Counterculture Church

Jesse Lusko
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Messages from Counterculture Church in Portland, Oregon. Experience thriving faith in a sometimes skeptical world. 

  1. 1D AGO

    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 call us to take responsibility for ourselves, confront others in love for their flourishing and and say “no” to lesser things so we can say a better “yes” to what matters most.  When we stop fearing people and start trusting God, we’re freed to live with courage in all of our relationships.

    34 min

  2. FEB 16

    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 secular world, things don't feel quite right either, whether it’s abuse and horrors in the headlines or heartbreak and betrayal in our own lives. The biblical invitation offers us a gorgeous alternative to both approaches to sexuality.  It presents something that is neither total repression nor expression. Instead, it offers a vision of pleasure, passion, and devotion that flows from God's very essence.

    42 min

  3. FEB 9

    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 at wisdom from the book of Proverbs, and discover practical wisdom for speaking life, listening well, and finding healing in Jesus so we can connect more and fight less.

    42 min

  4. FEB 3

    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 undeserving to feast at his table. We see same extravagant kindness in King Jesus, which makes us ask the question -- will we accept the invitation to His table?

    36 min

  5. JAN 26

    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 intention, empathy and ultimately with Christ as our security.

    31 min

  6. JAN 19

    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 will look at biblical wisdom to improve all of our human connections. The first step is realizing that a connection with God and with people is the real meaning of life and must be prioritized above money, success, or pleasure.

    37 min

  7. JAN 12

    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 we do, it goes to our thoughts and the motives of our hearts.

    29 min

  8. JAN 4

    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 from God, but about letting God shape our lives to look more like Him.

    44 min
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Messages from Counterculture Church in Portland, Oregon. Experience thriving faith in a sometimes skeptical world. 

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  • Creator
    Jesse Lusko
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Counterculture Church
  • Show Website
    Counterculture Church