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What Jesus Says to Sceptics

You wouldn’t say that you have faith in Jesus, but you wouldn’t say that you have rejected Him either. You’re somewhere in between. If this describes you, or someone you know, you might be surprised by what you find in the new booklet from Pastor Colin called What Jesus Says to Skeptics.

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Colin Smith

Nov 1, 2024

Live What You Believe, Part 1

Numbers 22-24

Praying about something that God has already revealed in his Word often ends up being an exercise in self-deception.

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Colin Smith

Mar 14, 2025

What Is the Purpose of God’s Law?

Galatians 3:23-24

When you see the impossibility of the life that God is calling you to live, then you will see your need of a Saviour. The law was put in charge to lead you to Christ. This is true not only on the day you came to faith, but all throughout the Chris...

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Colin Smith

Mar 15, 2025

Heaven – A Story

From agony on the cross to eternal joy, my journey to Heaven unveiled love and redemption beyond imagination. Here, happiness knows no bounds.

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Colin Smith

Oct 22, 2024

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This Easter,

presents

Heaven,How I Got Here

The Story of the Thief on the Cross

It all begins with an open Bible

Experience the life-changing power of God’s Word

I am here to...

explore faith

more

grow in faith

more

learn to lead

more

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What Jesus Says to Sceptics

Colin Smith

Live What You Believe, Part 1

Colin Smith

What Is the Purpose of God’s Law?

Colin Smith

Heaven – A Story

Colin Smith

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