Open the Bible
1,176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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
Spirit-Filled, Part 2
October 13, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesSometimes you wonder if you have the Holy Spirit. Pastor Colin talks about two signs of His presence.
Spirit-Filled, Part 1
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesYou go to church, but something’s missing. Go to worship instead. Pastor Colin talks about why this matters and how to do it.
Christ- Focused, Part 2
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesYou know Jesus died on the cross, but He’s no longer there. Pastor Colin talks about where He is.
Christ- Focused, Part 1
October 08, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesYou go to worship every Sunday. What’s the one thing that really matters? Pastor Colin talks about why, compared to this, the kind building you meet in and the songs that you sing don’t matter much.
God-Centered, Part 2
October 07, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesIf you could have a great marriage, successful kids, a rewarding career, good friends, and no hell would you be satisfied? Pastor Colin talks about this intriguing question.
God- Centered, Part 1
October 06, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesYou like to debate worship styles with your friends. Pastor Colin talks about why this will lead you nowhere.
He Changed Death for You, Part 2
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesDoes your experience of Christianity feel powerless? Just a weak religion filled with rituals, traditions and disciplines? Pastor Colin talks about what you may be missing.
He Changed Death for You, Part 1
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesSome people say Jesus was a great teacher. Others consider Him an inspirational model. Pastor Colin talks about Jesus’ resurrection and the reasons why these evaluations of Jesus fall short.
He Understands You, Part 2
October 01, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesHave you ever thought, God just doesn’t understand!? When you see the humanity of Jesus it will change all that. Pastor Colin talks about 10 Ways Jesus Connects with Our Lives.
He Understands You, Part 1
September 30, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesJesus is God’s Son. Jesus rose from the dead. Jesus is Lord. Pastor Colin explains how each of these is for your benefit, and what difference they make to your life.
He Is Unstoppable, Part 2
September 29, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat did the New Testament disciples grasp that has the power to transform your faith? Pastor Colin talks about three discoveries that can transform your discipleship.
He Is Unstoppable, Part 1
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesHow would you describe your experience of Christianity? Pastor Colin talks about why becoming a Christian in the New Testament was always a life-changing experience.
Wealth, Part 2
September 17, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you master your money rather than have your money master you? Pastor Colin talks about one priority and one opportunity.
Wealth, Part 1
September 16, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesMoney is a blessing from God, but it brings with it certain inherent dangers. Pastor Colin talks about what they are and how you can avoid them.
Work, Part 2
September 15, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat is the great biblical motive for work? Pastor Colin talks about the surprising answer.
Work, Part 1
September 14, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you become a more productive person? Pastor Colin gives you 4 questions you can ask yourself.
Words, Part 2
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can your words be blessed? Pastor Colin shares 4 prayers from the Proverbs that you can ask of God.
Words, Part 1
September 10, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWhy do your words matter so much? Pastor Colin talks about the effect of your words on others, on God, and on yourself.
Family, Part 2
September 09, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWould you like more wisdom in dealing with a parent or with a child? Pastor Colin talks about these relationships from book of Proverbs.
Family, Part 1
September 08, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesThe book of Proverbs has much to say to brothers and sisters, and to husbands and wives. Pastor Colin talks about some of these Proverbs.
Friends, Part 2
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you become a better friend to other people? Pastor Colin talks about 2 qualities of a true friend from the book of Proverbs.
Friends, Part 1
September 06, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWould you like to have some good friends? Pastor Colin talks about 3 things you can do, from the book of Proverbs.
Fear, Part 2
September 03, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWhere does the pursuit of wisdom begin? Proverbs tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Fear, Part 1
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat is a proverb? It is not a promise. It describes the normal pattern of life in this world.
Joy, Part 2
September 01, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesAre you still trying to work out if it’s really worth it to be fully committed to Jesus? Join Pastor Colin as he explores what you may be missing, and what your response will be when you see his true value.
Joy, Part 1
August 31, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesThe Bible says that Jesus is of supreme value, the highest value. Pastor Colin helps us to see, through the lens of Jesus’ parables, why God’s Word makes this extraordinary claim.
Progress, Part 2
August 30, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesYou have begun some venture for Jesus Christ but it is small, and you feel discouraged. Join Pastor Colin as he talks about what to expect in gospel ministry, and discover why you shouldn’t give up.
Progress, Part 1
August 27, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesIs the world getting better or is the world getting worse? Join Pastor Colin, as he looks at two parables that help answer this question.
Limitations, Part 2
August 26, 2021 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 as he looks at a parable that answers this question.
Limitations, Part 1
August 25, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesThe Word of God is sown in people’s lives and it produces an abundant harvest. But that’s only half the story. Pastor Colin opens up one of Jesus’ parables for us, so that we can see the other half.
Expectations, Part 2
August 24, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWould you like to plant the Word of God in the life of another person? Pastor Colin talks about what happens when you sow the Word of God in the life of a co-worker, a neighbor, a young person, a friend, a child, or a grandchild.
Expectations, Part 1
August 23, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you do more than just say you are a Christian? How can you prove that you’re a Christian? Pastor Colin explores this question in the Parable of the Sower.
Never Give Up Hope, Part 2
August 20, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesNo matter how great the darkness, there is always hope in Jesus Christ. You’re never too bad, and it’s never too late. Find the courage you need to turn back.
Never Give Up Hope, Part 1
August 19, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesJudas betrayed the Lord Jesus, but he still could have turned back after his failure. Judas’ betrayal wasn’t his greatest plunge to disaster. Find out what was.
Feed on God's Word, Part 2
August 18, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesDifferent people respond to the Bible in different ways. One ancient king actually burned the Bible. How will you respond to God’s Word?
Feed on God's Word, Part 1
August 17, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesThe Bible tells the story about a father and a son who both heard the Word of God and had entirely different reactions to it: One tore his robes, and the other tore the Word of God. Find out why.
Grow Through Your Wounds, Part 2
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWhen you think about your wounds, does a face come to mind? Maybe you were wounded by a family member, a friend, or by another believer. Discover why your greatest struggle is not with that person.
Grow Through Your Wounds, Part 1
August 13, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat do you do when you’ve been sinned against, and you’re wounded? There are 2 things that can happen to a woundeither it will heal or it will go septic. Find out how to deal with your wounds.
Cultivate Self Control, Part 2
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesChristian, what do you know about controlling your own desires? It is at this very point that many Christians feel defeated. There are two things you need to know, especially if you feel that it may already be too late for you.
Cultivate Self Control, Part 1
August 11, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesIt is possible to have the Spirit of God, to be called to a ministry and used by God, and still take a plunge to disaster. Join us as we look at the life of Sampsonthe courageous hero and the irresponsible fool.
Submit to Authority, Part 2
August 10, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesWhen you’re dealing with conflict, how can you cut through it all, and get to the heart of things? Discover four questions related to attitude, convictions, motivation and communication that you can ask yourself.
Submit to Authority, Part 1
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesThere are 5 things that can easily cause frustration in any group. Fail to address them, and you’ll soon have a climate that’s ripe for division and conflict.
Live What You Believe, Part 2
August 06, 2021 12:00If your gifts continue to outweigh your character, that means you are eventually headed for a plunge to disaster.
Live What You Believe, Part 1
August 05, 2021 12:00Praying about something that God has already revealed in his Word, often ends up being an exercise in self-deception.
Establish True Values, Part 2
August 04, 2021 12:00Esau took a plunge to disaster because he lived at the level of impulse. He had no room for God in his life, and then he because confused about values. Find out how you can avoid his fate.
Establish True Values, Part 1
August 03, 2021 12:00Most people would say that it’s good to follow your heart.’ But the Bible is more cautious about the heart’s ability to effectively guide us.
Deal with Your Anger, Part 2
August 02, 2021 12:00It’s like a wild animalwaiting outside your door, ready to pounce on you. That’s the Bible’s vivid depiction of sin.
Deal with Your Anger, Part 1
July 30, 2021 12:00You know you have an anger problem. But you’d rather not think about it. Where will it lead, if you fail to deal with it now?
Get to the Root of Your Problem, Part 2
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesHow would you describe your greatest problem in life? Join Pastor Colin as he discusses David’s answer to this question.
Get to the Root of Your Problem, Part 1
July 28, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesDo you know how to turn your life around when it’s headed in the wrong direction? Join Pastor Colin as he talks about the first stepgetting to the root of the problem.