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Repentance, Part 1

July 13, 2022

Repentance is not our natural reaction after we sin. Pastor Colin talks about our natural reaction from the story of David.

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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

How can you stand, as a Christian, when a battle is raging all around you? Pastor Colin talks about 6 things that will help you stand.
July 12, 2022
In order to engage properly in the battle that is raging all around you, you need to understand 4 things. Pastor Colin talks about what they are, from Ephesians 6.
July 11, 2022
The greater your influence, the greater your responsibility. When people look to you as a leader, or counselor, or teacher, or mentor, the choices you make will shape the lives of others as well as your own.
July 9, 2022
You believe in a Christ who forgives, but you’re not sure you can believe in a Christ who is able to wash or cleanse you. You have “baggage,” and you cannot imagine ever being changed. Pastor Colin has a challenge for you.
July 8, 2022
Jesus says: “Blessed are the pure in heart.” Does anyone hear that and say, “That’s me!”? At first glance, it sounds impossible! Pastor Colin explains what purity of heart is and what it isn’t.
July 7, 2022
God says “I will restore the years that the locust has eaten.” Pastor Colin answers 2 questions for us: Who is the promise for? And How can this promise be fulfilled?
July 6, 2022
God makes an astonishing promise to his people: “I will restore the years that the locust has eaten.” Pastor Colin talks about “the years that the locust has eaten.”
July 5, 2022
Will we know one another in heaven? Yes. Pastor Colin talks about 7 bible passages that clearly suggest that we will know one another.
July 4, 2022
The greater your influence, the greater your responsibility. When people look to you as a leader, or counselor, or teacher, or mentor, the choices you make will shape the lives of others as well as your own.
July 2, 2022
Will we know one another in heaven? The short answer is “Yes, we will!” Pastor Colin talks about relationships in heaven.
July 1, 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