Open the Bible

In today's broadcast, we dive into the profound teachings from the First Book of John, chapter 4, exploring how "Love Comes from God". Pastor Colin draws six practical strategies for growing in love, distinguishing them from mere self-help by emphasi...

Today's message is all about love - a profound and hopeful topic, especially for those who have felt unloved in their lives. Pastor Colin shares the encouraging message that regardless of our experiences, we can love because God's love for us is grea...

In today's insightful episode, "Hope's Surprising Outcomes," Pastor Colin explores how hope positively transforms our lives in remarkably practical ways. You'll discover four powerful outcomes: hope enhances our witness, leads us to purer living, pr...

In today's episode, we dive deep into the theme of hope and its surprising outcomes in our lives. Pastor Colin explains how growing in hope not only helps us become better witnesses for Christ but also enables us to lead purer lives.We'll explore Ro...

Today, we delve into a significant question: If Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father, how can He truly be present 24/7 with each and every one of us? Pastor Colin explains this wonderful truth by exploring the person and work of the Holy S...

Today we're exploring a profound and encouraging theme: finding hope through a relationship with God. Today's message is based on a marvellous verse from Colossians chapter one, verse 27, which tells us, "Christ in you, the hope of glory." We'll dive...

Today’s episode dives into the profound experiences of feeling abandoned and finding hope, exemplified by the lives of David and Jesus. Host David Pick and Pastor Colin explore how these moments of spiritual struggle are not unique and how recognisin...

Feeling low on energy or enthusiasm? Today's message might strike a chord with you. Pastor Colin delves deep into Psalm 42 and how it can help renew hope in our hearts even when life seems flat and discouraging. As we explore the profound verses of...

Welcome to another episode of "Open the Bible" with Pastor Colin Smith. Today, we're diving into a thought-provoking message on how to navigate the inevitable encounters with the three "thieves" of our faith journey: faint heart, mistrust, and guilt....

Welcome to Open the Bible with Pastor Colin Smith as he unpacks the transformative power of "Applied Faith". Just as muscles grow stronger when exercised, our faith grows when applied in challenging situations. In today's episode, Colin dives into th...

Welcome to Open the Bible with Pastor Colin Smith. In today's episode, Pastor Colin delves into the profound questions that many of us have when facing life's trials. Why does God allow these hardships in our lives, and what good can come from them?...

In today's message, "Tested Faith," we're diving deep into the nature of faith through passages from 1 Peter Chapter 1, verses 3-9. Pastor Colin discusses the dual aspects of faith—belief and trust—and how these are tested and strengthened.It's easy...

If the apostles asked Jesus to increase their faith, how much more should we be asking the Lord to increase ours? Today, Pastor Colin Smith explores this crucial question as we dive into Luke 17. Discover why the disciples asked Jesus to bolster thei...

Today, we're venturing into the profound concept of faith. Pastor Smith reassures us that we should never despise little faith. Any faith, however small, is a precious gift for which we should be thankful.As we explore Luke 17, we see that even littl...

The focus of today’s broadcast is on a pivotal moment from the Gospel of Luke where the disciples ask Jesus to "increase our faith." This request, humbly made by those who already followed Jesus, highlights the universal need for spiritual growth and...