The Word at Waukee Podcast

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...

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...