Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

He Will Wash You Clean

May 24, 2011
Having a new heart does not mean you'll never battle temptation. Sin will always be your enemy, but it will no longer be your master.

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Have you truly recognized God's authority in all of your life, or all you still questioning Him? End your fight and find peace today.
May 23, 2011
Do your doubts keep you from coming to Jesus? He does not take offense at our questions. Come to Him with the faith you have and He will deal with your unbelief.
May 22, 2011
Did you know you'll meet God some day? Some of us say, "So what?", but others want to be ready when that day comes.
May 21, 2011
Christ speaks as one with authority, but do we come when He calls?
May 20, 2011
Who do you turn to in times of need? Others can do many things for you but they can't give you eternal life. Take your eyes off of others and fix your faith on Him.
May 19, 2011
Who makes the first move in our salvation--God or us? Knowing the answer to this question will result in worship.
May 18, 2011
When we come to Christ He changes the desire of our heart. Does this mean we will always choose to do what is right?
May 17, 2011
When the Spirit begins working in your life it can be deeply disturbing, but don't despair! It's a sign you're moving in the right direction.
May 16, 2011
We can be very hard on ourselves when we fail. We need a good reminder of what God sees when He looks at us.
May 15, 2011
The unbeliever's mind is blinded to Christ's glory. He may see Jesus as a good teacher, but God wants to move him on from there.
May 14, 2011
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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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