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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.

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00:25:58

Gospel Compassion, Part 1

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2026/04/22

There will always be genuine needs within the church, but how do you discern where there are genuine needs? Pastor Colin talks about how to create a culture of caring.

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00:25:53

Gospel Life, Part 2

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2026/04/21

Some think a godly life comes through self-denial; others believe we need to “let go and let God.” Pastor Colin helps us understand “the mystery of godliness.”

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00:25:52

Gospel Character, Part 1

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2026/04/16

Every Christian should maximize their usefulness to Christ. But what should you pursue? Pastor Colin talks about some things that every Christian can pursue to have more effectiveness in Christian ministry.

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00:25:40

Gospel Ministry, Part 1

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2026/04/14

How does God impact the world through prayer? Pastor Colin talks about how God intends to bring change in the world, not through government, but through prayer.

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00:25:57

Gospel Salvation, Part 1

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2026/04/10

What are some sins of yours that Christ has forgiven? Have you tried to forget them? Pastor Colin talks about the importance of remembering your sins redemptively.

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00:25:47

Gospel Freedom, Part 1

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2026/04/08

Some people say that Christians should follow Old Testament law, while others say we can forget the law. Pastor Colin helps us discover the proper use of the law.

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00:25:35

Gospel Faith, Part 2

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2026/04/07

There are many who believe in Jesus, but their lives have never been gripped by the gospel. Pastor Colin talks about the effect that this has on the church.

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00:25:37

The Joys of Life in the Resurrection Body, Part 1

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2026/03/19

How important, would you say, is your body? Christians seem to have different views on this. Pastor Colin looks at four doctrines that teach us the importance of the body.

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00:25:55

How Much Will I Enjoy Heaven? Part 2

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2026/03/18

What are you holding onto that is so good that you’d be willing to miss out on what Jesus Christ offers to you? Pastor Colin helps us to calculate the cost of following Jesus.

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00:25:24

Will We Know One Another in Heaven? Part 1

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2026/03/13

Will we know one another in heaven? The short answer is “Yes, we will!” Pastor Colin talks about relationships in heaven.

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00:25:59

What Will It Be Like in Heaven? Part 1

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2026/03/11

When that moment comes for you and you die. You pass into eternity. What will it be like? What will you experience? What will you do? Pastor Colin talks about what it will be like 1 minute after you die.

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00:25:57

How Can I Be Sure of Heaven? Part 2

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2026/03/10

Our first instinct is to think in terms of making a deal with God. “If I pray and live a good life, if I go to church, if I’m generous, then you will save me and get me into heaven, right?” Pastor Colin talks about what happens when we come to God this way.

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00:25:42

Heaven, How I Got Here Audio Recording

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2026/03/03

Have you ever wondered, “What can Jesus do for me?” Pastor Colin shows you in the story of the thief on the cross.

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00:25:27

The Heart Set Right, Part 1

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2026/02/26

What is your best defense against sin? Pastor Colin talks about the heart.

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00:26:01

The Heart Gone Wrong, Part 1

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2026/02/24

How important is your heart? Pastor Colin talks about six Bible passages that underline the importance of your heart.

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00:25:34

Reduce God's Salvation by Crediting Your Response,...

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2026/02/20

It’s a great thing to know that God is love. But it’s a far greater thing to know that God loves you. Pastor Colin explains how understanding what Jesus did on the cross bridges the gap between these two things.

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00:25:53

Restrain God's Praise on Account of Your Pain, Part 1

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2026/02/18

When the book of Jonah ends, he is still angry with God. But we know God’s grace eventually triumphed in Jonah’s life. How do we know that? Pastor Colin explains how God turned Jonah around and how we know this.

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00:25:53

Receive God's Mercy and Withhold It From Others, Part 2

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2026/02/17

Think about someone who really annoys you. When you’re with them, you can feel your temperature rising or your patience wearing thin. Would you like to have more compassion for them? Pastor Colin talks about how.

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00:25:56

Rejoice in God's Gifts as Though They Were Rights,...

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2026/02/12

It’s easy to see why God gives us good gifts. But why does He bring sorrow and pain into our lives? Pastor Colin explains why.

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00:26:08

Resent God's Providence in Ruling the World, Part 1

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2026/02/10

You would think that a man who’s just seen God’s grace at work in his life would be praising God, but he’s angry instead. Pastor Colin explains why, from the story of Jonah.

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