Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

The Expulsive Power

June 13, 2012
There's only one sure way to ignite a hatred for evil in your heart: Grow in your love for the Lord. Christ's love will expel all lesser loves.

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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Jesus did not come into this world just to give us advice about how to live. He came for one reason, and one reason alone.
June 12, 2012
Does God view us as miserable failures? You might be surprised at just what He does see in us!
June 11, 2012
Is Christianity a religion only for the West? Do we mean it when we say the Gospel is for all nations?
June 10, 2012
Godliness is not a system or a program for living a good life, and it’s more, even, than just believing in Jesus.
June 9, 2012
When looking for a church, remember that it's God's household. Learn what He wants in a church, then find one that's passionate about pursuing what's important to Him.
June 8, 2012
Is God's grace a past experience in your life, or are you still mindful of your need for a Savior? The reality is that we never outgrow our need for His grace.
June 7, 2012
Do difficult people make you consider walking away from a ministry? Consider these reasons for staying.
June 6, 2012
The American dream for retirement seems to be making enough to spend your golden years with no responsibilities. Maybe it’s time for a new vision!
June 5, 2012
Are you bored with the Christian walk? Try counting back to yourself all of the sins God has forgiven for you. Let that knowledge fuel your love for Christ.
June 4, 2012
Sometimes it's good to do things backwards. If we start with a New Testament principle, then look to the Old Testament to flesh it out, we'll find a treasure of wisdom.
June 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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