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Open the Bible

by Colin Smith
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  • A Generous Church, Part 1

    October 27, 2026 · 26 min

    Where does generosity come from? How might you become a more generous person? What kind of things would God use to make that happen in your life?

  • A Generous God, Part 2

    October 26, 2026 · 26 min

    When you think about God, what comes to mind? How about the word “generous”? Once you see the generosity of God, you will rediscover His love for you in a whole new way.

  • What Happened When You Became a Christian, Part 1

    October 24, 2026 · 26 min

    You made a decision to follow Christ, and this led to other lifestyle changes like going back to church or reading your Bible. Pastor Colin talks about what actually happened behind-the-scenes of your faith decision.

  • A Generous God, Part 1

    October 23, 2026 · 26 min

    There are three ways we try to motivate people—sometimes by guilt, sometimes by pride, and there’s a third way—with the gospel. Discover the problem with guilt and pride, and what makes the gospel so different.

  • The Urgency of Spiritual Vitality, Part 2

    October 22, 2026 · 25 min

    Discover how to test the advice and teaching you hear from your pastor, your counselor, or your friend. Pastor Colin talks about how you can grow in discernment.

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  • The Urgency of Spiritual Vitality, Part 1

    October 21, 2026 · 26 min

    How would you go about evaluating a Christian sermon or book? Pastor Colin talks about 5 tests.

  • The Urgency of Persistent Prayer, Part 2

    October 20, 2026 · 26 min

    What do you think we’re up against in the Christian life? People’s lack of knowledge of the gospel? Or lack of interest in the church? Pastor Colin talks about the danger of underestimating the problem and missing the solution.

  • The Urgency of Persistent Prayer, Part 1

    October 19, 2026 · 26 min

    Are you tired of all that we can do, and hungry for more of what only God can do? Pastor Colin talks about the difference, and why it matters.

  • Enjoy the Blessing of God, Part 2

    October 17, 2026 · 26 min

    If God spoke to us in a divine language, no one would be able to understand. Pastor Colin talks about how God speaks to us, and then he shows us 4 different examples.

  • The Urgency of Heavenly Hope, Part 2

    October 16, 2026 · 26 min

    Your Christian loved one has died and it feels incomplete. It feels unfinished. The good news is—there is something more! Pastor Colin talks about what that something is.

  • The Urgency of Heavenly Hope, Part 1

    October 15, 2026 · 26 min

    What happens after we die? That’s something we all want to know. Pastor Colin talks about some places in the Bible where we are given a glimpse behind the veil of death. Discover what lies beyond this life.

  • The Urgency of Willing Work, Part 2

    October 14, 2026 · 26 min

    What does the Bible say about doing well in your job? Pastor Colin says you can’t do much better than 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12.

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About the show

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.