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This Is The Way It Is With Christ's Cross

Date:  March 25, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 19:16-42
Context:  Good Friday Vesper Tenebrae Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Communion: What Is It And Who Is It For

Date:  March 24, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 13:1-15 & 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Context: Maundy Thursday Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Plunged Into Suffering And Death - For You

Date:  March 20, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 21:1-9
Context:  Palm Sunday Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Amen And So It Shall Be

Date:  March 16, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 11:1-13; Conclusion of the Lord's Prayer
Context: Midweek Lenten Vesper Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

When The Devil Throws Rocks

Date:  March 13, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 8:46-59
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Damn These Three Enemies; Let Us Pray

Date:  March 9, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  James 1:12-15; 1 Peter 5:6-11; Petitions 6-7 of the Lord's Prayer
Context:  Lent Vesper Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

All You Can Eat; Nothing Held Back

Date:  March 6, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 6:1-15
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Forgiveness: Received And Given

Date:  February 2, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 18:21-35 and 5th Petition of the Lord's Prayer
Context:  Midweek Vesper Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Cross Defense: The Apologetic Of Christ Alone In The 21st Century (pt.2)

Original Air Date: February 22, 2016
Today on 'Cross Defense' we talk to our guest, Rev. Dr. Matt Richard of Zion Lutheran Church in Gwinner, ND. This is part 2 of the 'Apologetic of Christ Alone for the 21st Century,' where we talk about the attempts of many to eliminate Christ. The five attempts discussed in this program are: the new Moses, the Patriot, the Rabbi, the Psychotherapist and the Precious Moments Edition Jesus.

There Is No Middle Ground For You, But There Is A Strong Man

Date:   February 28, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 11:14-28
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Not Too Much; Not Too Little

Date:  February 24, 2016
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Exodus 16:2-8 and Proverbs 30:7-9
Context:  Midweek Lent Vesper Service at Zion Lutheran Church
Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Cross Defense: The Apologetic of Christ Alone in the 21st Century (pt.1)

Original Air Date:  January 25, 2016Today we talk about how the attempts to eliminate Christ are many.  Here we look at eleven attempts.  The five discussed in this program are: Christ, the Mascot; Christ, the Option among Many; Christ, the Example; Christ, the Giver of Bling; and Christ, Your BFF (Best Friend Forever)

The Pain Of Being A Christian

Date: February 21, 2016Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Genesis 32:22-32Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Lord Remembers Lloyd Adermann

Date:  February 20, 2016Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Luke 23:39-46Context:  Funeral Sermon for Lloyd AdermannManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Praying Against Ourselves?

Date:  February 17, 2016Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  First, Second, and Third Petitions of the Lord's PrayerContext:  Midweek Lent Vesper Services at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Prayer Is Not A Bargaining Chip, But A...

Date:  February 10, 2016Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 6:5-18Context:  Ash Wednesday Sermon from Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Cry Of The Blind Beggar Is The Cry Of Christ's Church

Date:  February 7, 2016Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Luke 18:31-43Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Listen To This

Date:  January 31, 2016Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Luke 8:4-15Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Gospel Asylum: Christ Alone

Original Air Date:  January 23, 2016Join us as we talk to Dr. Matt Richard about Solus Christus (Christ alone), what it is, why it's important, and how we can rightly confess it today.To listen to more episodes from The Gospel Asylum: http://thegospelasylum.libsyn.com

Grace: It Ain't Cheap, But It Is Free

Date:  January 24, 2016Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 20:1-16Context:  Sermon from Zion Lutheran Church Sermon in Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Be Afraid, But Fear Not

Date:  January 17, 2016Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 17:1-9Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Rolling Around In the Mud With Pigs

Date:  January 10, 2016Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 3:13-17Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

When People Threaten Our Throne...

Date:  January 3, 2016Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 2:13-18Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Fall And Rise Of Many

Date:  December 27, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Luke 2:33-40Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

He Took On Flesh - For You

Date:  December 25, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  John 1:1-14Context:  Christmas Day Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

For Unto St. Nicholas A Child Was Born

Date:   December 24, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardTopic:  St. Nikolas of MyraContext:  Christmas Eve Homily at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Cross Defense: The Apologetic of Unto Us a Child is Born

Original Air Date:  December 21, 2015With guest Pastor Matt Richard/Zion Lutheran Church in Gwinner, North Dakota.Today we discuss: Isaiah 9:6 speaks of the promised child? Who is He?  What was His purpose in coming?  Does He solve our problem?  We begin our discussion of false Jesus’ with the Christian mascot Jesus and the Spiritual guru Jesus.

Who Are You?

Date:  December 20, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  John 1:19-28Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Do We Really Need The Voice In The Wilderness?

Date:  December 13, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:   Matthew 11:2-10Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Who Is This Child Born Unto Us?

Date:  December 9, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Isaiah 9:2-7Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

When Hell Seems To Break Loose...

Date:  December 6, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Luke 21:25-36Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

He Comes To You Again With New Grace

Date:  November 29, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 21:1-9Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran ChurchManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Jesus Bridges That Gap

Date:  November 26, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Luke 17:11-19Context:  Sermon for Zion Lutheran Church Thanksgiving Matins ServiceManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Wolves Among Us

Date:  November 22, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Jude 1:20-25Context:  Sermon from Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Follow The Trail Of Blood

Date:  November 15, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Mark 13:1-13Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Christus Solus: Christ Alone For The Twenty-First-Century

Solus Christus Lecture by Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard at the 2015 Road to Reformation Event in Grand Forks, ND.  Lecture Presented on: October 30, 2015Audio recorded by: Pirate Christian Radio

The Show Is Over

Date:  November 8, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Mark 12:38-44Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Facing Death Fully

Date:  November 1, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  1 John 3:1-3Context:  All Saint's Day at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

He Takes A Needle And A Camel; Watch What Happens Next

Date:  October 18, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Mark 10:23-31Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Date:  October 11, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Mark 10:17-22Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Stop Shaking The Piggy Bank, You Are Not A Flower Or A Bird

Date:  October 4, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 6:24-34Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Your Exalted Ego No Longer Lives, For You Have Been Crucified With The Humble Christ

Date:  September 27, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  James 4:7-5:6Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

So You Wanna Be Wise?

Date:  September 20, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  James 3:13-4:10Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Stain Upon Your Lips, Forgiveness Laid Upon Your Tongue

Date:  September 13, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  James 3:1-12Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Sin's Partiality; Faith's Impartiality

Date:  September 6, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  James 2:1-10, 14-18Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

When Hearts Attack

Date:  August 30, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Mark 7:14-23Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Preaching To Bound Wills In North Dakota With Pr. Donavon Riley

For this third Google Hangout on the Planting & Revitalizing of Churches in the North Dakota District LCMS, Pastor Matt Richard interviews Pastor Donavon Riley on the subject of 'Preaching to Bound Wills.' What is the bound will? How does it impact Evangelism? What are the implications for the pew? What does this mean for the Pastor and his preaching?

Because We've Always Done It That Way!

Date:  August 23, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Mark 7:1-13Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

No Climbing Necessary

Date:  August 9, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  John 6:35-51Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Dinner And A Show?

Date:  August 2, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  John 6:22-35Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE