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Open the Bible

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

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.

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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Valuing Your Soul, Part 1

6/4/2024
We sometimes talk about baring your soul or finding your soul mate, but what is your soul? Pastor Colin talks about the soul.

Duration:00:24:59

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Restore Creation, Part 2

6/3/2024
When Jesus spoke about hell, he used two words to warn us. Pastor Colin talks about the words He used and what they mean.

Duration:00:24:59

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Turning from as Much as You Know of Your Sin, Part 2

6/1/2024
You’ve identified some areas of sin in your life now what? How do you deal with them? The Bible describes sin as a wild animal,’ ready to pounce on us. So, get your hunting gear ready, because Pastor Colin is going to help us discover how to deal with sin.

Duration:00:24:59

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Restore Creation, Part 1

5/31/2024
In heaven, the Bible says, the former things will not be remembered.’ This doesn’t mean you won’t have any memories of this life. Pastor Colin talks about what it does mean.

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Restore Worship, Part 2

5/30/2024
You can convey love without words, you can share hope without words, but can you communicate the gospel without words? Pastor Colin talks about how we communicate the essentials of the gospel message.

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Restore Worship, Part 1

5/29/2024
If you want to evaluate a church’s worship, ask about its commitment to missions. Pastor Colin talks about how worship and missions are related.

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Restore People, Part 2

5/28/2024
Religion is a mixed bag. Some of it actually provokes God. Pastor Colin talks about 6 types of religion that offend God.

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Restore People, Part 1

5/27/2024
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.

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Turning from as Much as You Know of Your Sin, Part 1

5/25/2024
You’ve become a Christian so why do you still struggle with so many sins and temptations? Aren’t we supposed to be done with that struggle? Is there something wrong with your faith? Pastor Colin explains that this is a normal part of the Christian life.

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Restore Prayer, Part 2

5/24/2024
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.

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Restore Prayer, Part 1

5/23/2024
Jesus taught his disciples to pray. That means whatever stage you are at in the Christian life, prayer is something that you can learn. Pastor Colin talks about how you can learn to pray.

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Restore Hope, Part 2

5/22/2024
One of the laws God gave to Israel, the Jubilee, was never kept in all of Israel’s history, nor could it be kept today. Pastor Colin talks about the reasons why, and what God did about it.

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Restore Hope, Part 1

5/21/2024
One of the laws that God gave to Israel for protecting the poor, the law of Jubilee, was never put into practice. Pastor Colin talks about why.

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Restore Justice, Part 2

5/20/2024
Our culture is taken with the idea that there is no such thing as objective truth, and when people begin to reject truth it sets off a domino effect. Pastor Colin talks about what is next to go.

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Worshiping as Much as You Know of Your God, Part 2

5/18/2024
Perhaps your prevailing attitude toward God has become questioning, complaining, and resenting. Pastor Colin Smith talks about what your prevailing attitude toward God would be, if you were able to see his glory.

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Restore Justice, Part 1

5/17/2024
The Bible talks about Christians who worship, study the Bible, pray, and fast, but God says, There’s something missing. Pastor Colin talks about what it is.

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Restore Repentance, Part 2

5/16/2024
Isn’t repentance something God tells us to do? Then why would you ask Him to change your heart? Pastor Colin talks about the answer.

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Restore Repentance, Part 1

5/15/2024
God is everywhere. But there are only two places where he can be found. The first place is in heaven. Pastor Colin talks about where the second is.

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Restore Joy, Part 2

5/14/2024
Why do so many people avoid sorrow? Because they think: Life’s too short. What good can come of it? Pastor Colin talks about the value of your sorrow.

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Restore Joy, Part 1

5/13/2024
Some people who experience life’s greatest sorrows also discover its greatest joys. Pastor Colin talks about how sorrow is often God’s back door to joy.

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