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Pastor Colin guides us through the part of the Lord's Prayer that asks God to lead us not into temptation, but to deliver us from evil. We'll explore how God's grace manifests in various ways, such as common grace that extends kindness to all, specia...

Today we look at the plea, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Join Pastor Colin as he explores the daily spiritual battle faced by Christians, emphasised through the dual fronts of temptation and external evil.This broadcast rev...

In today's episode, Pastor Colin delves into the transformative concept of forgiveness. When we ask God to "forgive us our debts," we are invited to reflect on the astonishing forgiveness He extends and how we, in turn, can forgive others.Join us as...

Today, as part of our series "Six Things to Ask of God," we're diving into the familiar phrase: "Forgive us our debts." Join us as we explore why understanding God’s forgiveness towards us is key to forgiving others, even when it seems genuinely chal...

In today's episode, "God's Provision," Pastor Colin takes us on a journey through the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the line "Give us this day our daily bread." This phrase invites us to rely on God's faithfulness and provision while encouraging gratitu...

Why is "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread", an important part of the Lord's Prayer? In this episode, Pastor Colin explores why this prayer is essential, even for those who seem to have everything they need. Through the story of Job and the Israelites,...

Today, we continue to explore the profound and comforting message of "God's Will." Join Colin as we delve into how we can understand and embody God's will in our lives, just as it is done in heaven. This episode beautifully unpacks the ways in which...

In this episode, we're thinking about one of the most profound questions for Christians: What is God's will? Pastor Colin guides us through the complexities of understanding God's will, exploring its different dimensions as mentioned in Scripture—God...

Join us in thoughtful reflection as we explore the powerful prayer, "Your Kingdom come", from the Lord's Prayer. In this episode, Pastor Colin guides us to understand our role in God's sovereign plan—how we can plant the seed of God’s truth, water it...

In today's broadcast, we're exploring the Lord's Prayer, specifically focusing on the petition, "Your kingdom come." Pastor Colin explains what it means for God's kingdom to reign supreme in our chaotic world and within our very hearts. As we travers...

Welcome to Open The Bible with Pastor Colin Smith! Today, we explore how the Lord’s Prayer can serve as a template to guide our prayers with confidence, knowing we're aligning with God's will. Pastor Colin shares how each petition in the prayer offer...

In this broadcast, Pastor Colin introduces us to a new series, "Six Things to Ask of God," focusing on the transformative power of prayer. Through an engaging exploration of the Lord's Prayer, Colin invites us to learn how to pray as Jesus taught, ma...

Today, we unravel the deeper layers of the Tenth Commandment and how it radically changed the Apostle Paul's life. Many of us know the commandment "you shall not covet," but have we truly grasped its impact on our hearts? Pastor Colin explores how th...

While many of us nod in agreement when discussing sin and forgiveness, it's easy for these concepts to feel distant. This broadcast challenges us to revisit our understanding of morality and how even the best-living among us need forgiveness. Join Pa...

In today's message titled "Your Struggle with Truth," we explore the profound statement by Jesus: "I am the light of the world, and whoever follows me will never walk in darkness." But what does it truly mean to follow the light? Pastor Colin dives d...