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He Owns Me, Part 1

October 3, 2022

Psalm 23 is one of the best known and best loved chapters in the Bible. Pastor Colin talks about how its familiar words bring strength and hope.

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The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life book by Colin Smith

What do you struggle with? Do you struggle with time? With a temper? With dishonesty or discontentment? Whatever it is, find help where it may surprise you: the Ten Commandments. As you move from dos and don’ts to matters of the heart, you will see how they will become barometers of your love for God. You’ll discover areas of your life that are out of sync with His will, and you’ll receive wisdom for living in greater love, strength, and freedom in Christ. Includes a 30-page study guide ideal for personal or group use, helping you take the next steps toward joyful submission to God’s Word.

Past Episodes

Our Lord Jesus Christ was deeply hated and dearly loved.  The same will be true for you as a Christian.  Pastor Colin teaches that you will experience the hatred of the world and the love of God in Jesus Christ.
October 1, 2022
Maybe you’ve lost money, and you’d like the stock market to give it back. You pray and hope that it will. Here’s a question for you: If God gave you more, what would you do with it?
September 30, 2022
You may be familiar with the Bible phrase: You reap what you sow… Discover how this simple principle can help you to decide how much to give and how much to spend.
September 29, 2022
What is the purpose of Christian giving? So a man or a woman can start a ministry and become fabulously wealthy as a result? Certainly not. Discover three priorities from the New Testament.
September 28, 2022
Where does generosity come from? How might you grow in becoming a more generous person? What kind of things would God use to make that happen in your life?
September 27, 2022
When you think about God, what comes to mind? How about the word “generous?” Once you see the generosity of God, you will rediscover His love for you in a whole new way.
September 26, 2022
Our Lord Jesus Christ was deeply hated and dearly loved.  The same will be true for you as a Christian.  Pastor Colin teaches that you will experience the hatred of the world and the love of God in Jesus Christ.
September 24, 2022
There are three ways we try to motivate people—sometimes by guilt, sometimes by pride, and there’s a third way—with the gospel. Discover the problem with guilt and pride, and what makes the gospel so different.
September 23, 2022
What will happen if you commit everything in your life to Jesus Christ? Pastor Colin talks about the freedom of total commitment to Christ.
September 22, 2022
The Apostle Paul was able to say, “I have committed everything to Christ.” Can you say that? Pastor Colin talks about how to get started.
September 21, 2022
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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