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The Family of God: Standing Firm, Part 1

October 20, 2023

How do you stand firm in the darkest days of your life? Pastor Colin explains that it begins with remembering who you are in Christ.

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Past Episodes

You keep telling yourself, ‘I can become a Christian later on.’ How do you know that? The truth is, you may not be able to. Pastor Colin talks about why you can’t just choose when you’d like to become a Christian.
October 19, 2023
What does the secret power of sin look like in the life of your friend, neighbor, or relative who does not know Christ? Pastor Colin looks at the mystery of sin in the life of an unbeliever.
October 18, 2023
It is very important to know how to recognize Satan’s work in the world. Would you be able to identify Satan’s handiwork? Pastor Colin talks about 3 telltale signs of his activity.
October 17, 2023
Would you like to have a better understanding of the battles that you face in the Christian life? Then you need to understand the spiritual forces that are at work in the world. Pastor Colin talks about the Bible’s “inside story.”
October 16, 2023
How you use it will have a powerful effect on your soul. If it masters you, it will draw your heart away from God; but if you master it, it will strengthen your devotion to God. In part one of Choosing What to Love, Pastor Colin talks about what it is.
October 14, 2023
How’s your prayer life? How might you pray differently, if you were thinking about your glorious future in Christ? Pastor Colin talks about an answer that just might surprise and challenge you.
October 13, 2023
How does your future look? Have you taken into account the glorious future that’s in store for every person who loves Jesus Christ and longs for his coming? Pastor Colin talks about what our future in Christ looks like.
October 12, 2023
Find out what one of the hardest truths in the Bible—the justice of God—can do to your heart. Pastor Colin talks about what you can expect.
October 11, 2023
The most obvious question for Christians who are suffering under persecution is… Where is God in this, and how are we supposed to stand up under it? Pastor Colin talks about how the Bible answers this question.
October 10, 2023
How should I pray when I’m worn out, discouraged, and weary of the battle? Pastor Colin talks about two different approaches: You can generally pray for help, or you can pray specifically in relation to your battle.
October 9, 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