
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 116 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

One glimpse of the love of Christ will do more to strengthen you in your battle against sin than a hundred commitments. Pastor Colin talks about where to look for a glimpse of Christ’s love.
How do you avoid being the guy or the girl who hangs around the things of God for 10, 20, or 30 years, and never changes? Pastor Colin talks about how to break the cycle of habitual sin.
How do you deal with habitual sins—the endless cycle of sinning, saying you’re “sorry” and then repeating the same behavior? Pastor Colin talks about why we never actually move forward in the Christian life without spiritual mourning. Find out the re... more
God says: “Blessed are those who mourn.” But there is a kind of mourning that leads to death, and another kind of mourning that leads to comfort. Pastor Colin helps us discover the difference.
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This is great that we can listen to Pastor Colin with access through a PodCast now. Never missing out on his shows lol, thank you for bringing the word into the homes of thousands of people Pastor. God Bless☝️🙌✝️🛐💜
Thank Colin Smith and Open the Bible for your ministry. I love listening to Pastor Colin’s sermons. They’re always so rich with the word and given in a way that’s easy to understand. Thank you for your faithfulness in serving the kingdom through your messages!
Podcast Addict, love , love, love !!! 🌠🇺🇲🥰
Pastor Colin’s teaching has helped me so much in my walk with Christ. I listen every day and often share it with others. I’m so grateful for Open the Bible ministry!
There’s so much to ponder. I often listen more than once to each message. I look forward to these messages each day.
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Daily Bible teaching led by Pastor Colin Smith, with messages that explain specific passages and connect their meaning to Christian belief and everyday life. Recurring series move through books and themes of Scripture, including salvation, generosity, prayer, spiritual discernment, grief, and hope. Smith typically teaches as a solo preacher, using biblical cross-references, stories, and practical illustrations to clarify doctrine and encourage reflection. Steve Hiller also appears in a presenter role. The format is direct and sermon-centered rather than conversational, with occasional ministry updates and brief promotions alongside the teaching. Its distinctive focus is close attention to the biblical text paired with accessible explanation... more
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Recent guests on Open the Bible include:
1. Colin Smith
2. Mike Forbis
3. Brad Weatherall
4. Stephen Baldwin
5. John Aiello
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