Nfluence Church Podcasts

In this message at Nfluence Church, Pastor Lucas Miles continues The Four Fronts: Identity, Immigration, Israel, and Islam in a Shifting Culture with a foundational teaching on identity, human dignity, and God’s design. The service opens with a special update from Bishop Charles in Kissy, Kenya, who shares how a ministry that began with one church in 2008 has grown to 55 churches. He thanks Nfluence for helping provide roofs for church buildings, and Pastor Lucas invites the church to give toward funding four more. Pastor Lucas then lays a biblical foundation for understanding identity, gender, and purpose. Rather than simply addressing what is right or wrong, this message answers why it matters. Centered on the doctrine of Imago Dei (Genesis 1:26–27), he explains that every person is made in the image of God and therefore has inherent value. He also clarifies the distinction between being made in God’s image and becoming a child of God through faith in Jesus Christ. Referencing Romans 1, Pastor Lucas shows how rejecting God leads to confusion and distorted identity, a pattern reflected in today’s culture. He challenges the idea of self-defined identity and calls believers to align with God’s truth. The message also speaks to self-worth, reminding us that rejecting our identity or body is ultimately rejecting the image God placed on us. Instead, we are called to live in a way that reflects Him in every area of life. Pastor Lucas closes with the hope of restoration in Christ, followed by a ministry time for those struggling with identity and an invitation to receive Jesus — moving from being made in God’s image to becoming a child of God. Key Themes: Imago Dei (Image of God) God-Centered Identity vs. Self-Defined Identity Image Bearer vs. Child of God Sin Distorts Identity Human Dignity Gratitude Over Self-Construction Restoration in Christ The Global Church Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome & Introduction 0:19 Bishop Charles Update 8:54 Bishop Charles Wraps Up 12:51 Opening Prayer 13:21 Series Introduction 16:33 You Can’t Understand Humanity Without God 34:05 Imago Dei (Image of God) 36:20 Genesis 9:6 — Sanctity of Life 48:15 Sin Distorts Identity (Romans 1) 53:56 A Theological View of Life 57:00 Restoration in Christ 1:01:23 Ministry Time & 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 message at Nfluence Church, Seth Gruber presents a bold argument that the opening chapter of Genesis already provides a complete framework for navigating today’s most pressing cultural debates. Centered on Genesis 1:26–28, he contends that questions surrounding human dignity, identity, marriage, and family are not new issues to be solved, but truths that were clearly established from the beginning. Walking through the creation account, Seth highlights four foundational realities: that every person bears the image of God and therefore possesses inherent value, that humanity was created distinctly male and female, that marriage is designed as a union between man and woman, and that the call to be fruitful establishes the importance of both mother and father in the life of a child. Rather than approaching these as evolving cultural conversations, he frames them as settled truths rooted in God’s design. A central theme of the message is the idea that many modern cultural challenges stem from a deeper philosophical error—what he identifies as a revival of ancient gnostic thinking. This perspective separates identity from the physical body, elevating internal perception over created reality. In contrast, he points to the biblical view of body and soul as unified, ultimately revealed through the incarnation and resurrection of Christ. Throughout the message, Seth challenges the Church to engage these issues with clarity and conviction. Referencing a well-known statement attributed to Martin Luther, he emphasizes that faithfulness is not only about what is preached, but whether it speaks directly to the defining issues of the moment. He affirms Lucas Miles for addressing these topics, while urging the broader Church to step into its responsibility to lead with truth in a rapidly shifting culture. The message closes with a call to action through White Rose Resistance, encouraging believers to move beyond awareness into engagement. Communion, led by Pastor Lucas, brings the message full circle—anchoring the call to cultural clarity in the deeper reality of Christ’s embodied sacrifice and the unity of body and spirit. Key Themes Genesis as Foundation for Culture Imago Dei and Human Dignity God’s Design for Gender, Marriage, and Family Body-Soul Unity vs. Cultural Redefinition The Church’s Responsibility to Speak with Clarity Cultural Conflict as Spiritual Reality From Belief to Action Timestamps 0:20 — Introduction / Seth welcomed to the stage 9:40 — “Our Savior solved the entire culture war” 10:18 — Genesis 1:26 — foundation for human identity 10:46 — “Be fruitful and multiply” — cultural mandate 13:23 — Image of God and human value 13:35 — Male and female distinction 16:56 — Marriage by design 19:30 — The “Martin Luther Test” for pastors 34:36 — Cultural conflict rooted in Genesis 35:12 — Defining gnostic dualism 41:31 — Identity and the body 45:26 — Personhood and the abortion debate 🙏 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 service, guest speaker Seth Gruber leads a message centered on spiritual foundation, cultural clarity, and the responsibility of the Church to engage truthfully in today’s world. Pastor Lucas opens with a brief devotional from Proverbs 3, emphasizing the importance of building life on the foundation of Christ and living in proper spiritual order. Seth Gruber then delivers a bold and comprehensive message, arguing that today’s cultural conflicts are not merely political, but deeply theological. Centered on Genesis 1:26–28, he presents the idea that Scripture already provides a complete framework for understanding issues like human dignity, identity, marriage, and family. Walking through the creation account, Seth outlines four foundational truths: that every person is made in the image of God and therefore has inherent value, that humanity was created distinctly male and female, that marriage is designed as a union between one man and one woman, and that the call to be fruitful highlights the importance of both mother and father. He frames these not as evolving cultural conversations, but as established truths rooted in God’s original design. A central theme throughout the message is the idea that many modern cultural issues stem from a deeper philosophical divide. Seth identifies this as a revival of gnostic thinking—separating identity from the physical body and elevating internal perception over created reality. In contrast, he points to the biblical view of the unity of body and spirit, ultimately revealed through Christ. He also challenges the Church to move beyond passivity, calling believers and leaders to speak with clarity and conviction on the defining issues of our time. Faithfulness, he emphasizes, is not only about knowing truth, but applying it where it is most contested. While the message addresses weighty topics, it ultimately returns to grace—offering hope, healing, and restoration for those impacted by abortion, and pointing to the redemptive work of Christ as the foundation for both truth and compassion. Key Themes Spiritual Foundation and Order (Proverbs 3) Genesis as the Blueprint for Culture Imago Dei and the Value of Human Life God’s Design for Gender, Marriage, and Family Body-Soul Unity vs. Cultural Redefinition Cultural Conflict as a Theological Reality The Church’s Responsibility to Speak with Clarity Grace, Healing, and Restoration Key Timestamps 0:20 — Welcome and introduction of Seth Gruber 1:21 — Proverbs 3 devotional (foundation in Christ) 6:53 — Introduction of local political candidates 10:10 — Church announcements (Women’s Conference, Greg’s memorial) 14:18 — Seth Gruber begins message 23:25 — “All human conflict is theological” 24:03 — Genesis 1 as the framework for culture 33:35 — Imago Dei and human dignity 49:17 — Gnosticism explained 1:06:19 — “This is my body” (climactic theological contrast) 1:08:34 — Grace and healing for post-abortive parents 1:13:19 — Communion led by Pastor Lucas 🙏 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 Easter Sunday message, “Jesus Is Lord,” Pastor Lucas Miles calls believers to move beyond a surface-level celebration of the resurrection and fully understand what it means to live under the Lordship of Christ. Drawing from Scripture and fulfilled prophecy, he presents the resurrection not just as proof that Jesus is alive, but as the moment of His coronation, where Christ is exalted above every name. Walking through both Old and New Testament passages, Pastor Lucas builds a compelling case that the resurrection is historically grounded and central to the Christian faith. He challenges the idea of casual belief, emphasizing that declaring “Jesus is Lord” is not simply a statement of faith, but a call to total surrender, one that reorders every area of life. From the cultural weight of that declaration in the first century to its implications today, the message confronts passive Christianity and calls for a deeper, more authentic commitment. Through a powerful real-life story, he illustrates the difference between using the name of Jesus as a slogan and truly submitting to Him as Lord. Ultimately, this message is a call to respond, to recognize Christ not only as Savior, but as King, and to live accordingly with conviction, obedience, and transformed lives. Key Themes: The Resurrection as Coronation Jesus Is Lord, Not Just Savior Surrender Over Surface-Level Faith The Authority of Christ in Every Area of Life Historical Reality of the Resurrection Cultural and Personal Lordship Authentic Transformation vs. Cultural Christianity Timestamps: 0:22 — Opening communion reflection 0:39 — Prophecy & historical evidence 2:03 — Campus Q&A story (University of Arizona) 11:00 — Sermon begins: Jesus Is Lord 16:38 — The resurrection as coronation 20:01 — Jesus qualifies us for the Holy Spirit 29:55 — “Jesus is Lord” as a political declaration 35:44 — Lordship requires total submission 48:50 — Lordship reorders every area of life 60:06 — Altar call & 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

In this opening message of the Four Fronts series, Pastor Lucas Miles challenges believers to understand the cultural moment we’re living in and respond with clarity, conviction, and a biblical foundation. Drawing from the Sons of Issachar, he calls the church to not only recognize the times, but to know how to act. Addressing identity, immigration, Israel, and Islam, he unpacks each topic through a biblical lens—urging believers to engage rather than retreat. From navigating conversations around gender and worldview, to approaching immigration with both compassion and discernment, to thinking critically about Israel and responding to Islam with truth and love, the message emphasizes the importance of being both informed and grounded in faith. Ultimately, this is a call for the church to step up, not stay silent—to renew our minds, live with conviction, and confidently represent truth in a rapidly shifting culture. Key Themes:Engaging Culture, Not RetreatingUnderstanding the TimesA Generational CrisisEquipping the ChurchDigital EvangelismDiscernment in a Contested CultureFear vs. FaithEmbracing Complexity Over Simplification Timestamps: 0:25 — Intro & welcome  2:05 — New series announced  6:15 — Four Fronts series overview (Identity, Immigration, Israel, Islam)  19:25 — Identity / gender begins  32:40 — Immigration begins  39:15 — Israel begins  43:40 — Antisemitism defined  45:15 — Griper movement explained  54:55 — Islam begins  1:02:40 — Landing the plane / conclusion 🙏 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