Open the Bible UK Broadcast

What 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 need for other people’s approval. Looking at 1 Thessalonians 2, discover the freedom that comes from knowing you are loved and approved by God through Jesus Christ.

How 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 numbers, but in the advance of the gospel and the approval of God.
Discover why following Christ means moving beyond our desire for comfort and growing in the shared calling God gives to all his people.

How 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 conviction, producing a life-changing faith that endures under pressure. Discover the marks of genuine faith: turning to God, serving him in love, and living in hope of Christ’s return.

What 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 faith that did not buckle under pressure. Discover why the risen Jesus is the heart of the gospel, and how God can grow in us an urgent, enduring faith that reaches others.

What 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 spiritually dead. As we hear his Word, the Spirit gives new hearts, new desires and new life.
Discover why there is hope in Christ for every sinner, why it is always worth sharing the gospel, and why we should look away from ourselves and put our trust in Jesus.