colin looks at 3 question-and-answer sessions with Jesus, to learn how he handles these conversations.
August 24 · 25 min
Dying in Your Sins, Part 2 (The Inside Story of Your Future Life)
You have a friend (or a loved one) who’s not yet a Christian, and they’re dying. What could you say to encourage them? Pastor Colin gives us some powerful words of wisdom and love to share.
August 22 · 25 min
Celebrate All That Is Yours in Christ, Part 2
What do you think is worth celebrating? Pastor Colin talks about what the people of God celebrate and why.
August 21 · 25 min
Dying in Your Sins, Part 1 (The Inside Story of Your Future Life)
Taking care of your body is important. Caring for your soul matters more. Pastor Colin talks about where to begin in caring for your soul, and why it matters so much.
August 20 · 25 min
The Hellish Sin of Discontent, Part 2 (The Art of Contentment)
What happens when discontentment gets a grip in your life? Pastor Colin talks about how wasteful discontentment is and what it will cost you in terms of time, discernment, and joy.

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