Open the Bible
1,176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsOpen 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.
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Episodes
Avoiding Needless Conflict, Part 1
October 16, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesIs there an area of your life that could escalate into a greater conflict? Pastor Colin talks about what can happen when conflict escalates.
Grace for the Least Likely, Part 2
October 15, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHow does a king reach out to his enemies and win them, and cause them to become his friends? Pastor Colin talks about how David reached out with grace to his enemies.
Grace for the Least Likely, Part 1
October 12, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesOur world today desperately needs leadership that unites. Pastor Colin looks at the life of David, to discover how he united two deeply divided groups of people into one unified nation.
Grieving Without Gloating, Part 2
October 11, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesIf you feel discouraged today, the story of David will bring you to the Savior. If you feel confident today, the story of Saul will bring you to the Savior. Pastor Colin talks about how this can happen for you.
Grieving Without Gloating, Part 1
October 10, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHow would you have felt? What would have run through your mind? The man who had set himself against you has finally died. Pastor Colin talks about how David reacted to news of Saul’s death.
The Robe and the Spear, Part 2
October 09, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHow do you handle an antagonistic person in a way that shows grace? Pastor Colin talks about what grace looks like in our world today.
The Robe and the Spear, Part 1
October 08, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you handle a hostile person, someone who you feel like is always against you? Pastor Colin talks about how to do it in a way that shows grace and honors the Lord.
The Deliverer and Destroyer, Part 2
October 05, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesSaul was a destroyer; David was a deliverer. Are you more like the deliverer or the destroyer? Pastor Colin helps us think about our words and our character.
The Deliverer and Destroyer, Part 1
October 04, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHow important are the friends you hang out with? The church you go to? The books you read and the movies that you watch? Pastor Colin talks about why these decisions will shape the person that you become.
Bitter, Distressed, and in Debt, Part 2
October 03, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat does real commitment to Jesus Christ look like? Pastor Colin takes us through the story of David to discover the profile.
Bitter, Distressed, and in Debt, Part 1
October 02, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat does real commitment to Jesus Christ look like? Find out here.
Anger, Fear, and a Broken Promise, Part 2
October 01, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesThe great enigma of walking with God is that there will be painful trials. But in them you will be blessed. Pastor Colin talks about how this worked out in David’s life.
Anger, Fear, and a Broken Promise, Part 1
September 28, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesPerhaps sin has gained a stranglehold in your life. There is a story in the Bible that shows us how this can happen. Pastor Colin talks about why our compulsive behavior is not the real problem.
Soothe My Troubled Heart, Part 2
September 27, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesMany people would like to throw off the claims of Christ. Do you think this is where you’ll find freedom? Pastor Colin talks about why it isn’t.
Soothe My Troubled Heart, Part 1
September 26, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesYou know that God is at work when you see good things happening around you, but what about bad things? Pastor Colin talks about how God is at work through them too.
A King Provided by God, Part 2
September 25, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat makes a person an outstanding servant of God? Pastor Colin talks about where we can find the qualities God is looking for.
A King Provided by God, Part 1
September 24, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesNo Christian should expect to see Saul in heaven. Every Christian will see David in heaven. Pastor Colin talks about the good news that God is able to turn a Saul into a David. Find out how.
A King Gone Bad, Part 2
September 21, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat has God done for this world of self-appointed kings gone bad? He’s sent another king! Pastor Colin explains why.
A King Gone Bad, Part 1
September 20, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesIf our government was built on the belief that absolute power corrupts absolutely, why would so many Americans be willing to give absolute power to themselves? Pastor Colin Smith talks about the answer.
Set Your Mind on Things Above, Part 2
September 19, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesYou want to set your mind on things above. But you’re not sure where to start. Pastor Colin gives us four very practical directions for meditating on our future life in heaven.
Set Your Mind on Things Above, Part 1
September 18, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWe’ve been told how important it is to save for our retirement. Some of us believe it. Pastor Colin talks about 3 motivations to think about eternity. There’s more at stake in this than you might think.
The Separation, Part 2
September 11, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesEver wonder exactly what God will judge on the last day? Pastor Colin talks about what God will judgeour words, our works, our motives, and our secrets. Discover how to live in the light of this.
The Separation, Part 1
September 10, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHave you ever tried to imagine what the final judgment will be like? How long will it last? How will all the people who’ve ever lived be gathered in one place? Well, God hasn’t told us everything. But he has already told us what we need to know. Pastor Colin talks about what we already know.
The Gathering, Part 2
September 07, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesOn what basis could you, as a serious, bible-believing, thoughtful Christian believe or say that a child who died in infancy or before birth enjoys the life of heaven? Pastor Colin talks about why godly men and women from the past have had this hope.
The Gathering, Part 1
September 06, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesYou’ve lost a loved one in Christ, and you’re grieving. You haven’t really thought much about death, until now. Pastor Colin helps you answer questions like, Will I know my loved one in heaven?
The Resurrection, Part 2
September 05, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHave you ever wondered what our resurrection bodies will be like in heaven? Pastor Colin tells four things about the resurrection body: It will be imperishable, glorious, powerful, and spiritual. The resurrection body is a major upgrade!
The Resurrection, Part 1
September 04, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesFor many people, even Christians, death is scary thought. But did you know that Jesus has changed the very nature of death for all his people? Pastor Colin talks about how Jesus has changed the face of death, and what that means for you, if you are a believer.
With Christ, Part 2
September 03, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesAs a Christian believer, how can you face death with confidence? Is that realistic? Is it possible? Pastor Colin talks about some ways that God is already preparing you for death!
With Christ, Part 1
August 31, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat actually happens when a person dies? Do they suffer? Do they sleep? Where do they go? Pastor Colin Smith talks about 3 things that we can know about life immediately after death.
Dying in the Lord, Part 2
August 30, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesYou have a friend (or a loved one) who’s a Christian, and they’re dying. What could you say to encourage them? Pastor Colin gives us some surprising words for them: Forget about your Christian life.
Dying in the Lord, Part 1
August 29, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesIf your future is secure, Christian, doesn’t that eliminate any real urgency from your Christian life? What’s the motivation for a holy life? Pastor Colin Smith talks about where Christians find security and urgency.
Dying in Your Sins, Part 2
August 28, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesYou have a friend (or a loved one) who’s NOT yet a Christian, and they’re dying. What could you say to encourage them? Pastor Colin Smith gives us some powerful words of wisdom and love to share.
Dying in Your Sins, Part 1
August 27, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesTaking care of your body is important. Caring for your soul matters more. Pastor Colin Smith talks about where to begin in caring for your soul, and why it matters so much.
Move the Ball Forward, Part 2
August 22, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesIf you've been a Christian for some time, you know that the battle against sin is real. Pastor Colin talks about how to engage in that battle more effectively.
Move the Ball Forward, Part 1
August 21, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWe often think that the addict’s greatest need is to stop gambling or looking at pornography, or drinking, or taking drugs. Pastor Colin talks about why it’s actually not.
The Heart Wants What it Wants, Part 2
August 06, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesJust follow your heart. How good is that advice? Pastor Colin talks about where this advice will lead you, if you choose to follow it. Find out what kind of rudder your heart is for navigating life’s decisions.
The Heart Wants What it Wants, Part 1
August 03, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesEverything seems to be going fine, then all of a sudden you have a dark thought or desire. Where did that come from? Pastor Colin talks about the surprising answer.
When God Can't Forgive, Part 2
July 27, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHow does God treat those who show no signs of repentance? He doesn’t say, Hey, let’s forgive them anyway. Does He? Pastor Colin Smith explains what God does.
When God Can't Forgive, Part 1
July 26, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesDoes God call us to forgive others, even when they show no signs of repentance? There are many extraordinary examples of Christians who have done this. But is this what God is calling all of us to do?
God Who Holds Leaders Accountable, Part 2
July 25, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesDoes it really matter if we are faithful or not? Pastor Colin talks about what God does when his people prove unfaithful.
God Who Holds Leaders Accountable, Part 1
July 24, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat does God expect of leaders? Pastor Colin talks about trust and accountability.
Christ Will Be Glorified in You, Part 2
July 23, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHow’s your prayer life? How might you pray differently, if you were thinking about your glorious future in Christ? The answer just might surprise and challenge you.
Christ Will Be Glorified in You, Part 1
July 20, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHow 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?
You Must Be Born Again, Part 2
July 19, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat kind of change is needed in your life? And is this a Do-It-Yourself project? Discover how Jesus answers these questions.
You Must Be Born Again, Part 1
July 18, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesYour life is a reflection of your craftsmanship, style and commitment to excellence. What would the Master Builder, Jesus Christ, have to say about it?
Jesus Will Confess You Before the Father, Part 2
July 17, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWith the blessings of our freedom, what does it look like to confess Christ in America? Pastor Colin Smith looks at 7 ways to confess Jesus Christ today.
Jesus Will Confess You Before the Father, Part 1
July 16, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat will Jesus says about you on the last day? Pastor Colin Smith explains that this is intimately tied to what you say about him now.
Make a New Beginning, Part 2
July 13, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you break free from being defined by your past, and overcome your fear of the future? Pastor Colin talks about how people with a faith become people with a mission.
Make a New Beginning, Part 1
July 12, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesHow does God prepare his people who are on the cusp of something new? Pastor Colin talks about the book of Deuteronomy and what it means for us today.
Limitations, Part 2
July 11, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesIf Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, why is there so much evil in the world? Join Pastor Colin Smith as he looks at a parable that answers this question.