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Blessed and Successful, Part 2

May 9, 2023

The world wants to have the blessing of God, but it cannot have it. Pastor Colin talks about how God’s blessing comes to us. 

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Past Episodes

Which is easier to understand, the Old Testament or the New? Pastor Colin talks about what changed his understanding of this, and how it can for you too.
May 8, 2023
The Christian life is not about pretending to be something that you’re not. It is learning to be who you are. Pastor Colin talks about who you are in Christ.
May 6, 2023
What is the effect of a pattern of repeated sin on the human heart and on the conscience? Pastor Colin talks about this biblical principle: The more you sin, the easier it gets to sin more. 
May 5, 2023
It is possible to do your heavenly Father’s work without actually sharing your heavenly Father’s heart. Pastor Colin talks about the importance of not only ‘getting involved in a church’ but ‘getting right with God.’
May 4, 2023
Sometimes the Word of God will isolate you from your friends. Join Pastor Colin as he looks at the story of Joseph and his brothers and shows the implications for our lives today. 
May 3, 2023
What does a godly life look like? And what can we expect if we walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ? Join Pastor Colin as he looks at the story of Joseph in the Old Testament and what we can learn from it.
May 2, 2023
Do you think Jesus’ death and resurrection is just too good to be true? So did the first disciples. Find out what Jesus did to help them.
May 1, 2023
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 true of every Christian.
April 29, 2023
Doubt is not something that you experience once in the Christian life and then you’re done with it. You will have new fears and new disappointments to face.
April 28, 2023
There is nothing more debilitating to faith than the power of fear. Find out why it’s a normal part of the Christian life.
April 27, 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