St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Is The Sign Of The Cross Too Catholic?

Date: July 16, 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Romans 6:1-11  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Just Another 9-5 In The Squirrel Cage?

Date: July 2nd of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Romans 8:18-22  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Date: June 25th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text:  1 Peter 5:6-11  
Context:  Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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I’ve A Feeling We’re Not In A Christian Culture Anymore

Date: June 18th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 John 3:13-18  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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He Isn’t Safe But He’s Good

Date:  June 4th of 2023  
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Romans 11:33-36  
Context:  Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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The End Is Near; This Changes Everything

Date: May 21st of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Peter 4:7-14  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Marriage: The Lifelong Journey Of Sacrifice & Trust

Date: May 27th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Colossians 3:12-17  
Context: Wedding Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Does the American Church Have Loose Ears?

Date:  May 14th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: James 1:22-27  
Context:  Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Jesus Knows Allan

Date: January 25th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 10:11-18  
Context:  Funeral Sermon for Allan Aho at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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What Is Confirmation?

Date: May 7th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Isaiah 12:1-6  
Context: Confirmation Sunday at St. Paul's Lutheran  
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Meek, But Not A Doormat

Date: April 23rd of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Peter 2:21-25  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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The Church Is About the Forgiveness Of Sins; The Rest Is Just Details

Date: April 16th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 20:19-31 
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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The Christian Response To A Pagan Neighbor & Government

Date: April 30th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Peter 2:11-20  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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News, Big News, And Good News

Date: April 9th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11  
Context:  Resurrection Morning Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND

How Many Times Should I Take Communion?

Date: April 6th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Corinthians 11: 23-32  
Context: Holy Thursday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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To Kneel Or Not?

Date: April 2nd of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Philippians 2:5-11  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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How Much Blood Should Someone Shed For Offending Us?

Date: March 26th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Hebrews 9:11-15  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Into Darkness

Date: April 7th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 19:1-42  
Context: Good Friday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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When We Suffer With A Silent God

Date: March 29th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Psalm 22  
Context: Midweek Lent Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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When We Suffer From Enemies

Date: March 15th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Psalm 31:1-24  
Context: Midweek Lent Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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When The World Turns You Inward

Date: March 12th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Ephesians 5:1-9  
Context:  Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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When We Suffer With Despair

Date: March 8th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Psalm 42  
Context: Midweek Lent Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND

When We Suffer With Illness

Date: March 5th of 2023  
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Psalm 6  
Context: Midweek Lent Sermon at St. Paul's Minot, ND
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A Holy Anguish?

Date: March 5th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Genesis 32:22-32  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
 

Why Evil Is Unoriginal

Date: February 26th of 2023
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 4:1-11
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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What is Love?

Date: February 19, 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  
Context:  Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Boasting?

Date: February 12, 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9  
Context:  Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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You Are My Child; In You, I Am Well-Pleased

Date: January 29, 2023
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Seven Statements On Evil

Date: January 22nd of 2023
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard 
Text: Romans 12:16-21
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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The Christian Life: Mere Virtuous Habits Or A Living Sacrifice?

Date: January15, 2023
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard 
Text: Romans 12:6-16
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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It’s Not About You; It’s About Christ - For You

Date: January 8th of 2023  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31  
Context:  Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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All You Need Is Love - Love, Love, Love?

Date: December 25th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Titus 3:4-7  
Context: Christmas Day Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, N
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When The Church Is An Empty Box

Date: December 24th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Context: Christmas Eve at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Death Through Adam’s Tree; Life Through Jesus’ Tree

Date: December 21st of 2022
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Philippians 2:1-11
Context: Midweek Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Christianity: A One-sided Rescue For Frenemies

Date: December 18th of 2022
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Context:  Homily for the St. Paul's Children's Christmas Program
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When A Precious Moments’ Faith Is Shattered

Date: December 18th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 1:19-28  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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When It Matters Very Little What Others Think About You

Date: December 11th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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The Church: Shaped By The Word Or Reacting To The World’s Emergencies?

Date: December 4th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Romans 15:4-13  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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You Are Sunk Into Christ - Not Evil

Date: November 27th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Romans 13:11-14  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Sober In Christ, Not Drunk On Emotions And Comfort!

Date: November 22nd of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Grudges In Our Back Pocket?

Date: November 13, 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 18:21-35  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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The Reformation: Attacking Roman Catholic Doctrine

Date: October 30th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 8:31-36  
Context: Sermon from St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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When Sin’s Wages Meet Christ’s Forgiveness

Date: October 23, 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 9:1-8  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Religious Leaders Behaving Badly With The Law?

Date: October 16th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 22:34-46  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Home Is Where Jesus Is

Date: October 3rd of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 14:1-6  
Context: Funeral Sermon for Gene Rupp  
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When Death Becomes Real, You Need A Real Savior

Date: October 2nd of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 7:11-17  
Context:  Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Jesus Knows Martha, And No One Will Snatch Her

Date: September 27th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 10:27-29  
Context:  Funeral Sermon for Martha Lang  
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Money: We Can’t Take It With Us, So Why Do We Try?

Date: September 25th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 6:24-34  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Christianity: Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That?

Date: September 18th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 17:11-19  
Context:  Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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The Constant Need To Be Right?

Date: September 11th of 2022  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 10:23-37  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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