Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

If God is Like This

June 10, 2011
Where do you turn in desperate times? Draw encouragement from the compassion of Jesus.

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What Jesus Says to Skeptics by Colin Smith – 2 copies
You wouldn’t say that you have faith in Jesus, but you wouldn’t say that you have rejected Him either. You’re somewhere in between. If this describes you, or someone you know, you might be surprised by what you find in the new booklet from Pastor Colin called What Jesus Says to Skeptics.

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When we experience difficulties, Christ does not stand at a distance. He sees our struggles and will come to offer strength.
June 9, 2011
What's the "soil" of your life like? Hard? Crusty? Or is it soft and receptive? Get ready to receive the seed of God's Word in your life today.
June 8, 2011
What prevents you from coming to Jesus? Nothing should. The cross shatters every barrier that blocks you from Him!
June 7, 2011
We often try to define a percentage of our possessions that we owe to God, but God lays claim to all of our lives. Offer yourself to Him unconditionally.
June 6, 2011
We all know that the Bible is the Word of God, but did you know that it does the work of God?
June 5, 2011
Those who have never encountered the power of God find the Gospel ridiculous. But when you really know Him, the ridiculous seems surprisingly possible.
June 4, 2011
The world as we know it will one day be no more, but the words of Jesus will endure. Are you ready to live in the new creation with Him?
June 3, 2011
The unanimous confession in the New Testament is that Jesus is the Son of God. What is your confession?
June 2, 2011
The blood of Jesus can cover any sin you've ever committed, even the ones you've done over and over again. Will you take Him at His word and find peace today?
June 1, 2011
The Bible says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. This is a good fear--one that enables us to overcome all other fears.
May 31, 2011
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Featured Offer

What Jesus Says to Skeptics by Colin Smith – 2 copies
You wouldn’t say that you have faith in Jesus, but you wouldn’t say that you have rejected Him either. You’re somewhere in between. If this describes you, or someone you know, you might be surprised by what you find in the new booklet from Pastor Colin called What Jesus Says to Skeptics.

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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