Open the Bible
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.
The Man Who Could Not Repent, Part 1
If you think repentance is beating yourself up, you won’t be able to hear what Jesus says about a changed life. Pastor Colin talks about why you may be pleasantly surprised to find out what repentance really is.
May 14
25 min
Applied Faith, Part 2
There are three situations where faith especially needs to be applied. Pastor Colin talks about what they are—fear, mistrust, and guilt.
May 13
25 min
Applied Faith, Part 1
Doesn’t faith work automatically? Pastor Colin talks about why it needs to be intentionally engaged.
May 12
25 min
Tested Faith, Part 2
We all know that our faith will get tested, but why does God test it? Pastor Colin talks about 3 good purposes God has in the testing.
May 11
25 min
Make a New Beginning, Part 1
How does God prepare His people who are on the cusp of something new? Pastor Colin talks about the book of Deuteronomy and what it means for us today.
May 9
25 min
Tested Faith, Part 1
What is faith? Pastor Colin talks about the two dimensions of faith—belief and trust.
May 8
25 min
Growing Faith, Part 2
The Apostles said to Jesus, “Increase our faith!” Pastor Colin is going to walk us through this story.
May 7
25 min
Growing Faith, Part 1
The Apostles said to Jesus, “Increase our faith!” Pastor Colin talks about 4 reasons we too need to ask Jesus to increase our faith.
May 6
25 min
Little Faith, Part 2
You have been a believer for some time, perhaps for many years. But then some crisis erupts in your life, and you say, “Lord, increase my faith!” Pastor Colin talks about 5 ways to grow in faith.
May 5
25 min
Little Faith, Part 1
All of us have times when we feel our faith is small. But no believer should be content with little faith. Pastor Colin talks about 5 reasons to grow in faith and 5 strategies for growing in faith.
May 4
25 min
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