Beyond Religion: Finding Jesus in a Plastic World (#1112) Elim

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Have you ever grown weary of religious systems that seem to bury Christ beneath rules, rituals, and empty traditions? In this uncompromising message recorded in London, England, Reverend Ben Cooper takes us deep into Colossians 1:15–20 to reveal the breathtaking truth of who Jesus really is—not a religious figurehead, but the supreme Creator and sustainer of all things, visible and invisible.

With passion and clarity, Cooper unveils Christ as “the image of the invisible God”—eternal, pre-existent, and the One through whom all things were made. This is not dry theology for scholars; it’s a radical reorientation of faith that dismantles shallow religion and calls believers back to the living Christ.

“Church is irrelevant now. Religion is done and finished. But the Kingdom of God is that spiritual realm,” Cooper declares with urgency.

To drive this point home, he delivers a striking metaphor: authentic faith in Christ is like metal cutlery—solid, enduring, and able to withstand fire. By contrast, modern religious systems are like plastic utensils—cheap, fragile, and quick to melt under heat. The challenge is clear: are we living with metal-strong faith in the eternal Christ, or settling for plastic religion that collapses under pressure?

At the heart of this message is one defining truth that separates Christianity from every other belief system: every religious leader has died and remained dead, but Jesus Christ rose from the grave and lives forevermore. This reality, Cooper insists, “flattens all world religions” and demands our worship, surrender, and devotion.

But Cooper doesn’t stop at theology—he calls us to respond in real life. What does it look like to move from plastic religion to metal-strong faith? It means living with integrity when culture pushes compromise. It means clinging to Christ in prayer and Scripture when circumstances grow dark. It means recognising that the strength of faith is tested not in comfort but in the fire—and those rooted in Jesus will endure.

Cooper’s message is also a pastoral encouragement for those feeling spiritually exhausted. If church structures have let you down, if religious performance has left you empty, or if you’ve been chasing experiences that fade, this episode invites you back to the simplicity and power of Christ Himself. The supremacy of Jesus is not just a doctrine—it’s the anchor of hope, the reason to endure, and the assurance that He holds all things together, including your life.

For the weary soul, the seeker, or the believer hungry for more than surface-level faith, this episode is a rallying cry. It calls us beyond empty performance, beyond institutional distractions, and into the metal-strong reality of knowing and following the risen Christ.

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