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Demons Are Worms; Christ Is Our Authoritative Lord

Date:  February 1, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Mark 1:21-28Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

This Is Not A Toothless-Incapable-Incompetent-Puny-Scrawny-Passive-Weak Kingdom

Date:  January 25, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Mark 1:14-20Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Issues, Etc: Jesus - Prophet, Priest and King

Interview of Pastor Matt Richard by Todd Wilken on Issues, Etc.Original Airing Date: January 13, 2015

The Stable Way, The Womb Way, The Nazareth Way, The Grace Way - For You

Date:  January 18, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  John 1:43-51Manuscript:  Visit www.pastormattrichard.com

Scandal At The Jordan River

Date:  January 11, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Mark 1:4-11Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Lookin' For Jesus In All The Wrong Places?

Date:  December 4, 2015Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Luke 2:40-52Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

This Child Is Set For The Fall And Rising Again Of Many

Date:   December 28, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Luke 2:21-40Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Jesus, Pierced The Darkness And Was Born - For You

Date:  December 25, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  John 1:1-14Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  Click Here

The Full Assurance Of Hope: The Christ-Child, Our Prophet, Priest, And King

Date:  December 24, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardContext:  Christmas Eve Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Conception: The First Step Towards The Cross

Date:  December 21, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Luke 1:26-38Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  Click Here

It Is Good That You Are Not The Savior

Date:  December 14, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  John 1:6-8, 19-28Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Full Assurance of Hope: Christ As Priest

Date: December 12, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Hebrews 10:1-18 Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

A Difficult But Necessary Advent Gift - For You

Date:  December 7, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Mark 1:1-8Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Full Assurance of Hope: Christ As Prophet

Date:  December 3, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Hebrews 1:1-12Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Stop Climbing; He Comes To You

Date: November 30, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Mark 11:1-10Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Thankfulness: You Are Not At A Distance, For Jesus Reached Out To You

Date:  November 27, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Luke 17:11-19Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

You Are Not A Goat, But A Sheep

Date:  November 23, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 25:31-46Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Cross Defense: The Apologetic of Infant Baptism with Christians Opposed To It

Many non-sacramental Christians perceive us sacramental Christians as legalistic and weak in faith.  What is behind this and how should we make our defense?  Direction of theology; mingling of justification and sanctification; Law and Gospel distinguished; God gifting or humans acting in obedience?; Does the depravity of original sin allow decision to believe and be baptized without God’s grace in the means of grace?

The Master Is Not A Stingy, Harsh, Rough, Jerk!

Date:  November 16, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 25:14-30Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDSermon Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Steadfast Throwdown: Predestination Part 2

Pr. Matt Richard continues discussing his paper, “Why the Doctrine of Predestination Matters.” What happens when we try to reconcile the seemingly contradictory doctrines of 1) original sin with 2) God’s justification of the sinner and 3) God’s eternal election? Why should we keep these doctrines “in tension” according to God’s Word? Is the teaching of predestination a threatening or a comforting doctrine?

What Is A Pastor?

Date:  November 3, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Ezekiel 2:1-5Context:  November 2014 Winkel Matins Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Issues, Etc: The Dangers of an Experiential Interpretation of the Bible

Todd Wilken of Issues, Etc. interviews Pastor Matt Richard the dangers of an experiential interpretation of the BIble.Original Airing Date:  October 31, 2014

Steadfast Throwdown: Predestination Part 1

Pr. Matt Richard enters the “Throwdown” ring to discuss his paper, “Why the Doctrine of Predestination Matters.” Is the doctrine of predestination simply some useless wrangling among theologians, or does it really mean something for every Christian? What happened during the 19th century when various Lutheran church bodies debated this doctrine? How can you best answer the age-old question(s), “Why are some saved and not others?”

Issues, Etc: Generational Growth Of The Church

Todd Wilken of Issues, Etc. interviews Pastor Matt Richard on differences between generational growth and church growth methods.Original Airing Date:  September 23, 2014

Issues, Etc: The Cross In Lutheran Theology

Todd Wilken of Issues, Etc. interviews Pastor Matt Richard on the central message of Lutheran theology - Christ-crucified.Original Airing Date:  August 22, 2014

This Explosion Changes Everything; Nothing Will Ever Be The Same

Date:  October 26, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Romans 3:19-28Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

We Kneel At The Altar And Wave A Flag, For We Are Citizens Of Two Kingdoms

Date:  October 19, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 22:15-22Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Fragrant Sacrifices And Offerings Through Death And Resurrection

Date:  October 12, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Ephesians 5:1-9 and Romans 12:1-2Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript:  CLICK HERE

Praise Be To God That We Are Not The Final Authority

Date:  September 28, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 21:23-27Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDSermon Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Scandalous, Unlimited, And Uncontrollable Grace - For You

Date:  September 21, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 20:1-16Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDSermon Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Steadfast Throwdown: The Galesburg Rule

Original Airing Date: September 1, 2014In this segment of Round 21, Pr. Matt Richard joins us to discuss matters of church fellowship and “The Galesburg Rule”–the rule that says, “Lutheran pulpits are for Lutheran ministers only. Lutheran altars are for Lutheran communicants only.” Listen as he takes on Samuel Simon Schmucker and Benjamin Kurtz. You won’t want to miss Pr. Richard’s modern adaptation of “The Galesburg Rule”!

Forgiveness: Rescued And Released From An Unfathomable Crushing Debt

Date:  September 14, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 18:21-35Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran ChurchManuscript:  CLICK HERE

The Gift Of Helplessness

Date:  September 7, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 18:1-20Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Yeah, I Believe In Jesus, But My Jesus Would Never...

Date:   August 31, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 16:21-28Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND

If Jesus Is Not A Life Coach, Your BFF, A Wise Guru, Or A Political Revolutionary - Who Is He Then?

Date:  August 24, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 16:13-20Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND

Marriage Encased In Agape Love - For You

Date:  August 16, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  1 Corinthians 13Context:  Wedding Sermon for Jordan Swanson and Heather Vincent Wedding Service

Issues, Etc: Keswick Theology - The Exhaustion of Do More Try Harder Theology

Interview of Pastor Matt Richard by Rev. Todd Wilken of Issues, Etc.Original Airing Date:  July 10, 2014

More Than Mere Bread Crumbs For Dogs

Date:  August 17, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew Richard Text:  Matthew 15:21-28Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND

You Can't Walk On Water, You've Got To Stay In The Boat

Date:  August 10, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 14:22-33Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND

Compassionately Driven - For You

Date:  August 3, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 14:13-21Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND.

Sustained To The End Of The Age

Date: July 20, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND

Lord, Grant That We May Hear, Read, Mark, Learn, And Inwardly Digest Your Word

Date:  July 13, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND

Law And Gospel In The Life Of The Christian

Speaker:  Dr. Rod RosenbladtSource:  Taken with permission from New Reformation Press via 1517. the Legacy Project

The Gift Of Rest For The Fatigued And Overburdened

Date:  July 6, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 11:25-30Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND

He Came Not To Bring Peace, But a Sword

Date:  June 29th of 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 10:34:-42Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND

The Servant Is As His Master

Date:  June 22, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText: Matthew 10:5a, 21-33Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church

You Bear A Name

Date:  June 15, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 28:16-20Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church in Gwinner, ND

Pentecost - A Work of God - Not Mystical Emotionalism

Date:  June 8, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText: John 7:37-39a and Acts 2:1-21Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND

Glory Hidden In Wounds

Date:  June 1, 2014Speaker:  Rev. Matthew RichardText:  John 17:1-11Context: Sermon from Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND.

Steadfast Throwdown: THAT AIN’T NO CHURCH!

Original Aiing Date: May 26, 2014Pr. Matt Richard helps us discern ways to recognize and define what is “the church.” Is it a group of like-minded believers sharing a common goal? Is it a place where a lot of different activities can be evident throughout the week? What are we to make of a church that does not have the busy-bee activity or a church that may suffer from tensions and even divisions? Are they still “church”? Pr. Richard also explains what he means by “fallible marks” and “infallible marks” of the church.