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Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world.

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We Are The Church – Gathering

Sojourn PDXSep 27, 2021

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Everything is Meaningless without Jesus — Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Everything is Meaningless without Jesus — Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

This is part one of our sermon series entitled Ecclesiastes: Timely Wisdom for Godly Living, focusing on chapter 1:1-11. It delves into the truth that Jesus is the sole source of meaning in our lives and was recorded live on Sunday, Feb 18, 2024.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Feb 27, 202437:20
Value #4: A Vision for the City

Value #4: A Vision for the City

This is part 4, the conclusion of our Vision and Values series, from Sunday, February 11th, 2024. From Jeremiah 29:4-7, we draw Sojourn's core vision to invest in the city where God has placed us while not compromising on our Biblical values. 

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Feb 17, 202438:49
Value #3: Uncomfortable Mission

Value #3: Uncomfortable Mission

This is part 3 of our Vision and Values series, from Sunday, February 4th, 2024 on the topic of mission. We discover from Scripture that following God’s mission, while difficult, refines us and refocuses our purpose.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Feb 09, 202435:16
Value #2: Family — Life Together in the Family of God

Value #2: Family — Life Together in the Family of God

This sermon covers the second of our core values at Sojourn: Family. This is part 2 of our Vision and Values series, from Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Feb 06, 202437:49
Value #1: Gospel — Unashamed of the Gospel

Value #1: Gospel — Unashamed of the Gospel

This sermon covers the first of our core values at Sojourn: Gospel. Pastor Matt preaches from Romans 1:16-17 in part 1 of our Vision and Values series from Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Feb 06, 202437:52
God's Initiating Love — Advent Week 4 — Christmas Eve Morning

God's Initiating Love — Advent Week 4 — Christmas Eve Morning

This is Sojourn's Christmas Eve morning service from December 24th, 2023 on 1 John 4:9-10 from week 4 of our Advent series.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Feb 06, 202430:55
Joy in Sadness — Advent Week 3

Joy in Sadness — Advent Week 3

This is Pastor Matt's sermon from December 17th, 2023 on Luke 2:8-14 from week 3 of our Advent series.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Feb 06, 202434:06
Peace in Our Brokenness — Advent Week 2

Peace in Our Brokenness — Advent Week 2

This is Pastor Matt's sermon from December 10th, 2023 on Isaiah 9-1-7 from week 2 of our Advent series.

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Feb 06, 202438:50
An Invitation to Hope — Advent Week 1

An Invitation to Hope — Advent Week 1

This is Sojourn's December 3rd, 2023 sermon on Luke 1:26-38 from our Advent series.

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Feb 06, 202435:18
Thanksgiving in the Midst of Trials — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Thanksgiving in the Midst of Trials — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

This is Sojourn's Nov 26, 2023 sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

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Feb 06, 202443:41
Church at War — 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Church at War — 1 Timothy 6:11-21

This is the final sermon from Blueprint, our Fall preaching series through the letter of 1 Timothy. Pastor Matt shares from 1 Timothy 6:11-21 about Christ's call to us to fight for the gospel with eternity in mind by fleeing materialism, pursuing generosity, and avoiding the lies of this generation.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Dec 05, 202336:05
Contentment in Jesus — 1 Timothy 6:2b-10

Contentment in Jesus — 1 Timothy 6:2b-10

"Jesus is not the means to something else; Jesus is the end."

Pastor Matt reveals from 1 Timothy 6:2b-10 that in Jesus we find everything we need for full contentment. Paul writes in this passage how and why we are to be content in God and in the gospel.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Nov 08, 202329:28
Honor within the Church Family — 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2a

Honor within the Church Family — 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2a

"We are to honor all people—especially within the family of God."

Pastor Matt opens 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2a to us, entreating us to honor one another as family, to care for those without family, and to care for faithful elders and leaders in our lives.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Nov 03, 202332:53
Beliefs and Behaviors that Lead to Godliness — 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Beliefs and Behaviors that Lead to Godliness — 1 Timothy 4:1-16

"Your beliefs drive your behavior, revealing who and what you are devoted to."

Pastor Matt shares from 1 Timothy 4:1-16 on the importance of rejecting false teaching and instead being devoted to godliness and God's Word.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Nov 03, 202338:25
The Church’s Identity and Mission — 1 Timothy 3:14-16

The Church’s Identity and Mission — 1 Timothy 3:14-16

"The Church is not like family—the church is family."

Pastor Matt preaches from 1 Timothy 3:14-16 on the authority and responsibility of the Church and the foundation of our identity and power, Jesus Himself.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Oct 20, 202330:14
Roles within the Family of God — 1 Timothy 2:8-3:13

Roles within the Family of God — 1 Timothy 2:8-3:13

Hear Pastor Matt share from 1 Timothy 2:8-3:13 on how the family of God brings glory to God when we adhere and follow the commands and patterns in Scripture. He tackles the topics of family, being the church, serving, and humility with a special guest appearance of Pastor Matt's wife, Andrea.


Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Oct 14, 202338:26
Salvific Prayer — 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Salvific Prayer — 1 Timothy 2:1-7

"God’s greatest movements have always come in response to normal people praying."

Pastor Matt speaks from 1 Timothy on our motivation for and responsibility to pray for the salvation of all people. As we pray, we also proclaim—Christ is the only way to God, and His invitation is for all.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Oct 05, 202329:15
Gospel of Praise and Waging War — 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Gospel of Praise and Waging War — 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Pastor Matt preaches from 1 Timothy on the importance of celebrating the gospel which saves the worst of sinners, and fighting for the gospel while in a spiritual war.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Sep 30, 202340:30
The Gospel Above All — 1 Timothy 1:3-11 (Guest Speaker: Cedric Beckles)

The Gospel Above All — 1 Timothy 1:3-11 (Guest Speaker: Cedric Beckles)

Cedric Beckles shares from 1 Timothy how the church must combat false teaching, legalism, and pragmatism by equipping themselves with an informed, biblical mindset.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Sep 30, 202344:57
Why Timothy — 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Why Timothy — 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Pastor Matt shares from 1 Timothy about the purpose of this book and how it impacts our lives as followers of Jesus.

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Sep 30, 202332:60
Means to Vertical and Horizontal Reconciliation (Guest Speaker: Ben Wenzl)

Means to Vertical and Horizontal Reconciliation (Guest Speaker: Ben Wenzl)

Pastor Ben Wenzl shares from Acts 2:42-47 about reconciling us vertically to God and horizontally to one another. We hope you enjoy!

Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:

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Sep 21, 202334:26
Why Be A Prisoner? (Guest speaker: Jerel Skeith)
Aug 13, 202343:37
Unseen Need — Mark 2:1-12 (Guest Speaker: Adrian Lauran)
Aug 06, 202344:52
Seeking the Shalom of the City – Jeremiah 29:47 (Guest Speaker: Gino Curcuruto)
Jul 30, 202323:40
Love One Another – 1 John 3:11-18
Jul 23, 202335:40
Stir One Another Up — Hebrews 10:19-25
Jul 17, 202337:51
Misplaced Worship – 2 Cor. 11:1-4
Jul 10, 202335:49
Living Our New Life in Christ – Eph. 4:17-32
Jul 03, 202334:19
Do Everything Without Complaining – Philippians 2:12-18
Jun 26, 202340:03
Lead Us Not Into Temptation — Matthew 6:13
Jun 18, 202339:49
What Foundation is Your Life Built Upon? - Matthew 7:24-29 (Guest Speaker: Nate Jordan)
Jun 11, 202337:15
Forgive Us - Matthew 6:12; 14-15
Jun 04, 202336:14
Our Daily Bread – Matthew 6:11
May 28, 202331:03
Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done - Matthew 6:10
May 21, 202344:43
Our Father – Matthew 6:9
May 14, 202330:18
How Not to Pray – Matthew 6:5-8
May 07, 202333:18
The King’s Mission Fulfilled – Luke 24:13-35
May 01, 202331:57
Kingdom Fulfillment at the Table of Jesus – Luke 22:7-30
Apr 24, 202335:15
Living in the Already-Not-Yet Kingdom – Luke 17:20-37
Apr 17, 202334:10
God’s Compassionate Love for You - Luke 15:11-32
Apr 10, 202339:55
Feasting in the Kingdom — Luke 14:7-24
Apr 03, 202328:58
Rejoice in the Hiddenness of Jesus – Luke 10:21-24
Mar 27, 202336:26
The Inexplicable Timing of Jesus - Mark 5:21-43
Mar 19, 202335:03
Following the King - Luke 9:18-26
Mar 13, 202331:31
Inauguration of King Jesus – Luke 3:21-22; 4:1-13
Mar 06, 202332:51
Sabbath: Grace Filled Rest — Matthew 11:28-30
Feb 27, 202332:17
Sabbath: A Holy Day to Remember – Exodus 20:8-11
Feb 20, 202335:31
Sabbath: Stop & Rest – Genesis 2:2-3
Feb 13, 202331:17
A Vision of What Could Be - Nehemiah 1:3-4; 2:11-20
Feb 06, 202336:05
Church as Missionary
Jan 30, 202343:38