To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/977 Have you read through the whole Bible? Thats what Pastor Colin Smith challenged his church to do a few years ago. Many had tried this before and failed, but this time two things would be different. First, they woul…
God pulled back the curtain and gave one man a glimpse of heaven. What did he see? Pastor Colin opens up John's vision from the book of Revelation for us.
Our loved ones who are with Christ are fully conscious and actively engaged, but they are also eagerly waiting for the resurrection body that will be the gift of God to all of his people when Christ returns in power and in glory. Today we look at what the Bible has to say about the resurrection body.
"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth." (Revelation 21:1) Satan's master strategy is to have people think that what lies ahead will be far less than what we have now. He wants you to believe that life is more if it is in your hands and less if it is in God's hands. Temptation gains power to the degree that a person believes that.
The Bible tells us to set our minds on things above. How do you do that? Pastor Colin gives us 4 very simple and memorable strategies.
Will we know one another in heaven? The short answer is Yes, we will! Pastor Colin talks about relationships in heaven.
What's it like for our believing loved ones who are already in heaven? Pastor Colin talks about the experience of angels and what that means for our loved ones.
When that moment comes for you and you die. You pass into eternity. What will it be like? What will you experience? What will you do? Pastor Colin talks about what it will be like 1 minute after you die.
Why did Jesus come into the world? Some people think it was to keep people out of heaven. Pastor Colin talks about how you can be confident that you'll be in heaven.
Maybe you identify with Ishmael and his turbulent life, but don't miss this: The story of Ishmael is a story of hope for every person who struggles with conflicts that are rooted in their family of origin.
Maybe you identify with Ishmael and his turbulent life, but don't miss this: The story of Ishmael is a story of hope for every person who struggles with conflicts that are rooted in their family of origin.
The Bible story about Hagar is full of hope for every person who feels emotionally abandoned or spiritually wounded. Because, in the end, Hagar discovers that she is deeply loved by God.
The Bible story about Hagar is full of hope for every person who feels emotionally abandoned or spiritually wounded. Because, in the end, Hagar discovers that she is deeply loved by God.
Ever wondered if your family is so fractured that God has given up on you? Then you need to hear the story of Abraham and Sarah.
Ever wondered if your family is so fractured that God has given up on you? Then you need to hear the story of Abraham and Sarah.
You married a man of faith, and prayer, and rich spiritual experience. So, how in the world did you end up in this situation? Find out as we look at the story of Abraham and Sarah.
You married a man of faith, and prayer, and rich spiritual experience. So, how in the world did you end up in this situation? Find out as we look at the story of Abraham and Sarah.
Whether you're born in a palace or scratching out a living in the desert, this is the greatest blessing in life. Pastor Colin talks about the blessing of knowing God.
A God who is sympathetic and weeps over evil, but who is unable to do anything about it, is not a good God. Pastor Colin talks about the severity of God and the goodness of God.
How can you live with all that God has kept secret, all that you don't know? Pastor Colin talks about 7 promises that God has revealed.
Jesus says we aretowatch and pray. What does that mean?PastorColin talks about how you can learntodo that.
Knowing yourself is of huge importance when it comestoliving the Christian life.PastorColin talks about some steps you can taketoknow yourself better.
If you've been a Christian for some time, you know thatthebattle against sin is real. Pastor Colin talks about how to engage in that battle more effectively.
If you've been a Christian for some time, you know that the battle against sin is real. Now find out how to engage in it more effectively.
Where is the spiritual battle raging for you right now? Or are you completely unaware of it? Pastor Colin talks about why it's so important to identify the battle and how to engage in it.
Where is the spiritual battle raging for you right now? Or are you completely unaware of it? Pastor Colin talks about why it's so important to identify the battle and how to engage in it.
How would you describe your Christianlife? As one victory over sin after another? Probably not. Pastor Colin talks about why that is.
Are you having difficulty holding together, on the one hand, what the Bible says about the Christianlife, and on the other hand, your own experience of it? Pastor Colin talks about some reasons why that might be.
Youmadeadecision to follow Jesus Christ. How doyouknowyouwon'tmakeanother decision to stop following Christ?PastorColintalksabouthowyoucanhaveconfidencethatyouwon'tchangeyourmind.
Youmadeadecision to follow Christandthis led to other lifestylechangeslike goingbackto church orreadingyourBible.PastorColintalks aboutwhatactuallyhappenedbehind-the-scenes ofyourfaithdecision.
Grace means more than God making salvation possible. Grace is God saving you. Pastor Colin talks about out how He does it, and once you see this, you will have hope for even the worst of sinners.
If all God did was open the door of salvation and step back, who would walk through it? No one would. Pastor Colin talks about why we don't have it in us to take a step toward God.
Why did Jesus come into the world? And why did He die on the cross? Pastor Colin talks about why it had to happen. Examine the most important question you could ever ask.
Why are Christians always talking about the problem of sin? In this message we'll consider some of the bigger problems we face in life.You might be surprised to learn the biggest problem that any of us will ever face.
You can tell what kind of bird you're looking at by its distinguishing marks. So, what are the distinguishing marks of a Christian? Pastor Colin talks about how you would know it if you actually spotted one.
There are three things you need to know in order to have peace in your own life, and to bring peace to others. Pastor Colin talks about the important place of the justice of God.
What will happen if you open the Bible with a truly humble heart? Pastor Colin tells the story of a theologian who spent 40 years filtering the Bible through his own worldview, before he had a change of heart.
How can you bless someone who doesn't deserve it, or who is very unlikely to return your blessing? Pastor Colin explains that the secret to this kind of generosity lies in the crucifixion.
What does God expect of you when you utterly, unbearably crushed? Pastor Colin talks about some things that God does NOT require of us when we are crushed, and the one thing that he does.
When you feel jaded and sluggish in the Christian life, you need to take responsibility for your condition. How do you do that? Pastor Colin talks about the 3 R's of renewing your spiritual passion.
If you were trying to overcome evil, where would you begin? Pastor Colin talks about God's #1 priority in overcoming evil.
How are godly people to respond when the culture is quickly going south? Pastor Colin shows us that the answer can be found in Romans, chapter 12.
Are you angry with God? So were the people from Jesus' home town of Nazareth. The consequences for them were disastrous. But they don't have to be for you.
The first impression people had of Jesus could be summed up by the word grace. Pastor Colin talks about what separates Jesus from other religious leaders.
You've heard the good news of Jesus Christ. But have you recognized your own need? Have you drawn near to Christ? Pastor Colin talks about how you can do that.
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.
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.
Where can you find the courage to pray? Pastor Colin talks about the relationship between the Word of God and prayer.
There are two questions you will face whenever you are called on to endure difficult things. Pastor Colin talks about the questions: What will happen after I'm gone? and What if the next guy messes up?
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