Unlocking the Bible: Daily Broadcast

You're in a dry or a dark place, so you take it to the Lord in prayer, but God still seems far away. Pastor Colin talks about David's experience.

Does the smoke of your failure seem much larger to you than the flame of God's grace? Sometimes you wonder if there's any flame in you at all. Pastor Colin talks about why God won't allow it to be snuffed out.

Satan is the great accuser. He'll tell you that the path to a changed life is beyond you: “Your sins are too great." "Your faith is too small,” or “Your wounds are too deep.” Pastor Colin shows us how to answer these lies.

Turning over a new leaf won't change what's in you. Pastor Colin talks about the role of repentance and faith in the Christian life.

How can you tell if another person has repented? By counting his or her tears? How about the passing of time? Neither of these well-worn paths is very helpful. Pastor Colin helps you discover the genuine marks of true repentance, and how to deepen your own repentance.

You “feel sorry” about what happened. Does that mean you've repented? Not necessarily. Pastor Colin talks about two different kinds of sorrow – ‘godly' sorrow and ‘worldly' sorrow.

How can a person who's on the wrong track change? The biblical word for it is “repentance.” It's a change of behavior that comes from a change of mind. Pastor Colin talks about where you find the courage to do it.

A father asks his two sons to go and do something. One son says, “Yes sir!” The other son says, “No way!” Which of the two sons did what their father asked? Pastor Colin talks about why what matters is not what you say, but what you do.

If only you didn't have this illness… if only you had a believing spouse… if only the circumstances of your life were different, then you'd finally be able to offer yourself fully to God. Pastor Colin talks about why this approach to life is an illusion.

You must own what is in you by nature in order to change your future. Pastor Colin talks about 6 impulses that are in us by nature.

Some of us were brought up on a version of Christianity that majored on the negative. Pastor Colin talks about the Bible's positive vision of Christian living—one that brings pleasure to God and makes a positive difference in the world.

You've identified some areas of sin in your life… now what? How do you deal with them? The Bible describes sin as a ‘wild animal,' ready to pounce on us. So, get your hunting gear ready, ‘cause Pastor Colin is going to help us discover how to deal with sin.

You've become a Christian… so why do you still struggle with so many sins and temptations? Aren't we supposed to be done with that struggle? Is there something wrong with your faith? Pastor Colin explains that this is a normal part of the Christian life.

Perhaps your prevailing attitude toward God has become questioning, complaining, and resenting. Pastor Colin talks about what your prevailing attitude toward God would be, if you were able to see his glory.

Many people believe that the first step in repentance is cleaning up your life or turning from sin. It's not. Pastor Colin explains that the first step in repentance is knowing God.

How can you break free from being defined by your past, and overcome your fear of the future? Pastor Colin talks about how people with a faith become people with a mission.

If you've ever said, “I just can't change!” you need to meet the man in the Bible who couldn't repent. Pastor Colin talks about what stood between Esau and repentance, and how real and lasting change is possible for you.

If you think repentance is beating yourself up, you won't be able to hear what Jesus says about a changed life. Pastor Colin talks about why you may be pleasantly surprised to find out what repentance really is.

There are three situations where faith especially needs to be applied. Pastor Colin talks about what they are—fear, mistrust, and guilt.

Doesn't faith work automatically? Pastor Colin talks about why it needs to be intentionally engaged.

We all know that our faith will get tested, but why does God test it? Pastor Colin talks about 3 good purposes God has in the testing.

How does God prepare His people who are on the cusp of something new? Pastor Colin talks about the book of Deuteronomy and what it means for us today.

What is faith? Pastor Colin talks about the two dimensions of faith—belief and trust.

The Apostles said to Jesus, “Increase our faith!” Pastor Colin is going to walk us through this story.

The Apostles said to Jesus, “Increase our faith!” Pastor Colin talks about 4 reasons we too need to ask Jesus to increase our faith.

You have been a believer for some time, perhaps for many years. But then some crisis erupts in your life, and you say, “Lord, increase my faith!” Pastor Colin talks about 5 ways to grow in faith.

All of us have times when we feel our faith is small. But no believer should be content with little faith. Pastor Colin talks about 5 reasons to grow in faith and 5 strategies for growing in faith.

Christianity is not simply a program for promoting good behavior. What matters is not just that we do the right things. Because murder, adultery, stealing and lying are only symptoms of the disease. Pastor Colin talks about our disease.

How do you keep going when you feel overwhelmed by life, and there are discouragements on every side? Pastor Colin talks about the importance of remembering your position in Christ.

A Christian is a person who has come to a conclusion about Jesus Christ. Pastor Colin talks about what this would look like in a person's life.

How can you wean your heart away from the love of money, or comfort, or self? Pastor Colin talks about why it won't work to just tell yourself, “Love money less!”

How can you find joy in what you have, especially when what God gives you is less that you had before? Pastor Colin talks about learning the art of contentment.

Some people's sins are obvious, while other people's sins trail behind them. Pastor Colin talks about what this means for you and for your church.

Many people do not feel their need for a Savior. But the apostle Paul makes it clear that even morally upright people, like he was, still need a Savior.

It's getting harder for churches to find pastors. Pastor Colin talks about how pastors, elders and congregations can work together in a way that honors Jesus and advances the gospel.

When godly people pray and ask for help, how does God answer? Pastor Colin talks about how to create a culture of serving.

There will always be genuine needs within the church, but how do you discern where there are genuine needs? Pastor Colin talks about how to create a culture of caring.

Some think a godly life comes through self-denial; others believe we need to “let go and let God.” Pastor Colin helps us understand “the mystery of godliness.”

What is so great about Jesus Christ? Pastor Colin talks about an early Christian hymn in the Bible that celebrates the glory of Jesus.

Some Christians have become confused about what is appropriate when it comes to speaking the truth. Did you know it's possible to abuse the truth? A terrorist is someone who destroys things. A truth terrorist is someone who uses the truth to destroy things.

What kind of people should we trust and follow? What kind of people should we become? Pastor Colin talks about some things you can pursue today to help you become a more effective leader—whether you young or old, a parent or a pastor—whatever your station in life.

Every Christian should maximize their usefulness to Christ. But what should you pursue? Pastor Colin talks about some things that every Christian can pursue to have more effectiveness in Christian ministry.

The church is called to a global ministry of the Word and prayer. Where do we start? Pastor Colin talks about how this kind of ministry advances in the world.

How does God impact the world through prayer? Pastor Colin talks about how God intends to bring change in the world, not through government, but through prayer.