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Jesus Has Authority to Forgive Sins, Part 1

October 4, 2024

Jesus healed a paralyzed man and he forgave the man’s sins. Which of these two gifts do you think was more important to Jesus? Pastor Colin talks about the surprising answer.

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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

When God speaks… things happen: “Let there be light.” And Jesus is everything that God is, in human flesh. Pastor Colin talks about what this means for your Christian life.
October 3, 2024
We sometimes assume that God’s priorities are the same as ours, but the pages of the Bible tell us a very different story. Pastor Colin talks about the priority that drove Jesus.
October 2, 2024
Many people, in and outside the church, believe in God and feel that they should do what’s right. But they haven’t yet grasped the gospel. Pastor Colin explains the “good news” of Jesus Christ.
October 1, 2024
The Bible tells us that Jesus is “the Son of God,” and Christians of just about every stripe would affirm this truth. But what does “Son of God” actually mean?
September 30, 2024
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.
September 28, 2024
If you learn to say ‘no’ to yourself in order to bring help and blessing to others, you will discover peace and joy. Pastor Colin explains why.
September 27, 2024
Where does a life of love begin? Pastor Colin talks about the important role sacrifice plays in a life of love.
September 26, 2024
You would like to grow in loving others, but you’re not sure where to start. Pastor Colin talks about 6 practical strategies for growing in love.
September 25, 2024
Let’s assume for a moment that you have come to the place of saying, “I want to grow in love.” How is that possible? Pastor Colin talks about how we grow in loving others.
September 24, 2024
Why is love greater than faith and hope? Pastor Colin talks about 1 Corinthians chapter 13.
September 23, 2024
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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