Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Can You Relate?

May 20, 2020

Is your relationship with Christ based on law or love? Are their limits on what He can ask of you?

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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.

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Do you think you can bring yourself into relationship with God through a life of right living and prayer? Think again!
May 19, 2020
Are you compromising your freedom in Christ by indulging the flesh and allowing a sin to continue?
May 18, 2020
Battling sin can feel like eradicating a stubborn weed, but every victory weakens its power in your life.
May 17, 2020
If Christ has crucified our sinful nature with all its passions and desires, why do we still have so much trouble with it?
May 16, 2020
Christ is not interested in putting a quick coat of paint on your life. He wants to do a complete renovation!
May 15, 2020
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.
May 14, 2020
Does God view us as miserable failures? You might be surprised at just what He does see in us! 
May 13, 2020
Is Christianity a religion only for the West? Do we mean it when we say the Gospel is for all nations?
May 12, 2020
Godliness is not a system or a program for living a good life, and it’s more, even, than just believing in Jesus.
May 11, 2020
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.
May 10, 2020
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Featured Offer

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 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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