Issues Etc. - Will The Real Church Please Stand Up? (Part 1)
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Oct 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 494
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Is Heaven On Earth?
Date: October 6th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Genesis 28:10-17 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Oct 16, 2024•17 min•Ep. 493
Setting The Record Straight On Angels
Date: September 29th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Revelation 12:7-12 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Oct 07, 2024•17 min•Ep. 492
Why Is Church Unity So Much More Than Friendships & Shared Personal Interests?
Date: September 22nd of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Oct 03, 2024•15 min•Ep. 491
EP 8 - What Is Christian Nationalism?
Air Date: September 26th of 2024 Subscribe & Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2-eJZ5_5Yy4https://youtu.be/pt-yPk1hM0s Description: On today's episode of 3 Padres and a Shepherd, we examine the topic of Christian Nationalism. If one is patriotic, are they a Christian Nationalist? Is a Christian Nationalist a white supremacist? Or is a Christian Nationalist something else? More Episodes: www.3p1s.com...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 490
Why Do We Waste So Much Time Worrying?
Date: September 8th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Sep 26, 2024•18 min•Ep. 489
Hold Tight To What You Have Been Given!
Date: September 12, 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Proverbs 4:10-23 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Sep 11, 2024•15 min•Ep. 488
Look To The One Who Comes To You
Date: August 25th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: 2 Chronicles 28:8-15 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Sep 04, 2024•17 min•Ep. 487
When Anger Turns To Bitterness...
Date: August 11th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Genesis 4:1-15 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Aug 28, 2024•17 min•Ep. 486
EP 7 - Depression, Laziness, And Acedia?
Air Date: August 23rd of 2024 Subscribe & Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/pt-yPk1hM0s Description: On today's episode of "3 Padres and a Shepherd," we examine the topic of 'depression, laziness, and acedia' But what is meant by this one rather obscure term: 'acedia?' Even though this term may be foreign to our ears, what it is - is very, very relevant to every Christian. So please stick around, and let's learn what this term means and how it affects us. More Episodes: www.3p1s.com...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 485
5 Problems With Being A Mouth Worshipper?
Date: August 4th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Jeremiah 8:4-12 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Aug 14, 2024•14 min•Ep. 484
The Lord Is Brian's Shepherd
Date: August 5th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Psalm 23 Context: Funeral Sermon for Brian Marschner Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Aug 12, 2024•13 min•Ep. 483
The Temptation To Coddle Evil
Date: July 21st of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Jeremiah 23:16-29 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Jul 23, 2024•19 min•Ep. 482
A Tale Of Two Trees
Date: July 14th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Genesis 2:7-17 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Jul 19, 2024•16 min•Ep. 481
Why Fake Gods Do Not Compare To The Real God
Date: June 16th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Micah 7:18-20 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Jul 18, 2024•17 min•Ep. 480
EP 6 - Life: Is It Really Sacred?
Air Date: July 18th of 2024 Subscribe & Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/HyH2QS4FIjo Description: With the second anniversary of the United States Supreme Court ending constitutional protection for abortion, today we ask the question, "Life: Is It Really Sacred?" Indeed, is Life sacred, and if so, why? Everywhere we look, it seems as if we live in a dehumanizing world. Not much seems to be sacred anymore these days. And so, why should life be sacred? Stick around as we discuss the topic of...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 479
How 'Not' To Be A Tolerant-Open-Minded-Fool
Date: June 9th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Proverbs 9:1-10 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Jul 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 478
Episode 5 - Messing Up Evangelism? Taking a Closer Look at the Great Commission & Great Commandment
Air Date: June 13th of 2024 Subscribe & Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ty-66lng5g8 Description: On today's episode of "Three Padres & a Shepherd," we ask the question of what evangelism is and what it is not. Is evangelism standing on the corner of a street while yelling into a microphone; is evangelism traveling to Africa on a mission trip to dig a well; is evangelism following a scripted program that is presented to a neighbor as if you are trying to sell them a new set of Teflon c...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 477
When Churches Downplay Reverence
Date: May 26th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Isaiah 6:1-7 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Jun 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 476
Do You Hear The World's Pride, Fear, And Supposed Hope?
Date: May 19th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
Jun 05, 2024•16 min•Ep. 475
You'll Be My People; I'll Be Your God
Date: May 12th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Ezekiel 36:22-28 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
May 28, 2024•14 min•Ep. 474
Episode 4 - Is It O.k. To Be A Pew Sitter?
Air Date: May 16th of 2024 Subscribe & Watch On Youtube: https://youtu.be/lnlT-D8A0b0 Description: What is Christianity primarily about? Is it about primarily being the hands and feet of Jesus or listening to Jesus? Is a successful church busy with all sorts of programs, ministries, and outreach endeavors, whereas a mediocre or failing church sits in the pew? In episode #4 of "3 Padres and a Shepherd," we will be taking a closer look into Jesus' interaction with two women: Mary and Martha. W...
May 16, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 473
Why Do Churches No Longer Sing?
Date: April 28th of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Isaiah 12:1-6 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
May 16, 2024•16 min•Ep. 472
The Two Pitfalls Of Atheism And Mysticism
Date: April 21st of 2024 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text: Isaiah 40:25-31 Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND Manuscript: CLICK HERE
May 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 471
Why Pastors Are Not Employees Of The Church
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
May 01, 2024•17 min•Ep. 470
Thy Strong Word — Proverbs 11:16-31: Like a Gold Ring in a Pig’s Snout
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 an...
Apr 25, 2024•58 min•Ep. 469
How Do We Handle Bodies At Funerals?
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
Apr 24, 2024•15 min•Ep. 468
Do We Have An Angry God?
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
Apr 16, 2024•16 min•Ep. 467
It Is Not A Mere Symbol, Sign, Or Representation
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
Apr 12, 2024•16 min•Ep. 466
Episode 3 - Is Your Salvation Certain?
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...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 465
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