"...yet he seems to speak the most boldly about Biblical truths." Not sure why people see being a mainstream band is contradictory to Christian boldness. If he's got the spine to go where "angel's fear to tread" as a Christian artist, such as touring with Slipknot, then of course he would have the courage to boldly confront people with Biblical truths.
@Fisher Man Are you saying Skillet is a secular band despite the Christian label? Have you listened to their lyrics? Did Jesus avoid sinners for fear of being tainted by the world, or was he in the world, but not of it. The way I see it, by using the opportunity to tour with secular bands to boldly shine the light to people who wouldn't think of stepping foot in a church, they are being in the world, but not of it. Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world. If we as Christians truly believe in the power of God living in us, we shouldn't live in fear of being tainted by the world by ministering to people at secular shows. Yes, be vigilant about what we entertain ourselves with and what our minds dwell on, but by the same token, don't live in fear of the world.
This is encouraging that they chose your book. I hope and pray that people choose truth. Great speech. Thanks for being an example of holding the line, John.
He reminds me of you, Mike, and Allen. I know it was a Christian music award show but I felt as if he was in the lions den. That's pretty telling. Thank God for all of you.
@@lukewarmnomore7523 Yep however Christian's being awarded for serving Christ and done in a similar format to the way actors get rewarded make me uncomfortable.
The coolest thing about John is not that he is in a great hard rock band. It is the fact that he truly loves Jesus and believes in the whole Gospel and is very theologically sound. May the favor of our great God be upon John Cooper and his family to a thousand generations and to all who read these words as well.
Every celebrity, singer and actor thinks they have something to teach the world. But what a rare gift to find one who actually has wisdom to share. God bless you Cooper! For making incredible music and for having the wisdom to point to Jesus instead of to yourself.
Thank you Alisa! Like John you to have sought out biblical truth dispute your history. You and John are doing so much to help pull Christian's back. 👍👍
"Play the man" that was awesome! We need more men in the church to "play the man" walk in truth never bowing down to the attacks of the enemy. Abba will never leave us nor forsake us.
Well done, John! I sensed the unease in the crowd when you said that there's been a revival of "ancient heresies" in the church. I don't think they liked that. 😉❤🔥
God bless you. Not only did Comatose album literally save my life but your demand to confront heresy and false teachers brings me strength every time. From a Greek Orthodox Christian in middle America.
“If we don’t build our lives upon the unchanging word of God then who knows what gospel we are going to deliver to our children, and our children’s children. In the name of Jesus, ‘Play the man!’” 💯
@@amazngrace8875 Awards shows cut out categories from the tv shows. They probably already planned to not air the book category before the show even started. All big awards shows have certain categories that they never show yet still give out awards for those categories
Tbh, John Cooper is one of the few gospel artists I salute to these days. When a lot of artists are "selling out" their faith so as not to be "canceled", afraid that they'll lose their "Fandom". Some have gone "progressive" and some even frankly flat-out refuse to take a stand on the hard-hitting questions that will force them to draw line in the sand against this present ungodly culture. When other artists are swimming along, John cooper is swimming against the tide, contending for the faith that has been passed along to every generation, no matter how it affects his musical Fandom. He indeed is playing the man! 🙏
It's a bit ironic, too, that he has Michael W Smith hold his award because he is now in with the LGBTQ community and fellow heretic, Amy Grant. There aren't many actually Christian believers left and especially ones that perform music. They've all gone woke. Even Skillet has with the tattoos and a few suspect songs with wonky theology like Out Of Hell for example. But John is doing great work.
thanks so much John for not being ahsamed of your faith in Him..keep upp the good work you are doing..its a glad news and happy news that you where called out as klove fan awards book impact speech
Matthew 8:10/Luke 7:9 ... "When Jesus heard this, he marveled and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel have I found such faith." Great challenge, well said and more importantly - WELL LIVED, JOHN & KOREY!!
Your speech brought me to tears. I've been so discouraged at the deception and falling away of so many. Your bold words were deeply encouraging to my soul. Thank you for proclaiming Jesus! I pray God strengthens you as you continue to fight the good fight.
Awesome and well said sir. Few public figures I could say this about. I knew when they called your name that when you went on that stage, they were about to hear the Gospel. Way to play the man sir. Quite an inspiration for me and hopefully a huge wake up call for many industry insiders playing the fool in the christian music industry right now. God bless.
John: Congratulations, and well deserved! Your words at the acceptance speech, too, were powerful and insightful. I live in Cleveland, Ohio, but am from Florida; my family still lives in Florida, and due to the pandemic, work, etc, I am not so much visiting them over the past couple of years. But I sent a text to my brother to check out your recent podcast re the discussion with the gentleman from the Undaunted postcast. I called him later and he told me, "I cant talk, I'm listening to a Skillet concert." I take some credit there under the topic of "spreading the word"! Keep up the great effort. God bless you and Korey, et al.
Bravo 👏 *John Cooper* you deserve it, even though I haven't read your book I know it must be very good. You look great.People who have already had the opportunity to read your book will be able to confirm that it is amazing. Congratulations 🙏
Congratulations John!!! Gosh, you are awesome! I'm praying for you to have a long and happy life, you're my biggest inspiration in this world, and I have no idea where I would be today if it wasn't for you. Love you man!
John, in the “made it in music podcast” you said you could talk about all the doors God opened for you that were seemingly impossible. Could you do a testimonial video about the things God did for you and your family? Some of us would be interested and I’m sure encouraged by your story.
Chills. I’m so extremely proud of you and Corey! Thank you with all my heart for “playing the man” in this speech before your peers and the world! Going out to buy the book now...❤️
Congratulations John! Been a big Skillet fan for 20 years, and am so glad to see how Cooper Stuff has taken off. So encouraging to see your conviction and depth, and how you are inspiring other Christians to think through these important issues.
I’m in tears as I hear John speak truth boldly and passionately May God bless him and continue to strengthen him to PLAY THE MAN and may we all do the same Very proud of him! Skillet has been our favorite for years
John Cooper is one of the only people who I look up to. His unwavering faith and boldness in Jesus Christ continues to shine light for so many in this crazy world! Congrats John!!!!!
The truth lives in you brother. Thank you for being a true vessel and preaching the true gospel of Jesus. Our Father in heaven delights in you. God bless.
Preach, John! Awesome, humble and bold speech. It’s unfortunate TBN didn’t show the entire thing. I knew that you said more than what they showed! 😉 Everyone needs to hear the words you speak. You are truly a blessing. You and Korey were gorgeous by the way! Congratulations!!!
I'm proud of you brother! Thank you for Preaching the Gospel to these people. They need it sooo very badly!! There are so many Wolves and Fake Believers in the "Christian" world. I truly appreciate you! I pray blessings over you in Jesus Name! - Stay Gospel Driven!! #isaiah79rocks #gospeldriven #forthegospel #christalone
Skillet is the most mainstream artist out of Christian music yet he seems to be the one who speaks most boldy about biblical truths.
So true ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That's because John Cooper not only sings Christian music he walked the walk he talks The Talk Jesus Lord and savior
agreed.
"...yet he seems to speak the most boldly about Biblical truths." Not sure why people see being a mainstream band is contradictory to Christian boldness. If he's got the spine to go where "angel's fear to tread" as a Christian artist, such as touring with Slipknot, then of course he would have the courage to boldly confront people with Biblical truths.
@Fisher Man Are you saying Skillet is a secular band despite the Christian label? Have you listened to their lyrics? Did Jesus avoid sinners for fear of being tainted by the world, or was he in the world, but not of it. The way I see it, by using the opportunity to tour with secular bands to boldly shine the light to people who wouldn't think of stepping foot in a church, they are being in the world, but not of it. Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world.
If we as Christians truly believe in the power of God living in us, we shouldn't live in fear of being tainted by the world by ministering to people at secular shows. Yes, be vigilant about what we entertain ourselves with and what our minds dwell on, but by the same token, don't live in fear of the world.
This is encouraging that they chose your book. I hope and pray that people choose truth. Great speech. Thanks for being an example of holding the line, John.
It would be more amazing if they read it!
He reminds me of you, Mike, and Allen. I know it was a Christian music award show but I felt as if he was in the lions den. That's pretty telling. Thank God for all of you.
@@sikes5000
This was a Christian award show?
@@lukewarmnomore7523 Yep however Christian's being awarded for serving Christ and done in a similar format to the way actors get rewarded make me uncomfortable.
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It was more like watching the Capital in the Hunger Games
The coolest thing about John is not that he is in a great hard rock band. It is the fact that he truly loves Jesus and believes in the whole Gospel and is very theologically sound. May the favor of our great God be upon John Cooper and his family to a thousand generations and to all who read these words as well.
Amen
Amen!
Amen
Yes, amen. Hallelujah!! Hallelujah! 🙏🙏🌅💪🏻🔥💕🥰 Love from Germany 🇩🇪
Every celebrity, singer and actor thinks they have something to teach the world. But what a rare gift to find one who actually has wisdom to share. God bless you Cooper! For making incredible music and for having the wisdom to point to Jesus instead of to yourself.
This is how an award show acceptance speech should look.
Congratulations John. Some day, I’m sure you’ll hear God say “well done, good and faithful servant”
Beautiful testimony for the gospel, brother. Great job!
Thank you Alisa! Like John you to have sought out biblical truth dispute your history. You and John are doing so much to help pull Christian's back. 👍👍
This dude an absolute inspiration...john you are a great example of a solid dude.
"Play the man" that was awesome! We need more men in the church to "play the man" walk in truth never bowing down to the attacks of the enemy. Abba will never leave us nor forsake us.
Be the man
Well done, John! I sensed the unease in the crowd when you said that there's been a revival of "ancient heresies" in the church. I don't think they liked that. 😉❤🔥
All I could think of is "lion's den"
I am in tears....Indeed brother, these times that we are living now are not for the sissies.
"PLAY THE MAN" it is!
Glad they had the sense to choose your book.
God bless you. Not only did Comatose album literally save my life but your demand to confront heresy and false teachers brings me strength every time. From a Greek Orthodox Christian in middle America.
“If we don’t build our lives upon the unchanging word of God then who knows what gospel we are going to deliver to our children, and our children’s children. In the name of Jesus, ‘Play the man!’”
💯
It’s ashame that they didn’t play that speech on TBN.
Well... TBN.
Sad but not surprising!
Not surprising on The Blasphemy Network.
Although, most award shows have categories that are cut due to time.
If they didnt have enough time there is alot of things that they could have cut out instead. This was an important message that needed to be heard
@@amazngrace8875 Awards shows cut out categories from the tv shows. They probably already planned to not air the book category before the show even started. All big awards shows have certain categories that they never show yet still give out awards for those categories
Tbh, John Cooper is one of the few gospel artists I salute to these days. When a lot of artists are "selling out" their faith so as not to be "canceled", afraid that they'll lose their "Fandom". Some have gone "progressive" and some even frankly flat-out refuse to take a stand on the hard-hitting questions that will force them to draw line in the sand against this present ungodly culture. When other artists are swimming along, John cooper is swimming against the tide, contending for the faith that has been passed along to every generation, no matter how it affects his musical Fandom. He indeed is playing the man! 🙏
It's a bit ironic, too, that he has Michael W Smith hold his award because he is now in with the LGBTQ community and fellow heretic, Amy Grant. There aren't many actually Christian believers left and especially ones that perform music. They've all gone woke. Even Skillet has with the tattoos and a few suspect songs with wonky theology like Out Of Hell for example. But John is doing great work.
And the most beautiful and wonderful thing about that is John Cooper will NEVER sell out!
Congratulations John! 🥳 May the LORD keep blessing you and your household.✝️
Thanks for being bold John! What a breath of fresh air!
Congratulations! And thank you for speaking so boldly! God bless!
Biggest smile while tears stream down my face while watching this. Thank you and your beautiful wife for following faithfully!
So happy you won! Suprised me considering how woke and/or man centered the other nominees were.
Awesome speech! Congratulations John!!!!!!! God Bless!
thanks so much John for not being ahsamed of your faith in Him..keep upp the good work you are doing..its a glad news and happy news that you where called out as klove fan awards book impact speech
Matthew 8:10/Luke 7:9 ... "When Jesus heard this, he marveled and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel have I found such faith."
Great challenge, well said and more importantly - WELL LIVED, JOHN & KOREY!!
Your speech brought me to tears. I've been so discouraged at the deception and falling away of so many. Your bold words were deeply encouraging to my soul. Thank you for proclaiming Jesus! I pray God strengthens you as you continue to fight the good fight.
Awesome and well said sir. Few public figures I could say this about. I knew when they called your name that when you went on that stage, they were about to hear the Gospel. Way to play the man sir. Quite an inspiration for me and hopefully a huge wake up call for many industry insiders playing the fool in the christian music industry right now. God bless.
Congratulations!!!💯💯🤘❤
Congratulations John excellent acceptance speech God Bless you and yours 🕊️❤️
Congratulations brother! God bless!
So excellent! “Play the man!”
We totally voted for you! Loved this book, and loved watching you win. Thank you for the truth you speak 🤙🏽❤
Congrats John! Well deserved and a beautiful speech. To God be the glory! 🙏🙏❤️😴
Congratulations... and Ty for allowing the Lord to use you to remind us of our role.
Wow! That’s awesome! And Michael W. Smith hugging John Cooper is something I never knew would happen.
Ikr lol
Amen! I Will Play-THE MAN.
Thanks for your leadership John Cooper!
Outstanding speech!!! Lord bless John Cooper!!
Thank you John Cooper for standing up for the Gospel of Christ!!
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Yes!!!!! Amen!!!!
Congrats!
Amen, John! Play the man! Well done. Congratulations! Praise God!!
Praise God my beloved brother 🙏❤️
Congratulations brother John. Praise the Lord.
Congratulations John!!!!❤
Love John.
John, I am so proud of you. You're an inspiration and I pray that you continue to preach God's Word!
I've been such a fan of your music since Middle School! Congratulations!
I’m crying tears of JOY!🙌🏻
Amen!! Play the man, church!!
Wow congrats John! 👏
Thank you and Glory to God for your boldness and candour in a tough crowd of peers - many who have been deceived by another gospel.
Way to go!! Keep fighting the good fight
Great speech. Praise the Lord for your willingness to stand for truth.
Congratulations!!! Indeed an impactful book and Gospel filled! So glad I bought and read your book Jon Cooper!
Powerful speech! Thank you for standing for truth!
Congratulations 🎉 What an inspiration! God bless more 🙇🏻♀️
John: Congratulations, and well deserved! Your words at the acceptance speech, too, were powerful and insightful. I live in Cleveland, Ohio, but am from Florida; my family still lives in Florida, and due to the pandemic, work, etc, I am not so much visiting them over the past couple of years. But I sent a text to my brother to check out your recent podcast re the discussion with the gentleman from the Undaunted postcast. I called him later and he told me, "I cant talk, I'm listening to a Skillet concert." I take some credit there under the topic of "spreading the word"! Keep up the great effort. God bless you and Korey, et al.
Way to use this moment and platform to speak Truth that is so needed right now! God bless you Cooper, keep it going by, “Playing the man!”
Wow! John that speech was so amazing and glorified Christ! That was indeed a Word for the days we live. Truly love your heart for the Lord. ☝️☝️🙏🙏👍👍
Rock On John. Awesome word
Bravo 👏 *John Cooper* you deserve it, even though I haven't read your book I know it must be very good. You look great.People who have already had the opportunity to read your book will be able to confirm that it is amazing. Congratulations 🙏
Congratulations! Powerful words, I wish they had aired the full speech for those watching.
Brother, powerful words of conviction there.
Yay John❣️🎉😍👏🙌💞
Thank you for your book. All glory to God, Amen. 🙏 Play The Man✝️
Congratulations John!!! Gosh, you are awesome! I'm praying for you to have a long and happy life, you're my biggest inspiration in this world, and I have no idea where I would be today if it wasn't for you. Love you man!
Thank you John! God is Good!!! Congrats!!!
John, in the “made it in music podcast” you said you could talk about all the doors God opened for you that were seemingly impossible. Could you do a testimonial video about the things God did for you and your family? Some of us would be interested and I’m sure encouraged by your story.
I would love to hear that.
Congratulations! I am anxiously awaiting my copy. God bless!
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Congratulations John!!!
I just bought your book today excited to check it out
Congratulations!!
Congratulations to you John . Thank you for speaking the truth even when it is not popular. Keep going!
John Cooper is a voice of truth in a world full of deception.
Congrats John!
Yassssssssßsss.......come on John preach!!!
Thank you for walking and talking your faith boldly! May God continue to bless you on your journey!
Chills. I’m so extremely proud of you and Corey! Thank you with all my heart for “playing the man” in this speech before your peers and the world! Going out to buy the book now...❤️
Congratulations John!
Congratulations John! Been a big Skillet fan for 20 years, and am so glad to see how Cooper Stuff has taken off. So encouraging to see your conviction and depth, and how you are inspiring other Christians to think through these important issues.
Loved your book. And love the messages you give in your podcasts and every platform. Thanks John Cooper!
You rock brother!!!!
I’m in tears as I hear John speak truth boldly and passionately
May God bless him and continue to strengthen him to PLAY THE MAN and may we all do the same
Very proud of him!
Skillet has been our favorite for years
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Ordered my book!
Watched this again. Powerful!! Glory to God most high. Thankyou John Cooper for your bold witness.
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Preach sir! Awesome word! TBN should’ve let you speak this truth. I’m glad I got to hear it!
Very much deserved, John. Love you, sir! Keep standing for boldness and speaking the truth. Anxiously waiting for new music to drop also!
Yes! You deserved that award, John. God is using you tremendously! Be the man Church!
John Cooper is one of the only people who I look up to. His unwavering faith and boldness in Jesus Christ continues to shine light for so many in this crazy world! Congrats John!!!!!
I was fairly surprised that he won! Pretty cool!
Congratulations John! More of Him less of us as we die daily. God bless
Congrats john!!! Beautiful speech!! Well done brother!
Your boldness is encouraging, your theology is sound, and you speak truth no matter the cost. We pray for you often.
Spoken so well!!!!! Be Christ! Thankyou for shinning for HIM. 💓
Congratulations Brother!!! Well deserved and very well said! Amen!!!!
Congratulations!!! I'm currently reading your award winning book! Then passing it on to my 20 year old son. Thank you for writing this book!
The truth lives in you brother. Thank you for being a true vessel and preaching the true gospel of Jesus. Our Father in heaven delights in you. God bless.
Preach, John! Awesome, humble and bold speech. It’s unfortunate TBN didn’t show the entire thing. I knew that you said more than what they showed! 😉
Everyone needs to hear the words you speak. You are truly a blessing. You and Korey were gorgeous by the way! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!! 💜🌟🥳
I'm proud of you brother! Thank you for Preaching the Gospel to these people. They need it sooo very badly!! There are so many Wolves and Fake Believers in the "Christian" world. I truly appreciate you! I pray blessings over you in Jesus Name! - Stay Gospel Driven!!
#isaiah79rocks #gospeldriven #forthegospel #christalone
❤️ glad this is posted! I missed this part of the awards! heard about the win though! Congrats!
Sweet stuff, man! Play the man! i will,