Open the Bible UK Broadcast

Today, we tackle a fundamental question: Why is unbelief the dominant response to the gospel of Jesus Christ? We'll explore why many people are on the broad road to destruction and so few on the narrow path that leads to life, as Jesus described. We'll uncover what lies behind unbelief and discover what can lead to faith, focusing on three hurdles: distractions by the wrong considerations, being d...

In today's broadcast, we explore a question that many of us have pondered: How can ordinary people like you and me experience peace at all times and in every way? Pastor Colin delves into the Scripture's teachings on this matter, with insightful references to Paul's prayer in 2 Thessalonians Chapter 3:16-18. He highlights that peace isn't about walking around with smiles all day but finding God's...

In today's episode, we ask the profound question: Do you have peace with God today? Are you running from Him or feeling afraid? If you find yourself reluctant to pray or despite settling every conflict in your life, you are still missing that ultimate peace, this episode is just for you. Pastor Colin discusses the essential nature of peace with God and how it's the root from which peace of heart g...

Today’s episode dives into the deep and often unspoken struggles many believers face in their spiritual journeys. Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you or is hiding His face from you? Join us as Pastor Colin explores Psalm 13, offering guidance on how to pray when you are in an agony of soul. Pastor Colin discuss practical ways to support those in spiritual distress and how the Bible equip...

In today's broadcast, we delve into the complexities of enduring long-term trials and the profound impact it has on our souls. Pastor Colin emphasises that the hardest trials aren't necessarily those that hurt the deepest but those that last the longest. Drawing wisdom from Psalm 13, Colin explores how this scripture speaks directly to our struggles, especially those that seem never-ending. Perhap...

In today's episode, we continue our discussion on “What is the Church and Why Does it Matter?” Pastor Colin reminds us that the Church is not a man-made institution but a divine gathering initiated by God and meant to honour Christ. We explore the powerful concept that the Church, as mentioned by Jesus, refers to the entire body of believers through all ages and each local congregation gathered fo...

In today’s broadcast, we tackle the important topic: What is the Church and Why Does It Matter? Pastor Colin explores the significance of the church through the eyes of Jesus, reminding us how Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her. We will dive into Matthew 16 and 18 to uncover what Jesus meant by 'church' and why it holds such immense value. As we discuss this issue, our hope is to rei...

Welcome to Open the Bible with Pastor Colin Smith. All this month we're showcasing the most requested and downloaded messages from the past year in a series called Listener Favourites. Today's message is from our Christmas Stories series, where we explore the Christmas narrative through the eyes of key participants like Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men, and the Shepherds. Today's spotlight is on the ang...

Today's broadcast explores how our faith is tested when we don't feel the presence of Jesus, just like when the disciples faced a storm on the Sea of Galilee. Join us as Pastor Colin delves into Matthew 14, reminding us that the presence of fear doesn't mean the absence of faith, and that Jesus rules not only the day but also the night and the storms in our lives. Through the story of Peter walkin...

Today's broadcast centres on how the disciples of Jesus found themselves suddenly plunged into a challenging situation that tested their faith in new ways. What does it look like to exercise faith in an unexpected storm? Join us as we explore this question. Pastor Colin helps us understand the storm the disciples faced without Jesus in the boat, drawing parallels to the challenges in our own lives...

Today, Pastor Colin delves into one of life's profound truths: "sorrow is often God's back door to joy". Through a heartfelt message, he challenges the belief that joy is unattainable after experiencing great sorrow. Drawing from the book of Isaiah, he addresses those who feel trapped in their grief and shows them the path to restoring joy through faith in God's word. Don't miss this transformativ...

In today's broadcast, Colin delves into Isaiah 54, highlighting that joy in Jesus Christ can lift us up even when we are in the depths of sorrow. If you’ve faced challenges, be they personal crises, relationship heartaches, or societal disruptions, this message shows how joy rooted in Christ transcends your circumstances. Listen in as Colin explains how joy found in God’s people, God’s love, and G...

Will you spend the rest of your life blaming others and end up under the wrath of God, or will you embrace what God offers you in Jesus Christ? Today we'll be delving into Deuteronomy 1 to explore this crucial decision. We all know people who blame others for their problems, and sometimes we do it ourselves. But as Colin mentions, we can move forward through Christ. In today's broadcast, Pastor Co...

In this episode, Pastor Colin delves into Deuteronomy Chapter One, highlighting six impulses that naturally occur within us all. These include rebellion against God, treating God's grace with contempt, blaming others, resisting truth, refusing to believe, and ultimately, being under God's wrath. The sermon raises an urgent question: How can we enter the promised land if we inherit these traits?

Today we're continuing our series with a message entitled "A New Beginning". We're diving into the Book of Ezra, and Colin will shed light on how God's people, exiled in Babylon, felt a stirring in their hearts to return to Jerusalemand how this relates to us today. God's people faced immense hardship and displacement, but Ezra chapter 1 reveals a fresh spiritual awakening where people desired to...

In today's episode, we explore the ebb and flow of spiritual life through the lens of the book of Ezra. Pastor Colin draws a parallel between the tides of the ocean and the spiritual highs and lows that Christians often experience. Just as the tide goes in and out, there are seasons of spiritual vibrancy and times of decline. However, the message of hope is clear: a new beginning is always possibl...

Today's topic is one many of us find difficult: waiting. Colin Smith delves into Psalm 130 to explore what it truly means to wait on the Lord, especially during life's darkest moments. In a culture where everything is rushed, this lesson teaches us the importance of patience and trust in God's timing. Colin discusses how waiting is not about having all the answers, but about making a simple decisi...

In today's episode, "Trusting in the Darkness," Pastor Colin addresses the challenging seasons known as the "dark night of the soul." As Christians, many of us have felt immense inner pain even when our bodies are healthy. This episode highlights how Scripture doesn't encourage us to put on a brave face during these tough times but rather to acknowledge and bring our pain to God. Pastor Colin draw...

In today's show, we'll be diving deeper into our series, "Give Yourself a Break – How to Enjoy God's Gift of Rest". It's a fascinating topic that resonates with so many of us seeking balance in our busy lives. As we explore Matthew Chapter 11, Colin Smith helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical concept of finding rest in taking on the yoke of obedience to Christ. It may sound like more work...

Ever wondered how you can end your life with a sense of fulfilled purpose and accomplishment, entering into God's eternal rest? Join us on "Open the Bible" with Pastor Colin Smith as we explore this question. Discover why only Jesus Christ could declare, "It is finished," and how His completed work on the cross enables us to find peace and joy. In this episode, we'll dive into Matthew 11 and learn...

Today’s episode dives into a profound message from Isaiah chapter 57, where we reflect on the notion that "there is no peace for the wicked." Pastor Colin discusses the dire warning that a life lived in opposition to God can never find true rest. Through vivid illustrations and relatable metaphors, we uncover why the wicked can never say they've found fulfilment, joy, or peace. These elements are...

In today's message titled " Why the Wicked Never Rest ," we delve into the pressing and often unsettling question: "How could a loving God ever send anyone to Hell?" Pastor Colin brings insight from Isaiah 57, highlighting that there is no rest for the wicked both in this present life and in the hereafter. We explore what it means to be "wicked" according to the Bible and why this category of peop...

Pastor Colin explores the importance of rest in our lives, drawing wisdom from Genesis. We often find ourselves overwhelmed, trying to fit in shopping, bill payments, house cleaning, and office work within our packed schedules. But God’s example in creation teaches us to balance work and rest, highlighting the need to appreciate our accomplishments rather than stress over unfinished tasks. Today’s...

In this episode, Pastor Colin delves into the nature of true rest. In this broadcast, you will explore what it means to find rest not just for your body but for your soul, as reflected in biblical teachings. Ever felt more exhausted after watching TV for hours? Struggled to find peace even on a beautiful beach? You’re not alone. Colin explores how rest goes beyond mere inactivity—it’s about peace...

Welcome to Open the Bible with Pastor Colin Smith. In today's message, titled "The Love of God," Pastor Colin invites us to explore the infinite and inexhaustible love of God that Christian believers have only begun to taste. Through engaging with the Scriptures, especially Romans 5, we uncover how to receive more of God's immeasurable love. Pastor Colin emphasises that: Christian believers experi...