Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Bringing Faith to the Word

April 13, 2012
For some, God’s Word makes little difference. In others, its seed flourishes. The difference is in how you hear it!

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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Faith that does not express itself is useless. True, living faith shows itself in service and love.
April 12, 2012
Faith is not a one-time decision, and it’s not based on our own efforts. It is a life-long obedience arising from a living union with Jesus.
April 11, 2012
Faith is more than a bare belief. It gives us life and energy to bear great fruit.
April 10, 2012
Face the facts: we can’t do what God calls us to do. He calls us to do the impossible so the glory will clearly belong to Him.
April 9, 2012
Even if you are a sinner, a rebel, an enemy of God, the message of the entire Bible is that He wants to bring you into peace with Him!
April 8, 2012
Do you still need to have the Word spoon-fed to you, or have you learned to listen actively and apply the truth in your own life?
April 7, 2012
Do you hear the Lord’s words when you come to communion? Come, hear what He is offering to you!
April 6, 2012
Do you feel like your faith is small? You’re in good company, and that little seed of faith can be cultivated and strengthened!
April 5, 2012
Christ deals with us gently at times when our faith is lacking. Do we do the same for others in their moments of weakness?
April 4, 2012
Isn’t it enough to just believe in God? Why is it important to have faith in Jesus? It’s important because God does His work through the Son!
April 3, 2012
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Featured Offer

Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
Green Pastures Still Waters is the new 31-day devotional based on Psalm 23 from Pastor Colin. God has used this psalm to encourage His people for over 3,000 years! May God use these familiar words to bring you fresh strength, hope, comfort, and encouragement.

About Open the Bible Minute

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.

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