Open the Bible

Colin Smith

Hell, Part 2

March 13, 2024

Love is all we need. Who said that? Was it the Beatles or the Bible? Or was it both?  Pastor Colin tackles a difficult subject that many churches today shy away from—what Jesus taught about hell. 

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Love is all we need. Who said that? Was it the Beatles or the Bible? Or was it both?  Pastor Colin tackles a difficult subject that many churches today shy away from—what Jesus taught about hell. 
March 12, 2024
What will the final judgment be like? Pastor Colin talks about the picture that the Old Testament prophet, Joel, paints for us.
March 11, 2024
Having difficulty getting your prayer life off the ground? Perhaps you feel unworthy or worn out or you’re struggling with the same old sins… Pastor Colin talks about where to start.
March 9, 2024
With all the activity in our lives, sometimes we need to stop and ask, “What really matters?” Pastor Colin talks about something that is far more important than what is pressing in on you now.
March 8, 2024
Imagine going to a church where people are ungrateful, self-absorbed and complaining. The following Sunday you go to another church where people are filled with praise, and they’re proclaiming the mighty works of God. Pastor Colin helps us discover the difference.
March 7, 2024
In the Old Testament, God promised to pour out his Spirit on all believers… young and old, men and women, rich and poor. Pastor Colin talks about what that would look like.
March 6, 2024
God says, “I will restore the years that the locust has eaten.” Pastor Colin answers 2 questions for us: Who is the promise for? And How can this promise be fulfilled?
March 5, 2024
God makes an astonishing promise to his people: “I will restore the years that the locust has eaten.” Pastor Colin talks about “the years that the locust has eaten.”
March 4, 2024
Jesus taught his disciples to pray. That means whatever stage you are at in the Christian life, prayer is something that you can learn.
March 2, 2024
What do we know about lamenting? In a culture that’s geared toward giving you a “feel good” church experience, how do Christian people ever learn to lament?
March 1, 2024
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Encouragement for the Depressed by Charles Spurgeon
In this classic book, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake His people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for He is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with Him.

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.

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Barrington, IL 60011
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