Zion Lutheran Church

Are We Beggars?

Date:  May 3rd of 2018Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text:  Luke 16:19-31Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND  
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But Everyone Knows That Doctrine Divides!

Date:  May 27th of 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 3:1-15
Context:  Divine Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Red: The Color Of Fire, Fervor, And Blood

Date:  May 20th of 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 14:23-31 and Acts 2:1-21
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Above It All

Date: May 13th of 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Acts 1:1-11
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Letting The Word Slip Through Your Ears?

Date:  May 6, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  James 1:22-27
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Where Do You Find Truth?

Date:  April 29, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 16:5-15
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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This Life Is Only A 'Little While'

Date:  April 22, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 16:16-22
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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How To Distinguish Between Good And Bad Pastors

Date:  April 15, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 10:11-16
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Your Body Will Be Resurrected Because Jesus Lives

Date:  April 1, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Job 19:23-27
Context:  Easter Sunday Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Why Good Friday Makes Us Feel Uncomfortable

Date:  March 30, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 19:1-42
Context:  Good Friday Tenebrae Vesper Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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What Are We Eating And Drinking At The Lord's Supper?

Date:  March 29, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Context:  Holy Thursday Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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He Grabbed Not For Power, But For Sinners

Date:  March 25, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Philippians 2:5-11
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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The End Of The War: Death

An apology for the audio quality.  Due to technical difficulties, the audio from the Facebook Live-stream had to be used for this sermon podcast.  
Date:  March 21, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Philippians 1:19-26
Context: Lent Midweek Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Enduring The War: Living By The Spirit

Date: March 14, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Galatians 5:16-26
Context:  Lent Midweek Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Jesus Belongs To Me; He Is My Savior In Life And Death

Date:  March 12, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 15:1-9, 15-16
Context:  Funeral Sermon for Audrey Bruns 
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Bondage Vs. Freedom

Date:  March 11, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Galatians 4:21-31
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Fighting The War: Executing The Old Adam

Date:  March 7th of 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Colossians 3:1-17
Context:  Midweek Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Demons Among Us?

Date:  March 4, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 11:14-28
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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The Combat Zone Of The War: Within The Christian

Date:  February 28th of 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Romans 7:14-8:1
Context:  Midweek Lent Vesper Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Death Is Bad; However, Jesus' Death Is Good - And Here Is Why

Date:  February 26th of 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 19:28-30
Context:  Funeral Sermon for Leona Adermann
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Scraps Of Grace

Date:  February 25th of 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 15:21-28
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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The Beginning Of The War: Baptism Of The Christian

Date:  February 22nd of 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Romans 6:1-14
Context:  Midweek Lent Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Do We See Things So Differently Than God?

Date:  February 11, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 18:31-43
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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But Pastor, I Don't Need To Go To Church To Have Faith!

Date:  February 4, 2018
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Isaiah 55:10-13
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church
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Equal Pay For All?

Date:  January 28 of 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 20:1-16 
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Why Get Married?

Date:  January 14, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Ephesians 5:22-33
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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A Fool's Baptism?

Date:  January 7, 2018
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
Text:  Matthew 3:13-17 and 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
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No Neutrality With Jesus

Date:  December 31st of 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 2:33-40
Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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At The Bottom, To Be With You

Date:  December 25, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  John 1:1-14
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Christmas: Bypassing The Splendor Of The World

Date:  December 24th of 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 2:15-20
Context:  Christmas Eve Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Doubt?

Date:  December 17th of 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 11:2-11
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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What The Story Of David And Goliath Is Really About

Date:  December 13, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  1 Samuel 17:4-10, 32, 41-51
Context:  Midweek Advent Vesper Service at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Sober Up For Your Redemption Draws Near

Date:  December 10, 2017
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Texts:  Luke 21:25-36 & Romans 15:4-13
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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The Lord's Crushing Promise - For You

Date:  December 6, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Genesis 3:1-15
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Not Too High And Lofty For Sinners

Date:  December 3, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 21:1-9
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Foolish Pseudo-Christians In Name Only?

Date:  November 26, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 25:1-13
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Eat, Drink, & Be Merry This Thanksgiving!

Date: November 23, 2017
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-10
Context: Thanksgiving Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND.
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Damned If You Do; Damned If You Don't?

Date:  November 19, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 22:15-22
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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I'm Offended; Someone Needs To Bleed!

Date: November 12, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 18:21-35
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Empty Handed Saints

Date:  November 5, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Matthew 5:1-12
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Jesus' Love Wins

Date:  October 17, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText:  Matthew 22:34-46
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Carpet Color, Turkey Sandwiches, And Church Unity

Date:  October 8, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Ephesians 4:1-6
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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His Voice Is Stronger Than Your Death

Date:  October 1, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 7:11-19
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Responding To Christians Caught In Sin

Date:  September 24th of 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Galatians 5:25-6:10
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Are You Good Enough?

Date:  September 10th of 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 10:23-37
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Uncomfortable Words

Date:  September 3, 2017
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Mark 7:31-37 and Romans 10:9-17
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Enemies Of The Gospel

Date:  August 27, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 18:9-14
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Tears Streaking Down A Holy Face

Date:  August 20, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Luke 19:41-48
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Without Doctrine, The Church Is Powerless Against Savage Wolves

Date:  August 6, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  Acts 20:27-38
Context:  Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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Christianity Is Stupid, Dull, Dumb, And Foolish

Date:  July 16, 2017
Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text:  1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Context:  Sermon from Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, ND
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