Episodes

Thursday Mar 24, 2016
Communion: What Is It And Who Is It For
Thursday Mar 24, 2016
Thursday Mar 24, 2016
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

Sunday Mar 20, 2016
Plunged Into Suffering And Death - For You
Sunday Mar 20, 2016
Sunday Mar 20, 2016
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

Thursday Mar 17, 2016
Amen And So It Shall Be
Thursday Mar 17, 2016
Thursday Mar 17, 2016
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

Sunday Mar 13, 2016
When The Devil Throws Rocks
Sunday Mar 13, 2016
Sunday Mar 13, 2016
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

Thursday Mar 10, 2016
Damn These Three Enemies; Let Us Pray
Thursday Mar 10, 2016
Thursday Mar 10, 2016
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

Sunday Mar 06, 2016
All You Can Eat; Nothing Held Back
Sunday Mar 06, 2016
Sunday Mar 06, 2016
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

Thursday Mar 03, 2016
Forgiveness: Received And Given
Thursday Mar 03, 2016
Thursday Mar 03, 2016
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

Thursday Mar 03, 2016
Cross Defense: The Apologetic Of Christ Alone In The 21st Century (pt.2)
Thursday Mar 03, 2016
Thursday Mar 03, 2016
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.

Sunday Feb 28, 2016
There Is No Middle Ground For You, But There Is A Strong Man
Sunday Feb 28, 2016
Sunday Feb 28, 2016
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

Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
Not Too Much; Not Too Little
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
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

Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
Cross Defense: The Apologetic of Christ Alone in the 21st Century (pt.1)
Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
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)

Sunday Feb 21, 2016
The Pain Of Being A Christian
Sunday Feb 21, 2016
Sunday Feb 21, 2016
Date: February 21, 2016Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Genesis 32:22-32Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

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

Thursday Feb 18, 2016
Praying Against Ourselves?
Thursday Feb 18, 2016
Thursday Feb 18, 2016
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

Thursday Feb 11, 2016
Prayer Is Not A Bargaining Chip, But A...
Thursday Feb 11, 2016
Thursday Feb 11, 2016
Date: February 10, 2016Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Matthew 6:5-18Context: Ash Wednesday Sermon from Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Feb 07, 2016
The Cry Of The Blind Beggar Is The Cry Of Christ's Church
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
Date: February 7, 2016Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Luke 18:31-43Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

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

Monday Jan 25, 2016
The Gospel Asylum: Christ Alone
Monday Jan 25, 2016
Monday Jan 25, 2016
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

Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Grace: It Ain't Cheap, But It Is Free
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Date: January 24, 2016Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Matthew 20:1-16Context: Sermon from Zion Lutheran Church Sermon in Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Jan 17, 2016
Be Afraid, But Fear Not
Sunday Jan 17, 2016
Sunday Jan 17, 2016
Date: January 17, 2016Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Matthew 17:1-9Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Jan 12, 2016
Rolling Around In the Mud With Pigs
Tuesday Jan 12, 2016
Tuesday Jan 12, 2016
Date: January 10, 2016Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Matthew 3:13-17Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Jan 03, 2016
When People Threaten Our Throne...
Sunday Jan 03, 2016
Sunday Jan 03, 2016
Date: January 3, 2016Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Matthew 2:13-18Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Dec 27, 2015
The Fall And Rise Of Many
Sunday Dec 27, 2015
Sunday Dec 27, 2015
Date: December 27, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Luke 2:33-40Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Friday Dec 25, 2015
He Took On Flesh - For You
Friday Dec 25, 2015
Friday Dec 25, 2015
Date: December 25, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: John 1:1-14Context: Christmas Day Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday Dec 24, 2015
For Unto St. Nicholas A Child Was Born
Thursday Dec 24, 2015
Thursday Dec 24, 2015
Date: December 24, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardTopic: St. Nikolas of MyraContext: Christmas Eve Homily at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Dec 22, 2015
Cross Defense: The Apologetic of Unto Us a Child is Born
Tuesday Dec 22, 2015
Tuesday Dec 22, 2015
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.

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

Sunday Dec 13, 2015
Do We Really Need The Voice In The Wilderness?
Sunday Dec 13, 2015
Sunday Dec 13, 2015
Date: December 13, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Matthew 11:2-10Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Dec 09, 2015
Who Is This Child Born Unto Us?
Wednesday Dec 09, 2015
Wednesday Dec 09, 2015
Date: December 9, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Isaiah 9:2-7Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Dec 06, 2015
When Hell Seems To Break Loose...
Sunday Dec 06, 2015
Sunday Dec 06, 2015
Date: December 6, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Luke 21:25-36Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Nov 29, 2015
He Comes To You Again With New Grace
Sunday Nov 29, 2015
Sunday Nov 29, 2015
Date: November 29, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Matthew 21:1-9Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran ChurchManuscript: CLICK HERE

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

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

Sunday Nov 15, 2015
Follow The Trail Of Blood
Sunday Nov 15, 2015
Sunday Nov 15, 2015
Date: November 15, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Mark 13:1-13Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Nov 10, 2015
Christus Solus: Christ Alone For The Twenty-First-Century
Tuesday Nov 10, 2015
Tuesday Nov 10, 2015
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

Sunday Nov 08, 2015
The Show Is Over
Sunday Nov 08, 2015
Sunday Nov 08, 2015
Date: November 8, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Mark 12:38-44Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Nov 01, 2015
Facing Death Fully
Sunday Nov 01, 2015
Sunday Nov 01, 2015
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

Sunday Oct 18, 2015
He Takes A Needle And A Camel; Watch What Happens Next
Sunday Oct 18, 2015
Sunday Oct 18, 2015
Date: October 18, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Mark 10:23-31Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Oct 11, 2015
What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Sunday Oct 11, 2015
Sunday Oct 11, 2015
Date: October 11, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Mark 10:17-22Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Oct 04, 2015
Stop Shaking The Piggy Bank, You Are Not A Flower Or A Bird
Sunday Oct 04, 2015
Sunday Oct 04, 2015
Date: October 4, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Matthew 6:24-34Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

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

Sunday Sep 20, 2015
So You Wanna Be Wise?
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Date: September 20, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: James 3:13-4:10Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Stain Upon Your Lips, Forgiveness Laid Upon Your Tongue
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Date: September 13, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: James 3:1-12Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Sep 06, 2015
Sin's Partiality; Faith's Impartiality
Sunday Sep 06, 2015
Sunday Sep 06, 2015
Date: September 6, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: James 2:1-10, 14-18Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

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

Thursday Aug 27, 2015
Preaching To Bound Wills In North Dakota With Pr. Donavon Riley
Thursday Aug 27, 2015
Thursday Aug 27, 2015
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?

Sunday Aug 23, 2015
Because We've Always Done It That Way!
Sunday Aug 23, 2015
Sunday Aug 23, 2015
Date: August 23, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Mark 7:1-13Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Aug 09, 2015
No Climbing Necessary
Sunday Aug 09, 2015
Sunday Aug 09, 2015
Date: August 9, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: John 6:35-51Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Aug 02, 2015
Dinner And A Show?
Sunday Aug 02, 2015
Sunday Aug 02, 2015
Date: August 2, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: John 6:22-35Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Jul 26, 2015
An Ark In The Midst Of A Watery Hell
Sunday Jul 26, 2015
Sunday Jul 26, 2015
Date: July 26, 2015Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew RichardText: Mark 6:45-54Context: Sermon at Zion Lutheran Church of Gwinner, NDManuscript: CLICK HERE

Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard has been the pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, North Dakota, since 2018. He has previous ministry experience in the following churches: Pastor in Gwinner, North Dakota; Senior Pastor in Sidney, Montana; Associate Pastor in Williston, North Dakota; and an Associate Pastor in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
He received his undergraduate degree in Finance and Economics from Minot State University in North Dakota. After a short career working as an Investment Representative, he obtained his Master Divinity from Lutheran Brethren Seminary of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and was ordained by the CLBA. Approximately 10 years later, in late 2013, he colloquized into the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Furthermore, in 2013 he obtained a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis MO. His doctor of ministry thesis was on exploring the journey of American Evangelicals into Confessional Lutheran thought.
Pastor Richard finds great joy in speaking and writing. You will see many of his articles and video teachings on various Lutheran Blogs and Journals. You can also hear him on the radio and internet podcasts, speaking on a variety of topics. And his most recent book from Concordia Publishing House, "Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? 12 False Christs," can be found at CPH.org or Amazon.com.
Pastor Richard is married to Serenity and they have three children. He enjoys fishing, pheasant hunting, carpentry work, watching movies, writing, collecting knives, spending time with his family, and a good book with a rye whiskey.