The Word at Waukee Podcast

We begin a new worship series, A Foundation of Life. 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. It is the difference between stability and destruction. Today a controversy arises over the failure of Jesus’ followers to obey the ritual demands of the Law. Jesus replies that his critics have ab...

This week we continue our Back to School Theme. School is fun, exciting, and can be a challenging time, but school requires more than the supplies we put in our backpacks. Come and worship with us to receive that gift! 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 from Kathy Clark-Dickens.) You'll find hope...

As we go to school, we can put some new clothes on, the whole armor of God, so we can be strong in the Lord. In this way we can be ambassadors for Jesus, witnessing and sharing God’s love. 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....

As we celebrate our Vacation Bible School this weekend, we conclude the story about Joseph that the kids heard in VBS. In this final, dramatic episode, Joseph reveals himself to his astonished brothers, reminding us that no matter what happens, God never leaves us alone. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. You'll find h...

Our Vacation Bible School begins next weekend. This week and next we’re hearing one of the stories the kids will hear. It’s about Joseph, from the favorite son of a powerful patriarch to the pit of slavery. Kids and adults alike know that life is in “the pits” sometimes. No matter what happens, God never leaves us alone. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee Uni...

After Jesus’ lake trip and sending his disciples on trips as emissaries in the world, we come to the end of our series, The Mark of Summer, and we need a rest. 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.lif...

In the Mark of summer, after his lake trip, Jesus goes home and extends his mission by sending his disciples as emissaries in the world. Jesus sends us on adventures! This is the Mark of summer. 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...

In the Mark of summer, a woman is healed just by touching Jesus and a child who has died is raised to life by Jesus. These miracles are a "preview of the kingdom." Jesus came to raise the dead! 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 l...

A lake vacation, July 4th, going on a trip, RAGBRAI, food trucks, Vacation Bible School — these are the marks of summer. And during this time in worship we are focusing on the Gospel of Mark and what it says to us as followers of Jesus. Today, Jesus goes down to the lake and demonstrates his power when he stills a storm. This is the Mark of summer. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pas...

It seems that not everyone cares for the words of Jesus. It even causes some to react violently. But to some, they are life giving. Maybe they are an acquired taste? 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 delivers the sermon.) You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and answers to topics t...

Jesus opened the eyes of a blind man and if our eyes are opened we will discover that Jesus looked at the world in a very different way than most people. What would we see through Jesus' eyes? Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. (This week Rev. Bob Ward delivers the sermon.) You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, and...

Today's lesson from the Master is about seeds and growth, how little things become big things when touched by God. But is it something you and I can always count on? Or is there "one more thing" to consider? Let's find out in our worship! Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. (This week Rev. Dr. Van Dickens delivers the s...

In worship we begin a new series, “Just One More Thing” with some of our retired pastors preaching. Today, we hear how incredibly close God is and what that means in our lives. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee, Iowa. (This week, retired Pastor, Bobb Barrick, delivers the sermon.) You'll find hope, biblical encouragement, an...

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,...