Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard’s Podcast

Date: April 14th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Original Air Date: April 24th of 2024 These proverbs contrast the gracious woman who gains honor with the ruthless man who gains only wealth, emphasizing that kindness, integrity, and righteousness lead to life and prosperity, while the pursuit of evil leads to destruction. This passage also highlights the importance of generosity, stating that those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. It warns against deceit and the hoarding of wealth, promoting instead a lifestyle of generosity and righteousness that ultimately benefits both the individual and the community. The Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Proverbs 11:16-31. KFUO Thy Strong Word: CLICK HERE

Date: March 31st of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Mark 16:1-8 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Date: March 29th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: John 19:1-42 Context: Good Friday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Date: March 28th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Context: Holy Thursday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Air Date: April 11th of 2024 Episode: 3 Details: Where do we look for assurance? How do we know that we are saved? Tragically, many pulpits and theologies across America consistently preach the Christian and not the Christ. So, the problem that arises is that we can easily look internally at our actions as Christians for assurance. However, once we look inward, we will never have enough assurance, as the foundation of assurance shifts from Jesus to us. When we end up turning inward - focusing on our life, taking our spiritual temperature, assessing our accomplishments, and becoming fixated on navel-gazing, we become overtaken by what Martin Luther calls the Monster of Uncertainty. In episode #3, we will ask the question, "Is Your Salvation Certain?" with special attention to the age-old battle between imputed and infused righteousness. Access More Episodes: www.3p1s.com

Date: March 24th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Zechariah 9:9-12 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Date: March 10th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: John 6:1-15 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Air Date: March 14th of 2024 Episode 2 Details: On today's podcast, we ask the question, "Is it really finished?" It sure seems that in today's religious landscape, people are looking for new prophecies, trying to build utopic kingdoms, and continually offering up sacrificial works to validate the ego. Can we say that Christ is enough, that He finished everything, or must we search for the new thing God is supposedly doing; must we attempt to usher in God's kingdom through our own endeavors, or must we offer up our own versions of sacrifice to live with a peaceful conscience? Is it really finished in Jesus, or is God just getting started? To Watch Online CLICK HERE Access More Episodes: www.3p1s.com

Date: February 25th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Original Air Date: February 17th of 2024 In Luke 7, the sinful woman was forgiven by faith and her works flowed by His grace. It is clear that we are unable to fulfill the Law and all fall short of His glory. Our disposition is completely broken and as we receive a clear conscience through forgiveness by the blood of Christ, works of love naturally spring up by the Holy Spirit’s help (Galatians 5:22-23). We are reminded that a good tree bears good fruit. For Christ’s sake, we are made a good tree, and our good God bears good fruit for the sake of love for others. “Awake, O sleeper, rise from death, And Christ shall give you light; So learn His love, its length and breadth, its fullness, depth, and height.” LSB #697, st. 1 Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Minot, ND joins Rev. Brady Finnern to confess the truth of good works.

Date: February 18th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Genesis 3:1-21 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Date: February 11th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Date: February 14th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Joel 2:12-19 Context: Ash Wednesday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Welcome to the “3 Padres & A Shepherd Podcast" where three North Dakota Lutheran Pastors and a real-life shepherd combine serious theology with fun laughter. This is a podcast from the local church and for the local church; however, the local churches of these three pastors do not take any responsibility for the banter, foolery, and assertions that will follow. Date: February 15th of 2024 Episode 1 Details: Join Pastors Richard, Neuendorf, and Brademeyer - as well as Mr. Thorson - as they discuss the emasculated church. Video Link: CLICK HERE

Date: February 4th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Isaiah 55:10-13 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Date: January 28th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Exodus 17:1-7 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Date: January 21st of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Date: January 14th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Exodus 34:29-35 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran in Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE

Date: January 7th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Isaiah 42:1-7 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE