Open the Bible UK Broadcast

What 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, Pastor Colin explains that spiritual mourning grows from humility, reaches the heart and is always infused with hope. Discover how grieving our sin can lead to real change, deeper faith and the comfort Christ promises to those who mourn.

What 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 brings us to genuine repentance and lasting comfort.

Discover why biblical faith is far more than agreeing with certain beliefs: it unites us to Jesus Christ, changes our direction and leads us into the joy of a transformed life.

Humility 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 in difficult relationships, help us resist temptation, and free us from the exhausting tyranny of self.

Discover how God’s Word shows us our need and leads us to Jesus, who meets us as we come to him poor in spirit. Join Pastor Colin in Matthew 5 for “Cultivating Humility”, part of the series Momentum.

Our 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 humility is essential to Christian growth and how recognising our need of God opens the way to his grace.

From 1 Peter 5, discover how humility helps us face hardship, strengthens love in our relationships, and keeps us depending on Christ rather than ourselves.

Do 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 poor in spirit.”

Discover how recognising our need of God opens the way to prayer, forgiveness, the riches of Christ, and a life that makes much of the cross. If you feel overwhelmed by failure, temptation, or the challenges ahead, this encouraging message points you to the God who dwells with the humble.

What 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 comes from God. As we acknowledge our need before him, we discover the surprising blessing of his presence with us.

How 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 forgiveness, purity or peace by our own strength, we begin by admitting our need and looking to Christ for what we lack.

What 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.

Discover why faith and good works matter, yet neither alone provides the full answer. As we look at the Beatitudes, we are invited to examine our own hearts and pursue growing humility, purity, mercy, peace and hunger for righteousness.

If 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 giving to gain and giving from grace.

Discover why God’s blessings are not simply for our own comfort, but so that we can grow in generosity, meet needs, bring thanksgiving to God, and reflect the greatest gift of all: Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us.

How 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 food’ and ‘seed for sowing’, inviting us to trust him, give cheerfully, and reflect the self-giving love of Jesus.