Nfluence Church Podcasts

1 Corinthians: Chapter 14 ContinuedPodcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas MilesEpisode 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 surrounding Paul's words.From literalist readings to cultural considerations, from the nature of disruptive speech to the interpolation theory, Pastor Lucas carefully weighs each view against Scripture. His goal: to provide a balanced, Christ-centered perspective that affirms the value and participation of women in the body of Christ.This sermon challenges restrictive interpretations while pointing believers back to the heart of God for unity, clarity, and freedom in worship.02:08 Reading and Initial Thoughts on the Text07:42 Literal Interpretation and Its Issues14:56 Disruptive Speech and Cultural Context20:42 Prohibition on Discerning Prophecies27:49 Alternative Views and Conclusion29:36 Early Church Writings and New Testament Consistency30:38 Questioning Biblical Passages and Their Origins31:35 The Infallibility and Translation of the Bible34:33 Debating Women's Roles in the Church41:34 Interpolation Theory and Its Implications

1 Corinthians: Chapter 14Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas MilesEpisode 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, the issue of over-realized eschatology, and the importance of considering others above oneself in the church community. The discussion emphasizes the balance between pursuing spiritual gifts like tongues and prophecy while maintaining order and edification within the church assembly. The sermon also sets the stage for a deeper examination of controversial verses regarding women's roles in the next session.00:40 Challenges in First Corinthians01:32 Themes in First Corinthians02:09 Over Realized Eschatology05:29 Pursue Love and Spiritual Gifts10:41 The Role of Prophecy and Tongues12:04 Order in the Assembly19:20 Misconceptions About Tongues22:59 Praying and Singing with Understanding25:02 Tongues as a Sign for Unbelievers27:01 Order in the Church Assembly37:02 The Role of Women in the Church43:26 Encouragement and Closing Prayer

1 Corinthians: Chapter 13Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas MilesEpisode 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 addresses their overemphasis on spiritual gifts—especially tongues—and reminds us that without love, even the most dramatic displays of power or knowledge mean nothing. Pastor Lucas explains the difference between an over-realized eschatology and the true “already/not yet” nature of our faith, reminding us that spiritual gifts are temporary, but love endures forever.The message calls believers to pursue unity in the diversity of gifts, embrace the primacy of love, and recognize that true maturity isn't measured by charisma or gifting but by how well we reflect Christ's love. Pastor Lucas closes with an invitation for all to experience God's transformative love through Jesus Christ.02:07 Contextual Understanding of 1 Corinthians04:16 Paul's Message to the Corinthians06:28 Over-Realized Eschatology Explained08:07 Paul's Critique of the Corinthians' Behavior12:20 Unity and Spiritual Gifts17:54 The Primacy of Love22:15 The Challenge of Love in Marriage23:31 Defining True Love23:58 God's Love and Human Misconceptions28:55 The Temporary Nature of Spiritual Gifts35:36 The Incomplete Nature of Our Spiritual Journey

1 Corinthians: Chapter 12Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas MilesEpisode Summary:Understanding Communion and Spiritual Gifts in 1 Corinthians In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles unpacks 1 Corinthians 11:17–34, where Paul rebukes the Corinthians for distorting the meaning of communion. Instead of fostering unity, their approach reflected division and selfishness. Pastor Lucas explains the historical and cultural backdrop of these errors, contrasting the Christian practice of the Lord's Supper with pagan rituals, and highlights the importance of remembering Christ's sacrifice with the right heart. He also emphasizes how communion points believers to the anticipation of Christ's return and the assurance of worthiness through Him.Transitioning into 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Lucas introduces Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts. He addresses the Corinthians' misuse of tongues, underscores the Spirit's role in distributing diverse gifts, and reminds believers that all gifts exist for the common good and the strengthening of the church.00:57 The Lord's Supper: A Deeper Dive04:38 Unity in the Body of Christ13:33 Transition to Spiritual Gifts13:53 Understanding Spiritual Gifts20:53 Correcting Misconceptions26:03 Unity Through Diversity35:16 Unity in the Body of Christ36:05 The True Meaning of Baptism37:21 The Importance of Church Community39:51 Respect and Honor in the Church44:42 Paul's Teachings on Church Leadership

1 Corinthians: Chapter 11 Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, Indiana Featuring: Pastor Lucas MilesEpisode Summary:In this insightful and thought-provoking message, Pastor Lucas Miles tackles one of the most debated passages in the New Testament — 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 — where Paul addresses the issue of head coverings.Far from being just a cultural footnote, this passage opens up a rich conversation about authority, gender distinction, and functional submission in the life of the church. With clarity and depth, Pastor Lucas explores multiple viewpoints — from the traditional and literal, to the cultural/contextual, to the symbolism of hair as a covering — helping believers navigate this complex teaching without falling into legalism or confusion.But this isn't just about head coverings. It's about honoring God's design, walking in humility, and understanding how eternal principles can still shape how we live today. Whether you've wrestled with this passage before or are encountering it for the first time, this message will challenge assumptions, spark reflection, and point you back to the heart of God's Word.00:37 Understanding the Context of Head Coverings01:09 Challenges in Interpreting the Passage02:36 Paul's Instructions on Head Coverings05:25 Different Theological Views on Head Coverings05:48 Revival of Interest in Head Coverings07:04 Breaking Down the Five Main Views17:22 Paul's Thesis and the Role of Men19:37 Roman Religious Practices and Head Coverings25:22 Paul's Teachings on Head Coverings26:04 Order and Authority in Creation27:18 The Role of Angels and Theories29:19 Distinction Between Sexes31:58 Functional Submission and Leadership38:52 Cultural Context and Pagan Influences45:30 Concluding Thoughts on Authority and Gender

Episode Summary:In this urgent and personal message, Pastor Lucas Miles takes us deep into 1 Corinthians 10, where Paul warns believers not to fall into the same spiritual traps that destroyed ancient Israel. Though saved and delivered, many of them clung to idols and temptations—and it cost them everything.Through Paul's writing, Pastor Lucas calls the modern church to examine its own “high places”—those hidden areas of compromise, addiction, or false security that we refuse to tear down. From substances and relationships to emotional strongholds and spiritual apathy, nothing is off the table. If left unchecked, those things will grow into altars of idolatry in our hearts.Lucas doesn't just unpack theology—he tells real stories, offers practical steps, and invites listeners into radical self-reflection and freedom. If you've ever wondered why you keep tripping in the same area, this episode will hit home in the best way.

1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Chapter 9-10Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas Miles

1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Chapter 7-8Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas Miles

1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Chapter 7Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas Miles

1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Chapter 6 ContinuedPodcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas Miles

1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Chapter 5-6Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas Miles

1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Chapter 3-4Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas Miles

1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Chapter 1-2Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas Miles

1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Overview and HistoryPodcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas Miles

He preached on the Day of Pentecost and 3000 people were added to the church. Peter goes further in this chapter of Acts by declaring his ministry to the gentiles as he affirm the message of Paul and Barnabas. New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Saul's moment of grace happened on the road to Demascus. His devotion had made him one of the most feared men among Christians because of his persecution of the church. Pastor Lucas even addresses the supposed name change of Saul to Paul.  New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

In today's podcast we are asked to answer the question, "Are we all in?" Acts is a book that was written to inspire us to share Jesus even in the face of persecution.  New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Were Ananias & Sapphira true believers? Pastor Lucas takes us into this interesting happening in the book of Acts.  New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Join Pastor Lucas Miles as we go through The Acts of The Apostles. This episode we see the persecution of the church has it's beginning.#Nfluence #LucasMiles #KrissyMiles #GoodGod #ActsofTheApostles  New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Join us as Pastor Lucas Miles continues the series Acts of The Apostles. This week we see that the Gospel Extends to the Gentiles as the Apostles take the message beyond Jerusalem.#Nfluence #LucasMiles #KrissyMiles #GoodGod #WokeJesus #NfluenceNetwork #AmericanPastorProject New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

The Book of Acts  isn't just about what happened during the time of the original apostles, it is really about the acts of The Church. Listen as Pastor Lucas Miles takes us through an in-depth look at this book that is actually still being written. New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to guest speaker Shane Winnings deliver a standalone message titled "Intrusive Thoughts" (Recorded 08/20/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles wrap up the series titled Woke Jesus (Recorded 08/13/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to guest speaker Micah Beckwith deliver a standalone message titled "The Heart of Woship" (Recorded 08/06/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to guest speaker Dr. David Imes deliver a standalone message titled "I Thought I Needed a Brain Transplant But God Changed My Mind" (Recorded 07/30/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Woke Jesus (Recorded 07/23/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Woke Jesus (Recorded 07/16/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Woke Jesus (Recorded 07/09/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to guest speaker Ryan Helfenbein deliver a standalone message titled "God & Country" (Recorded 07/02/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Woke Jesus (Recorded 06/25/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to guest speaker Matt Hunsberger deliver a standalone message titled "The Good Father" (Recorded 06/18/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Recorded 06/07/2023 New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Woke Jesus (Recorded 06/11/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Woke Jesus (Recorded 06/04/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles begin a new series titled Woke Jesus (Recorded 05/28/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Dr. David Imes deliver a standalone message titled "Help My Unbelief" (Recorded 05/21/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles deliver a standalone message titled "The Godly Family" (Recorded 05/14/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Krissy Miles deliver the second half of her message titled "I Got Issues! - Understanding Today's Identity Crisis" (Recorded 05/07/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Krissy Miles deliver the first half of her message titled "I Got Issues! - Understanding Today's Identity Crisis" (Recorded 04/30/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Dr. Tom Anderson deliver a standalone message titled "What is Truth?" (Recorded 04/23/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles wrap up the series titled Hearing From Heaven (Recorded 04/16/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Hearing From Heaven (Recorded 04/09/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Hearing From Heaven (Recorded 04/02/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Hearing From Heaven (Recorded 03/26/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles begin a new series diving into the story of the prophet Isaiah titled Hearing From Heaven (Recorded 03/19/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Steve Carlson deliver a standalone message titled "Living Out of Abundance" (Recorded 03/12/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Walt Heyer's discussion, hosted by Lucas Miles, explores the science and psychology of gender and the effects it has on our society. You will build an understanding of how to protect children from the harm caused by misinformed gender decisions. Gain insight into the reality of gender regret, and how it affects individuals and our culture. New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Krissy Miles continue the series titled Destination Eternity (Recorded 03/05/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Krissy Miles continue the series titled Destination Eternity (Recorded 02/26/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Destination Eternity (Recorded 02/19/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.

Tune in to listen to Pastor Lucas Miles continue the series titled Destination Eternity (Recorded 02/12/2023). New to Nfluence Church? Click here Need Prayer? Click here Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe. Click here Visit our website for more resources and information.