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Christmas For Misfits, Nobodies, Ragamuffins, And Losers

Date:  December 25th of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 2:15-20
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

I Want Your Sin

Date:  December 24, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Context:  Christmas Eve Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Disregarding The Voice?

Date:  December 18, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 1:19-28
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Stepping Into Marriage

Date:  December 17, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Context:  Wedding Sermon at Zion Lutheran Churhc of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Why Was Jesus Born (Part 3)

Date:  December 14th of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Context:  Midweek Advent Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Not The One We Expect, But The One We Need

Date:  December 11, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 11:2-10
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Why Was Jesus Born (Part 2)

Date:  December 7th of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Galatians 4:1-7
Context:  Advent Midweek Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Signs Of Hope And Comfort, Not Despair

Date: December 4, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 21:25-33
Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Why Was Jesus Born? (Part 1)

Date: November 30th of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Mark 10:42-45
Context:  Advent Vesper Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Advent: Time To Slow Down

Date: November 27, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 21:1-9
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

The End Of The World And I Feel Fine

Date: November 11, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 and Matthew 25:1-13
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Lord Won't Let Go Of You

Date:  November 6, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 5:1-12
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran CHurch of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

There Is One Who Stands For Us

Date:  November 5, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Context:  Funeral message for Clarice Bunt
Text:  Psalm 23:1-6
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

That Reformation Explosion

A Savior For The Helpless

Date:  October 25, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Mark 10:13-16
Context:  Funeral Sermon for Vince Olson at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Forgiveness Given; Forgiveness Received

Date:  October 23, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 18:21-35
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

The Word Of God Does Stuff

Date:  October 16th of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 4:46-55
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Sheep Belong To Jesus

Date:  October 15, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Psalm 23 and John 10:11-16
Context:  Funeral Sermon for Lydia Rotenberger
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Date:  October 13th of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 14:1-6
Context:  Funeral Message for Harold Waswick
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

We Do Not Grieve As If We Do Not Have Hope

Date:  October 12th of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Context:  Prayer Service Sermon for Harold Waswick
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Be Careful Of The Way Of Fools

Date:  October 9, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Ephesians 5:15-21
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

You Need Not Scramble And Hide; There Is Another Way

Date:  October 2nd of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 9:1-8
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

A Different Kind Of Love

Date:  September 25th of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 22:34-46
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Cross Defense: The Apologetic Of Christ Alone In The 21st Century (pt. 4)

Original Air Date:  August 22, 2016
With guest Rev. Matt Richard of Zion Lutheran Church in Gwinner, ND.
Today’s topic is Christ Alone “Period” vs. Christ Alone “Comma.” Too often we think we need to add on to “Christ Alone.” Rev. Richard talks about how we like to add things before or after Jesus and why that is not good.

Sundays: Sleep In, Work, Or Church?

Date:  September 18, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 14:1-11
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Why We Go To Funerals

Date:  September 11th of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Text:  Luke 7:11-17
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Lord's Lasting Gift For Frenzied And Worried North Americans

Date:  September 4th of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  1 Kings 17:8-16
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

What is the Christian Life Really Like: Luxury or Struggle?

Date:  August 28, 2016
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Galatians 5:16-24
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Giving God Your Best?

Date:  August 7, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 18:9-14
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Crying Over Sin

Date:  July 31, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 19:41-48
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

How To Spot A False Teacher

Date:  July 13 & 17 of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 7:15-23
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Why We Are Church Hoppers

Date:  July 10, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Mark 8:1-9
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Being Conformed To The Image Of Christ

Original Air Date:  May 20, 2016
On today's episode on the Gospel Asylum, we talk to Dr. Matt Richard about...*gasp*...sanctification! Join us as we learn how a Christian is conformed to the image of Christ; in addition, we talk about the two extremes of moralism/legalism and antinomianism.
For more episode of the Gospel Asylum: http://thegospelasylum.libsyn.com/ 

Called by the Gospel: The Story of Pastor Matt Richard

Pastor Richard was recently interviewed by Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of Table Talk Radio.  This is a new segment called, "Called by the Gospel."  In this segment, Pastor Richard's story is shared and Pastor Wolfmueller, along with Pastor Goeglein talk about his faith journey.  

Cross Defense: The Apologetic Of Christ Alone In The 21st Century (pt. 3)

Original Air Date:  April 11, 2016
Today we are joined with Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard for Part Three of our Series of "The Apologetic of Christ Alone in The 21st Century."  On the program we discuss the False Christ of: Your Girlfriend and Precious Moments; Crossless Christ; Identifying the idolatry of False Christs, and the Diminishing of Original Sin.

This Is Not The Warm Cuddly Jesus That Some Would Have Us Embrace

Date:  July 3, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 5:17-26
Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

He Calls Unworthy Sinners

Date:  June 26, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 5:1-11
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Our Crazy Lord Who Runs To Sinners

Date:  June 12, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 15:11-32
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

It's Not A Curse, It's A Gift

Date:  June 5, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 14:15-24
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Are You Livin' The Good Life?

Date:  May 29,  2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 16:19-31
Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

What Is God Like?

Date:  May 22, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Texts:  Isaiah 6:1-7 and Romans 11:33-36
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Your Very Own Personal Pentecost

Date:  May 15, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Genesis 11:1-7 and Acts 2:1-21
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Comforter In A World Of Terror, Lies, And Tyranny

Date:  May 8, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 15:26-16:4
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

When You Are Bitten, Behold The Christ

Date: May 1st of 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Numbers 21:1-7
Context:  Confirmation Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Proving The World Wrong

Date:  April 24, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 16:5-15
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Through The Vale Of Tears

Date:  April 17, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 16:16-22
Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Christ Is Not A Flimsy-Weak-Wimpy-Sissy-Cowardly-Spineless Shepherd

Date:  April 10, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 10:11-16
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

His Breath Is Not The Breath Of Death

Date:  April 3, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 20:19-31
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Set Me As A Seal Upon Your Heart

Date:  April 2, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Context:  Wedding Message at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Why Are You Weeping?

Date:  March 27, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 20:1-18
Context:  Resurrection Sunday Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE