Greater Christ Temple (Lima, OH)

VBS Sunday Morning Worship | June 14, 2026 | Pastor Michael Cooper II

VBS Sunday Morning Worship | June 14, 2026 | Pastor Michael Cooper II

Sunday Morning Worship | June 7, 2026 | Pastor Michael Cooper II

Sunday Morning Worship | June 7, 2026 | Pastor Michael Cooper II

What "I Can Do All Things" Really Means: Discovering the True Power Behind Philippians 4:13

Are you living your life at 35 mph on a wide-open highway, frustrated by your lack of progress while ignoring the full power available to you?In this powerful discussion based on the sermon "I Can," we move beyond the overused clichés of Philippians 4:13 to uncover the gritty, transformative reality of spiritual authority. Pastor Michael Cooper II explores how we often voluntarily seat our power over to our circumstances, cycles of anxiety, and a "victim mentality," forgetting that Jesus reclaimed all power in heaven and earth specifically to restore it to us.We dive deep into: * The Humanity of Jesus: Why it was essential for Christ to feel your hunger, your frustration, and your limitations so He could ultimately conquer them for you. * The Guarded Mind: How the "blueprint" of Philippians 4:8 provides the practical tools to stop toxic thoughts from building a nest in your life. * The Power of Choice: Recognizing that while you cannot always control what happens to you, you have a divine mandate to choose your response. * From "Can" to "Will": Moving past the intellectual knowledge of potential into the active declaration of victory. This isn't just a message of encouragement; it is a call to arise from the pigpen of powerlessness and re-enter your Father’s house, where unlimited access to unlimited strength awaits. It’s time to stop thinking you can and start knowing that you will.

Sunday Morning Worship | May 24, 2026 | Evangelist Liz Hylton

Sunday Morning Worship | May 24, 2026 | Evangelist Liz Hylton

The Settled Life: Finding the Strength to Endure When You’re Inches from Victory

Are you tired of the spiritual roller coaster where one day you’re up and the next you’re drowning in doubt? In this powerful exploration of Pastor Michael Cooper II’s message, "The Settled Life," we dive deep into the truth that your current suffering isn't a sign of God's abandonment, but a precursor to a divine "settling" that the world cannot shake. Drawing from 1 Peter 5:6-10, this discussion moves beyond the idea of faith as a mere "transaction" or a simple "eraser" of past wrongs. Instead, we uncover the weight of Divine Restoration—the reality that Jesus didn't just save you from a future hell; He completed a work to restore your purpose and authority in the here and now. Key insights in this discussion include: * The Gold Rush Mindset: A look at why so many believers give up just inches away from their breakthrough, and how to find the "willpower" to keep digging when the ground feels hardest. * Established vs. Settled: Why being "established" is only the beginning. Learn the difference between starting on a firm foundation and taking up a permanent, fixed residence in God’s peace where your position is no longer up for debate. * The Power of Endurance: How to look at life's "light afflictions"—from personal sickness to global chaos—and declare, "I don’t look like what I’ve been through." If you feel pressed on every side but refuse to be crushed, this conversation is your reminder that God has already summoned the blood on your behalf., It’s time to stop relying on your own strength, stop accepting the chaos, and start living Settled.