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Counterculture Church
Messages from Counterculture Church in Portland, Oregon. Experience thriving faith in a sometimes skeptical world.
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This is Not a Drill | Joel 2: 1-17 | Jesse Lusko
The day of the Lord is coming, but God’s warning isn’t just about judgment. It’s an invitation to come home. In Joel 2, we discover why we shouldn’t put off…
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Wake Up Call | Joel 1 | Jesse Lusko
We all naturally want a life filled with fun and pleasure, and surprisingly, the Bible says we were made for that kind of world. But when we try to build it…
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How to Enjoy the Bible | Psalm 119: 1-16 | Jesse Lusko
The Bible is the word of God -- but sometimes it can be hard to read or incorporate in your daily rhythms. This morning we learn how to not just read it but…
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Jesus is Different Pt. 3 | Matthew 6, 25 | Jesse Lusko
What is countercultural about Jesus justice? How does being near to the poor bring us closer to His heart? Dive in with us for the final part of the…
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Adrian Tam | Sydney, Australia | Matthew 14:22-33
Have you ever felt like you are trying to follow God, but it feels like a grind and things only get worse? God feels late, and you feel like you’ve been left…
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Jesus is Different Pt. 2 | John 13 | Jesse Lusko
Jesus walked, talked, ate with, and laughed with his disciples. Community is central to his ministry and so it's central to ours. Part Two: God in Community
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Jesus is Different Pt. 1 | John 10: 1-13 | Jesse Lusko
In many churches, you can walk in as a skeptic and feel your doubts are stifled or your questions discouraged. Jesus is different. In this three-part series…
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Deep Roots, More Fruit | Colossians 2:2-7 | Jesse Lusko
Why do we talk about fruit so much? As we continue our series in the Counterculture Code, Pastor Jesse answers that and shows us how trusting in Jesus can…
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Make Outsiders Insiders | Jesse Lusko | Luke 15:1-7
Some churches are inward focused and inaccessible. They look down on outsiders instead of looking FOR them. Jesus came on a mission to seek and save the lost…
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From Carpentry to the Galaxy | Zechariah 4:6-10 | Jesse Lusko
As we continue our series in the Counterculture Code, we are looking at how God uses small acts of faithfulness to prepare us for big things, calling us to…
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A Real Answer for Real Life | Proverbs 3:5-6 | Andre Alberti
What does it mean to trust the Lord with all your heart and how can it change the trajectory of our life? Pastor Andre breaks down this well-known verse and…
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We Go Farther Together | Hebrews 10:23-25 | Jesse Lusko
Every organization has a vibe, a culture, a value system, an atmosphere. This month, we are laying out the 5 principles that we want to define OUR team. The…
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Your Attitude Sets Your Altitude | Numbers 13:25-33 | Jesse Lusko
There are a lot of things we cannot control, whether it's the headlines, headaches, traffic, or tragedies. But there is one thing we can control that will have…
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Letting Go of Control | James 4: 13-16 | Rick Atchley
Pastor Rick takes us through James 4, and teaches us how letting go of control can enhance our relationship with Jesus and the community around us.
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Live For The Long Game | 2 Timothy 2:1-10 | Jesse Lusko
One day each of us will reach the end of our life, what we do each day will determine what that will mean. Paul shows us how to live well and finish well. If…
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Day in Court | Acts 26: 13-32 | Jesse Lusko
In the penultimate message of the Unchained series, we see Paul in chains, face to face with King Agrippa. The oppressor has become the oppressed. As he finds…
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The Problem with Seedless Grapes | 1 & 2 Corinthians | Jesse Lusko
Should Christians tithe? Today we hear from Paul's letters to the people of Corinth on what it means to honor that command and how it can actually shape our…
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From Boys to Men | Acts 20:17-37 | Jesse Lusko
In today's message, we explore what biblical manhood truly looks like and how to prepare our next generation's young men to truly reflect the nature of Jesus.
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Power Source | Acts 19:1-12 | Jesse Lusko
Do you know that there is more to the life of a Christian? Through Paul's visit in Ephesus, we find that God has given us an incredible gift of power through…
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Staying Power | Acts 18: 1-11 | Jesse Lusko
Ready to quit? Paul was too. In this message, we look at how Paul found the strength to keep going and discover the power behind one of God's most repeated…
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Why Start New Churches? | Toney Salva
Why would the United States need more churches? Isn't there one on most street corners? Toney Salva of Evergreen Network lays out the data and a compelling…
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Code Switching | Acts 17 | Jesse Lusko
How was Paul able to speak to both the religious people and the secular skeptics while not compromising the Gospel? We find out how in today's message.
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Prison Break | Acts 16:13-34 | Jesse Lusko
We find Paul in prison for preaching Jesus. But even the darkest dungeon couldn't stop the power of the gospel to break chains, unite enemies and ignite hope…
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Word From Your Mother | Proverbs 31:1-9 | Bekah Lusko
Mothers have a profound influence on our lives and the scripture has an exalted view of the role they play. In Proverbs 31 we hear a queen speak to her son…
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Gatekeeper | Acts | Jesse Lusko
The church has this amazing ability to shut people out, or change their lives. For Paul, he couldn't get in until someone opened the door. Discover what it…
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High Voltage | Acts 9:1-18 | Jesse Lusko
On his way to persecute Christians, Saul is interrupted by a shocking encounter with the risen Christ, and his life is never the same. Why would God choose a…
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When Religion Poisons Everything | Acts 7:54-8:3 | Jesse Lusko
He hunted Christians, then became one of them. But before his story changed, someone else showed what Jesus really looks like. In the first message of the new…
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Main Character | The Book of Esther | Alex Maksimov
We all have a story but when someone is too consumed with their own, they can become a monster. The book of Esther invites to step into a bigger story and see…
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Tracking Number | Ephesians 1: 7,10, 18-21 | Jesse Lusko
God is on a mission to renew His creation, and the Cross, Resurrection, and the gift of the Holy Spirit are our confirmation that it’s already in motion. The…
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Wolves in the Pen | John 10:10-12 | Jesse Lusko
In a world full of wolves, thieves, and counterfeit shepherds, Jesus stands alone as the Good Shepherd who doesn’t take — He gives, even laying down His life…
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Here for the Harvest | Matthew 9: 34-37 | Jesse Lusko
In a world obsessed with quick results and constant novelty, Jesus calls us to go deeper, stay faithful and step into the harvest.
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How to Have a Relationship with God | Proverbs | Jesse Lusko
Relationships give life meaning—both modern psychology and the Bible tell us that. But why do so many of them end up hurt, broken, or shipwrecked? Scripture…
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Family is Complicated | Book of Proverbs | Jesse Lusko
The word "family" can bring up complicated feelings. What is your relationship with your parents like? What about your kids? As we continue in our Shipwrecked…
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How to Forgive When it's Hard | Proverbs | Jesse Lusko
Forgiveness is a command by God, yet bitterness can creep in our hearts so easily and so often. In this message we see how grace breaks the cycle of revenge…
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Build Better Boundaries | Book of Proverbs | Jesse Lusko
BOUNDARIES -- Our culture loves to use this term, often as an excuse to avoid responsibilities or prioritize comfort. Biblical boundaries are different. They…
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Sex & Romance | Song of Songs 8:3-7
For many, the teaching on sex is the worst thing about Christianity. Churches have sometimes been cold, controlling, and harsh. Yet when we look around the…
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Fight Less, Connect More | Proverbs 12:14-19 | Jesse Lusko
Communication and conflict resolution affect every relationship and they make or break them. Our words can either build connection or do damage. Today we look…
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You Must Be Important | 2 Samuel 9: 1-5 | Josh Butler
Pastor Josh takes us through 2 Samuel where we learn about the heart of a king who doesn’t seek revenge, but instead restores the broken and invites the…
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How to Be a Better Friend | Proverbs | Jesse Lusko
As we continue our Shipwrecked series, we dive into several verses from the book of Proverbs to understand how to build and maintain better friendships with…
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Prioritizing Relationships | Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 | Jesse Lusko
Some of the best and the worst parts of our lives flow from relationships. When your relationships get better your whole life gets better. In this series we…
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Living From a Better Story | Hebrews 13:1-6 | Ben Emmarson
If you don't change your beliefs and break free from lies, behavior changes will never last. The book of Hebrews say the word of God doesn't just affect what…
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The Paradise of Prayer | John 15:5-8 | Jesse Lusko
What kind of garden could God plant in our hearts if we learn to abide through prayer? In this message, we are reminded that prayer isn't about getting more…
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Born In A Barn | Luke 2:1-20
We can become numb to the Christmas story, we know it so well that we don't know it at all. The birth of Christ is radical, it isn't meant to do more than warm…
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Final Boss | 1 Peter 5 | Jesse Lusko
In the final message of the series Liquid Gold, Peter reveals that the true final boss isn't just Rome or Babylon, but the pride within us; and how Jesus…
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What's Waiting At Your Door | 1 Peter 4:12-17 | Jesse Lusko
Peter reminds us that we shouldn't be shocked by suffering, but that we have a gospel that is strong enough to sustain us through the fire. He is not going to…
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Ordinary Love for Extraordinary Times | 1 Peter 4:7-11 | Sammiera Emmarson
When the world feels chaotic, Peter reminds us that God works through ordinary faithfulness. Clear minds, deep love, open doors, and willing hands reveal His…
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Stranger Things | 1 Peter 3:19-4:6 | Jesse Lusko
The Bible can seem strange, even bizarre at times, and this passage is no exception. However, the more you know the historical backstory you see that themes of…
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Rage Bait | 1 Peter 3:8-18 | Jesse Lusko
Conflict is a part of life and some interactions leave us fuming, it is so easy to fire back and return the rage. But Peter shows us a better way. His message…
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When Your Life's a Mess | Mark 2:13-17 | Bekah Lusko
Have you ever been in a mess of your own making? In the story of Levi the tax collector, we see that Jesus meets us in our mess and still chooses us to be in…
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Beauty and the Beast | 1 Peter 3:1-7 | Jesse Lusko
In one of the more difficult passages of Peter, we explore how what can seem repressive to women is actually an empowering and loving message of hope and…
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War We Have to Win | 1 Peter 3: 11-25 | Jesse Lusko
We live in a time where the media is reporting on assassinations, talk of civil war and violent revolution. But Jesus waged a war of peace, love and humility…
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Arrested Development | 1 Peter 1:22-2:10 | Jesse Lusko
God doesn't want you to have a spiritually stagnant life. He calls you to go deeper -- but how? This week, Pastor Jesse brings us through three ways to…
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Bloodlines | 1 Peter 1:10-25 | Jesse Lusko
Generational pain runs deep — whether it's trauma, addiction, or dysfunction. But it doesn't have to dictate your life. Through Jesus, you can start a new…
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Out of the Furnace | 1 Peter 1:3-9 | Jesse Lusko
What if the fire in your life isn’t meant to destroy you, but to refine you? As we continue in 1 Peter, we see that suffering can cause us to question what we…
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A Work in Progress | 1 Peter 1:1-2 | Jesse Lusko
The road to becoming like Jesus isn’t smooth. It’s full of detours, breakdowns, and restarts. In the start of the series, Liquid Gold, Peter’s story reminds us…
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Gumbo and the Kingdom of God | Mike Dean
Our guest, Pastor Mike Dean, shows us God’s brilliant design for His church: unity without uniformity. Just like a pot of gumbo, the body of Christ is made…
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Power Move | Acts 4:6-22 | Jesse Lusko
How did Peter go from cowering in the courtyard to confronting Jesus' murderers in the courtroom? This episode shows us how real power is found in the name of…
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Liquid Courage | Acts 2:14-28 | Jesse Lusko
In a world filled with fear, violence, and uncertainty, it's easy to turn to the quick fixes of this world. But in Acts 2, what looked like drunkenness was…
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When You Need Another Chance | John 21:9-22 | Jesse Lusko
What happens after failure? In John 21, Peter denies Jesus three times—and yet Jesus meets him with breakfast on the beach, not condemnation. This powerful…
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What if? | Genesis 50:20 | Ben Emmarson
What if your worst nightmare came true instead of your dreams? Joseph dreamed of greatness but ended up betrayed by his family, a victim of slavery and a…