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In this message from Genesis 44, Pastor Lucas Miles walks through Joseph’s final test of his brothers to reveal a powerful picture of substitution, judgment, and redemption. When Joseph places the silver cup in Benjamin’s sack, it exposes more than guilt — it reveals whether the brothers have truly changed. Judah steps forward and offers himself in Benjamin’s place, foreshadowing the greater Substitute who would come. The silver cup becomes a symbol of something deeper: the cup of God’s wrath. Just as Benjamin was found guilty, humanity stands guilty before a holy God — not because we are “mostly good,” but because sin runs deeper than behavior. We deserve judgment. Pastor Lucas then draws the connection to Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed over a different cup — the cup of wrath meant for us. Unlike Benjamin, we were not innocent. Yet Christ willingly drank the judgment we deserved. What was once a cup of condemnation has become a cup of blessing. Through the cross and resurrection, Jesus transformed wrath into mercy and punishment into redemption. Communion now stands as a declaration: the cup we deserved was poured out on Him. This message is a call to respond — not with casual gratitude, but with full surrender. When we understand the weight of what Christ absorbed, devotion is no longer optional; it is the natural overflow of grace. Key Themes: The Test That Reveals the HeartSubstitution and SacrificeThe Reality of Sin and JudgmentJesus in GethsemaneWrath Turned to BlessingCommunion as DeclarationGrace That Demands a ResponseSurrender Over Self-PreservationLiving Grateful, Not CasualTimestamps:  0:20 — Introduction & series context  7:20 — Genesis 44: the silver cup discovered  13:20 — Joseph tests his brothers’ hearts  21:20 — Judah steps forward as substitute  26:20 — The cup as a symbol of God’s wrath  32:20 — Jesus in Gethsemane: drinking the cup  39:20 — Wrath transformed into the cup of blessing  44:20 — Altar call, communion, and response 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

Genesis 43 In this message from Genesis 43, Pastor Krissy Miles highlights a turning point in Joseph’s story, a moment where sacrifice, repentance, and generational responsibility collide. As the famine intensifies, Jacob is forced to send his sons back to Egypt, but this time, they must bring Benjamin. What unfolds is more than survival strategy. It is a test of surrender. Judah steps forward as a transformed man. Once complicit in betrayal, he now takes responsibility and offers himself as a guarantee. His repentance changed him, and positioned him to lead. This moment foreshadows the lineage of Christ, the Lion of Judah, who would one day stand in the gap for all of humanity. Pastor Krissy challenges believers to consider what they are holding onto that God is asking them to release. Jacob struggled to let go of Benjamin, the son he loved most. Yet the promise of provision required surrender. What we cling to can become the very thing that delays God’s greater purpose. Egypt represents more than geography, it represents the world. God does not call His people to retreat, but to go. To engage. To serve. To carry covenant promise into broken places. Throughout the message, Pastor Krissy connects Judah’s leadership to future generations. The decisions we make today determine whether those who come after us rise in blessing or remain bound in compromise. Will we sacrifice comfort so our children can inherit promise? When Joseph finally sees Benjamin, the dream begins to unfold. Guilt surfaces. Fear rises. Yet grace speaks louder. Instead of judgment, the brothers receive mercy. The story reminds us that we do not hide in shame before God. In Christ, guilt is exposed — and then covered by grace. This message calls us to relinquish what is most precious, trust God in famine seasons, and stand boldly for future generations. Surrender precedes fulfillment. Repentance precedes promotion. Release precedes provision. Key Themes: Sacrifice for Future GenerationsRepentance That Produces LeadershipReleasing What Is Most PreciousStanding in the GapEgypt as the WorldCovenant FaithfulnessGuilt Exposed, Grace ExtendedTrusting God in Famine SeasonsSurrender That Unlocks Promise Timestamps: 0:20 — Opening prayer & introduction  3:02 — The famine intensifies (Genesis 43 begins)  5:01 — Judah steps forward as leader  13:29 — Judah’s repentance & restored character  16:13 — Sacrificing for future generations  21:20 — Jesus as the Lion of Judah  32:27 — Releasing what is most precious  48:47 — Guilt exposed, grace extended  1:00:24 — Communion & altar call 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

In this message from Genesis 42, Pastor Lucas Miles continues the story of Joseph as his brothers unknowingly stand before the very one they betrayed. What appears to be political strategy and family tension unfolds into a powerful picture of redemption. The message opens with a call for spiritual discernment in chaotic times. In a world filled with confusion and deception, believers are urged to trust the Word of God above cultural narratives. Just as Joseph rose to leadership in pagan Egypt, Christians are reminded that faithfulness to God can exist — and even flourish — in positions of civic influence. As the famine intensifies, Jacob sends ten sons to Egypt for grain. They bow before Joseph, fulfilling a dream given two decades earlier, yet they fail to recognize him. Joseph tests them harshly, confining them for three days and holding Simeon while demanding they return with Benjamin. Beneath the surface, however, their guilt begins to surface — the first signs of repentance. Pastor Lucas then draws a striking theological parallel. Under the Old Covenant, Joseph confines his brothers for three days and releases all but one. Under the New Covenant, Christ enters the tomb for three days so that all may go free. Joseph’s harsh treatment exposes guilt; Christ absorbs the harsh treatment we deserve. Like Joseph’s brothers, many fail to recognize their deliverer when standing face to face with him. Referencing Isaiah 53 and John 1, the message highlights that Jesus was rejected and unrecognized — yet He bore our griefs and carried our iniquities. The money secretly returned in their sacks becomes a symbol of grace — undeserved blessing. They expected payment; instead, they received provision. In the same way, humanity deserves judgment but is offered mercy. The message concludes with an altar call centered on this truth: Christ took the punishment we deserved and offers redemption we cannot earn. The question is not whether grace is available — it is whether we will recognize the Savior standing before us. Key Themes: Spiritual Discernment in Chaotic Times  Faithful Believers in Government  Conviction Before Repentance  Old Covenant vs. New Covenant  Three Days: Test vs. Tomb  Jesus Unrecognized  Grace We Do Not Deserve  Recognizing the Redeemer  Redemption Over Judgment Timestamps: 0:20 — Communion & opening prayer  2:46 — World events and spiritual discernment  6:11 — Introduction to Genesis 42: from pit to palace  14:40 — Joseph in government & believers in civic life  24:29 — The brothers bow; prophecy fulfilled  34:12 — Three days confined: Old vs. New Covenant contrast  47:15 — John 1 & Isaiah 53: the unrecognized Savior  52:56 — The money returned: grace and undeserved blessing  Closing — Altar call and response  🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

In this message from Genesis 41, Pastor Lucas Miles highlights Joseph’s journey from prison to palace to show how God uses hidden seasons to prepare His people for influence. Through a testimony of answered prayer and a timely reflection on moral resistance versus cultural opposition, he challenges believers—especially close to home in Granger—to stand firm through humility, patience, and godly character. Joseph doesn’t just interpret Pharaoh’s dream; he offers a solution, gives God the credit, and prepares himself for promotion after 13 years of waiting. Pastor Lucas also reveals how Joseph foreshadows Christ—both humbled, then exalted, and both becoming bread for a starving world. A reminder to trust God in the waiting and live with moral courage in every season. Key Themes: 1. Resistance vs. Opposition 2. Patience in God's Timing 3. Humility and Preparation 4. Solutions Over Complaints 5. Divine Elevation 6. Joseph as Type of Christ  7. God's Faithfulness  8. Moral Courage in Culture 9. Trust in Famine Seasons  Timestamps: 0:20 — Welcome & intro 0:50 — Greg’s healing testimony 8:20 — Resistance vs. opposition teaching 19:20 — Joseph’s story begins (Genesis 41) 34:20 — Dream interpretation & solution 43:20 — Joseph elevated to authority 55:20 — Joseph as a foreshadowing of Christ 59:20 — Invitation, prayer, closing 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

Pastor Lucas Miles continues the Joseph: From Dreams to Dominion series by walking through Genesis 40, highlighting Joseph’s faithfulness while imprisoned and how his life foreshadows the work of Christ. Though falsely accused and unjustly confined, Scripture reminds us that “the Lord was with Joseph,” not distantly, but personally and powerfully. Even in the pit, Joseph accepts responsibility, walks in integrity, and carries the presence of God in a way that brings favor and opportunity. His leadership transforms the environment around him, revealing that God’s presence is not dependent on circumstance but on obedience and gratitude. When Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker, he gives glory to God alone, trusting Him for wisdom and timing, even when Joseph himself is forgotten. Pastor Lucas draws a striking parallel between Joseph in prison with two offenders and Jesus on the cross between two criminals. Where Joseph had to ask to be remembered, Jesus is the One who remembers, offering salvation to the repentant thief and eternal life through His finished work. The message challenges believers to cultivate God’s presence through worship, gratitude, and faith, becoming people who are unshaken by offense, fear, or circumstance. Communion closes the service as a reminder of Christ’s real presence and the victory secured through His sacrifice. Pastor Lucas’ wife, Krissy, concludes with a prophetic prayer, affirming God’s faithfulness over decades of ministry and declaring that greater fulfillment still lies ahead. The service ends with an invitation to salvation and prayer, calling the church to say yes to God’s purpose and responsibility with courage and trust. Key Themes: God’s Presence in the Waiting Joseph as a Foreshadowing of Christ Faithfulness and Integrity in the Pit Favor, Responsibility, and Leadership Forgotten by Man, Remembered by God Offense and Emotional Prisons The Power of Gratitude and Worship Real Presence Through Faith and Communion Timestamps: 2:50 – Series continuation | Joseph: From Dreams to Dominion 5:20 – Scripture reading | Genesis 40 5:50 – Context | Genesis 39 & Joseph’s imprisonment 9:50 – Leadership in the low place | Favor & responsibility 14:20 – The cupbearer & baker 16:50 – Theme of offense | Emotional prisons 24:50 – Joseph sees they are troubled 27:50 – Dreams & divine interpretation 35:20 – The significance of three 36:50 – Gospel parallel | Luke 23 42:20 – From prison to promise 44:20 – Forgotten by man | Remembered by God 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

Pastor Lucas Miles continues the verse-by-verse teaching through the life of Joseph by turning to Genesis 39, highlighting God’s faithfulness in the midst of injustice and temptation. Though Joseph has been betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery, Pastor Lucas emphasizes the repeated truth of the text: “the Lord was with Joseph,” reminding the church that God’s presence does not waver when circumstances are unfair or confusing. As the message unfolds, Pastor Lucas walks through Joseph’s rise in Potiphar’s household, where integrity and diligence, empowered by God’s favor, lead to increased responsibility. This season of blessing is met with intense temptation as Potiphar’s wife repeatedly pursues Joseph. Pastor Lucas underscores Joseph’s refusal as an act of faithfulness—choosing obedience to God over personal comfort or immediate gain. Pastor Lucas then addresses Joseph’s false accusation and imprisonment, noting that Joseph suffers not for wrongdoing, but for righteousness. Even in prison, God’s presence remains evident as Joseph once again finds favor and leadership. Throughout this section, Pastor Lucas draws clear parallels between Joseph and Jesus, presenting Joseph as a righteous sufferer who bears punishment for sins he did not commit, foreshadowing Christ’s redemptive work. Throughout the teaching, Pastor Lucas challenges believers to carry God’s blessing into every environment and to be recognizable by their Christlike character. He contrasts legalism with grace, reminding the church that victory over sin flows from identity in Christ rather than willpower alone. The message closes with a call to remain rooted in God’s Word, allowing Scripture to shape decisions, guard hearts, and sustain faith in every season. Key Themes: God’s Presence in Seasons of Injustice Joseph as a Foreshadowing of Christ Integrity and Faithfulness Under Pressure Grace vs. Legalism Identity and Righteousness in Christ Living as a Blessing in Every Environment The Power of God’s Word to Guard and Guide A Call to Faith, Communion, and Prayer Timestamps: 0:15 – Welcome, prayer & ministry updates  2:06 – Vision & upcoming Partner Banquet  3:33 – Spiritual discipline | Being formed by God’s Word  6:43 – Introduction to Joseph | Genesis 39  10:45 – God’s favor on Joseph | “The Lord was with him”  15:05 – Living as a blessing | Faith in everyday life  18:27 – Temptation & integrity | Potiphar’s wife  24:37 – False accusation & imprisonment  35:05 – Sin, discipline & grace | Identity in Christ  52:03 – Joseph as a foreshadowing of Christ | Righteous sufferer  58:11 – Communion, salvation & closing prayer 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

Pastor Lucas Miles opens this message by welcoming the church into the new year and reframing the season of fresh starts through the lens of grace. While goals and resolutions can be helpful, he cautions against tying identity to performance, reminding believers that righteousness is found in Christ alone, not achievement. When condemnation comes, the believer’s response is to agree with the truth: we don’t have what it takes on our own, and that’s why we depend on Jesus. Pastor Lucas then challenges the church to prioritize time in God’s Word, encouraging a renewed commitment to Scripture through the “Bible in 30 Days” challenge. He emphasizes that reading the Bible isn’t about earning God’s favor, but about being equipped to stand firm in a culture that increasingly pressures believers away from truth. Continuing the Joseph series, Pastor Lucas walks verse-by-verse through Genesis 38, the story of Judah and Tamar, explaining that what appears to be an interruption actually reveals God’s faithfulness to preserve His covenant promises through imperfect people. He unpacks the cultural context of inheritance and levirate marriage, showing how this difficult passage sets the stage for the contrast between Judah’s compromise and Joseph’s integrity. The message concludes with a personal call for the new year: don’t waste what God wants to birth in you. Pastor Lucas invites the church to begin 2026 with surrender, faith, and obedience—trusting that God is faithful to bring fruit through those who say, “Yes, Lord. Use me.” Key Themes Identity in Christ Over Performance Grace Over Condemnation The Power of Scripture to Equip Believers Verse-by-Verse Teaching and Biblical Context God’s Covenant Faithfulness Through Broken People Judah and Tamar as Part of the Redemption Story Contrast Between Judah’s Compromise and Joseph’s Integrity A Call to Surrender and Spiritual Fruitfulness in 2026 Timestamps: 0:15 – Welcome & New Year perspective 2:15 – Time, seasons, and spiritual goals 4:45 – Identity in Christ | Responding to condemnation 6:15 – Call to Scripture | Bible in 30 days challenge 8:15 – Making time for God | Spiritual discipline and growth 10:15 – Trusting God with an unknown year 12:45 – Opening prayer for the new year 14:05 – Genesis 38 introduced | Judah and Tamar 16:15 – Judah’s family tragedy | Levirate marriage and inheritance 20:15 – Judah’s compromise | Tamar’s actions 24:15 – Exposure and repentance | “She is more righteous than I” 27:15 – Perez born | The Messianic lineage continues 30:15 – The sin of Onan | Legacy, inheritance, and covenant faithfulness 34:15 – Kinsman redeemer | Ruth, Boaz, and fulfillment in Christ 38:15 – Application | What is God birthing in you? 41:15 – Don’t waste the seed | Living with purpose 44:15 – Closing prayer & blessing 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

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, revealing generations marked by favoritism, dysfunction, and broken relationships. At just seventeen years old, Joseph stands out as his father’s favored son, given a robe symbolizing authority and entrusted with dreams from God. Rather than drawing his family closer together, these dreams ignite jealousy and resentment among his brothers, setting the stage for betrayal. Pastor Lucas then walks through Joseph’s rejection and suffering—his brothers’ plot against him, his sale for silver, and the deception that convinces Jacob his beloved son is dead. Throughout this narrative, he draws intentional parallels between Joseph and Jesus, showing how Joseph’s rejection, suffering, and eventual restoration foreshadow Christ’s betrayal, suffering, and redemptive work on behalf of humanity. Throughout the teaching, Pastor Lucas repeatedly underscores the necessity of being deeply rooted in Scripture, particularly in a post-Christian culture that no longer shares a biblical worldview. He challenges believers to pursue spiritual maturity through consistent Bible reading, faithful obedience, and trust in God’s promises—even when circumstances feel painful, confusing, or unjust. Key Themes: Joseph as a Foreshadowing of Christ Expository, Verse-by-Verse Teaching Faithfulness in a Post-Christian Culture The Power and Authority of Scripture Family Dysfunction and God’s Redemptive Work What It Means to Be the “Chosen People” God’s Faithfulness Despite Human Failure A Call to Faith, Communion, and Baptism Timestamps: 0:20 – Welcome & Christmas Eve recap 1:27 – Introduction to the Joseph series (Genesis 37–50) 2:29 – Why Joseph matters today | Joseph as a foreshadowing of Christ 8:08 – Call to Scripture | “30 Day Bible Shred” challenge 12:51 – Joseph’s family background & generational dysfunction 25:29 – Genesis 37 begins | Favoritism & the robe of many colors 27:58 – Joseph’s dreams & growing jealousy 33:22 – Betrayal | Joseph sold into slavery 36:38 – Joseph as a type of Christ | Redemptive parallels 45:44 – Application | Faithfulness in a post-Christian culture 52:24 – Baptisms, communion & invitation to faith 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

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. Transitioning into the Christmas season, Pastor Krissy introduces the theme “The Messianic King,” part of The Miracle of Christmas series. She addresses the topic of Israel, highlighting the shared spiritual heritage between Christians and Jews while affirming the Christian belief that Jesus is the promised Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. Drawing from the Apostle Paul, she emphasizes the call to love the Jewish people and to desire their salvation. The message centers on the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24, where two disciples walk with the resurrected Jesus without recognizing Him. Pastor Krissy explains that Jesus is not hidden by God, but unrecognized because of doubt and disappointment. She connects this to modern believers, showing how discouragement and unbelief can blind us to God’s work in our lives. As Jesus opens the Scriptures, Pastor Krissy highlights how the Law and the Prophets point to Him, referencing Old Testament passages from Daniel, Ezekiel, Haggai, and Zechariah that foretell a spiritual and eternal kingdom fulfilled in Christ. The message culminates in the breaking of bread, where the disciples finally recognize Jesus—a moment Pastor Krissy connects to communion and the Passover, revealing Jesus as the true Passover Lamb. Key Themes: Spiritual Discernment in a Noisy CultureTruth Found in Lives Submitted to JesusJesus as the Promised Messianic KingIsrael and God’s Redemptive PlanThe Road to Emmaus (Luke 24)Doubt, Disappointment, and Spiritual BlindnessJesus Revealed Through the Law and the ProphetsThe Kingdom of God: Spiritual and EternalThe Son of Man in ScriptureCommunion, Passover, and FulfillmentUpdated Timestamps: 0:20 – Introduction & Discernment3:20 – The Call for Spiritual Discernment5:00 – The Messianic King & Israel8:00 – The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24)13:20 – Confusion & Disappointment16:00 – Jesus Explains the Scriptures20:00 – Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread21:20 – Doubt vs. Faith28:20 – Daniel’s Vision of the Kingdom30:20 – Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled32:20 – The Kingdom of God Has Come34:20 – The Unshakable Kingdom36:20 – The Son of Man Revealed38:20 – Communion & Passover54:20 – Application & Call to Faith65:20 – Closing Prayer & Christmas Blessing🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

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 Lucas explains that Christmas must be understood in light of the Fall. Where sin brought separation and curse, the Incarnation brings restoration and redemption. What humanity lost through disobedience, God restores through obedience. What the first Adam ruined, Jesus—the second Adam—comes to redeem. Throughout the message, Pastor Lucas highlights key contrasts between the Fall and the Incarnation. Pride and taking gave way to humility and giving. Humanity hid from God, yet Christmas proclaims Emmanuel—God with us. Where rebellion introduced the curse, Christ brings redemption and new life. The Incarnation is not just a doctrine—it is the foundation of hope and reconciliation. Pastor Lucas also challenges the church to become people of the Word, grounding their identity in Christ rather than performance, and living out the Incarnation by reflecting humility, faithfulness, and love. The message concludes with a reminder that Christmas is an invitation: God has come near. Pastor Lucas closes with a prayer, inviting those who have not trusted in Christ to respond, and reassuring the church that no matter the season, God is with us. 📖 Key themes: • The Miracle of Christmas • The Fall (Genesis 3) and the Incarnation (Luke 2) • Jesus as the second Adam • Obedience vs. disobedience • Pride vs. humility • Curse vs. redemption • Emmanuel — God with us • Becoming people of the Word • Identity rooted in Christ, not performance • Hope restored through Jesus Timestamps: 02:05 – Christmas emotions 03:05 – Luke 2: Christmas story 07:12 – Genesis 3: The Fall 10:45 – Sin & exile explained 13:40 – Read your Bible 17:25 – Disobedience vs. obedience 19:05 – Taking vs. giving 20:50 – Pride vs. humility 27:00 – Curse vs. redemption 37:35 – Exile vs. Emmanuel 40:20 – Self vs. Christ’s righteousness 44:50 – Adam vs. Christ 46:42 – Application & prayer 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

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 for communion and the papacy, and how Christians can approach transgender and gender-identity questions with both truth and compassion. He also discusses how to reach atheists and secular humanists, why faith impacts every part of life, and whether pets go to heaven. Additional questions cover how to lovingly talk about abortion, how new believers can share their faith with confidence, understanding Mary’s role in Catholicism, helping Gen Z stay focused in a distracted world, whether marriage is valid without state paperwork, the Nephilim and ancient alien theories in Genesis, what “rest in peace” means for public figures, the Christian books that shaped his faith, and how a loving God can judge sin and uphold justice. The service ends with communion and a closing prayer, offering a thoughtful and hope-filled conclusion to this wide-ranging discussion. Key Themes: Protestant vs. Catholic DifferencesPreservation and Reliability of ScriptureJohn 6, Communion, and the PapacyAddressing Transgender and Gender-Identity QuestionsReaching Atheists and Secular HumanistsWhy Faith Shapes Everyday LifeDo Pets Go to Heaven?Responding to Abortion with Truth and CompassionSharing Faith as a New ChristianMaryology and Catholic Reverence for MaryHelping Gen Z Stay Focused SpirituallyMarriage Without State PaperworkNephilim and Ancient Alien Theories“Rest in Peace” and Public FiguresInfluential Christian BooksGod’s Justice and the Reality of HellCommunion and Closing Prayer Timestamps:  00:00 — Welcome, AMA overview, and how the Q&A works 04:14 — Are Protestant churches legitimate? (Responding to Catholic friends) 07:23 — Why didn’t God miraculously preserve the New Testament? (Bart Ehrman) 11:39 — How should Christians address transgender individuals in a shelter setting? 15:42 — Does John 6 support the papacy or relate to communion? 19:00 — Why faith shapes every part of life, even topics not directly mentioned in Scripture 21:33 — How to reach atheists and secular humanists who view religion as myth 25:35 — Do pets (cats, dogs) go to heaven? 26:18 — How to lovingly respond to women who believe abortion is healthcare 30:03 — How to share your faith as a new Christian with limited Scripture knowledge 34:11 — How to talk with someone who reveres Mary almost as much as Jesus 38:47 — Helping Gen Z stay focused on Christ in an overstimulated, distracted world 42:58 — Are you married in God’s eyes without signing state marriage papers? 45:56 — The “sons of God,” Nephilim, and ancient aliens in Genesis 51:25 — Are “rest in peace” wishes meaningful for celebrities who weren’t Christians? 55:16 — Books (other than the Bible) that transformed my faith 57:18 — How can a loving God send people to hell forever? 1:04:19 — Communion, closing thoughts, and prayer 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

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 to help children understand modern cultural and spiritual challenges. Pastor Lucas also addresses inquiries about young adult ministry, Catholic doctrine regarding stillborn children and baptism, whether someone can “out-sin” salvation, the meaning of Revelation 3:5, free will and praying for loved ones, the biblical case for (or against) purgatory, and perspectives on the rapture and end-times theology. He closes the Q&A by discussing the dangers of personality-driven Christianity and church leadership. The service then transitions into a powerful time of baptisms, celebrating new faith commitments, followed by communion and a closing prayer. Throughout the service, Pastor Lucas emphasizes humility, scriptural grounding, and the value of community as he encourages honest questions and thoughtful, biblically rooted discussion. Key Themes: Open Dialogue in the ChurchChristian Public FiguresSalvation and LordshipHeaven and Loved OnesProtecting Kids SpirituallyYoung Adult MinistryCatholic Doctrine and LossBaptism QuestionsSecurity of SalvationThe Book of LifeFree Will and PrayerPurgatoryEnd Times ViewsCult of PersonalityBaptismsCommunion and Prayer Timestamps: 00:00 — Ask Me Anything begins (Main Talk / Intro)  04:15 — What was Charlie Kirk like?  06:36 — Difference between receiving Jesus as Savior vs. Lord  08:38 — Will we know who is not in heaven with us?  12:19 — How to explain Pagan/occult threats to kids  14:55 — Is a young adults group coming?  15:43 — Catholic question: What to say about a stillborn child?  18:58 — Should I be baptized as an adult if I was baptized as a baby?  20:47 — Can you out-sin your salvation?  24:22 — Revelation 3:5 — Can your name be erased from the Book of Life?  26:19 — Free will vs. praying for a loved one drifting into sin  30:52 — Is purgatory biblical?  35:04 — Do you believe in the rapture? (Pre-trib, mid-trib, post-trib?)  46:48 — Cult of personality — what does it mean?  51:55 — Baptisms  56:44 — Communion  59:04 — Closing prayer & dismissal 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

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 society is moving—preparing to become the “Church of Tomorrow” by standing firm with clarity, conviction, and grace. Throughout the message, Pastor Lucas highlights the importance of open dialogue within the church, pointing to our upcoming “Ask Me Anything” Sunday as an opportunity for honest questions and deeper discipleship. He also unpacks the significance of communion as a reminder of Christ’s victory and the transformation available to every believer. Drawing from early church history, he shows how Christians in ancient Rome defended their faith against false accusations and makes clear the parallels to modern criticisms of Christianity today—accusations of bigotry, judgmentalism, and irrelevance. Pastor Lucas then explores humanity’s built-in awareness of God and explains how suppressing that truth leads to spiritual confusion and the rise of alternative belief systems. He addresses the increasing popularity of modern spiritual trends—earth worship, reincarnation, astrology, manifestation, chakras, and globalism—revealing how the desires behind these beliefs ultimately point back to what only Christ can fulfill. The message concludes with a call to reestablish the goodness of God in people’s hearts, demolish arguments that set themselves against the knowledge of God, and invite those seeking spiritual truth to find their answers in Jesus. Key Themes:  • The rise of pagan and post-Christian worldviews  • Preparing to be the “Church of Tomorrow”  • The importance of open dialogue (“Ask Me Anything” Sunday)  • Communion and the victory of Christ  • Early Christian apologetics and modern accusations  • Humanity’s innate awareness of God  • The pursuit of spirituality in all the wrong places  • Reestablishing God’s goodness in a confused culture  • Calling seekers to truth found only in Jesus Timestamps: 3:21 — The Church of Tomorrow & Facing Cultural Threats  3:40 — The Rise of Post-Christian & Pagan Worldviews  3:59 — Paganism, Marxism & Competing Ideologies  4:17 — Understanding Today to Prepare for Tomorrow  4:54 — A New “Apology”: Defending the Christian Faith  5:59 — Early Church Apologetics: Justin Martyr & Rome  7:27 — Accusations Faced by Early Christians  12:21 — Modern Accusations Against the Church  13:46 — Romans 1: Awareness & Suppression of God  17:03 — The Search for Meaning & Spiritual Confusion  21:44 — Pagan Pursuits vs. Fulfillment in Christ  26:14 — Globalism & the Kingdom of God 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

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 from Scripture, including the account of the Tower of Babel, Pastor Lucas explores the spiritual and historical roots of humanity’s rebellion against God and warns against the rise of self-deification—when individuals place themselves in the position of God, defining morality and truth on their own terms. Pastor Lucas also exposes how “soft paganism” has subtly crept into the modern church, through practices like the Enneagram and through attitudes that judge others in ways that only God can. Throughout the message, Pastor Lucas addresses three major challenges facing Christians today: doubts about the goodness of God, the church’s role in justice, and the exclusivity of Christianity. He explains that questioning God’s goodness lies at the heart of rebellion, that the failures of the church do not invalidate the truth of the Gospel, and that salvation is found only in Jesus—yet God’s love is revealed in giving humanity the dignity of choice. Key Themes: The real “Pagan Threat" The use of the Hegelian dialectic Rebellion and self-deification “Soft paganism” in the modern church Doubting God’s goodness The church’s role in justice The exclusivity of Christ The call to discernment and truth Timestamps: 01:22 - What is the Pagan Threat? 02:11 - Marxism, Hegelian Dialectic, and Cultural Shifts 04:36 - Tower of Babel & Rebellion Against God 07:20 - Cancel Culture and the “Hive Brain” 08:23 - Self-Deification and Worship of Self 09:31 - Soft Paganism in the Church 11:09 - The Enneagram and Occult Influences 13:12 - Why Deception is So Effective 14:01 - Three Main Challenges to Faith 15:36 - Doubting the Goodness of God 18:54 - The Problem of Evil & God’s Character 22:41 - The Church’s Role in Justice 28:09 - The Exclusivity of Christianity 51:42 - Closing Prayer & Invitation 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here

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 recognize the deeper principles at work behind the latest cultural trends. Lucas also delves into the ancient roots of these movements, highlighting the influence of Hermeticism and the “seven principles” that underpin much of today’s radical ideology. He warns against the dangers of “directed evolution” and the temptation to play God, calling believers to stand firm in their faith, discern the times, and return to God’s created order. The message concludes with a call to repentance, spiritual clarity, and hope in Christ. 📖 Key themes: Marxism and spiritual conflictSocial contagion and youth identityIdeological colonization in societyPaganism and gender ideologyHermeticism and ancient spiritual rootsThe dangers of “directed evolution”Standing firm in biblical truthRepentance and spiritual renewalTimestamps: 00:50 – Marxism, Hegel, and the spiritual battle 02:46 – Why this topic matters for families and faith 03:56 – The challenge of addressing these issues with loved ones 06:34 – Transgenderism as a cultural example 10:20 – The concept of social contagion among youth 12:24 – The rise of ideological colonization 19:33 – “Rent a Pastor” and manipulation of Christian messaging 22:22 – Gender ideology as a pagan religious movement 35:04 – Hermeticism and the seven principles 45:20 – Final call to return to God’s order and closing prayer 🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch  YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch  Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: Donate Here