The Word at Waukee Podcast

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...

Today we celebrate the Kingdom of God and the reign of Jesus the King. In our text Governor Pilate asks Jesus, “Are you king?” The church affirms “Yes, Jesus Christ is King!” The implication from that political claim for us today is that we are to listen to 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, bi...

As we add the final brick to our foundation of life, Jesus walks past the beloved, massive temple in Jerusalem and makes a stunning prediction. 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.

What do you offer to God? As we add another brick to our foundation, Jesus notices a widow with little money who offers all that she has for the temple treasury and calls his disciples’ attention to what she gives. 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...

We celebrate All Saints, giving thanks to God for the lives and deaths of the saints who have gone before us. This is a wonderful day, our Christian Memorial Day. In our scripture, Jesus tells us when we love God and neighbor we are not far from the Kingdom. 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...

Is anything holding you back from following Jesus on The Way? As we add another brick to our foundation, a blind beggar confronts Jesus and his disciples, shouting to be heard and healed. 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. F...

As we add another brick to our foundation in life, we hear that Jesus’ disciples, James and John, the sons of Thunder, have a request for Jesus. For what would you want to ask 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 encouragement, and answers to topics that are relevant in your life. Find m...

As we add another brick to our foundation in life, we hear of God's plan, power, and word for us. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. (This week's sermon is given by Joseph Dunnwald.) You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics that are relevant in your life. Find more at waukeechurch.life.

Like a physical structure, a sturdy foundation is also essential for a healthy, stable, and abundant life. The best foundation of life is Jesus. Today’s theme has to do with relationships…how we love and how we honor and keep love. As adults, with children, and with the world. Jesus has much to teach us. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, (this week's sermon is given b...

  In our worship series, a foundation is crucial not only for the stability and longevity of a physical structure but for our lives too. The best foundation of life is Jesus. As we add another brick to our foundation, Jesus tells us to recognize our allies and worry about getting rid of the sin in our own lives. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Metho...

In our worship series, a foundation is crucial not only for the stability and longevity of a physical structure but for our lives too. The best foundation of life is Jesus. As we add another brick to our foundation, Jesus tells the twelve that he is to be betrayed, killed, and resurrected on the third day. And then he tells them whoever wants to be first must be servant of all. Join us every Monda...

In our new worship series, a foundation is crucial not only for the stability and longevity of a physical structure but for our lives too. The best foundation of life is Jesus. As we add another brick to our foundation, we ask the question, Who is Jesus? We often try to turn Jesus into who we want, but Jesus invites us to follow him as who he is. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pasto...

In our new worship series, a foundation is crucial not only for the stability and longevity of a physical structure but for our lives too. The best foundation of life is Jesus. As we add another brick to our foundation, a woman struggles with Jesus and does not give up easily. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa.  You'll...