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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

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