Episodes

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Responding To The Robbery Of Death
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Date: January 2nd of 2022
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 2:13-23
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday Jan 06, 2022
It Will Be Okay, I Am Ready To Die
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Date: December 26th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 2:33-40
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Not A Vague Or Floaty Ideology But Flesh And Blood
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Date: December 25th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 1:1-18
Context: Christmas Day Service at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: N/A

Monday Jan 03, 2022
For You
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Date: December 24th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Context: Christmas Eve Sermon at St. Paul's of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Saturday Jan 01, 2022
Crushed Before Christ?
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
Date: December 19th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 1:19-28
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Bending To Popular Opinions & Kissing Up To Authority?
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Date: December 12, 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 11:2-10
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday Dec 09, 2021
A Tiny Little Jesus For Tiny Little Lives?
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Date: December 5th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 21:25-36
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Without Advent, Christmas Makes No Sense!
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Date: November 28th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 21:1-9
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: Not available

Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Gratitude Free From Circumstances
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Date: November 25th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Philippians 4:6-20
Context: Thanksgiving Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
The Way Of Fools: Denying The Reality Of Death And Unprepared For The End
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Date: November 21st of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 25:1-13
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Nov 15, 2021
Saints With Tilted Halos, Scrappy Faith, And Scuffed-up Bibles
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Date: November 7th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 5:1-12
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Your Freedom Is Christ - Not Politics, The Economy, Or Social Agendas
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Date: October 31st of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 8:31-36
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
The Failed Excuses For Not Attending Church, And What To Do About It?
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Date: October 17th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 22:1-14
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Christ Holds Dale Into And Out Of The Grave
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Date: October 11th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Romans 14:7-9
Context: Funeral Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Why Does Grace Heal The Wounded And Anger The Self-Righteous?
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Date: September 10th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 9:1-8
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Stop The Ranking - You‘re A Christian!
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Date: September 26th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 14:1-11
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
No More Chasing Love, Just Abiding
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Date: September 25th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 15:9-12
Context: Homily for the Blessing of Marriage
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday Sep 23, 2021
The Foolish Things Spoken At Funerals
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Date: September 19th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 17:11-17
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
When Worry Is Wrapped In Fear And Future Grief
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Date: September 12th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 6:24-34
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
The Christian Life - It is Like A Circle, Not A Line
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Date: September 5th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 17:11-19
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
When Bad People Do Good - So Irritating!
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Date: August 29th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 10:23-37
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Christianity: It's Not Primarily About 'Being Hands & Feet' But 'Listening'
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Date: August 21st of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Mark 7:31-37
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Why Petty Rule-Keeping Amounts To Nothing Before God
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Date: August 15th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 18:9-14
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wise Up Naïve Christian!
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Date: August 1st of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 16:1-9
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot. ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday Jul 29, 2021
America's Worthless Pastors And Careless Sheep
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Date: July 25th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Jeremiah 23:16-23
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Compassion For A World That Functions The Opposite Of Eden
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Date: July 20th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Genesis 2 & Mark 8:1-9
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Jul 12, 2021
Tired of People Flippantly Saying, "Judge Not"?
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Date: June 27th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 6:36-42
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday Jun 24, 2021
God Puts Ears On Sinners, So They Would Listen
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Date: June 20th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 15:1-10
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Why Fools Avoid Church
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Date: June 16th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Proverbs 9:1-10
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Playboy Provocations And Beggarly Hands?
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Date: June 6th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 16:19-31
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Born Again: To Find Your End And Beginning In Jesus
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Date: May 30th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 3:1-17
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday May 26, 2021
Do Not Worry About Your Greatness - You Have Christ!
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Date: May 23rd of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Genesis 11:1-9
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday May 12, 2021
Sorry Christians, But You Do Not Have Inactive Power Within
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Date: May 8th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Numbers 21:4-9
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Saturday May 08, 2021
Why Is Everyone Yelling And Not Listening?
Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021
Date: May 2nd of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: James 1:16-21
Context: Confirmation Sunday at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Apr 26, 2021
When The World Freaks Out, The Christian Knows It Is Only A 'Little While'
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Date: April 26th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 16:16-22
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Apr 19, 2021
Three Signs Of Spiritually Abusive Pastors & Leaders
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Date: April 18th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: Click Here

Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Are You Functioning Like Christ Is Still Dead?
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Date: April 4th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Mark 16:1-8
Context: Easter Sunday Service at St. Paul's of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Behold, Your Dead Hero!
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Date: April 2nd of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Context: Good Friday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Mar 29, 2021
Are You Tired Of Pursuing God? If So, Good!
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Date: March 28th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Zechariah 9:9-12
Context: Palm Sunday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Jesus: Not The King That You Want But The King That You Need
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Date: March 18th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 6:1-15
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Why Are You So Offended? Perhaps You Shouldn't Be
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Date: February 28th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 15:21-28
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, N
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Beware Of The Devil's Playground Of Future Fake Promises
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Date: February 21 of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 4:1-11
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Only Blind Fools Do Not Cry For Mercy
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Date: February 14th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 18:31-43
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
The Problem With Being Spiritual But Not Religious
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Date: February 7th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 8:4-15
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Feb 01, 2021
Stop Climbing, Ranking, And Comparing - You Have Christ!
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Date: January 31st of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 21:1-16
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Why Do We Get Nervous With God's Glory?
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Date: January 24th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 17:1-9
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
The Importance Of Loving The Other Tribe - Yes, Your Enemy!
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Date: January 17th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Romans 12:6-16
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Jan 11, 2021
Why The Church - And The Gospel - Are For Sinners Only
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Date: January 10th of 2021
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 3:13-17
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Jan 04, 2021
The Need To Be Wise As Snakes
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Date: January 3rd of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 2:13-23
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Is Jesus The Greatest Being Created By God? Careful With Your Answer!
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Date: December 25th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 1:1-14
Context: Christmas Day Service at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: 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.