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 strategies to build hope, such as speaking honestly to God, challenging oneself, and affirming what we know to be true. Pastor Colin provides reassuring insights and encourages us to wait expectantly on God, even when it feels like we are going in circles.

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 Psalm 42, we'll find valuable insights on enduring faith, hope, and love.

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. Drawing inspiration from John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," Pastor Colin discusses how these adversaries threaten to derail our spiritual growth and offers insightful advice on exercising faith to overcome them.

Inspired by the allegorical tale of Little Faith, who faced these very thieves, Pastor Colin helps us understand the resilience needed to triumph over them. Whether you're struggling with fear, questioning God's promises, or feeling the weight of guilt, today's message from Luke 8:22-25 is designed to encourage and equip you to stand firm in your faith. Tune in and learn how to declare, "Christ is mine!" in the face of every challenge.

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 the analogy of faith being like a muscle and explores how our trust in God must be actively applied, especially during life's trials.

Pastor Colin and co-host David Pick discuss how life's trials can be seen as God's gymnasium, where faith is put to the test and strengthened. Colin shares a poignant story from the Book of Luke, illustrating how Jesus’ disciples faced a storm and were challenged to apply their faith. He reminds us that faith doesn't work automatically—it must be intentionally engaged in the situations we face.

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? Drawing from the Apostle Peter's writings, specifically 1 Peter 1:3-9, Colin explores the concept of Tested Faith – faith that has been refined and proven genuine through trials.

Throughout this enlightening discussion, Pastor Colin reassures listeners that while suffering is inevitable, it serves a greater purpose. Our faith, when tested, becomes more precious than gold. It's a powerful reminder that God's presence is with us in our darkest times, and that the trials we endure will ultimately result in praise, honour, and glory when Jesus Christ is revealed.

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 to have faith when life is smooth, but true faith involves trusting God even when we don't have all the answers. We explore how tested faith is both genuine and more valuable than gold. This teaching promises to encourage you that your trials have a purpose and that God's promises remain true.

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 their faith and how that applies to our lives today.

Explore with Pastor Colin how challenges like temptation, the command to forgive, and personal failure move us to seek greater faith in Jesus.

Hear how life's challenges and our own doubts and weaknesses prompt us to echo the disciples' prayer, "Lord, increase our faith." From the struggle with resentment and forgiveness to facing great evil, today's message reminds us that our strength lies in Christ alone.

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 little faith can accomplish remarkable things, but no believer should be content with just a small amount. Pastor Smith highlights the importance of striving for increased faith to navigate the Christian life's challenges.

Join Colin as he delves into strategies for growing your faith, drawing wisdom from Jesus' teachings. Discover why the apostles asked the Lord to increase their faith and learn how this prayer can empower your own spiritual journey.

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 deeper trust in God.

Pastor Colin explores how life’s challenges often bring us to a point where we realise our faith needs to be strengthened, whether it’s through health crises, relationship issues, losses, or employment struggles. Through examining biblical examples, he unpacks practical strategies to help us grow in faith as we navigate these difficulties.

In today's powerful message of "Faith, Hope, and Love", Pastor Colin shares why he believes these virtues are pivotal for the Christian Church today. We'll explore how growing in faith can help us overcome discouragement, despair, and conflict. Through the example of the disciples, Pastor Colin guides us in understanding the importance of increasing our faith and offers practical steps on how to achieve this. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your spiritual journey!