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Awakened and Convicted, Part 1

May 22, 2023

How is it possible for men and women who’ve betrayed trust, lied, broken promises, and deceived to come to share in God’s blessing? Pastor Colin talks about the journey of Joseph’s brothers and what it means for us. 

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Past Episodes

Many people today say would say, “I’m a loving person.” But love is much more than a temporary feeling. Pastor Colin talks about the kind of love comes from God.
May 20, 2023
Jesus says, “Come to me!” Now why would you want to do that? Pastor Colin helps us see the answer in the story of Joseph. 
May 19, 2023
What do you do when you seem to have more questions about God than answers? Pastor Colin talks about Joseph’s time in prison and God’s greater purpose for his life.
May 18, 2023
What’s the difference between a prophet and a savior? Join Pastor Colin as he talks about the difference between Joseph and Jesus, and what that difference means for us.
May 17, 2023
If you’re a Christian, you don’t need to worry about interpreting your dreams. Pastor Colin explains how God has communicated, with absolute clarity, everything he wants you to know. 
May 16, 2023
What do you do when God brings you to the lowest point in your life? Pastor Colin talks about how Joseph continued to walk with God at the lowest point in his life.
May 15, 2023
How can you know that you are born again? Is it a feeling you get? Pastor Colin talks about the first two signs of genuine spiritual life.
May 13, 2023
The deepest venom of the human heart is often directed toward churches or employers or friends we once said we loved. Pastor Colin talks about why this is and what it may tell us about our love. 
May 12, 2023
You know all kinds of strategies for dealing with temptation, but your problem is finding the power to do them. Pastor Colin talks about three motivations for dealing with temptation. 
May 11, 2023
Jesus said, “Watch and pray so that you won’t fall into temptation.” We understand why he said, ‘pray,’ but why did he say, ‘watch’? Join Pastor Colin as he talks about seven seasons when we’re vulnerable to temptation.
May 10, 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