The preaching and teaching ministry of Open Bible Baptist Church - Williamstown NJ
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Biblical sermons that show what God has said, what it means, and how we can apply it in our lives today.
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We are a church that reaches those with every ability. We have a passion for special needs families. Every week we post messages from our Sunday service. We believe the Word of God is practical and useful for everyday life. We hope you enjoy our teaching.
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3 minute daily Bible reflections from Open the Bible UK, authored by Colin Smith, read by Sue McLeish.
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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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Weekly messages examine books of the Bible as well as specific topics at Open Door Bible Church in Port Washington, WI.
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Do you sometimes find it hard to pick up your Bible? To know where to begin, what you are even reading, how to study + dig deeper?? I get it, friend. I have most definitely been there too! It can be so overwhelming and intimidating for sure. I have discovered over the years that it becomes easier if you have someone to read alongside you, so please join me as we open our Bibles to read together – one chapter at a time.
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A Church Built on the Bible with an Open Door to You
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A program dedicated to engaging and examining scripture, embracing mystery and ambiguity in interpretation, and uncovering a deeper story pointing us to a wonderful and loving God. Cover art photo by http://joshuapaul.photography
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This is an open-discussion, Christian bible study where we love, learn, and laugh. We read the Word and grow together. We put our focus into learning and speaking from the heart, with God as our foundation, as opposed to being religious and traditional--ergo, anyone asks questions, and we all get to find the specific topics in the bible and gain understanding of exactly what the scripture means. Hosts: Myreah Eley, Marcus "caDASHtrophe" Eley, Vickey Davis, Tyeesha Davis eleybiblestudy.com el ...
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The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ… Mark 1:1 Jesus was a common name among the Jews until the beginning of the second century, but Christ is a title, telling us what this person named Jesus came into the world to do. Today, we might speak about Dave “the plumber,” or Diane “the teacher.” Plumbing is what Dave does. Teaching is what Diane d…
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This episode dives deep into the importance of Jesus Christ in the gospel. Pastor Colin underscores that having Christ means having everything, while without Him, one has nothing. We'll explore how the New Testament centres entirely on Jesus Christ and how knowing Him brings life. Pastor Colin also shares insights from Mark’s Gospel, particularly f…
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What, Where, and How - Sun AM - Pastor Sal Yannizzi
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Ephesians series: Connected & Needed | Ephesians 4:7-16Por Sid Litke
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Now to him who is able to... present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy… Jude 24 Try and imagine what this will be like. First, you will be presented before God’s glorious presence… blameless. The word translated “blameless” is the same word that was used to describe a sacrificial animal in the Old Testament that was acce…
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In today's broadcast, we delve into one of the greatest mysteries and glories of the Christian faith: that Jesus is the Son of God. The disciples may not have fully understood it, but they believed and followed Jesus with a faith that seeks understanding. This is the essence of true discipleship. Pastor Colin explores the profound concept of "faith…
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God Is Able to Keep You from Falling (When You Are Tempted)
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Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling… Jude 24 God is able to give you victory over the power of temptation. Do you believe this? No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may…
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God Is Able to Keep You from Falling (When You Have Failed)
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Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling… Jude 24 This doesn’t mean that when you become a Christian you will never fail. We all fail in many ways. But God is able to keep you from falling. When Jesus was going to the cross, He said to Peter, “Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that you…
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God Is Able to Keep You from Falling (by Saving You)
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To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. Jude 25 Jude says that there is only one God, and this God is the Saviour God. Now if God is the Saviour, what does this saving look like? There are three dimensions. 1. God is our Saviour from sin's pen…
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Today, Pastor Colin looks at the pitfalls of living for oneself in a world that encourages self-centredness. Pastor Colin highlights that true happiness and joy come from living for Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for us. Tune in as they explore Romans 12 and the transformative power of love that involves sacrifice. Pastor Colin emphasises th…
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Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling… Jude 24 Jude has been telling us that we need to watch ourselves, because we live this Christian life in the body, but we are also to find our rest in God. Verses 24 and 25 are all about God. That's significant because the first six workouts have been all about you: “But you, beloved, [build] yours…
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Today, Pastor Colin dives into the topic of love and sacrifice, reminding us that true love always involves a level of sacrifice. Reflecting on Romans Chapter 12, he encourages us to embrace a life of love by being willing to lay down our needs for the benefit of others, just as Jesus did for us. It’s a moving meditation on how saying no to ourselv…
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Let a person examine himself. 1 Corinthians 11:28 Make it your regular practice to give your soul a thorough examination to see if there is anything displeasing to God hidden inside you. There are several ways of doing this. As you read the Bible, note anything that displeases God and ask yourself, “Do I see any evidence of this in me?” Don’t ask v…
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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 emphasising the transformative power of God's love in our hearts. The conversation unravels the interconnec…
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To others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh. Jude 23 When you reach out to others in ministry, you need to be very careful that you do not end up falling into sin yourself. Jude uses the word “fear.” You need to have a healthy fear lest you fall into the same sins as somebody else you are reaching out to. The Bible …
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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 greater than we can imagine. We delve into 1 John 4 to explore the simple yet powerful truth: "We love b…
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Grow in Ministry Usefulness (by Taking Up Your Cross)
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Save others by snatching them out of the fire. Jude 23 Those who can see that they’ve been burned know what the fire can do, and they reach out to others in the flames. That takes courage. You can’t do ministry without being burned. There is no pain-free ministry. There is an old story about an African village. One night there was a fire in a woode…
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Today's episode, "God First Loved Us," explores the profound impact of God's love in our lives and how it equips us to love others. Colin delves into the teachings of the first book of Corinthians, chapter 13, emphasising how understanding God’s everlasting love enables us to grow in patience, kindness, and humility, and to overcome envy, pride, an…
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Missions Month 2024 - Sun AM 9/22/24 - Christian Pennachietti
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Grow in Ministry Usefulness (by Recognising Your Sin)
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Save others by snatching them out of the fire. Jude 23 If you’re going to be useful in ministry, you need to have a proper understanding of yourself and what God has done for you. Sin has damaged us all, but the Bible makes it clear that sin has done deeper damage to you and to me than staining our lives. It’s changed our nature. Like wood that's b…
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Grow in Ministry Usefulness (by Showing Compassion to Others)
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Have mercy on those who doubt. Jude 22 Those who doubt would include those whose faith has been undermined and those whose faith has not yet been fully formed. There are many people like this today. How are we to minister to folks who are confused about their faith? Jude says, “Do this with great compassion.” There’s a big difference between the ch…
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Have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire. Jude 22-23 If you want to live a healthy Christian life, you need to learn to wait. The obvious question is, What does God want us to do while we are waiting? The answer is that we are to give ourselves to ministry. God calls us to ministry. There are people in need all a…
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Today, Pastor Colin emphasises the critical importance of a fresh outpouring and filling of faith, hope, and love for the Church of Jesus Christ. He explores how being filled with these virtues can make us shine brightly in a world often consumed by darkness. Throughout this episode, Pastor Colin shares inspiring examples of Christian believers who…
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Wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ... Jude 21 The people who bring menus to your table at a restaurant are called waiters or waitresses. They have no other agenda but to wait on you. They take your order, bring your food, and then make sure everything is okay. Some people think God exists to wait on us, but the Bible tells us that our call…
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Today, we're diving into a profound discussion on the supreme value of love. In this episode, Pastor Colin explores 1 Corinthians 13, often known as the 'Love Chapter', and its significance for us as Christians. We'll hear how faith, hope, and love remain amidst all things, with love being the greatest. Join us for a journey into understanding the …
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Grow in Patience (by Anticipating What God Has Promised)
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[Wait] for the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. Jude 21 When Jude talks about waiting, the obvious question is, Don’t we already have God’s mercy? Yes. Don’t we already have Jesus Christ? Yes. Don’t we already have eternal life? Yes! If we’ve already received these things, why does Jude tell us to wait? This is teaching us…
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In this broadcast, Pastor Colin discusses how our world seems to be growing more angry and divided, and the Church is not immune to these pressures. However, the Lord Jesus calls us to be different. Today's message focuses on growing in faith, hope, and love, which the Apostle Paul tells us are three things that will remain. Pastor Colin delves int…
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Grow in Patience (by Embracing This Imperfect World)
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[Wait] for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. Jude 21 Patience is what you need when things have not worked out as you hoped. Somewhere deep within every heart there is a dream of life as we want it to be. That dream is placed in your heart by God. The word “wait” reminds us that the dream will never be fulfilled in this…
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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, provides deeper comfort, and strengthens us for life's journey.…
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Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. Jude 21 Once you see how important the theme of waiting is in the Bible, you’ll have new motivation to exercise this neglected area of the Christian life. Here are five passages on waiting: Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for h…
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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 Romans 8:18 and 1 Peter 3:15, gaining insights into how hope can set us apart in a world often marked …
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(9/15/24) Enjoying Community Through Unity
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Ephesians series: Connected & Needed | Ephesians 4:1-6Por Sid Litke
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Missions Month 2024 - Sun AM 9/15/24 - Chad Braley
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God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Romans 5:5 In one of Garrison Keillor’s books about Lake Wobegon he describes a rather awkward teenager growing up in a small town. The lad gives a speech at his high school graduation, and afterwards somebody comes up to him and says, “Nice speech!” But he can’t receive a complime…
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The Son of God… loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Some time ago, a minister from England went to India to deliver a series of evangelistic messages. When he arrived, there were posters hanging all over town advertising the evening meetings at which he would be speaking. The posters were supposed to read: “The visiting minister from E…
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Experience God’s Love (in the Lord’s Supper)
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This is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:10 One way to work God’s love into your mind is through the Lord’s Supper. At the very centre of Christian worship, God has given us this exercise to keep us in spiritual shape. We come to a table where we receive bread and w…
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Welcome to Open The Bible with Pastor Colin Smith. Today’s broadcast dives into the two ways every person relates to God - through the law or through grace. Pastor Colin passionately explains that relying on the law offers no hope as it becomes our accuser. However, true hope is found in the grace offered by the Lord Jesus Christ. Let's explore 2 T…
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Keep yourselves in the love of God... Jude 21 The Bible talks about the love of God in a number of ways: Providential love is God’s kindness to His enemies as well as His friends. God’s enemies will come under His judgement, but right now they receive good gifts from His hand. Why do good things happen to bad people? Answer: God’s providential love…
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In this episode of "Open the Bible," Pastor Colin Smith explores the profound concept of hope—an unearned gift from God. He dives deep into the scriptures, specifically 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2 and John 5:45, uncovering the truth that hope does not stem from our fulfilment of the law but through the grace found in Jesus Christ. As Pastor Colin cla…
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Our Responsibility to God - Wed PM 9/11/24 - Pastor Sal Yannizzi
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[Pray] in the Holy Spirit… Jude 20 Another way to pray in the Spirit is by using the Lord’s Prayer (Mat. 6:9-13). Martin Luther structured his entire prayer life around the Lord’s Prayer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. (6:9) Luther prayed that God would be honoured in his own life, and in the church, and in the nation where he lived. …
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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 Spirit. We'll look at Colossians 1:27 and discover how "Christ in you, the hope of glory" manifests i…
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Ephesians series: Connected & Needed | Ephesians 3:14-21Por Sid Litke
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[Pray] in the Holy Spirit… Jude 20 The Bible contains some marvellous prayers that were breathed out by the Spirit of God. You will find many of them in the book of Psalms. The whole Bible was written as men were carried along by the Holy Spirit and as you fill your mind with God's Word, you will begin to think God’s thoughts after Him. If you lear…
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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 into what it means to have hope in God and how this is achieved through Christ dwelling within us. …
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We do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 Imagine a teenage computer geek writing software in his basement: “How can I get this in the hands of the people at Microsoft?” He doesn’t know anyone there, and he has no idea how to introduce his ideas to them. Who …
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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 recognising them can offer solace and strength. Join us as we reflect on Psalm 42 and discuss practical strate…
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Missions Month 2024 - Here For a Reason - Sun AM 9/8/24 - Dominic P. Pennachietti
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[Pray] in the Holy Spirit… Jude 20 Once you’ve grasped that there’s one God, and that He’s not whoever you want Him to be, the next question is “How do you come to Him?” That depends on what you want to receive. The Bible uses the picture of a throne to help us understand. There is one God, but more than one throne. That’s easy to understand for th…
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(9/1/24) The Church: God's Big Surprise
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Ephesians series: Connected & Needed | Ephesians 3:1-13Por Sid Litke
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