Episodes

Sunday Dec 27, 2020
All I Want For Christmas Is... Your Sin
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Date: December 24th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Context: Christmas Eve Service at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Why Religious Superstars Don't Like John the Baptist
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Date: December 20th of 2020
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 16, 2020
Your Doubt Does Not Belong To You
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Date: December 13th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 11:2-10
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Why The Masks You Wear Are A Blessing To Others
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Date: December 9th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Context: Midweek Service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Neither Flight Nor Fight But Faith
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Date: December 6th of 2020
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 08, 2020
Stay In Your Lane - Church, State, And Family
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Date: December 2nd of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Context: Midweek Advent Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Despite Social Distancing, He Draws Near To You
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Date: November 29th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 21:1-9
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Nov 29, 2020
When Ingratitude Is Louder Than Gratitude?
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Date: November 26th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 17:11-19
Context: Thanksgiving Day Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
As A Christian, You Are Free From Sleepy Ignorance And Intoxicating Fear
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Date: November 22nd of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Nov 16, 2020
Saying No To Caesar: We Can't Give What Is Not For The Taking
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Date: November 15th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 22:15-22
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Nov 09, 2020
Is There A Limit To Forgiveness?
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Date: November 8th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 18:21-35
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Nov 02, 2020
Why You Will Make It Through 2020 And This Valley Of Tears
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Date: November 1st of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Revelation 7:9-17
Context: All Saints' Day Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Nov 02, 2020
The Risky Business Of Reform
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Date: October 31st of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 11:12-19
Context: Reformation Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Friday Oct 30, 2020
The Strength Of Christ: Despite All That Life Throws At Us
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Date: October 29th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Philippians 4:10-13
Context: Funeral Sermon for Myrtle Beaudoin at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Forgiveness: The End Of Cancel Culture's Fear
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Date: October 18th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 9:1-8
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Oct 05, 2020
You Are Just Not That Special; And Why That Is Just Fine
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Date: October 4th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 14:1-11
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's. Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Three Ways We Respond To Death
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Date: September 27th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 17:11-17
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Sep 21, 2020
Worry: Letting Your Mind Be Divided By Many Things
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Date: September 20th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 6:24-34
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Sep 14, 2020
Why True Worship Has Nothing To Do With Silly Worship Gadget And Inventions
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Date: September 13th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 17:11-19
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Sep 07, 2020
The Good Samaritan Is Not Biden Or Trump, But Your Jesus
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Date: September 6th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 10:23-37
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Aug 31, 2020
The Lord Can't And Won't Forget Mike
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Date: August 29th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 23:33-43
Context: Sermon for Mike Grubb Funeral
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Date: August 23rd of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 18:9-14
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
When Churches Lose The Word
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Date: August 16th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 19:41-48
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Aug 10, 2020
Is Your God Dead?
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Date: August 9th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
So, You Want To Downplay Doctrine? Are You Ready Wolf Attacks?
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Date: August 2nd of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Acts 20:27-38
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Boldness And The Risky Business Of Marriage?
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Date: July 31st of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Hosea 2:18-23
Context: The Blessing of Marriage: Joshua and Sylvia Hoffer at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
CPH Podcast - Social Justice Warriors
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Original Air Date: July 28th of 2020
Social Justice…we’ve been hearing that term on the news and on social media with increasing frequency. But what is it? How can we recognize it? And most importantly, how can we avoid turning it into a false Christ? That’s our topic for today’s episode. I’m glad to welcome the Rev. Dr. Matt Richard back to the show to tackle this topic.

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
CPH Podcast - Politicizing Jesus?
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Original Air Date: July 27th of 2020
It can be easy to fashion a version of Jesus to fit our political views, to blur the lines between the hope promised in a political campaign with the hope we cling to in Christ. Believe it or not, Jesus is not a democrat or republican. Or an independent. How can we avoid politicizing Jesus? That’s what we’re going to talk about today with our guest, Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard.

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Concord Matters - Confessing What We Reject
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Original Air Date: July 28th of 2020
Why is it important to also confess what we reject? What are the teachings that we do reject? How are these teachings connected to ancient heresies, and how does our Lutheran doctrine teach against these things?
Rev. Matt Richard, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot, North Dakota, joins host Rev. Sean Smith to discuss The Epitome of the Formula of Concord, Article XII: Other Factions ‹Heresies› and Sects that Never Embrace the Augsburg Confession (Erroneous Articles of the Anabaptists – Paragraph 2-11).
To listen to more shows on Concord Matters: https://www.kfuo.org/2020/07/28/concord-matters

Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Longing For Eden?
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Date: July 26th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Mark 8:1-9
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Jul 20, 2020
The Rules We Make And The Foolish Games We Play
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Date: July 19th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 5:17-26
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Date: July 12th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 5:1-11
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Enough Of Useless Chatter! What Is The Main Purpose Of The Law?
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Date: June 28th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
So, You Don't Go To Church Anymore? Here Is The Reason Why
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Date: June 21st of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 14:15-24
Context: Sermon from St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Jun 14, 2020
The World 'Takes' But Your Lord 'Gives'
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Date: June 7th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 3:1-17
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
The Red Of Pentecost
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Date: May 31st of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Acts 2:1-21
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND

Monday May 25, 2020
O Christian, Do Not Expect Approval From The World!
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Date: May 24th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 15:26-16:4
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Friday May 15, 2020
The Lord Has More To Give Than Death Can Take
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Date: May 15th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Isaiah 43:1-3a and Revelation 21:1-5
Context: Funeral Sermon for Dennis Oothoudt
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday May 11, 2020
Look To Your Heart - Um, No Thank You
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Date: May 10th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: James 1:16-21
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday May 07, 2020
The Pain Is Real, In Spite Of What Slappy-Happy Preachers Sell
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
Date: May 3rd of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 16:16-22
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Date: April 19th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 20:19-31
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
What Is More Frightening Than COVID-19?
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Date: April 12th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Mark 16:1-8
Context: Resurrection Sunday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Why You Should Be Afraid Of Good Friday
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Date: April 10th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 19:1-42
Context: Good Friday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Do You Pride Yourself In Being Humble?
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Date: April 5th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Philippians 2:5-11
Context: Sermon from St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Sunday Mar 29, 2020
So, You Call Yourself A Christian But Are You A Poser?
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Date: March 29th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 8:46-59
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Mar 23, 2020
Are You Worshiping A Bread And Circus Savior?
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Date: March 22nd of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 6:1-15
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Thursday Mar 19, 2020
It Is A Dangerous Business Opening A Bible
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Date: March 19th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Jeremiah 26:1-15 & Luke 11:14-28
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Do You Have Great Faith?
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Date: March 8th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 15:21-28
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Mar 02, 2020
Do You Know How The Devil Works Against You?
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Date: March 1st of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 4:1-11
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Monday Feb 17, 2020
3 Reasons Why It Is Hard To Listen At Church
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Date: February 16th of 2020
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Luke 8:4-15
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church 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.