Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Offer Yourself to God

February 19, 2012
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.

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Jesus is no prophet! A prophet points to someone else. But every prophet points to Jesus.
February 18, 2012
Do your doubts keep you from coming to Jesus? He does not take offense at our questions. Come to Him with the faith you have and He will deal with your unbelief.
February 17, 2012
Where do you turn in desperate times? Draw encouragement from the compassion of Jesus.
February 16, 2012
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?
February 15, 2012
Having a new heart does not mean you'll never battle temptation. Sin will always be your enemy, but it will no longer be your master.
February 14, 2012
When we experience difficulties, Christ does not stand at a distance. He sees our struggles and will come to offer strength.
February 13, 2012
What prevents you from coming to Jesus? Nothing should. The cross shatters every barrier that blocks you from Him!
February 12, 2012
Who do you turn to in times of need? Others can do many things for you but they can't give you eternal life. Take your eyes off of others and fix your faith on Him.
February 11, 2012
Regardless of the choices you have made, or the regrets you have, Jesus offers His friendship to you. If He becomes your friend, it will change your life.
February 10, 2012
Have you truly recognized God's authority in all of your life, or all you still questioning Him? End your fight and find peace today.
February 9, 2012
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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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