His Kingdom Does Not Need Earthly Force Or Power
Pastor Mattrichard
by Matt Richard
1d ago
Text: Zechariah 9:9-12 In the name of Jesus: Amen. Kingdoms exist to provide security and maintain order for a particular nation. Without a kingdom or government, well… citizens are subject to lawlessness, which leads to widespread crime and violence. Yes, without a kingdom, anarchy breaks out, insecurity abounds, disorder deteriorates, and everything becomes unstable, leading to death, rape, theft, and utter chaos.    Kingdoms also sometimes exist to prop up the ego and narcissistic appetites of an evil tyrant.  That is right; a tyrant can try to establish their personal king ..read more
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The Emasculated Church?
Pastor Mattrichard
by Matt Richard
3d ago
Air Date: February 15th of 2024 Access Audio Versions of this Episode (i.e., iTunes, Podbean, Spotify, etc): Pastor Brademeyer's Podcast Page:  https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/podcast... Pastor Richard's Podcast Page:  https://thegreatexchange1518.podbean.... Episode 1 Details: Join Pastors Richard, Neuendorf, and Brademeyer - as well as Mr. Thorson - as they discuss the emasculated church ..read more
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He Will Not Be Your Butler But Will Gladly Be Your Atonement
Pastor Mattrichard
by Matt Richard
1w ago
Text: John 6:1-15 In the name of Jesus. Amen. In our reading from the Gospel of John, Jesus multiplied bread and fish to feed the 5000 people who had gathered by the Sea of Tiberias.  Our reading says that the people sat down in a great deal of grass and were given bread and fish – so much that they were filled and satisfied.  Indeed, they were saturated with food; they were comfortable.  However, that is where things went off course.  You see, after they were filled and satisfied, they thought that they would seize Jesus to let the good times roll.  The thought proc ..read more
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Are There Two Definitions Of Faith?
Pastor Mattrichard
by Matt Richard
3w ago
Text: Matthew 15:21-28  In the name of Jesus. Amen. I sometimes wish all of you could wear a clergy collar just for a day, not to prove anything to you or make you feel the burdens of the pastoral office. But instead, it would be neat for you to experience all the spiritual conversations about faith that happen at the hospital, Walmart, and mall – to name a few.  You see, when I go for lunch, when I go to the hospital, or when I swing by Walmart, the grocery store, or the bank after I am done working for the day, I typically leave my clergy collar on, which then leads me to have ..read more
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Modeling The Gospel?
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by Matt Richard
1M ago
Tom: You know, we should really be modeling the Gospel.  Bob: Like, be more like Jesus? Tom: Yeah, exactly.  We gotta model Jesus.  Bob: We are totally on the same page, but modeling Jesus is ‘not’ the Gospel. Tom: Huh? What do you mean?  Bob: Well, trying to be like Jesus, our good deeds always end up a bit messed up by sin.  It’s like we can’t hit that perfect righteousness, which leaves us short.   Tom: So, if we can’t do good with a pure heart, we don’t need to even try showing Christ’s love?  Bob: No, way.  I did not say that. That is the ..read more
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You Are His Dust
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by Matt Richard
1M ago
  Text: Joel 2:12-19 In the name of Jesus. Amen.  Some day, when your dead body is laid 6 feet under the ground, the pastor will say,  “We now commit the body of our dear brother to the ground; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.” Indeed, from dust you came, O Man, to dust you shall return!  This is the inheritance given to you by your first parents, Adam and Eve.  As a member of the human race, your fate is to be laid in the ground where worms will destroy your body.   This is how it is in this life.  We live in a world where moth and rust ..read more
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Episode 1: The Emasculated Church?
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by Matt Richard
1M ago
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.  ..read more
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These Hands Are Meant To Bless; Why My Conscience Is Bound Regarding The Imposition Of Ashes
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by Matt Richard
1M ago
When a baby is baptized, I place my hand upon her, drawing two crosses while saying, "Receive the sign of the holy cross both upon your forehead and upon your heart to mark you as one redeemed by Christ the crucified." Then I say, "I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." When the child kneels at the altar with mom and dad, I draw a cross on her head saying, "The Lord bless and preserve you in your baptismal grace to life everlasting."  When the child grows up and is confirmed, I place my hand upon her head, saying, "The almighty God and Father of o ..read more
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No Gimmicks Or Programs - Just The Word, Please
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by Matt Richard
1M ago
Text: Isaiah 55:10-13 In the name of Jesus. Amen.  I’m getting old enough now, as a pastor, that I have been able to witness all the silly and worthless things we do in the name of God.  Please know that I am not saying this as a curmudgeon.  I also am not saying that to vent to you.  I am quite serious. Hear me out.   It seems as if every 2-5 years, a movement, book, program, sermon series, conference, or marketing campaign comes along that will supposedly revolutionize the church.  For example, in the 1970s, all the hype was around an evangelistic minist ..read more
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Undeserved Grace For The Grumbler?
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by Matt Richard
2M ago
Text: Exodus 17:1-7 In the name of Jesus. Amen. In the Book of Exodus, we read how the ancient Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians.  The Egyptians worked the Israelites ruthlessly with harsh brick-and-mortar labor, as well as difficult work in the fields.  They not only worked them hard as slaves but set out to exhaust, weaken, and cripple their body and mind, which is the reason why the Israelites cried out and groaned.    Their cries did not go unnoticed, though.  God heard their groaning, which is one of the reasons why God called Moses to be the prophet to ..read more
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