The Word at Waukee Podcast

Our summer worship series, A Heart for, God tells the powerful story of David, who is now settled in the palace. Enemies had been conquered, there was peace, and the Ark of God had been returned to Jerusalem. Now David’s thoughts turn toward building something special for God. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll...

Our summer worship series, A Heart for God, tells the powerful story of David, who brings the Ark of God to his capital, Jerusalem. He dances before the Lord and learns that God is awesome, holy, and dangerous. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. (This week Drew Klein, our Director of Discipleship, is our guest preacher...

Our summer worship series, A Heart for, God tells the powerful story of David, who is now acknowledged as monarch over all Israel, both the northern and southern kingdoms. Then he moves his capital to Jerusalem. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. (This week Rev. John Augspurger is our guest preacher.) You'll find hope,...

Our summer worship series, A Heart for God, tells the powerful story of David. After becoming a musician to play for King Saul and then defeating the giant, Goliath, now grief comes to David as he mourns the death of King Saul. 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...

Last Sunday we started a new worship series entitled, A Heart for God, that tells the powerful story of David. Last week the Lord directed the prophet Samuel to anoint the shepherd boy, David, to be the new king instead of King Saul. Today, David meets Saul and faces a giant. This is the story about the greatest Israelite king, David, a man after God’s own heart. Join us every Monday for Sunday's...

We’re starting a new worship series entitled, A Heart for God, that tells the powerful story of David, who follows the Lord’s own heart. Today, after the death of King Saul, the prophet Samuel seeks out a new king for Israel, anointing David, the young son of Jesse. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope,...

We’re celebrating our Vacation Bible School, Yee Haw! Saddle up for the fun and hear how God gives us good gifts! 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.

Jesus teaches us to pray believing God will respond. Ours is to trust in the God of salvation, even when our prayers are answered in mysterious ways. 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.

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 spread the story of Jesus in the world. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Chur...

We’re nearing the end of the Great 50 Days of Easter and we’re concluding our worship series, Snapshots of Easter. Finally, after Paul and his companions landed in the west for the first time, the little church in Philippi began to grow. But there was some trouble. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find hope, b...

Our snapshot of Easter this week shows how the Holy Spirit guides us and directs our moves to reach out to 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 your life. Find more at waukeechurch.life.

Our snapshot of Easter shows a beautiful vision of a new heaven and earth when all things are made new. The resurrection has given us a taste of what’s to come fully, and we’re called to participate in this vision here and now. 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...

Our snapshot of Easter is a beautiful vision of what’s to come, a great multitude from every nation standing before the throne of the Lamb, worshiping God. We are invited to participate in this vision here and now. 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 a...

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...