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Colin Smith

Celebrate All That Is Yours in Christ, Part 2

February 5, 2024

What do you think is worth celebrating? Pastor Colin talks about what the people of God celebrate and why.

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The Bible talks about Christians who worship, study the Bible, pray, and fast, but God says “There’s something missing.” Pastor Colin talks about what it is.
February 3, 2024
What you know can leave you unaffected. What you celebrate can shape your life. Pastor Colin talks about the significance of what we celebrate as the people of God.
February 2, 2024
When Jesus said, “You will always have the poor among you,” did he mean, “so there’s nothing you can do about it”? Pastor Colin talks about the rest of the passage Jesus was quoting from the Old Testament.
February 1, 2024
Moses, the law-giver, had a lot to say about the heart. Pastor Colin picks up on that and talks about 4 dangers for God’s people when it comes to our attitude toward the poor.
January 31, 2024
You’re more likely to grow cold in your walk with the Lord when the stock market’s going up, NOT when it’s going down. Pastor Colin talks about the subtle test of success.
January 30, 2024
When God tells His people that they are going to have new opportunities, land, and an income, He adds one more thing. Pastor Colin talks about the subtle temptation that comes with success.
January 29, 2024
Isn’t repentance something God tells us to do? Then why would you ask him to change your heart? Pastor Colin talks about the answer.
January 27, 2024
Maybe you’ve tried to prioritize your faith: God first, family second, ministry third. Pastor Colin talks about another approach that he calls “alignment.”
January 26, 2024
If you extend yourself in serving the Lord, how will it impact your family? Pastor Colin talks about the best thing you can do for your children.
January 25, 2024
What does it look like to love God? Pastor Colin talks about how to love the Lord with your heart, soul, and strength.
January 24, 2024
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About Open the Bible

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.

Contact Open the Bible with Colin Smith

Mailing Address
Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
Telephone
1-877-OPEN-365