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Confidence, Part 2

November 8, 2023

Perhaps a storm has blown up in your life, the wind is against you, and Jesus feels far away. Pastor Colin talks about what it’s like when your faith is being tested.

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Past Episodes

A storm has blown up in your life and you feel that Jesus is far away from you. Pastor Colin talks about the life of Peter and what it’s like when your faith is being tested.
November 7, 2023
Peter likely would have described himself as a good person, a hard worker, devoted to his family, and a believer in Jesus. Pastor Colin talks about a time when he saw the glory of Jesus, and why he saw himself in an entirely different light afterwards.
November 6, 2023
You like to consider all your options before you decide. That may be a good strategy when you’re shopping for electronics, but it’s fatal when it comes to temptation. On part two of Learning How to Hate, Pastor Colin talks about some reasons why.
November 4, 2023
The story of Peter is full of hope because it shows us what Jesus can do with flawed disciples like us. Pastor Colin talks about being a disciple.
November 3, 2023
How can you overcome your fears? Pastor Colin talks about the relationship between your lord and your fears.
November 2, 2023
How is it possible for ordinary people like you and me to have peace at all times and in every way? Pastor Colin talks about the foundation that peace rests on.
November 1, 2023
What does it mean for ordinary people like you and me when the Bible says that we can have peace at all times and in every way? Pastor Colin talks about some different ways in which you can have peace.
October 31, 2023
You’re tired, and ready to give up. There’s another way. Pastor Colin talks about how to persevere when you’re discouraged.
October 30, 2023
Some people never make progress in the Christian life. They go to church, read their Bible, and try to do the right thing, but they never seem to change. In part one of Learning How to Hate, Pastor Colin talks about why this is.
October 28, 2023
If you knew Jesus would return in 7 days, would you go to work this week? Your answer to this question gets to the root of what you really believe about your work. Pastor Colin talks about what some people in the Bible said.
October 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