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Anger, Fear, and a Broken Promise, Part 2

June 20, 2023

The great enigma of walking with God is that there will be painful trials. But in them you will be blessed. Pastor Colin talks about how this worked out in David’s life.

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Past Episodes

Perhaps sin has gained a stranglehold in your life. There is a story in the Bible that shows us how this can happen. Pastor Colin talks about why our compulsive behavior is not the real problem.
June 19, 2023
People sometimes say, "Follow your conscience." That's pretty good advice, but conscience isn't the ultimate judge of right and wrong. Pastor Colin talks about some reasons why.
June 17, 2023
Many people would like to throw off the claims of Christ. Do you think this is where you’ll find freedom? Pastor Colin talks about why it isn’t.
June 16, 2023
You know that God is at work when you see good things happening around you, but what about bad things? Pastor Colin talks about how God is at work through them, too.
June 15, 2023
What makes a person an outstanding servant of God? Pastor Colin talks about where we can find the qualities God is looking for.
June 14, 2023
No Christian should expect to see Saul in heaven. Every Christian will see David in heaven. Pastor Colin talks about the good news that God is able to turn a Saul into a David.
June 13, 2023
What has God done for this world of self-appointed kings gone bad? He’s sent another king! Pastor Colin explains why.
June 12, 2023
Does it really matter when you go against or "overrule" your own conscience? Pastor Colin talks about what happens when you ignore its warning.
June 10, 2023
If our government was built on the belief that “absolute power corrupts absolutely,” why would so many Americans be willing to give absolute power to themselves? Pastor Colin talks about the answer.
June 9, 2023
How can you have confidence or assurance, as a Christian, before God? Pastor Colin discusses, from the story of Joseph, four things that our assurance before God rests on. 
June 8, 2023
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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