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Augustine. Martin Luther. John Wesley. Karl Barth. What do these theological forefathers have in common?Their encounter with Christ through the letter to the Romans left them changed--and radically changed the world through them.Paul's letter to the church in Rome has consistently impacted lives and led to multiple revivals across the globe across the centuries. Just imagine how God may work in YOUR life as we dive into this letter to the Romans!May 17th, 2025Rev. Kelcie Exline

Augustine. Martin Luther. John Wesley. Karl Barth. What do these theological forefathers have in common?Their encounter with Christ through the letter to the Romans left them changed--and radically changed the world through them.Paul's letter to the church in Rome has consistently impacted lives and led to multiple revivals across the globe across the centuries. Just imagine how God may work in YOUR life as we dive into this letter to the Romans!May 10th, 2025Rev. Kelcie Exline

Delivered from a broken home and the drug life, Dylan was forever changed when he encountered Jesus! Now his life is devoted to helping others encounter the only One who can truly fill and free us!Rev. Dylan Robinson has impacted numerous lives through his ministry as a pastor, church planter, and evangelist. He currently serves as the lead pastor of The Well Church of the Nazarene in Springfield, MO.May 2nd, 2025Rev. Dylan Robinson

Music is powerful, and the words set to our favorite tunes are unforgettable. They shape our worldview--and the way we view ourselves. Join us as we explore famous songs in the Bible, allowing them to shape our view of God, of life, and of our understanding of who we are and Whose we are. Life is a journey--let's choose the perfect playlist for it!April 26th, 2025Rev. Kelcie Exline

On Resurrection Day, Pastor Kelcie presented the gospel using plastic eggs, colorful candies, and the story of four gardens. This interactive gospel message has become a favorite Resurrection Day tradition for the SparkFam! While we can't upload jellybeans into the podcast, we hope you'll still enjoy it!April 20th, 2025Rev. Kelcie Exline

Pastor Kelcie shares about the El Reno tornado, the Belfast Peace Wall, and Jesus' willingness and ability to demolish the walls that separate us from God and each other.Rev. Kelcie ExlineApril 12th, 2025

How do our Benjamins, Jacksons, Lincolns, and Washingtons stack up in Jesus' eyes? Journey with us through the Jesus stories unique to the gospel of Luke--with an eye on the stewardship of wealth and justice for those in need.Jesus doesn't want just cash... but He does want JUST cash.Rev. Kelcie J. ExlineApril 5th, 2025

How do our Benjamins, Jacksons, Lincolns, and Washingtons stack up in Jesus' eyes? Journey with us through the Jesus stories unique to the gospel of Luke--with an eye on the stewardship of wealth and justice for those in need.Jesus doesn't want just cash... but He does want JUST cash.Rev. Kelcie J. ExlineMarch 29th, 2025

How do our Benjamins, Jacksons, Lincolns, and Washingtons stack up in Jesus' eyes? Journey with us through the Jesus stories unique to the gospel of Luke--with an eye on the stewardship of wealth and justice for those in need.Jesus doesn't want just cash... but He does want JUST cash.Ministry Student Leah NickelMarch 22nd, 2025

How do our Benjamins, Jacksons, Lincolns, and Washingtons stack up in Jesus' eyes? Journey with us through the Jesus stories unique to the gospel of Luke--with an eye on the stewardship of wealth and justice for those in need.Jesus doesn't want just cash... but He does want JUST cash.Rev. Kelcie J. ExlineMarch 15th, 2025

How do our Benjamins, Jacksons, Lincolns, and Washingtons stack up in Jesus' eyes? Journey with us through the Jesus stories unique to the gospel of Luke--with an eye on the stewardship of wealth and justice for those in need.Jesus doesn't want just cash... but He does want JUST cash.Rev. Kelcie J. ExlineMarch 8th, 2025

How do our Benjamins, Jacksons, Lincolns, and Washingtons stack up in Jesus eyes? Journey with us through the Jesus stories unique to the gospel of Luke--with an eye on the stewardship of wealth and justice for those in need.Jesus doesn't want just cash... but He does want JUST cash.

FIRST: (adjective / ˈfərst ) preceding all others in time, order, or importance We love God because God FIRST loved us. We know God deserves to be FIRST in our lives, but what does that look like? Join us as we explore giving God the FIRST of our trust, time, talents, and treasures! by Rev. Kelcie J. Exline February 1st, 2025

"Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Jeshanah. He named it Ebenezer, explaining, 'The Lord helped us to this very point.' " Ebenezer Night is a special annual tradition for the SparkFam where we REMEMBER God's faithfulness over the past year, respond in WORSHIP, and ADVANCE into His calling and vision for us in the next year! This year's Ebenezer was particularly special--after nearly a decade of planting, we are now ORGANIZED!!! This means we moved from "church plant" to being fully recognized as a "church" by our denomination. However, we have not "arrived"--we will always be on mission with a planting mentality! Rev. Kelcie Exline KS District Superintendent Kendall Franklin January 18th, 2025

FIRST: (adjective / ˈfərst ) preceding all others in time, order, or importance We love God because God FIRST loved us. We know God deserves to be FIRST in our lives, but what does that look like? Join us as we explore giving God the FIRST of our trust, time, talents, and treasures! by Rev. Kelcie Exline January 11th, 2025

"Advent" simply means "arrival"--and when Christ arrives, He brings HOPE, PEACE, JOY, AND LOVE. On this fourth week of advent, we're talking about busyness and hurry... Do we have time for Love? by Rev. Kelcie Exline December 21st, 2024 Recommended Reading: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

"Advent" simply means "arrival"--and when Christ arrives, He brings HOPE, PEACE, JOY, AND LOVE. On this third week of advent, we're talking about deep joy... 650' under the earth! by Rev. Kelcie Exline December 14th, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnE_dzdJZ7g&t=336s

"Advent" simply means "arrival"--and when Christ arrives, He brings HOPE, PEACE, JOY, AND LOVE. On this second week of advent, we're talking peace... and yet our minds often feel more like war zones. Join us as we talk about how to overcome toxic thoughts with the peace of Christ! by Rev. Kelcie Exline December 7th, 2024 Recommended Resources: Victory Over the Darkness by Neil T. Anderson The Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil T. Anderson Freedom in Christ Ministries App

We're a church without walls FOR REAL people and FOR REAL questions. For real for real, let's talk about the hard stuff, the awkward stuff, and the stuff you don't want to talk about (but really kinda do!). No topic is off-limits as we follow Jesus together. So let's get to it! November 9th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline Resources: "Lecture on the Early Church and Politics" by Tim Mackie (The Bible Project) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXcSJVW8rg4

Straight outta "Hell's Kitchen" of Hutchinson, Tara's life flipped upside-down when she met Jesus. Now she's ready to join Jesus in His transformation of her old hood--Heaven's Hood!

We're a church without walls FOR REAL people and FOR REAL questions. For real for real, let's talk about the hard stuff, the awkward stuff, and the stuff you don't want to talk about (but really kinda do!). No topic is off-limits as we follow Jesus together. So let's get to it!

We are a "church without walls", but what is "church" anyway? Is it buildings, budgets, and boards? Is it programming and services? A 501c3? A denomination? A personality cult? A place to go be entertained (or not...)? Or maybe it's mystery and miracle... not a what... but a who with a high calling. Join us as we explore the apostles' letters to the Early Church to discover who the Church was then...and who we are now! October 5th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline References: Letters to the Church by Francis Chan The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom

We are a "church without walls", but what is "church" anyway? Is it buildings, budgets, and boards? Is it programming and services? A 501c3? A denomination? A personality cult? A place to go be entertained (or not...)? Or maybe it's mystery and miracle... not a what... but a who with a high calling. Join us as we explore the apostles' letters to the Early Church to discover who the Church was then...and who we are now! September 21st, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline References: Letters to the Church by Francis Chan

We are a "church without walls", but what is "church" anyway? Is it buildings, budgets, and boards? Is it programming and services? A 501c3? A denomination? A personality cult? A place to go be entertained (or not...)? Or maybe it's mystery and miracle... not a what... but a who with a high calling. Join us as we explore the apostles' letters to the Early Church to discover who the Church was then...and who we are now! August 31st, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline References: Letters to the Church by Francis Chan

We are a "church without walls", but what is "church" anyway? Is it buildings, budgets, and boards? Is it programming and services? A 501c3? A denomination? A personality cult? A place to go be entertained (or not...)? Or maybe it's mystery and miracle... not a what... but a who with a high calling. Join us as we explore the apostles' letters to the Early Church to discover who the Church was then...and who we are now! August 17th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline References: Letters to the Church by Francis Chan

Using a backpack full of school supplies, Pastor Kelcie shares the good news of what God has given us to live our best lives in Jesus Christ! August 10th, 2024 by Rev. Kelcie Exline

We are a "church without walls", but what is "church" anyway? Is it buildings, budgets, and boards? Is it programming and services? A 501c3? A denomination? A personality cult? A place to go be entertained (or not...)? Or maybe it's mystery and miracle... not a what... but a who with a high calling. Join us as we explore the apostles' letters to the Early Church to discover who the Church was then...and who we are now! August 3rd, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline References: Letters to the Church by Francis Chan

We are a "church without walls", but what is "church" anyway? Is it buildings, budgets, and boards? Is it programming and services? A 501c3? A denomination? A personality cult? A place to go be entertained (or not...)? Or maybe it's mystery and miracle... not a what... but a who with a high calling. Join us as we explore the apostles' letters to the Early Church to discover who the Church was then...and who we are now!

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. July 6th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. June 29th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. June 22nd, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. June 16th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

This world celebrates pride, but what exactly is it? And how does it affect our walk with God? Guest Speaker: Dalia Romero June 8th, 2024

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. June 1st, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. May 26th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. May 18th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. May 12th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

2,000 years ago, Jesus walked the streets and transformed people's lives--and He still is today! Revival happens when the LORD's fire falls! May 4th, 2024 Speaker: Rev. Kelcie Exline Translator: Dalia Romero

2,000 years ago, Jesus walked the streets and transformed people's lives--and He still is today! Straight outta Heaven's Hood, Tara shares how God delivered her out of deepest darkness and bondage and into the light and freedom of His Son Jesus Christ! May 4th, 2024 Speaker: Tara Chaney Translator: Dalia Romero

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. April 27th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. April 20th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

Israel wanted to be like every other nation, and so they demanded to be given a king. The political climate was divisive. The people God had chosen were rebelling against him. The times were marked with wars and famines and disasters. But even in the chaos... God was still present and powerfully working. April 13th, 2024 Rev. Kelcie Exline

Nazarene missionaries Esteban Alcantara & Sugey Salmeron share stories of how God has mobilized the Church to be Jesus' hands and feet across the globe! Esteban Alcantara & Sugey Salmeron Regional Missions Mobilization Coordinators (Eurasia Region) April 6, 2024

Last words always ring in our ears. John devotes FIVE chapters of his gospel to a single night--a night full of Jesus' final teachings and prayers for his disciples before He went to the cross. Even after His resurrection, these famous "last words" are critical for Jesus' disciples today. May they ring in our ears and our hearts! Rev. Kelcie Exline March 23rd, 2024

Last words always ring in our ears. John devotes FIVE chapters of his gospel to a single night--a night full of Jesus' final teachings and prayers for his disciples before He went to the cross. Even after His resurrection, these famous "last words" are critical for Jesus' disciples today. May they ring in our ears and our hearts! Rev. Kelcie Exline March 16th, 2024

Last words always ring in our ears. John devotes FIVE chapters of his gospel to a single night--a night full of Jesus' final teachings and prayers for his disciples before He went to the cross. Even after His resurrection, these famous "last words" are critical for Jesus' disciples today. May they ring in our ears and our hearts! Rev. Kelcie Exline March 9th, 2024

Last words always ring in our ears. John devotes FIVE chapters of his gospel to a single night--a night full of Jesus' final teachings and prayers for his disciples before He went to the cross. Even after His resurrection, these famous "last words" are critical for Jesus' disciples today. May they ring in our ears and our hearts! Rev. Kelcie Exline February 17th, 2024

What made the early Church such an exponential movement filled with miraculous power? And how can we be like them? Join us for an exploration of Acts 2:42-47. by Rev. Kelcie Exline February 3rd, 2024

How could consistently showing up for the Lord change your life? There's no better place to be than at Jesus' feet! Pastor Kelcie reflects on Jesus' visit with Mary and Martha in this message about the POWER of PRESENCE. by Rev. Kelcie Exline January 27th, 2024 References & Further Reading/Listening: - The Power to Change by Craig Groeschel - "When Your Mind Won't Stop | Habits of a Healthy Heart | Part 3" - Life.Church with Craig Groeschel podcast - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

In this special year-end gathering, we reflect on what God has done among us in the past year, worship Him, and look forward to His vision for us in next year! Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Jeshanah. He named it Ebenezer, explaining, “The Lord helped us to this very point.” - 1 Samuel 7:12 Rev. Kelcie Exline December 30, 2023

Love shows up in the most unexpected places...because that's what love does! A brief reflection before Christmas communion. Rev. Kelcie Exline December 23, 2023