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He Sustains Me, Part 1

April 12, 2025

What will keep you going when you feel tired, jaded, drained, and spent? Pastor Colin talks about three ways God sustains us.

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Past Episodes

We are looking at one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible—the story of Ruth. From the story, Pastor Colin talks about 3 characteristics of genuine love.
April 11, 2025
We are looking at one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible—the story of Ruth. Pastor Colin talks about where you can find hope.
April 10, 2025
We are looking at one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible—the story of Ruth. Pastor Colin talks about how God welcomes us from the story of Ruth.
April 9, 2025
We are looking at one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible—the story of Ruth. Pastor Colin talks about a surprising strategy for growing in faith when you are facing great sorrow.
April 8, 2025
We are looking at one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible—the story of Ruth. Pastor Colin talks about wisdom for navigating sorrow.
April 7, 2025
How things go when you enter the dark valley depends entirely on who’s with you. Pastor Colin talks about why you don’t need to be afraid of the dark.
April 5, 2025
We are looking at one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible—the story of Ruth. Pastor Colin talks about 3 marks of loving commitment.
April 4, 2025
We are looking at one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible—the story of Ruth. Pastor Colin talks about 3 distinguishing marks of genuine love from this story.
April 3, 2025
We are looking at one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible—the story of Ruth. It is a story about ordinary people and our extraordinary God. Pastor Colin talks about 3 things we learn about God from this story.
April 2, 2025
We are looking at one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible—the story of Ruth. It is a story about ordinary people and our extraordinary God. Pastor Colin talks about why this story is for all of us. 
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About 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.

About Colin Smith

Colin Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, a thriving, multi-campus church located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible.

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he trained at the London School of Theology where he earned the degrees of Bachelor of Theology and Master of Philosophy. Before coming to the States in 1996, Colin served as senior pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London.

He is the author of several books including Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings through the Beatitudes; Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross; Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life; The One Year Unlocking the Bible Devotional; 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible; The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life; as well as others. His preaching ministry is shared around the world through Open the Bible.

Colin and his wife Karen reside in Arlington Heights, Ill., and have two married sons and five granddaughters.

Contact Open the Bible with Colin Smith

Mailing Address
Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
Telephone
1-877-OPEN-365