Nfluence Church Podcasts

The Nfluence Church Podcast is your source for bold, Bible-based teaching that equips you to live out your faith with clarity and conviction. Led by pastors Lucas and Krissy Miles, each episode delivers practical messages that connect timeless truth to real life—helping you grow in grace, stand firm in a shifting culture, and discover your God-given influence in the world.

Whether you’re new to faith, hungry to go deeper, or looking for answers in today’s confusing times, the Nfluence Church Podcast will challenge and encourage you to follow Jesus with confidence.

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1 Corinthians: Chapter 9

July 06, 2025 • Nfluence Church

Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Lucas Miles explores the deep themes of authority, freedom, and sacrifice in ministry through the lens of 1 Corinthians 9. The message unpacks the apostle Paul’s defense of his authority, his rights as a minister, and why he willingly chose not to exercise those rights. In a Corinthian culture marked by division and spiritual confusion, Paul sets a model of disciplined leadership and humility that the modern church still desperately needs.

Whether you're in full-time ministry, leadership, or simply seeking to grow in your faith, this teaching challenges listeners to count the cost, lay down personal rights when necessary, and run the race with eternity in view.

02:32 Paul's Authority and Apostleship

03:19 Challenges in the Corinthian Church

06:45 Mixed Seed Christianity

09:19 Paul's Apostolic Rights and Sacrifices

11:46 The Role of Apostles and Modern Implications

14:45 Paul's Defense and Justification

17:46 Rights of Ministers and Personal Sacrifices

27:39 The Right to Compensation for Ministers

28:25 Personal Experiences in Ministry

30:04 Balancing Rights and Responsibilities

32:23 Paul's Example of Sacrifice

37:15 Criticism and Defense of Church Practices