The Word at Waukee Podcast

In our new series, Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity, we start looking at some biblical wisdom and money management practices to help us towards financial peace and what God wants to do in our lives. Is it time to come to our senses? 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...

Today, we begin a new worship series, Enough. In a culture where having “enough” seems to be a never-ending pursuit with many of us chasing the American dream in ways that lead to stress, anxiety, and fear, Jesus’ teaching remains incredibly relevant, helping us turn away from money and materialism and turn to the abundant life of Jesus, practicing simplicity and generosity. Join us every Monday f...

At the end of our series on why we serve, we hear that God plans for us to live life by doing good things for others. 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.

We’re nearing the end of our series about Why We Serve, and we hear about the impact a particular woman had on those around her by the way she served them. And it’s World Communion Sunday, so we’re receiving the sacrament along with at least some of the other 2.5 billion Christians doing the same today. Join us every Monday for Sunday's sermon from Pastor John Louk, of Waukee United Methodist Chur...

In our worship series about why we serve, Jesus has taught us to serve and has given an example of the kind of service to which he calls us. Now we are called to imitate Christ, choosing to not just serve but to be a servant. 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 to...

In our worship series about why we serve, Jesus gives an example of the kind of service to which he calls us when he washes his disciples’ feet. 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.

In our new worship series about why we serve, Jesus continues to teach the disciples about serving. In our text, Jesus’ disciples, James and John, the sons of Thunder, have a request for Jesus. If you had a request, 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 enco...

Today, we begin a new worship series about why we serve. Jesus didn’t come to be served but rather to serve and give his life. If we follow Jesus, then we do that too. Because we’re the hands and feet of Jesus in the world now. In our text, after telling the twelve disciples that he’s going to die for us and be resurrected on the third day, Jesus tells them that whoever wants to be first must be s...

We come to the end of the worship series about David, the greatest king, who had a heart for God. We hear David’s last words and then about his son, Solomon, who secures the throne. 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 mo...

We’re near the end of our series on King David. After last week we hear that even with repentance, even with mercy, sin has consequences that cannot always be fixed, and this can lead to moral ambiguity. 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...

We’re getting near the end of our summer worship series, A Heart for God. Last week King David was at the peak of his power. But in a moment everything crashed down when David committed terrible crimes. Today the Prophet Nathan condemns his behavior. 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 our summer worship series, A Heart for God, King David is at the peak of his power. But in a moment everything crashes down. Desiring the lovely Bathsheba, David commits terrible crimes. 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....

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...