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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, Part 2
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, Part 2
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Open the Bible UK presents engaging and accessible Bible teaching from Pastor Colin Smith.
This programme is the radio broadcast also available on our website (www.openthebible.org.uk) and at 7:30pm each weekday evening on Premier Christian Radio.
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- Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, Part 2 · 26 minWhat does it mean to mourn over sin without falling into despair? Pastor Colin Smith talks about the heart of genuine repentance and the hope found in Jesus Christ. In Matthew 5…
- Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, Part 1 · 26 minWhat does Jesus mean when he says, ‘Blessed are those who mourn’? Pastor Colin Smith helps us distinguish between natural grief, sinful discontent and the spiritual mourning that…
- Cultivating Humility, Part 2 · 26 minHumility is far more than feeling sorry for our failures; it is a beautiful, Christlike virtue. Pastor Colin Smith explores how humility can strengthen us in trials, revive love…
- Cultivating Humility, Part 1 · 26 minOur culture often tells us to believe in ourselves, but Jesus points us in a different direction: blessed are the poor in spirit. In this message, Colin Smith explores why…
- Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit, Part 2 · 25 minDo you long to know God more deeply and to experience his presence in everyday life? In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Colin Smith explains why Jesus says, “Blessed are the…
- Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit, Part 1 · 26 minWhat does it mean to be poor in spirit? Pastor Colin Smith opens the first Beatitude, showing that humility is not denying your gifts, but recognising that everything you have…
- Blessed, Part 2 · 26 minHow can you forgive when the hurt runs deep? Pastor Colin Smith shows how the Beatitudes give us a pathway for growth in the Christian life. Rather than trying to reach…
- Blessed, Part 1 · 26 minWhat are the distinguishing marks of a true Christian? Pastor Colin Smith begin a new series in the Beatitudes, where Jesus describes the life that is truly blessed by God…
- A Generous Reward, Part 2 · 26 minIf God gave you more, what would you do with it? In this final message from the series A Generous Life, Pastor Colin Smith explores 2 Corinthians 9 and the difference between…
- A Generous Reward, Part 1 · 26 minHow should we decide what to give? In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Colin Smith explores the freedom and joy of Christian generosity. God provides both ‘bread for…
- A Generous Church, Part 2 · 26 minIn a world where trust is often broken, Jesus Christ will never let you down. Join Pastor Colin Smith in 2 Corinthians 8 as he explores what generous, trustworthy Christian…
- A Generous Church, Part 1 · 26 minHow can we grow in generosity, especially when life is hard and resources feel limited? In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Colin Smith looks at the Macedonian churches…
- A Generous God, Part 2 · 26 minWhat motivates your giving? Pastor Colin Smith shows from 2 Corinthians 8–9 that gospel generosity is not driven by guilt or pride, but by the freedom and joy that flow from…
- A Generous God, Part 1 · 25 minHow does the gospel move from something we believe to something that shapes every part of life? Pastor Colin Smith begins the series ‘A Generous Life’ by showing how the presence…
- The Urgency of Spiritual Vitality, Part 2 · 26 minHow can you keep the Spirit’s fire burning? In this final message from 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Colin Smith encourages us to discern human words carefully, respond to God’s Word…
- The Urgency of Spiritual Vitality, Part 1 · 26 minHow can you recognise truth from error when you hear teaching, advice or someone claiming to speak for God? In this message from 1 Thessalonians 5, Pastor Colin Smith helps us…
- The Urgency of Persistent Prayer, Part 2 · 26 minWhat are we really up against, what are we hoping to see, and what do we depend on? In this message from 1 Thessalonians 5, Pastor Colin Smith helps us see why persistent prayer…
- The Urgency of Persistent Prayer, Part 1 · 25 minWhat does life in the Holy Spirit look like? In 1 Thessalonians 5, Pastor Colin Smith explores God’s call to be joyful always, pray continually and give thanks in every…
- The Urgency of Heavenly Hope, Part 2 · 26 minWhen a loved one dies, grief can feel unfinished. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5, Pastor Colin Smith points us to the great hope of Christ’s return: believers will…
- The Urgency of Heavenly Hope, Part 1 · 26 minWhen someone we love dies, grief can bring many painful questions. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5, Pastor Colin Smith opens God’s Word to show the sure hope…
- The Urgency of Willing Work, Part 2 · 26 minHow can your work become an expression of love for God and others? In 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Colin Smith explores the value of working quietly, peacefully and productively…
- The Urgency of Willing Work, Part 1 · 26 minIs work simply a way to earn money, or does it have a deeper purpose? In this message, Colin Smith explores the biblical dignity of work. Discover how your daily…
- The Urgency of Personal Purity, Part 2 · 26 minWhat hope is there when past sin, painful memories or ingrained habits make the pursuit of purity feel overwhelming? In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Colin Smith…
- The Urgency of Personal Purity, Part 1 · 26 minWhat is the difference between justification and sanctification? Pastor Colin Smith opens 1 Thessalonians 4 to show how Christ not only forgives us and makes us right with God…
- The Urgency of Firm Faith, Part 2 · 26 minWhen life brings great trials or strong temptations, God does not ask us to pretend everything is easy. He calls us to stand firm in Christ. In this message from 1 Thessalonians…
- The Urgency of Firm Faith, Part 1 · 26 minWhen faith comes under fire through trials and temptation, we need one another. Pastor Colin Smith looks at 1 Thessalonians 3 and shows how we can strengthen those who are…
- The Urgency of Disciplined Discipleship, Part 2 · 26 minWhat defines success in the Christian life? Pastor Colin Smith explores two powerful impulses that can hold us back from faithful discipleship: the desire for comfort and the…
- The Urgency of Disciplined Discipleship, Part 1 · 26 minHow do you measure success in life, family or church? Pastor Colin Smith opens 1 Thessalonians 2 to show that true success is not found in comfort, popularity or impressive…
- The Urgency of Multiplying Ministry, Part 2 · 26 minHow can your faith stand firm when life becomes difficult? In 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Colin Smith explores how the gospel comes with the power of the Holy Spirit and deep…
- The Urgency of Multiplying Ministry, Part 1 · 26 minWhat does an authentic work of God look like? In 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Colin Smith explores how the gospel transformed a young church facing severe opposition, giving them a…
- Dead Men Walking, Part 2 · 26 minWhat happens when someone becomes a Christian? Pastor Colin Smith opens the Bible to show that salvation is a miracle of God’s grace: Jesus speaks life into people who were…
- Dead Men Walking, Part 1 · 26 minWhat makes the difference between someone who trusts Christ and someone who does not? In Ephesians 2, Pastor Colin Smith explains that we were spiritually dead in sin, unable to…
- Children of Wrath, Part 2 · 26 minWhy did Jesus come, and what was happening at the cross? In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Colin Smith explores the sobering reality of God’s wrath and the astonishing…
- Children of Wrath, Part 1 · 25 minSin is more than a problem in the world around us; it is a problem within each of us. In this message, Pastor Colin Smith opens Ephesians 2 to explore the difficult but vital…
- The Heart Wants What It Wants, Part 2 · 26 minOur hearts do not always lead us in the right direction. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Colin Smith helps us recognise the cravings, thoughts and desires that flow from…
- The Heart Wants What It Wants, Part 1 · 25 minWhy do we do things we later regret? In this message from Ephesians 2, Colin Smith explores the Bible’s honest answer: sin is not only around us, but within us, affecting our…
- The Enigma of the Double Image, Part 2 · 25 minSin is more than a list of wrong actions; it is a destructive power at work within us. In this message from Genesis 4 and 5, Pastor Colin Smith helps us see why we cannot…
- The Enigma of the Double Image, Part 1 · 26 minWhy do human beings show such remarkable courage and goodness, yet also commit such terrible evil? Pastor Colin Smith explores the Bible’s answer in Genesis: we are made in God’s…
- The Life You Never Knew, Part 2 · 25 minChristians are not people who think they are better than others. Rather, they know they are far from righteous and deeply in need of a Saviour. In this message from Ecclesiastes…
- The Life You Never Knew, Part 1 · 25 minWhy is the world as it is, and why do we find it so hard to love God and do what is right? In this first message from The Inside Story of Human Life, Pastor Colin Smith opens…
- God Will Bless Us, Part 2 · 26 minWhat do you do when the good news of Jesus seems too good to be true? Pastor Colin Smith encourages us to take an honest look: come and see what Jesus has done, listen to what he…
- God Will Bless Us, Part 1 · 26 minHow do you respond when you hear good news? In 2 Kings 7, Pastor Colin Smith introduces three very different responses to God’s gracious provision: selfishness, doubt and…
- God Will Be With Us, Part 2 · 26 minWhen fear surrounds you, what do you see? In this message from 2 Kings 6, Pastor Colin Smith shows how faith opens our eyes to the greater reality of God’s presence, power and…
- God Will Be With Us, Part 1 · 26 minWhen fear keeps you awake and the future feels overwhelming, where can you turn? In 2 Kings 6, Elisha’s servant wakes to find an enemy army surrounding the city. Yet Elisha…
- God Will Cleanse Us, Part 2 · 26 minIn this episode, we explore the story of Naaman, a man initially resistant to God's command, much like many of us who struggle with accepting divine guidance. Through Naaman's…
- God Will Cleanse Us, Part 1 · 26 minDo you feel distant from God? Today, we dive into the compelling story of Naaman from 2 Kings Chapter 5. This episode, "God Will Cleanse Us," draws an enlightening parallel…
- God Will Feed Us, Part 2 · 26 minToday we delve into a story full of profound truths about our own feelings of inadequacy, especially when faced with overwhelming tasks. Pastor Colin gently reminds us that even…
- God Will Feed Us, Part 1 · 26 minHow does God's grace save us from the repercussions of our own foolish mistakes? Pastor Colin shares an extraordinary tale of a student's error that nearly led to disaster but…
- God Will Comfort Us, Part 2 · 26 minHave you ever noticed how God's power is often revealed through our weaknesses? Join us as Pastor Colin looks at the story of Elisha, highlights a miraculous resurrection, and…
- God Will Comfort Us, Part 1 · 25 minIf we fully devote ourselves to Jesus, what sort of life can we anticipate? Pastor Colin delves into the life of a Shunemite woman from 2 Kings chapter 4, reflecting on themes of…
