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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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Jesus and Two Sisters | Jesse Lusko
Jumping back into our IRL series, we're taking a look at the story of Mary & Martha from Luke 10:38-42. Join us as we explore this passage and see what it…
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A Strange People and an Incomparable God | Nijay Gupta
This week we're taking a break from our IRL series and have a special guest, Dr. Nijay Gupta! Join us for this standalone message out of Philippians 2:1-11…
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Jesus and a Desperate Dad | Jesse Lusko
In this week's addition to our IRL (In Real Life) series, we look at a unique story and what it shows us about faith, fathers, and the spiritual realm. Mark…
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Jesus and the Pharisee | Jesse Lusko
In this week's message of our IRL (In Real Life) series, we look at the story of Jesus and the pharisee from Luke 7:36-50. In this passage we find a savior who…
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Jesus and a Jaded Woman | Jesse Lusko
In this week's addition to our IRL Series, we take a look at the iconic biblical passage of the woman at the well. Using John 4:4-26 as our text we'll see how…
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Jesus and the Crook | Jesse Lusko
In this week's addition to IRL (In Real Life), we're getting into the story of Jesus and the tax collector from Matthew 9:9-13. We'll look at how God's grace…
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Jesus and the Fisherman | Jesse Lusko
Join us as we look at the story of Jesus and the fisherman from Luke's gospel (Luke 4:42-5:11). We'll look at Jesus' ability to find us and His invitation to…
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Jesus And A Grieving Mom | Jesse Lusko
In this week's installment of IRL (In Real Life), we see how Jesus confronts death, comforts us in the midst of it, and how He brings about hope in the midst…
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Jesus And The Leper | Jesse Lusko
To kick off our new series, IRL (In Real Life), we're venturing into the profound compassion of Jesus. Preaching out of Matthew 8:1-4, Jesse Lusko makes a case…
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God On Your Side | Joshua Ryan Butler
Our God is the God who chose to enter time and to be with us, who fights for us & advocates for us, and who works through us. Join us as our friend Josh Butler…
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From Poison to Potion | Jesse Lusko
When it comes to suffering & hardship, the question isn't if, but when. From the heartbreaking & horrific things that take place throughout the world, all the…
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The Story Of Once Upon A Time | Michelle Jones
Join us as our friend Michelle Jones invites us into the whimsy & beauty of the Jesus story. Teaching out of Mark 1:4-11, she weaves deep insights with a…
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Who Do You Say That I Am? | Alex Maksimov
Growing up in a dogmatic religious background, our friend Alex Maksimov walks us through his faith journey. Navigating doubt & atheism, his is a story worth…
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Memento | Jesse Lusko
Join us for an Easter Sunday message where we remember the resurrection of Jesus, the hope beyond the grave, and how what was meant to be a crushing loss…
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Calling Shots | Jesse Lusko
Jesus Christ has arguably been the most significant figure in all of history. People spoke of Him centuries before He was actually born, and continue to…
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Scalpel Or Chainsaw | Jesse Lusko
These days we're more outraged than ever. We're provoked. Over politics & affiliations, global events, or even just different opinions. The way we handle…
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A Quiet Place | Jesse Lusko
In many ways, our world is more full today than it ever has been. Full of activity. Full of noise. Full of things to accomplish. Full of opportunities to prove…
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Interview with Jessica Greenwell | Jesse Lusko
Throughout "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" we've talked a lot about various complex and personal issues many of us deal with. To tie everything together, we…
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Secret Garden | Jesse Lusko
For this week's installment of "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" we explore the concepts of justice, rest, and how the two intersect. Why and how should we…
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Off The Chain | Jesse Lusko
Addiction of all varieties are common and prevalent in our lives today. Sometimes these seem small and manageable and under the surface. More often than not…
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Tumbleweeds or Redwood Trees | Jesse Lusko
For this week's installment of "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" we look at what the Bible has to say about loneliness. Loneliness is so pervasive not only in…
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Staring Into The Abyss | Jesse Lusko
Join us for this week's installment of "Modern Issues, Ancient Answers" where we take a good look at the topic of depression. Through a compelling story from…
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Age of Anxiety | Jesse Lusko
Anxiety. You & I know it, maybe a little too well. We live now in one of the most anxious eras in recorded history. How do we process & live with anxiety? And…
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New World Crisis | Jesse Lusko
We now have access to more innovative technology than ever before. In many ways, this has made our lives much easier. In other ways, though, this has made…
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Why Church in Portland? | Jesse Lusko
Why does Counterculture exist? Why start a church in Portland? The answer is tied to the purpose of life itself. This is a special snow day online service…
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For Love or From Love | Erik Morales
We want to follow Jesus not because we want to be loved, but because we already are. This simple shift in our thinking has the potential to change not only our…
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Under The Tree | New Years Eve
For many of us, the idea of following Jesus and becoming like Jesus can seem unrealistic and daunting. How does it happen? What if I try and fail? How can this…
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A Light In The Dark | Christmas Eve
When God became human, everything changed. Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, what it means, and how we’re invited to respond.
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War of the Worlds | Spellbound
In our day and age, it feels like there constantly is something to fight over. Whether it’s politics, religion, or opinions, the fighting can be unending. In…
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Walk This Way | Michelle Jones
What are the fruit of the Spirit? Following Jesus produces tangible fruit in our lives. In this week’s installment of our Spellbound series through Galatians…
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A Different Revolution | Spellbound
What does it mean for God to "set us free"? Our culture's widespread obsession is with a freedom from restrictions but even influential secular thinkers have…
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The Breakup | Spellbound
What does it mean to have a relationship with God? Spoiler: it might not be like how you think. Join us for this week's installment of our Spellbound series…
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Chain Reaction | Spellbound
Human rights can be a buzzword in today’s world. Where did this concept originate in history? Jesus and the writers of the New Testament have more to say about…
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The Pursuing God | Joshua Butler
Special Guest Joshua Butler explains that we sometimes think we have to pursue God with our religious devotion and that after we have given him our best effort…
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First Edition | Spellbound
Religion can be used to oppress, manipulate, and push people to the margins. Paul was fiercely resolved to stop that from happening in Galatia. He takes them…
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Amnesiac | Spellbound
Is Christianity racist? Paul has a showdown with Peter over his racist behavior but we see the reason behind the racism was that Peter had forgotten the…
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Game of Spies | Spellbound
The ancient world was full of hierarchy dividing people by both class and race. False teachers crept into the church to "spy on their freedom in Christ and…
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Straight From The Source | Spellbound
Our screens have again been bombarded with horrific images of religious violence tearing lives apart. What causes this? Is a belief that you have the truth…
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Days of Future Past | Spellbound
In our series "Spellbound" we look at Paul's letter to the Galatians and see that religion can be used as a tool for oppression where fear and anxiety is used…
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Why is the Modern World so Lonely?
Identity Crisis: Individual vs Communal - There has never been a greater emphasis on self-expression and individual identity than there is today. Jesse Lusko…
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How to Handle Suffering
Identity Crisis: Fragile vs Indestructible. How do we become the kind of people who can handle difficulty? Jesse Lusko explains that when we build an identity…
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How to Build a Secure Identity
Identity Crisis: Available vs. Unattainable - In this series we are comparing and contrasting an identity that is achieved through career, experiences…
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Counterculture Church | Launch Sunday
In the founding message at Counterculture Church in Portland, Oregon, Jesse Lusko looks at the story of "the Pharisee and the Tax Collector" and explains that…