“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” In this message from Psalm 23:1, Pastor Thomas explains how the Lord oversees, provides for, protects, and restores His people. Discover how lost sheep enter God’s flock through faith in Jesus, why believers need the fellowship of a local church, and how we can trust the Good Shepherd when life feels uncertain. A sermon from Portland Gospel Church in Portland, Oregon.

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” In this message from Psalm 23:1, Pastor Thomas explains how the Lord oversees, provides for, protects, and restores His people. Discover how lost sheep enter God’s flock through faith in Jesus, why believers need the fellowship of a local church, and how we can trust the Good Shepherd when life feels uncertain. A sermon from Portland Gospel Church in Portland, Oregon.

What does biblical obedience look like in a rebellious world? In this message from 1 Peter 3:18–22, David explains how Christ’s obedience made salvation possible, why we must respond to the gospel by faith, and how Christians are called to share Christ faithfully. Our responsibility is not to control the outcome, but to obey God and live for what matters in eternity.

How should a Christian respond when doing the right thing leads to criticism, false accusations, or suffering?

In this message from 1 Peter 3:13–17, Pastor Thomas explains what it means to “suffer well.” Rather than responding with fear or bitterness, Christians are called to trust God, worship through difficulty, maintain a clear conscience, stay humble, and remain ready to share the hope of the gospel.

Our suffering does not have to be wasted. God can use the way we respond to hardship as a testimony that points others to Jesus.

Part of the Live Weird series through 1 Peter from Portland Gospel Church in Portland, Oregon.

What do you do when you don’t know what to do next? In this message, Pastor Thomas shares biblical guidance for seasons of uncertainty, changed plans, and difficult decisions. Learn how God directs us through His Word, why obedience matters, how to avoid distraction, and how to trust God with a future you cannot see.

When you don’t know the whole road ahead, you can still faithfully take the next step God has made clear.

A message from Portland Gospel Church in Portland, Oregon.

How should Christians respond when someone hurts or offends them? In 1 Peter 3:8–12, we learn to pursue unity, refuse retaliation, control our words, forgive when we don’t feel like it, seek peace, and trust God with the outcome. This message from the Live Weird series shows how Christ transforms even our most difficult relationships.

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What does God expect from a husband?

From 1 Peter 3:7, this sermon examines five ways a Christian man can care for his wife: study her, honor her, care for her, enjoy their marriage, and make things right. A godly husband intentionally cultivates a marriage in which his wife can thrive and their relationship reflects the love of Christ.

Learn more or plan your visit: https://www.portlandgospel.org

How can a Christian wife influence her husband for Christ—especially when he does not believe the gospel?

In this message from 1 Peter 3:1–6, Pastor Thomas explains God’s instructions for wives living in a culture that rejects biblical marriage. Peter teaches that a godly wife’s greatest influence is not constant arguing, outward appearance, or cultural relevance, but a faithful life marked by purity, meekness, trust in God, and a quiet strength of character.

This sermon examines:

• What biblical submission does—and does not—mean

• Why every Christian is called to submit to God

• How a believing wife can witness to an unbelieving husband

• The difference between outward beauty and “the hidden man of the heart”

• Why meekness is strength under control

• The importance of godly examples and discipleship

• How our lives can prepare the way for gospel conversations

Following Jesus will sometimes make Christians appear strange to the surrounding culture. But when our lives align with the message we preach, people can see the transforming power of Christ.

This message is part of Live Weird, a verse-by-verse sermon series through 1 Peter at Portland Gospel Church.

Portland Gospel Church is an independent Baptist church serving Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, Aloha, and the surrounding Portland metro area. Join us as we believe, live, and share the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.

How do you stay faithful when life is full of distractions?

In this message from 2 Timothy 2:1–9, Austin Dutton explains Paul's three powerful pictures of the Christian life: the focused soldier, the faithful runner, and the fruitful farmer. Discover how God calls believers to persevere, make disciples, and live with an eternal purpose in a world constantly competing for our attention.

Recorded during One Accord Weekend at Portland Gospel Church, this sermon is a practical encouragement for Christians and a clear presentation of the Gospel for anyone seeking hope in Jesus Christ.

What does it mean to follow Jesus in a culture that doesn't? In this message from 1 Peter, we begin our Live Weird series by exploring why Christians are called to live differently—not for the sake of being unusual, but because we belong to Christ.

Whether you've wondered how to share your faith, how to live as a Christian in an increasingly secular culture, or why following Jesus often feels like swimming against the current, this message will encourage you to stand faithfully for the gospel with both conviction and love.

In this message you'll discover:

- Why Christians are called "strangers" and "pilgrims" in this world

- What makes biblical Christianity different from the surrounding culture

- How your everyday life can become one of your greatest gospel witnesses

- Why suffering, faithfulness, and hope often open doors to share Christ

- An introduction to the book of 1 Peter and the biblical call to "live weird"

Scripture: 1 Peter

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