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Colin Smith

Heaven, So Near So Far, Part 2

March 19, 2024

Are you drifting away from your Christian faith? Do you know someone who is drifting away from Christ? Then you won’t want to miss Pastor Colin as he warns and encourages us from the story of Judas Iscariot.

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Set your mind on things above with our Heaven bundle, which includes: a copy of Randy Alcorn’s excellent book: Heaven, a copy of Pastor Colin’s book: Heaven, How I Got Here, and five copies of Pastor Colin’s booklet: How You Can Be Sure about Heaven. Heaven will help you find the strength, courage, and comfort to endure the difficulties of life that confront you today. The short book, Heaven, How I Got Here tells the story of the thief on the cross, and shows what Jesus can do for us. How You Can Be Sure about Heaven, also based on the story of the thief, is perfect as a giveaway to someone who needs clarity on how to get to heaven.

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Are you drifting away from your Christian faith? Do you know someone who is drifting away from Christ? Then you won’t want to miss Pastor Colin as he warns and encourages us from the story of Judas Iscariot.
March 18, 2024
Millions of people aren’t really interested in God. What do you think God would say to them? He doesn’t say, “Well then, I’m not interested in you.” Pastor Colin talks about what God does say.
March 16, 2024
Heaven is more than a wonderful place where you’ll learn all kinds of amazing things. Pastor Colin talks about why it will be much better than that. Heaven isn’t a downgrade; it’s an upgrade from life on earth!
March 15, 2024
Why does hell have to be forever?  Isn’t it reasonable that it should last for a time and then come to an end?  Many people, even church going people, seem to think so. Pastor Colin talks about the stunning answer.
March 14, 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. 
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. 
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
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The Heaven Bundle
Set your mind on things above with our Heaven bundle, which includes: a copy of Randy Alcorn’s excellent book: Heaven, a copy of Pastor Colin’s book: Heaven, How I Got Here, and five copies of Pastor Colin’s booklet: How You Can Be Sure about Heaven. Heaven will help you find the strength, courage, and comfort to endure the difficulties of life that confront you today. The short book, Heaven, How I Got Here tells the story of the thief on the cross, and shows what Jesus can do for us. How You Can Be Sure about Heaven, also based on the story of the thief, is perfect as a giveaway to someone who needs clarity on how to get to heaven.

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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