Pastor Lucas Miles opens this message by launching a new verse-by-verse teaching series through the life of Joseph, beginning in Genesis 37 and laying the groundwork for a journey that will continue all the way to Easter. He explains the importance of studying Scripture expositorily, emphasizing that understanding the full context of God’s Word allows believers to see His redemptive plan unfold with clarity and depth. As the message unfolds, Pastor Lucas explores Joseph’s family background, ...

Pastor Krissy Miles opens this message by addressing the confusion and division of today’s culture, particularly as amplified through social media and current events. She calls believers to practice true discernment, explaining that truth is not found merely in information or words, but in people who are genuinely submitted to Jesus—the person of truth. Even those who speak Scripture, she warns, may not truly be aligned with Christ if their lives are not marked by humility and obedience. Tran...

Join Pastor Lucas Miles as he delivers a powerful Christmas message centered on The Miracle of Christmas, reminding the church that Jesus’ birth is not merely a seasonal story, but God’s answer to humanity’s brokenness. Acknowledging that Christmas can stir a wide range of emotions—joy, grief, hope, and longing—Pastor Lucas invites the church to look beyond cultural traditions and rediscover the deeper meaning of the season. Drawing a clear connection between Genesis 3 and Luke 2, Pastor Luca...

Join us for a powerful 11AM service from Nfluence Church as Pastor Lucas Miles hosts a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) packed with Biblically grounded, practical answers to real questions about faith, theology, culture, and everyday Christian life. In this conversational session, Pastor Lucas addresses some of the most searched and debated topics in Christianity today — including Protestant vs. Catholic differences, how we can trust the preservation and reliability of Scripture, what John 6 means ...

In this 9AM Ask Me Anything service, Pastor Lucas Miles responds to real questions submitted by both our in-person congregation and online church family. After a brief introduction about the importance of open dialogue in the church, Pastor Lucas dives into a wide range of theological, cultural, and practical topics. Questions include personal reflections on Charlie Kirk, the difference between accepting Jesus as Savior versus Lord, whether people in heaven will know who is missing, and how t...

Join Pastor Lucas Miles as he delivers a timely message addressing the growing cultural shift toward pagan and post-Christian worldviews. In this sermon, Pastor Lucas emphasizes that the challenge facing the church is not individual people, but the larger attempt to replace the Christian worldview with spiritual substitutes that promise meaning yet lead people away from the truth of the Gospel. He explains why the church must understand both the moment we’re living in and the direction societ...

Join Pastor Lucas Miles as he continues his series on “The Pagan Threat.” In this powerful message, Pastor Lucas clarifies that the threat is not individual pagans, but the broader effort to replace the Christian Gospel in society with alternative ideologies rooted in secularism and Marxism. He explains how these movements often use the Hegelian dialectic to introduce radical ideas under more socially acceptable terms, ultimately seeking to erode the foundations of biblical truth. Drawing fro...

Episode Description: In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Lucas Miles explores the spiritual and ideological forces shaping today’s culture. Drawing from history, philosophy, and scripture, he unpacks how Marxist and pagan ideas have merged to challenge biblical values and redefine identity, truth, and morality. Using transgenderism as a case study, Lucas explains how social contagion and ideological colonization are influencing families, schools, and churches, urging viewers to recogniz...

The Real Reason America Is Turning from God with Pastor Lucas Miles Episode Description: In this powerful continuation of The Pagan Threat series, Pastor Lucas Miles unpacks how the Hegelian dialectic—thesis, antithesis, and synthesis—has become the engine driving America’s moral and cultural drift. From the shift away from a constitutional republic to the erosion of biblical values, Lucas exposes how conflict is strategically manufactured to advance ideological change. He explains how this ...

In this eye-opening message, Pastor Lucas Miles reveals how the modern progressive agenda—transhumanism, gender ideology, radical feminism, and even environmentalism—are all fueled by the same ancient, spiritual deception. Drawing from Hegel, Marx, and early feminist thought, Pastor Lucas traces the philosophical and theological roots of today’s cultural revolution—showing how a Marxist-pagan worldview seeks to dethrone God and make humanity its own god. Through biblical insight and historica...

Faith Under Fire: Pastor Lucas Miles & Andrew Sedra on Persecution, Freedom, and Revival Pastor Lucas Miles opens with a powerful reflection on revival, the call to deeper intimacy with Christ, and the growing influence of cultural paganism in our world today. He challenges listeners to move beyond routine service into true discipleship—inviting believers to give God a year to completely transform their lives. The message continues with guest speaker Pastor Andrew Sedra, who brings a glob...

Pastor Lucas Miles launches a new series titled "Pagan Threat" to address the cultural and spiritual battles confronting the modern church. Drawing from his latest book and recent world events, Pastor Lucas unpacks the rise of paganism, Marxist ideology, and the infiltration of progressive worldviews in both society and the church. This message challenges believers to stand firm in biblical truth, recognize deception, and live courageously in a world drifting from God. Timestamps: 01:16 – Com...

This week, guest speaker Pastor Garrett Myers from Resurrection Church in Lima, Ohio, brought a powerful message of hope titled “Joy Comes in the Morning.” Speaking to a church walking through grief, Pastor Garrett reminded us that while weeping may last for a night, God’s joy and faithfulness remain unshaken (Psalm 30:5). Drawing from Joshua 1 and Acts 12, he challenged us to rise up with courage, let go of offenses, walk in unity, and commit to constant prayer—for our leaders, for one anoth...

The Martyr’s Crown Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, Indiana Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles Pastor Lucas Miles delivered a powerful and moving message titled "The Martyr’s Crown," reflecting on the life, faith, and recent martyrdom of Charlie Kirk. The service was a time of both mourning and hope, as we remembered Charlie’s commitment to Christ and the impact his life continues to have around the world. This episode is a call to action: to reconcile broken relationships, share the gospe...

Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, Indiana Featuring: Dr. David Imes This week, Dr. David Imes shared a powerful message on the importance of renewing our minds, drawing from Romans 12:2: "Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." Dr. Imes addressed the struggles many of us face with anxious thoughts and the impact of our thought life on our well-being. He explained that s...

1 Corinthians: Chapter 15-16 Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, Indiana Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles Episode Summary: In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles wraps up the study of 1 Corinthians, focusing on chapters 15 and 16. He explores Paul's teachings on the resurrection, the value of the physical body, and the practical instructions Paul gives to the Corinthian church. Pastor Lucas addresses common questions about resurrection, burial practices, and the importance of generosity, unity,...

1 Corinthians: Chapter 15 Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, Indiana Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles In this teaching from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Lucas Miles unpacks the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and its significance for the church today. Beginning with reflections on the communal, participatory nature of early church gatherings, Pastor Lucas contrasts the New Testament model of believers strengthening one another with the seeker-driven tendencies of many modern chu...

1 Corinthians: Chapter 14 Continued Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, Indiana Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles Episode Summary: In this message, Pastor Lucas Miles tackles one of the most debated passages in the New Testament: 1 Corinthians 14 and its teaching on women’s roles in the church. With prayerful insight and biblical depth, Pastor Lucas walks through the historical and cultural context, highlights multiple interpretations of the text, and addresses common misunderstandings surro...

1 Corinthians: Chapter 14 Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, Indiana Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles Episode Summary: In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles continues a summer-long exploration of 1 Corinthians, focusing specifically on chapter 14. The message addresses the challenges of interpreting difficult biblical passages, such as those relating to spiritual gifts and the role of women in the church. Pastor Lucas delves into three main themes: Paul’s defense of his apostolic authority, ...

1 Corinthians: Chapter 13 Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, Indiana Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles Episode Summary: Pastor Lucas Miles unpacks 1 Corinthians 13, showing that Paul’s words on love were never meant to be reduced to a wedding poem but serve as a direct challenge to the church’s spiritual maturity. Pastor Lucas shares a lighthearted wedding story to expose how often Scripture gets pulled out of context and misapplied. Drawing from Paul’s rebuke of the Corinthians, he addre...