We’re almost at the end of Red Letter Advent, where we are unboxing the four gifts of hope, peace, joy, and today, the LOVE of Jesus. So far, we’ve heard that the everyday, human understanding of each of these gifts is different than the way God uses them in His Word, the Bible. Last week, for instance, we heard that the word “JOY” is not so much an emotion word, as it is a word about our response to Him because of the gifts He gives us. Today, we’ll think about what God means when He uses the word “LOVE” - and you might be in for a surprise or two about this word, too.

So, welcome back to Red Letter Advent, and the gift of LOVE!

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1. You can find and download this sermon as an episode of the Route 42 podcast at https://route42.buzzsprout.com/ or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more.
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Welcome home to Red Letter Advent, where we are unboxing the four gifts of hope, peace, joy, and the love of Jesus. Last week, we heard Jesus say that the PEACE he came to give us is not like what most people think peace should be about. That’s also true of JOY – especially at this time of year!

So, welcome back to Red Letter Advent, and the gift of JOY!

You can view, download, or print the text of this service by clicking the link here or by copying and pasting it into your browser: https://bit.ly/241215advent3 

1. You can find and download this sermon as an episode of the Route 42 podcast at https://route42.buzzsprout.com/ or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more.
2. You can find archived episodes of the Route 42 Playlist on the Christ the King Lutheran Church YouTube channel HERE>>:
3. You can follow Christ the King Lutheran Church on Facebook @ctkodi; you can subscribe to Christ the King's YouTube channel HERE; and you can learn a lot more about Christ the King Lutheran Church at https://bit.ly/m/ctklutheranlodi.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, any Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (NIV), Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Accessed through www.biblegateway.com

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People try to find peace in different ways. Some avoid bad things and hard talks to keep the peace. Others think peace comes from being powerful, as the Romans did. Some believe peace is about being perfect and following lots of rules. But Jesus gives a different kind of peace. He helped people, faced problems, and made friends, even with those who didn't like him. Jesus's peace is about love and helping others. We can have this special peace from Jesus and share it with everyone.

So, welcome to Red Letter Advent, part 2!

1. You can find and download this sermon as an episode of the Route 42 podcast at https://route42.buzzsprout.com/ or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more.
2. You can find archived episodes of the Route 42 Playlist on the Christ the King Lutheran Church YouTube channel HERE>>:
3. You can follow Christ the King Lutheran Church on Facebook @ctkodi; you can subscribe to Christ the King's YouTube channel HERE; and you can learn a lot more about Christ the King Lutheran Church at https://bit.ly/m/ctklutheranlodi.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, any Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (NIV), Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Accessed through www.biblegateway.com

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You can view, download, or print the text of this service by clicking the link here or by copying and pasting it into your browser: https://bit.ly/241201rladvent1

People try to find peace in different ways. Some avoid bad things and hard talks to keep the peace. Others think peace comes from being powerful, as the Romans did. Some believe peace is about being perfect and following lots of rules. But Jesus gives a different kind of peace. He helped people, faced problems, and made friends, even with those who didn't like him. Jesus's peace is about love and helping others. We can have this special peace from Jesus and share it with everyone.

So, welcome to Red Letter Advent, part 2!

1. You can find and download this sermon as an episode of the Route 42 podcast at https://route42.buzzsprout.com/ or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more.
2. You can find archived episodes of the Route 42 Playlist on the Christ the King Lutheran Church YouTube channel HERE>>:
3. You can follow Christ the King Lutheran Church on Facebook @ctkodi; you can subscribe to Christ the King's YouTube channel HERE; and you can learn a lot more about Christ the King Lutheran Church at https://bit.ly/m/ctklutheranlodi.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, any Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (NIV), Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Accessed through www.biblegateway.com

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This year most of the Gospel lessons are in the Gospel according to Saint Mark. These readings talk about Jesus’ teachings, His miracles, and His action-packed ministry. But each of the readings also has a “takeaway” from Jesus Himself! We’re focusing on these “red-letter” verses this year. 

This last Sunday in the Church Year is also called “Christ the King Sunday.” This morning we’re thinking about that phrase in the Creed “He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.” So Jesus’ final red letter verse of this church year is this one- “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.”

You can view, download, or print the text of this service by clicking the link here or by copying and pasting it into your browser: https://bit.ly/241124ctksunday

1. You can find and download this sermon as an episode of the Route 42 podcast at https://route42.buzzsprout.com/ or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more.
2. You can find archived episodes of the Route 42 Playlist on the Christ the King Lutheran Church YouTube channel HERE>>:
3. You can follow Christ the King Lutheran Church on Facebook @ctkodi; you can subscribe to Christ the King's YouTube channel HERE; and you can learn a lot more about Christ the King Lutheran Church at https://bit.ly/m/ctklutheranlodi.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, any Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (NIV), Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Accessed through www.biblegateway.com

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This year most of the Gospel lessons are in the Gospel according to Saint Mark. These readings talk about Jesus’ teachings, His miracles, and His action-packed ministry. But each of the readings also has a “takeaway” from Jesus Himself! We’re focusing on these “red-letter” verses this year. 

There are only two Sundays left in this church year, so we’ll be hearing what Jesus has to say about the end of time, when He comes again in glory. This week, our red letter verse is Mark 13:27 “He will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds.” 

You can view, download, or print the text of this service by clicking the link here or by copying and pasting it into your browser: https://bit.ly/241117pentecost26

1. You can find and download this sermon as an episode of the Route 42 podcast at https://route42.buzzsprout.com/ or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more.
2. You can find archived episodes of the Route 42 Playlist on the Christ the King Lutheran Church YouTube channel HERE>>:
3. You can follow Christ the King Lutheran Church on Facebook @ctkodi; you can subscribe to Christ the King's YouTube channel HERE; and you can learn a lot more about Christ the King Lutheran Church at https://bit.ly/m/ctklutheranlodi.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, any Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (NIV), Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Accessed through www.biblegateway.com

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This year most of the Gospel lessons are in the Gospel according to Saint Mark. These readings talk about Jesus’ teachings, His miracles, and His action-packed ministry. But each of the readings also has a “takeaway” from Jesus Himself! We’re focusing on these “red-letter” verses this year. 

Last week’s Gospel lesson was at the end of Mark Chapter 10.  In today’s Gospel lesson we skip over all of Mark chapter 11, that tells about how Jesus came into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.  Today we land on one of Jesus’ conversations in chapter 12 where He tells someone: “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” What do you suppose He meant by that?

You can view, download, or print the text of this service by clicking the link here or by copying and pasting it into your browser: https://bit.ly/241103Pentecost24

1. You can find and download this sermon as an episode of the Route 42 podcast at https://route42.buzzsprout.com/ or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more.
2. You can find archived episodes of the Route 42 Playlist on the Christ the King Lutheran Church YouTube channel HERE>>:
3. You can follow Christ the King Lutheran Church on Facebook @ctkodi; you can subscribe to Christ the King's YouTube channel HERE; and you can learn a lot more about Christ the King Lutheran Church at https://bit.ly/m/ctklutheranlodi.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, any Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (NIV), Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Accessed through www.biblegateway.com

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This year most of the Gospel lessons are in the Gospel according to Saint Mark. These readings talk about Jesus’ teachings, His miracles, and His action-packed ministry. But each of the readings also has a “takeaway” from Jesus Himself! We’re focusing on these “red-letter” verses this year. 

Many Lutherans and other Protestants often observe the last Sunday in October as Reformation Sunday.  We Lutherans often spend most of our time on this Sunday thinking about the work of Martin Luther, and the development of the Lutheran Church through the ages.  Today, though, I want to come at this from a little different direction.  In our Gospel lesson today, we’ll hear Jesus ask a blind man this question, that’s also good for us to think about today: “What do you want me to do for you?”

You can view, download, or print the text of this service by clicking the link here or by copying and pasting it into your browser: https://bit.ly/241027Pentecost23

1. You can find and download this sermon as an episode of the Route 42 podcast at https://route42.buzzsprout.com/ or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more.
2. You can find archived episodes of the Route 42 Playlist on the Christ the King Lutheran Church YouTube channel HERE>>:
3. You can follow Christ the King Lutheran Church on Facebook @ctkodi; you can subscribe to Christ the King's YouTube channel HERE; and you can learn a lot more about Christ the King Lutheran Church at https://bit.ly/m/ctklutheranlodi.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, any Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (NIV), Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Accessed through www.biblegateway.com

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This year most of the Gospel lessons are in the Gospel according to Saint Mark. These readings talk about Jesus’ teachings, His miracles, and His action-packed ministry. But each of the readings also has a “takeaway” from Jesus Himself! We’re focusing on these “red-letter” verses this year. 

The “red letter verse” in today’s Gospel lesson is from Mark chapter 10 - it’s verse 27, where Jesus said, “With God All Things Are Possible.” This verse also happens to be the official Motto of the State of Ohio. The State of Ohio website says that “Its use as a state motto is not intended to endorse a specific deity, but instead stands as a generic expression of optimism” - but we know better - and we’ll hear why in today’s sermon.

You can view, download, or print the text of this service by clicking the link here or by copying and pasting it into your browser: https://bit.ly/241020Pentecost22

1. You can find and download this sermon as an episode of the Route 42 podcast at https://route42.buzzsprout.com/ or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more.
2. You can find archived episodes of the Route 42 Playlist on the Christ the King Lutheran Church YouTube channel HERE>>:
3. You can follow Christ the King Lutheran Church on Facebook @ctkodi; you can subscribe to Christ the King's YouTube channel HERE; and you can learn a lot more about Christ the King Lutheran Church at https://bit.ly/m/ctklutheranlodi.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, any Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (NIV), Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Accessed through www.biblegateway.com

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This year most of the Gospel lessons are in the Gospel according to Saint Mark. These readings talk about Jesus’ teachings, His miracles, and His action-packed ministry. But each of the readings also has a “takeaway” from Jesus Himself! We’re focusing on these “red-letter” verses this year. 

In today’s Gospel lesson, a rich young man comes to Jesus with an important question - and Jesus gives him an even more important answer that the young man didn’t expect. And Jesus follows it up with an invitation that the young man sadly declines. The invitation is the “red letter verse” for today, from Mark chapter 10 - it’s verse 21 - Jesus said,“Come, follow Me.”

You can view, download, or print the text of this service by clicking the link here or by copying and pasting it into your browser: https://bit.ly/241013Pentecost21

1. You can find and download this sermon as an episode of the Route 42 podcast at https://route42.buzzsprout.com/ or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more.
2. You can find archived episodes of the Route 42 Playlist on the Christ the King Lutheran Church YouTube channel HERE>>:
3. You can follow Christ the King Lutheran Church on Facebook @ctkodi; you can subscribe to Christ the King's YouTube channel HERE; and you can learn a lot more about Christ the King Lutheran Church at https://bit.ly/m/ctklutheranlodi.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, any Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (NIV), Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Accessed through www.biblegateway.com

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