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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 conflict
• Social contagion and youth identity
• Ideological colonization in society
• Paganism and gender ideology
• Hermeticism and ancient spiritual roots
• The dangers of “directed evolution”
• Standing firm in biblical truth
• Repentance and spiritual renewal

Timestamps:

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

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Tune in to listen to guest speaker Shane Winnings deliver a standalone message titled "Intrusive Thoughts" (Recorded 08/20/2023).

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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

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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

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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 Church
• Christian Public Figures
• Salvation and Lordship
• Heaven and Loved Ones
• Protecting Kids Spiritually
• Young Adult Ministry
• Catholic Doctrine and Loss
• Baptism Questions
• Security of Salvation
• The Book of Life
• Free Will and Prayer
• Purgatory
• End Times Views
• Cult of Personality
• Baptisms
• Communion 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

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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 Differences
• Preservation and Reliability of Scripture
• John 6, Communion, and the Papacy
• Addressing Transgender and Gender-Identity Questions
• Reaching Atheists and Secular Humanists
• Why Faith Shapes Everyday Life
• Do Pets Go to Heaven?
• Responding to Abortion with Truth and Compassion
• Sharing Faith as a New Christian
• Maryology and Catholic Reverence for Mary
• Helping Gen Z Stay Focused Spiritually
• Marriage Without State Paperwork
• Nephilim and Ancient Alien Theories
• “Rest in Peace” and Public Figures
• Influential Christian Books
• God’s Justice and the Reality of Hell
• Communion 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

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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

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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 Culture
• Truth Found in Lives Submitted to Jesus
• Jesus as the Promised Messianic King
• Israel and God’s Redemptive Plan
• The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24)
• Doubt, Disappointment, and Spiritual Blindness
• Jesus Revealed Through the Law and the Prophets
• The Kingdom of God: Spiritual and Eternal
• The Son of Man in Scripture
• Communion, Passover, and Fulfillment

Updated Timestamps:

• 0:20 – Introduction & Discernment
• 3:20 – The Call for Spiritual Discernment
• 5:00 – The Messianic King & Israel
• 8:00 – The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24)
• 13:20 – Confusion & Disappointment
• 16:00 – Jesus Explains the Scriptures
• 20:00 – Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread
• 21:20 – Doubt vs. Faith
• 28:20 – Daniel’s Vision of the Kingdom
• 30:20 – Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled
• 32:20 – The Kingdom of God Has Come
• 34:20 – The Unshakable Kingdom
• 36:20 – The Son of Man Revealed
• 38:20 – Communion & Passover
• 54:20 – Application & Call to Faith
• 65:20 – Closing Prayer & Christmas Blessing

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