The Word at Waukee Podcast

During these great 50 days of Easter, we see snapshots of what resurrection and new life looks like. Here, some of his followers go fishing. The Risen Christ appears by the sea before his astonished disciples and commissions them to do his work in his name. 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...

This is the second Sunday of Easter. We’re beginning a new worship series, Snapshots of Easter, in The Great 50 Days, celebrating Easter for 7 weeks. We’re hearing wonderful stories that show us some pictures of what life looks after the resurrection of Jesus. Today the disciples are led from paralyzing fear to great joy and Thomas struggles with doubt. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon fro...

Following Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and burial, some women go back after the Sabbath to anoint the body only to discover that Jesus’ tomb is empty. 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 waukeechurch.life.

A powerful retelling of Jesus’ crucifixion and death by Doug Applegate, Director of Family Ministries at Prairie Ridge Church in Ankeny. Parents, please note, because the Good Friday story is presented dramatically, this livestream may not be suitable for children under the age of 11. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa....

It’s Holy Week – the most important week of the year for Christians as we celebrate the saving events of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today we begin by celebrating Palm Sunday, that is, the beginning of Holy Week when Jesus entered Jerusalem. Our focus then changes to the end of the last 24 hours that changed the world, the end of Jesus’ life, as we hear about the crucifixion. Join us every Monday for S...

Today is the fifth Sunday in Lent and our focus on the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life. We participated in Jesus’ Last Supper and the betrayal out in the Garden of Gethsemane. Then, Jesus was taken to stand before the religious council and Roman governor, who condemned him to die. Today, the Romans torture Jesus and take him to the place for crucifixion. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from...

Today is the fourth Sunday in Lent and our focus on the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life. We participated in Jesus’ Last Supper and the betrayal out in the Garden of Gethsemane. Then, Jesus was taken to stand before the high priest and the religious leaders, who condemned him to die. Now, Jesus is taken to stand trial before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate.  Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon...

Today is the third Sunday in Lent and our focus on the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life. We participated in Jesus’ Last Supper and went out to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus was betrayed. Today, Jesus is taken to stand before the high priest, Caiaphas, and the religious leaders. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You...

Today is the second Sunday in Lent. Last week began our focus on the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life, and we participated in Jesus’ Last Supper. Now, Jesus finishes the supper and goes out to the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane. 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...

Today is the first Sunday in Lent. We begin our new worship series, 24 Hours That Changed the World. We’re going to focus on the last day of Jesus’ life over the next six weeks of Lent. This is the beginning of the end, the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples.  Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope,...

As we come to the end of our series, Glimpses of God, we go up the mountain with Jesus who is transfigured and meets with Moses and Elijah. Once more, this text opens up a window for us to get a glimpse of God. 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 r...

Jesus continues teaching the disciples and the crowd in his sermon on the plain. After identifying a vision of the new world, God’s kingdom, he tells his followers to love their enemies. This text opens up a window for us to get another glimpse of God. 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 encou...

After Jesus chooses some apostles, Jesus begins teaching them and the crowd, identifying a vision of the new world, God’s kingdom. This text opens up a window for us to get another glimpse of God. 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 you...

After Jesus reads scripture in his hometown synagogue, he moves on and invites some fishermen to follow him. As they row into deep water, this text opens up a window for us to get another glimpse of God. 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...

Today we pick up last week’s story. We hear the response from his hometown synagogue at Jesus’ inaugural sermon in Nazareth. This text opens up a window for us to get a glimpse of God. 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...

Last week we began a new worship series, and our scriptures open some windows for us to look through and get a glimpse of God. Today, Jesus goes to worship at his hometown synagogue in Nazareth and gives his inaugural sermon. This is the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll fin...

We begin a new series today, looking through different windows to get a glimpse of God. Today Jesus and his disciples make an appearance at a wedding in Cana and his disciples get a glimpse of Jesus’ “glory.” 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 rel...

Today we celebrate Baptism of the Lord. We not only remember the baptism of Jesus, but we also remember that baptism is our own initiation into the Church and the Holy Spirit is poured out upon us, gifting us for service on the journey following Jesus. 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 encou...

Today is the 12th and last day of Christmas. Tomorrow is Epiphany and we turn our attention to the coming of the Magi, the Wise Men, who followed a star and showed up to worship Jesus, awestruck by the wonder of the Christ child. 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 t...

Now that Christmas has come, are you waiting for anything else? Our scripture text follows the birth of Jesus when he was presented in the temple. There were some wonderful older people who had been waiting for a long time to see God do something big. We’re now in the 12 days of Christmas that last through January 5th, and we continue celebrating Christmas with a hymn sing of carols today. Join us...

  Luke tells the beloved story of the birth of Jesus at Bethlehem and the announcement to the shepherds, who share the good news. Join us for a special candlelight celebration! 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...

During Advent, we’ve been waiting nine months for a baby to be born, reading Luke chapter 1 and hearing the angel Gabriel announce the coming births of John the Baptist and Jesus. We heard about John’s birth last week. Now we begin Luke chapter 2 with the birth of Jesus. And so begins the beloved Christmas story. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Meth...

After the announcement by the angel Gabriel that the old, barren woman, Elizabeth, and the young virgin, Mary, would get pregnant and give birth, after Mary went to visit Elizabeth and stayed with her for three months before leaving, we now hear about the birth of John the Baptist. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. Yo...

It’s been six months since Zechariah had a vision of an angel and Elizabeth got pregnant. Now the angel Gabriel is on the move again, making another announcement, this time to a young, unmarried, virgin. This is the Announcement of Jesus’ Birth. 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 encouragemen...

As we begin Advent, the time when we wait for Jesus to come, our new worship series is called: Nine Months. That’s how long we wait for a baby to be born. We’re waiting to once again celebrate the birth of Jesus. In December we’re reading through the Gospel of Luke chapters 1 and 2, about the announcements and births of John the Baptist and Jesus and all that God did and continues to do. Join us e...