# Justin Cooper

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Ep 29: Bringing the Humanity Back

Episode Description What happens when people reconnect with who they are at their best? In this episode, Paul sits down with Justin Cooper, co-founder of Unearthed, to explore self awareness, purpose, and the role mindfulness can play in creating stronger teams and better leaders. Drawing on a care…

The Unlikely Hero of 1 Samuel 17 | Pastor Justin Cooper

You've heard the story of David and Goliath since you were a child — but you've never heard it like this. In this message, Pastor Justin Cooper unfolds 1 Samuel 17 verse by verse and reveals the shepherd boy from Bethlehem as a stunning picture of Jesus Christ, the true and unlikely Champion who wa…

When Jesus Went to Church | Pastor Justin Cooper

Most of us picture Jesus as gentle and mild — and He is a compassionate shepherd. But in John 2 He makes a whip of cords and drives the money changers out of His Father's house. Why? Because the temple was full of merchandise and empty of God. In "When Jesus Comes to Church," Pastor Justin Cooper o…

The Beloved Son Sent to the Battle - A Journey Through 1 Samuel 17 | Pastor Justin Cooper

Why would God send His Son instead of an angel? Why did it have to be Jesus? In 1 Samuel 17, a father named Jesse chose his beloved son David to carry provision down to his brothers on the battlefront — and in that moment, the whole gospel comes into focus. In this message, Pastor Justin Cooper unf…

A God-Sized Statement - The Gospel of John (Part 5) | Pastor Justin Cooper

You reach for the biggest thing you can think of to describe God — a mountain, an ocean, a galaxy — and every time it falls short, because He made all of it. In this message, Pastor Justin Cooper of Gospel Light Baptist Church walks through John 2:18–19, where Jesus answered a demand for proof with…

The Principle of Proving Things - 1 Samuel 17 (Part 8) | Pastor Justin Cooper

You've probably heard that David refused King Saul's armor because it was too big. The Bible never says that. In 1 Samuel 17:39, David says, "I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them." He had never tested it, never worn it, never trusted God in it — so with two armies watching, the boldes…

Locked Doors Between You and Heaven - The Gospel of John (Part 8) | Pastor Justin Cooper

Nothing is as frustrating as a locked door, especially when you know what's on the other side. In John 3, a religious leader named Nicodemus discovers there is a locked door between him and the kingdom of God, and that nothing he has ever done can open it. In this message, Pastor Justin Cooper expl…

Destination, Highway, Guardrails: The 3 Things Every Church Needs

Why do so many churches, pastors, and ministries start right and end wrong? Pastor Justin Cooper of Gospel Light Baptist Church says it comes down to three words: vision, mission, and values.Vision is the destination. Mission is the highway. Values are the guardrails that keep you from running off …

Why Did Goliath Even Exist? - 1 Samuel 17 (Part 9) | Pastor Justin Cooper

Why did God let Goliath be born? Why did He let him grow, win battle after battle, and mock His name for 40 days? The same question sits behind every diagnosis, every funeral and every broken home: God, why? In Part 9 of the 1 Samuel 17 series, Pastor Justin Cooper shows that David answered it on …

100,000 Churches Could Close in the Next 10 Years. Is Yours Next?

Experts project about 100,000 U.S. churches could close or be repurposed over the next decade. Joe Moates and Justin Cooper unpack why it's happening, who it affects (even if you never attend), what growing churches have in common, and what the Bible says about the church, the building, and the fut…