Open the Bible UK Broadcast

25:30

The Urgency of Firm Faith, Part 1

Open the Bible UK Broadcast ·

2026/10/07

When faith comes under fire through trials and temptation, we need one another. Pastor Colin Smith looks at 1 Thessalonians 3 and shows how we can strengthen those who are struggling: by being present, bringing God’s Word, and praying faithfully.

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25:30

The Urgency of Disciplined Discipleship, Part 2

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2026/10/06

What defines success in the Christian life? Pastor Colin Smith explores two powerful impulses that can hold us back from faithful discipleship: the desire for comfort and the need for other people’s approval. Looking at 1 Thessalonians 2, discover the freedom that comes from knowing you are loved and approved by God through Jesus Christ.

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25:30

The Urgency of Disciplined Discipleship, Part 1

Open the Bible UK Broadcast ·

2026/10/05

How do you measure success in life, family or church? Pastor Colin Smith opens 1 Thessalonians 2 to show that true success is not found in comfort, popularity or impressive numbers, but in the advance of the gospel and the approval of God.Discover why following Christ means moving beyond our desire for comfort and growing in the shared calling God gives to all his people.

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25:30

The Urgency of Multiplying Ministry, Part 2

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2026/10/02

How can your faith stand firm when life becomes difficult? In 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Colin Smith explores how the gospel comes with the power of the Holy Spirit and deep conviction, producing a life-changing faith that endures under pressure. Discover the marks of genuine faith: turning to God, serving him in love, and living in hope of Christ’s return.

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25:30

The Urgency of Multiplying Ministry, Part 1

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2026/10/01

What does an authentic work of God look like? In 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Colin Smith explores how the gospel transformed a young church facing severe opposition, giving them a faith that did not buckle under pressure. Discover why the risen Jesus is the heart of the gospel, and how God can grow in us an urgent, enduring faith that reaches others.

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25:30

Dead Men Walking, Part 2

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2026/09/30

What happens when someone becomes a Christian? Pastor Colin Smith opens the Bible to show that salvation is a miracle of God’s grace: Jesus speaks life into people who were spiritually dead. As we hear his Word, the Spirit gives new hearts, new desires and new life.Discover why there is hope in Christ for every sinner, why it is always worth sharing the gospel, and why we should look away from ourselves and put our trust in Jesus.

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25:30

Dead Men Walking, Part 1

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2026/09/29

What makes the difference between someone who trusts Christ and someone who does not? In Ephesians 2, Pastor Colin Smith explains that we were spiritually dead in sin, unable to change our own condition. But God, rich in mercy, makes people alive in Christ.Join David Pick and Pastor Colin for the first part of ‘Dead Men Walking’ and discover why salvation is not simply something we achieve, but a miracle of God’s grace.

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25:30

Children of Wrath, Part 2

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2026/09/28

Why did Jesus come, and what was happening at the cross? In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Colin Smith explores the sobering reality of God’s wrath and the astonishing love shown when Christ bore the punishment that brings us peace. Discover how the cross deepens our confidence in God’s love, fuels compassion for others, and calls us to put our faith in Jesus.

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25:24

Children of Wrath, Part 1

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2026/09/25

Sin is more than a problem in the world around us; it is a problem within each of us. In this message, Pastor Colin Smith opens Ephesians 2 to explore the difficult but vital truth of God’s wrath. Discover why God’s judgement against evil is the world’s hope, why we need to face our own sin honestly, and how this prepares us to grasp the greatness of Christ’s salvation.

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25:30

The Heart Wants What It Wants, Part 2

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2026/09/24

Our hearts do not always lead us in the right direction. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Colin Smith helps us recognise the cravings, thoughts and desires that flow from our sinful nature—and why we need to bring our hearts under the authority of God’s Word.We also consider how honest humility, especially in our families, can point others to the grace of Jesus Christ. There is real hope for every sinner who comes to him.

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25:24

The Heart Wants What It Wants, Part 1

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2026/09/23

Why do we do things we later regret? In this message from Ephesians 2, Colin Smith explores the Bible’s honest answer: sin is not only around us, but within us, affecting our thoughts, desires and affections. Discover why recognising our need can draw us more deeply to Jesus Christ.

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25:22

The Enigma of the Double Image, Part 2

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2026/09/22

Sin is more than a list of wrong actions; it is a destructive power at work within us. In this message from Genesis 4 and 5, Pastor Colin Smith helps us see why we cannot overcome it by simply trying harder.Discover the hope God offers when we recognise our need and call on him. Our true hope is found in Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

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25:30

The Enigma of the Double Image, Part 1

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2026/09/21

Why do human beings show such remarkable courage and goodness, yet also commit such terrible evil? Pastor Colin Smith explores the Bible’s answer in Genesis: we are made in God’s image, giving every life dignity and worth, but we are also born in the likeness of fallen Adam.Discover why this ‘double image’ helps us understand ourselves and our world, and why no one is born a Christian—but God’s grace in Jesus Christ is offered freely to all.

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25:29

The Life You Never Knew, Part 2

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2026/09/18

Christians are not people who think they are better than others. Rather, they know they are far from righteous and deeply in need of a Saviour. In this message from Ecclesiastes 7, Pastor Colin Smith helps us face the reality of sin without blaming God for the brokenness we see in the world.As we honestly confess our need, we discover fresh hope in Jesus Christ—the only one who is truly righteous. He offers us the righteousness we could never achieve for ourselves, inviting us to come to God with

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25:26

The Life You Never Knew, Part 1

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2026/09/17

Why is the world as it is, and why do we find it so hard to love God and do what is right? In this first message from The Inside Story of Human Life, Pastor Colin Smith opens Ecclesiastes 7 to explore the life Adam and Eve once knew, the reality of sin, and why understanding our condition leads us to the hope found in Jesus Christ.

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25:30

God Will Bless Us, Part 2

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2026/09/16

What do you do when the good news of Jesus seems too good to be true? Pastor Colin Smith encourages us to take an honest look: come and see what Jesus has done, listen to what he has said, and investigate what he offers.Continuing in 2 Kings, Pastor Colin contrasts closed unbelief with a willingness to seek the truth. Discover the abundant life, forgiveness and reconciliation with God that Christ freely offers, and why those who have received this good news are called to share it.

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25:30

God Will Bless Us, Part 1

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2026/09/15

How do you respond when you hear good news? In 2 Kings 7, Pastor Colin Smith introduces three very different responses to God’s gracious provision: selfishness, doubt and outright unbelief. Discover the joy of receiving the good news of Jesus Christ and sharing it with others.

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25:30

God Will Be With Us, Part 2

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2026/09/14

When fear surrounds you, what do you see? In this message from 2 Kings 6, Pastor Colin Smith shows how faith opens our eyes to the greater reality of God’s presence, power and mercy. Discover why walking by faith, rather than by sight, leads us from fear into peace.

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25:30

God Will Be With Us, Part 1

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2026/09/11

When fear keeps you awake and the future feels overwhelming, where can you turn? In 2 Kings 6, Elisha’s servant wakes to find an enemy army surrounding the city. Yet Elisha points him to a greater reality: God is with His people.Join Pastor Colin Smith as he explores how God knows all that troubles you, and how faith helps us see beyond our circumstances to His presence and power.

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25:30

God Will Cleanse Us, Part 2

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2026/09/10

In this episode, we explore the story of Naaman, a man initially resistant to God's command, much like many of us who struggle with accepting divine guidance. Through Naaman's journey, Pastor Colin illuminates how we can find liberation and cleansing by believing in God's promises. Feel stuck or offended by God's commands? Discover how embracing God's promises can free us to obey with a willing heart.

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