The Open Bible- Messages by Colton Arbuckle

In this lesson from 1 Peter 1:14, we explore what it truly means to live as obedient children of God. Peter calls believers to break away from former patterns of life and pursue a new identity shaped by holiness. This message challenges us to examine the influences we allow in our lives and to embrace the transformation that comes through Christ. Taught at Rosedale Baptist Church, this episode is...

In this episode of The Open Bible, Colton teaches through Mark 1:29–39, recorded live at FBC Rosedale. We step into a powerful moment in the early ministry of Jesus — from the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law to the quiet place where Jesus withdraws to pray. In just a few short verses, we see two life-shaping truths: • Worship is a response. When Peter’s mother-in-law is healed, she immediately be...

In this midweek service, Pastor Colton walks through 1 Peter 2:1, focusing on the command to “rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit.” It’s a powerful reminder that before we can truly grow in our faith, we must first deal with what’s poisoning our hearts. Malice and deceit might sound like harsh words, but they show up in subtle ways—through bitterness we hold onto, words meant to hurt, or p...

Podcast Episode: Because He Said So — Week 3: “Make Disciples” In this week’s message, Pastor Colton Arbuckle dives into Jesus’ final command in Matthew 28:19–20 — to make disciples of all nations. What does it really mean to make disciples, and how do we live that out in everyday life? Join us as Colton challenges believers to move beyond simply attending church to becoming disciple-makers — peop...

🎙️ Because He Said So – Week 2 In this week’s message, Pastor Colton continues our Because He Said So series by focusing on the command found at the beginning of Matthew 28:20 — “teach them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Before we can teach others the commands of Christ, we must first know them for ourselves. Understanding what Jesus actually said—and what He didn’t—is essential for liv...

In this first message of our new series Because He Said So, Pastor Colton Arbuckle teaches from Matthew 28:16–20, where Jesus gives His followers the Great Commission. Before anything else—before the teaching, before the going—He calls us to be baptized. Why does baptism matter so much? What does it represent? And why should every believer take this step of obedience? In this sermon, Pastor Colton...

In this episode, Pastor Colton Arbuckle preaches from John 21:25, bringing our four-year journey through the Gospel of John to a heartfelt close. From “In the beginning was the Word” to “the world itself could not contain the books,” this sermon ties together the purpose of John’s Gospel—showing us that Jesus is the Son of God, and that by believing in Him, we have life in His name. Join us as we...

In this week’s midweek service, Pastor Colton Arbuckle leads us through 1 Peter 1:23–25, a powerful passage that reminds us of the eternal nature of God’s Word. Peter writes that we have been born again through the living and enduring Word of God — a Word that never fades, never fails, and never loses its power. In this message, Colton explores what it means for the Word to be alive — not just ink...

This week’s podcast takes you to a special gathering: Church at the Lake 2025. Our church family came together outdoors for a day filled with worship, fellowship, food, and fun. With the water as our backdrop, we sang, prayed, and shared in a unique time of community. Pastor Colton preached from Luke 18, where Jesus heals the blind man on the road to Jericho. In this encounter, Jesus stops, listen...

In this week’s midweek service, we opened our Bibles to 1 Peter 1:23 and began unpacking the first phrase of the verse: “being born again.” This short but powerful truth raises some of the most important questions anyone can ask: What does it mean to be born again? Why does the Bible emphasize this idea so strongly? And how does it change a person’s standing before God? To help answer those questi...

In this special revival service at Fairview Baptist Church, Pastor Colton opened God’s Word to 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. The message focused on shame—how dangerous it is to carry it on our own and how it keeps us from experiencing the fullness of God’s grace. Pastor Colton reminded us that in Christ, God has reconciled the world to Himself, no longer counting our sins against us. Instead of living un...

In John 21:24, John concludes his Gospel by affirming the truth of what has been written about Jesus. From there, we looked back to John 8, where Jesus says that those who are truly His disciples will abide in His word. That connection gives us a clear challenge: discipleship isn’t just about believing—it’s about remaining, continuing, and living in the truth of Scripture. This week’s message call...

Title: “No More Excuses – Following Jesus Fully” Scripture: John 21:20-23 | Exodus 3-4 In this week’s message, we continue in John 21:20-23 as we explore the excuses that often keep us from fully following God. Just as Peter wrestled with comparison and distraction, we also look back to Exodus 3 and 4 where Moses offered his own reasons for why he couldn’t obey God’s calling. This message challeng...

In this midweek teaching from Harvey Road Baptist Church, Colton Arbuckle walks through 1 Peter 1:20-21, unpacking the incredible truth that Jesus was raised from the dead so that our faith and hope might rest in God alone. This lesson dives deep into the power of Christ’s resurrection, the certainty of our salvation, and why our confidence can’t be placed in ourselves, our works, or the world—but...

Title: “Do You Love Me?” — A Sermon on John 21:15-17 In this message from Harvey Road Baptist Church, Pastor Colton Arbuckle preaches from John 21:15-17, where Jesus restores Peter after his denial and calls him to a life of love and obedience. Through this powerful passage, we’re reminded that our love for Christ must be the driving force behind our service to Him — and that even in our failures,...

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Summer Baggage- Fear | Joshua 1:1-9

Join us at Pastor Colton opens up 1st John 2:3-6 to ask the question: “Am I a Christian?”

Join us as we continue our series in the Gospel of John verse-by-verse!

Exodus 14 sermon