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Valuing Your Soul, Part 1
June 4, 2024
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We sometimes talk about “baring your soul” or “finding your soul mate,” but what is your soul? Pastor Colin talks about the soul.
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Restore Creation, Part 2
When Jesus spoke about hell, he used two words to warn us. Pastor Colin talks about the words He used and what they mean.
June 3, 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.
June 1, 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.
May 31, 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.
May 30, 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.
May 29, 2024
Religion is a mixed bag. Some of it actually provokes God. Pastor Colin talks about 6 types of religion that offend God.
May 28, 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.
May 27, 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.
May 25, 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.
May 24, 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.
May 23, 2024
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- A Father's Wisdom
- A Generous Life
- A Tale of Two Kings
- Anatomy of Faith
- Apostle's Apprentice
- Authentic Discipleship
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- Battles From the Boardroom of the Soul
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- Christmas Stories
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- Dealing with the Difficult Person
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- Encouragement for Faithful Believers
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- Faith With Questions
- For All Who Grieve
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- Godly Character
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- Heart of the Gospel
- Heaven, How I Got Here
- Heaven, So Near - So Far
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- Inside Story of the Christian Life
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- Jesus
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- Listener Favorites
- Loving and Being Loved by Christ
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- Momentum: Pursuing God's Blessings through the Beatitudes
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- One Thing I Know
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- Regeneration
- Repentance
- Repentance: The Hidden Path to a Transformed Life
- Rescued
- Restore My Soul
- Restored: How God Can Give Back What You've Lost
- Return
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- Seven Words From the Cross
- Snapshots of a Godly Life
- Soul Care: How to Guard Your Most Valuable Possession
- Staying the Course When You're Tired of the Battle
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- Take Two: The Power of a Fresh Start
- The Gospel According to Isaiah
- The Inside Story of the Christian Life
- The Life of David
- The Life of David: His Troubles
- The Lord Is My Shepherd
- The Surprising Influence of a Godly Life
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- Waiting for the Lord
- What Is the Church and Why Does It Matter?
- With Christ in the School of Prayer
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- Christmas
- Church
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- Death
- Death of Christ
- Depression
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- Faith
- Family
- Fear
- Forgiveness
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- God
- God's Love
- God's Will
- Grief
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- Happiness
- Heaven and Hell
- Holy Spirit
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- Jesus
- Jesus Second Coming
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- Leadership
- Life of Christ
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- Missions
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- New Testament
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- Prayer
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- Raising Children
- Resurrection of Christ
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- Salvation
- Sharing the Gospel
- Sin
- Spiritual Growth
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The Enemy Within, Revised Edition by Kris Lundgaard
The sin that lurks inside each one of us is cunning, resourceful, and relentless. Much as we’d like to avoid thinking about it, it is a foe we must know, and hate, in order to fight against it effectively. In this expanded edition of a time-tested classic, Kris Lundgaard provides tactical guidance on how to wield lethal faith against sin in everyday life.
...see more...see less
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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.
Contact Open the Bible with Colin Smith
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Website
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Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
1-877-OPEN-365
