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Open the Bible
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.
Episodes
- Open the Bible
Knowing Who You Are, Part 2 (Regeneration)
The Christian life is not about pretending to be something you’re not. It's learning to be who you are. Pastor Colin talks about who you are in Christ.
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Knowing Who You Are, Part 1 (Regeneration)
Many Christians are comfortable saying “I’m in process.” But we hesitate to say, “I’ve been changed.” Pastor Colin talks about how both of these things are…
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Faith Obeys God, Part 2 (from Living by Faith)
Faith demands patience because of what we don’t know and because of what we don’t have. Pastor Colin talks about the things we don’t yet know or have when we…
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Love Your Neighbor as Yourself, Part 2
When Jesus said, “You will always have the poor among you,” did he mean, “so there’s nothing you can do about it”? Pastor Colin talks about the rest of the…
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Faith Obeys God, Part 1 (from Living by Faith)
What is the relationship between faith and obedience? Pastor Colin gives us 3 pictures—2 should be avoided at all costs, and 1 should be pursued whatever the…
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He Owns Me, Part 2 (from the Lord Is My Shepherd)
Psalm 23 was written for believers. But Pastor Colin talks about how God is using it to bring people to faith.
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He Owns Me, Part 1 (from the Lord Is My Shepherd)
Psalm 23 is one of the best-known and best-loved chapters in the Bible. Pastor Colin talks about how its familiar words bring strength and hope.
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God Remembers, Part 2 (from Encouragement for Faithful Believers)
Are you tempted to believe that your labor for the Lord might be in vain? Pastor Colin reminds us, from the book of Malachi, that God remembers your tears and…
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God Remembers, Part 1 (from Encouragement for Faithful Believers)
Are you tempted to believe that your labor for the Lord might be in vain? Pastor Colin reminds us, from the book of Malachi, that God remembers your work and…
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Love Your Neighbor as Yourself, Part 1
Moses, the law-giver, had a lot to say about the heart. Pastor Colin picks up on that and talks about 4 dangers for God’s people when it comes to our attitude…
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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…
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Everything You Need for Action, Part 2
How do you evaluate the latest Christian teacher? The latest Christian book? Or another Christian’s ideas? Pastor Colin asks us a question that can improve our…
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Everything You Need for Action, Part 1
Whose job is it to guard the church against distortions of the gospel? Is it pastors? Elders? Members? Find out who’s responsible.
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Everything You Need for Hope, Part 2
What will the new heavens and the new earth be like? Well, God calls it “the home of righteousness.” Find out what that means.
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Everything You Need for Hope, Part 1
Earthquakes, volcanoes, tornados, hurricanes, floods, blizzards, and diseases… What’s wrong with the world that we live in? Fox News says “Nothing. It’s…
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Beware the Subtle the Test of Success, Part 2
You’re more likely to grow cold in your walk with the Lord when the stock market’s going up, NOT when it’s going down. Pastor Colin talks about the subtle test…
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Everything You Need for Patience, Part 2
Have you ever wondered why God doesn’t work faster in your life, or in the lives of your loved ones? Pastor Colin will help you to discover what his slowness…
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Everything You Need for Patience, Part 1
God is eternal, outside of time. The world looks very different to Him than it does to you. Pastor Colin explains what it means that “with God a day is like a…
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Everything You Need for Deliverance, Part 2
You often find yourself distressed over sin in your life, and over the sin that you see around you. Pastor Colin explains, from the Bible, what this says about…
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Everything You Need for Deliverance, Part 1
False prophets in the Old Testament were rampant among God’s own people. How would you recognize a counterfeit Christian today? Find out where they can be…
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Everything You Need for Faith, Part 2
Christ’s forgiveness is no longer a reality that is shaping your life. The Bible says you’ve “forgotten” what Jesus did for you. This is more than not being…
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Beware the Subtle the Test of Success, Part 1
When God tells His people that they are going to have new opportunities, land, and an income, He adds one more thing. Pastor Colin talks about the subtle…
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Everything You Need for Faith, Part 1
Our knowledge of Jesus comes through the Bible. But how do we know that we can trust the Bible? Pastor Colin talks about how we can have confidence that the…
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Everything You Need for Growth, Part 2
What are you really pursuing in life? Perhaps you need some kind of a mid-course correction? Pastor Colin helps us discover a grid for self-evaluation.
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Everything You Need for Growth, Part 1
If God has provided everything we need for life and godliness, why is it that some Christians never seem to grow? Pastor Colin talks about one reason why some…
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Everything You Need for Life, Part 2
One thing the gospel promises is that believers will “participate in the divine nature.” What does that mean? Pastor Colin talks about what it is and how it is…
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Everything You Need for Life, Part 1
Jesus is all you need for faith, but is He enough for all of life? Pastor Colin answers these questions (and more): Is He enough for high school and college?…
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Everything You Need for Life, Part 1
Jesus is all you need for faith, but is He enough for all of life? Pastor Colin answers these questions (and more): Is He enough for high school and college?…
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Tell Your Children Why, Part 2
Maybe you’ve tried to prioritize your faith: God first, family second, ministry third. Pastor Colin talks about another approach that he calls “alignment.”
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Tell Your Children Why, Part 2
Maybe you’ve tried to prioritize your faith: God first, family second, ministry third. Pastor Colin talks about another approach that he calls “alignment.”
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Love Involves Sacrifice, Part 2
If you learn to say ‘no’ to yourself in order to bring help and blessing to others, you will discover peace and joy.
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Love Involves Sacrifice, Part 2
If you learn to say ‘no’ to yourself in order to bring help and blessing to others, you will discover peace and joy.
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Love Involves Sacrifice, Part 1
Where does a life of love begin? Pastor Colin talks about the important role sacrifice plays in a life of love.
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Love Involves Sacrifice, Part 1
Where does a life of love begin? Pastor Colin talks about the important role sacrifice plays in a life of love.
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Love Comes from God, Part 2
You would like to grow in loving others, but you’re not sure where to start. Pastor Colin talks about 6 practical strategies for growing in love.
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Love Comes from God, Part 2
You would like to grow in loving others, but you’re not sure where to start. Pastor Colin talks about 6 practical strategies for growing in love.
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Love Comes from God, Part 1
Let’s assume for a moment that you have come to the place of saying, “I want to grow in love.” How is that possible? Pastor Colin talks about how we grow in…
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Love Comes from God, Part 1
Let’s assume for a moment that you have come to the place of saying, “I want to grow in love.” How is that possible? Pastor Colin talks about how we grow in…
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Love Is Our Greatest Need, Part 2
Why is love greater than faith and hope? Pastor Colin talks about 1 Corinthians chapter 13.
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Love Is Our Greatest Need, Part 2
Why is love greater than faith and hope? Pastor Colin talks about 1 Corinthians chapter 13.
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Tell Your Children Why, Part 1
If you extend yourself in serving the Lord, how will it impact your family? Pastor Colin talks about the best thing you can do for your children.
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Tell Your Children Why, Part 1
If you extend yourself in serving the Lord, how will it impact your family? Pastor Colin talks about the best thing you can do for your children.
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Love Is Our Greatest Need, Part 1
1 Corinthians chapter 13 is about love, and it’s often read at weddings. Pastor Colin talks about what it means for us.
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Love Is Our Greatest Need, Part 1
1 Corinthians chapter 13 is about love, and it’s often read at weddings. Pastor Colin talks about what it means for us.
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Love Is Our Distinct Calling, Part 2
You would like to use your spiritual gifts more effectively. Pastor Colin talks about how you can do that.
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Love Is Our Distinct Calling, Part 2
You would like to use your spiritual gifts more effectively. Pastor Colin talks about how you can do that.
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Love Is Our Distinct Calling, Part 1
You would like to use your spiritual gifts more effectively. Pastor Colin talks about how you can do that.
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Love Is Our Distinct Calling, Part 1
You would like to use your spiritual gifts more effectively. Pastor Colin talks about how you can do that.
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Wealth, Part 2
How can you master your money rather than have your money master you? Pastor Colin talks about one priority and one opportunity.
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Wealth, Part 2
How can you master your money rather than have your money master you? Pastor Colin talks about one priority and one opportunity.
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Wealth, Part 1
Money is a blessing from God, but it brings with it certain inherent dangers. Pastor Colin talks about what they are and how you can avoid them.
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Love God with All Your Heart, Part 2
What does it look like to love God? Pastor Colin talks about how to love the Lord with your heart, soul, and strength.
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Work, Part 2
What is the great biblical motive for work? Pastor Colin talks about the surprising answer.
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Work, Part 1
How can you become a more productive person? Pastor Colin gives you 4 questions you can ask yourself.
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Words, Part 2
How can your words be blessed? Pastor Colin shares 4 prayers from Proverbs that you can ask of God.
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Words, Part 1
Why do your words matter so much? Pastor Colin talks about the effect of your words on others, on God, and on yourself.
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Family, Part 2
Would you like more wisdom in dealing with a parent or with a child? Pastor Colin talks about these relationships from book of Proverbs.
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Love God with All Your Heart, Part 1
Our message to the world is not “Love the Lord your God.” Pastor Colin talks about why this message is for Christians.
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Family, Part 1
The book of Proverbs has much to say to brothers and sisters, and to husbands and wives. Pastor Colin talks about some of these Proverbs.
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Friends, Part 2
How can you become a better friend to other people? Pastor Colin talks about 2 qualities of a true friend from the book of Proverbs.