Unlocking the Bible: Daily Broadcast

Our culture says, “Live your dream!” So, what happens when God's “wake-up call” interrupts your dream? Pastor Colin talks about the story of Jonah and how nothing is more disturbing to a comfortable faith or to a comfortable church than this.

God used Jonah to change a whole city. But Pastor Colin explains why Jonah wasn't beyond the struggles that ordinary Christians experience. Discover the struggles he faced and how God helped him.

Is “time” one of the biggest struggles of your life? How do you decide your priorities? What can you leave undone? How do you balance all the responsibilities of life? Pastor Colin points us to some answers.

How are you going to stand with Jesus when vast numbers of other people are moving away from Him? Pastor Colin talks about what it takes to have a faith that lasts.

What is it about the gospel that people find so offensive? Pastor Colin talks about three ways Jesus offends the natural man.

You struggle with persistent doubts about whether or not you are a real Christian. How can you grow in faith and assurance? Pastor Colin talks about a life to pursue, a promise to believe, and an anchor that will hold you.

You know that you're a sinner and you want to draw closer to God. But you're not sure you're a genuine Christian. Pastor Colin helps us understand Christian assurance.

It would be very easy to assume that someone who had experienced miracles, and tasted the Word of God, and been used in ministry must belong to Jesus Christ. Pastor Colin talks about why this would be a false assumption.

According to The Concise Oxford English Dictionary, the most common use of the name “Jesus,” is as a vulgarity. Secondly, it is an exclamation expressing surprise, impatience, etc. The name of Jesus can also be used to refer to the founder of Christianity. Pastor Colin talks about God's answer to this.

Who are the hardest people in the world to reach with the gospel? Pastor Colin talks about the defiant person.

Do you think of yourself as a good person? Do you lack clear convictions? Have you still not found what you're looking for? Pastor Colin talks about the person who's drifting, and what God says to them.

Sometimes a self-assessment can help you discover what you need to do next. We're going to look at 7 questions—ranging from questions about your faith to… questions about your confidence—to help you evaluate your spiritual progress.

If you're a Christian, sin is still powerful, still dangerous, but it's no longer your master. That means you can put up a fight against sin in your life. Pastor Colin talks about how you can do that.

The Bible tells us that we are saved (past tense), that we are being saved (present tense), and that we will one day be saved (future tense). Pastor Colin talks about how all these things can be true of you.

The first commandment says, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.” If this was just about swearing, it might make us wonder why God would include it in the Ten Commandments. Pastor Colin talks about what it means and why it's so important.

Nothing could be more dangerous to your spiritual life than the attitude that says, “I could never fall.” The Bible repeatedly warns us against this attitude. Pastor Colin talks about why that is.

If Jesus Christ is able to keep you from falling, why do you need to watch yourself? Pastor Colin talks about 3 reasons: 1. others have fallen, 2. your flesh is weak, and 3. because you have an enemy.

Where would you be, if God had not reached out to you? This is not the Bible most flattering description of us, but it says we're like a “burning stick.” Pastor Colin talks about what that means.

If you want a healthy Christian life, then you need to learn to wait. But what are you supposed to do while you're waiting? Pastor Colin talks about one biblical answer.

“I'm just wasting my time!” When's the last time you said that? Pastor Colin talks about how waiting can be an opportunity for you.

If you're saying to yourself: “The 2nd commandment is a breeze for me—I don't own any totem poles.” Remember, idolatry isn't limited to worshiping statues. Pastor Colin talks about the many different disguises idolatry can wear.

All of us enjoy workouts that involve our strongest muscles. The same is true with our spiritual muscles. Pastor Colin helps us discern which muscles we need to exercise.

Do you find yourself regularly doubting God's love for you? Pastor Colin talks about why that is, and what you can do about it.

The Bible tells the Christian to “keep yourself in God's love.” Does that mean it's possible to fall outside of God's love? That depends on what you mean by love. Pastor Colin talks about 5 aspects of God's love.

When you pray in the Spirit, you are never the same person afterwards. Pastor Colin talks about how your motivations and passions will be changed.

How would you describe your prayer life? Vibrant? Irregular? Aimless? Pastor Colin talks about how to pray in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Many people say that they find icons or beads or images of Jesus helpful in their prayer life and in worship. But these aids always have the effect of obscuring as much as they reveal about Jesus.

Is your faith at an all-time low? Is your flame about to go out? Do you sometimes wonder if you have any faith at all? Pastor Colin talks about why the amazing thing about your faith is not that it's so weak, but that it exists at all!

We all know what it's like to be out of shape, physically, but what's it like to be out of shape, spiritually? Pastor Colin talks about some of the symptoms.

You feel like you're living under an impossible set of demands. Pastor Colin talks about how God's vision for womanhood can set you free from frustration and burnout.

What does it mean to be a godly woman? The answer is both surprising and encouraging. Pastor Colin talks about what a godly woman is.

If leading seems more natural at the office than at home, you're not alone. Pastor Colin talks about the keys to leading your family.

How does God reach out to us? If He wanted to, He could reach out to us in power like a dictator. After all, God has more power at His disposal than a million nuclear bombs. But He chooses not to do that. God reaches out to us in love.

David was far from perfect—as a matter of fact, he committed adultery and murder. Pastor Colin talks about what made him “a man after God's own heart,” and how you can be a man or a woman after God's own heart too.

How can you know God? Where can you find God? Who is He and what is He like? God has not left you to make up your own answer.

The glory of the Lord will be revealed. It's like opening a Christmas present… You know something good is in there, but you haven't seen it yet. Find out what the glory of the Lord is.

Ever wonder what's the difference between Jesus and us? Once you grasp this it will give you confidence in God's Word.

God calls His people to speak tenderly into our broken world. But what are we to say? The message doesn't need to be invented.

In the 1st commandment, God says You shall have no other gods before me. Why? Why should you let God be God in your life? Pastor Colin talks about why we should obey God's commands at all.

God is calling His people to speak tenderly into our broken world. But what are we to say?

What are godly fathers to say to their families? How are godly teachers and Bible study leaders to speak to the people they lead? Find out how all Christians are to communicate when we speak in the name of the Lord.

The Bible says that Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. But what does it mean to wait on the Lord?

You have been stretching yourself out in prayer and service. But it feels like God is not keeping up his side of the bargain. Find out what you can do about this

David's victory over Goliath led the people of God to crown him King. David had many successes, but he also had his share of failures. God's people needed a greater king than David. Find out why Jesus is that greater king.