The Word at Waukee Podcast

Today is Trinity Sunday. We celebrate our God named Trinity, God’s perfect community – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One God in three persons, or three modes of being. While this is a mystery, we do know that we are sent in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to show the world what it means to be the world God intended in creation. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor...

Today is the Day of Pentecost and the end of the Easter season during which we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus, the Ascension of Jesus, and now the Coming of the Holy Spirit on all of Jesus’ followers. Filled with the Spirit we catch fire and are empowered to speak Jesus in the world. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee,...

We’re near the end of Easter. Today we celebrate Ascension Sunday. Ascension Day, this past Thursday, marks the moment, forty days after his resurrection, when Jesus ascended to heaven. Along with the disciples, we choose either to continue gazing towards heaven, reminiscing about the good old days, or following the movement of the Holy Spirit on an adventure ahead of us. Join us every Monday for...

Have you ever had the experience of the Lord reaching out to people you’re not too sure about? Maybe you’re not sure if they belong? The Holy Spirit continues to take us to new places and new people. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics that are relevant in...

In our worship series, Life After Death, we’re hearing some wonderful stories in the New Testament Book of Acts about people experiencing this new life in Jesus and what that means for us. Philip was one of the early church leaders, and the Spirit tells Philip to hit the road, to get up and get going after a seeker. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United M...

In our worship series, Life After Death, we’re hearing about the powerful name of Jesus that brings life here and now and not only when we die. Last week, Peter and John had cured a lame beggar in the name of Jesus and preached to the astonished crowd. The religious leaders were annoyed, so they had Peter and John arrested. Before that, however, about 5,000 people heard Peter’s witness and believe...

In our worship series, Life After Death, we continue to look at what life is like after death was conquered, and Jesus was raised from the dead. Today, just before our text, Peter and John cured a lame beggar in the name of Jesus. Now we hear about the healing power of the risen Jesus in our lives. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in...

We’re beginning a new worship series, Life After Death, in The Great 50 Days, celebrating Easter for 7 weeks. We’re hearing wonderful stories about what life is like for us after death was conquered and Jesus was raised from the dead. Today the disciples are led from paralyzing fear to great joy, prepared for life on earth without the physical presence of Jesus, and assured us of life in the name...

On Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. But what happens if his followers can’t find Jesus after the resurrection, just an empty tomb? What does that mean for us? Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics that are relevant in your life. Find more at wau...

On Good Friday, the day we remember Jesus’ crucifixion, we hear what happened—what Jesus said—between Friday noon and 3 PM when Jesus hung on the cross. Is it the triumph of the power of darkness? Or does it signal the widening of Jesus’ mission to embrace all people with the presence of God? Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Wauke...

On Palm Passion Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, we turn to the final section of the Gospel of Mark. It begins with the plot to kill Jesus, leading to Jesus’ arrest, trial, crucifixion, death, and resurrection. This is the passion of Jesus Christ. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encoura...

In the Lenten series, The life of Jesus, we’re headed towards Jesus’ passion, his suffering, crucifixion, death, and resurrection. Today, some Greeks want to see Jesus. After his disciples say this to Jesus, he tells his disciples that “the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee,...

In the Lenten series, The life of Jesus, we’re headed towards Jesus’ passion, his suffering, crucifixion, death, and resurrection. Today Jesus has a conversation with a religious leader who comes to him under the cover of darkness. And we hear about snakes! Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical...

In the Lenten series, The life of Jesus, we’re headed towards Jesus’ crucifixion. Today Jesus gets tough and does some spring cleaning in the Temple. Is it time to get rid of anything? Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics that are relevant in your life. Find...

In the Lenten series, The Life of Jesus, we’re headed towards Jesus’ crucifixion. Jesus takes this opportunity to tell his disciples what’s going to happen to him. This doesn’t sound good at all to them. So he makes it clear: if we want to follow Jesus, we must deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow him. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodi...

In a new worship series for Lent, we focus on the life of Jesus on his way to the cross. Today, just as Jesus is baptized, tempted, and sent forth preaching, so are we. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk from Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics that are relevant in your life. Find more at waukee...

As we come to the final episode (6) of Story Church, heaven and earth come together, and Jesus offers us transformation in life. Because this is a single story over the course of six weeks you may want to listen to the previous five episodes before this one! Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk from Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblica...

This week, in episode 5 of Story Church, our characters go to a funeral. Because this is a single story over the course of six weeks you may want to listen to the previous four episodes before this one! Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk from Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics that are relevant...

This week, in episode 4 of Story Church, our characters find themselves in the midst of a storm. Hang on! Because this is a single story over the course of six weeks you may want to listen to the first three episodes before this one! Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk from Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answ...

This week, in episode 3 of Story Church, Lauren starts figuring out how to become like Jesus. Because this is a single story over the course of six weeks you may want to listen to the first two episodes first! Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk from Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics that are r...

Last week we began the new worship series, Story Church. (Because this is a single story, you may want to listen to Part 1!) This week, in episode 2, Lauren Sanchez makes a decision that changes her life, and others’ lives too.  Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk from Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers t...

When an irreligious Chicago lawyer returns home for a family baptism, a collision transforms his life. So begins a new series unlike anything we’ve done at our church before. For the next six weeks, we’re hearing a single story inspired by our gospel readings from the Gospel of Mark, chapters 1-9. This is a story of fiction that Pastor John wrote. Don’t miss a single episode! Join us every Monday...

Now that Christmas has come, are you waiting for anything else? Is there something more you’re waiting for? Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk from Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics that are relevant in your life. Find more at waukeechurch.life.

Our waiting during Advent is over! We celebrate the greatest story ever told through The Christmas Story. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk from Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics that are relevant in your life. Find more at waukeechurch.life.

At the end of Advent, with Christmas just around the corner, we learn about Mary, the God-bearer, and how we are called to bear Christ in the world, too. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk from Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics that are relevant in your life. Find more at waukeechurch.life.