My Christmas Sermon

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I wrote a short Christmas sermon and decided to post it here for your consideration. I enjoyed writing it and hope you find it a good read. Christmas Sermon 2016.pdf

A Christmas Mentality

This is a Christmas message that might catch you off guard. I encourage you to read the text before listening.

A Chirstmas Mentality Bible Gateway passage: Matthew 2:13-18 - English Standard Version

Merry Christmas!

Here is a little surprise for Christmas! May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas as you celebrate the gift of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In your Flesh Bible Gateway passage: John 1:1-14 - English Standard Version

Merry Christmas!

All Scripture Is God Breathed

This is an excellent sermon and teaching on inspiration, authority, meaning, and purpose of scripture. I hope you enjoy it and are encouraged!

All Scripture Is Breathed Out by God - 2 Tim. 3:14-4:5 - Sermons - Faith Free Lutheran Bible Gateway passage: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 - English Standard Version

Do Not Be Afraid Joseph

A short sermon on the person of Joseph and the message of the angels. Christmas is almost here!

Do not be afraid, Joseph - saint benedict's table Bible Gateway passage: Matthew 1:18-25 - English Standard Version

Wolves with Rotten Fruit

Does it matter what we believe? Is the message of the Bible clear? Are we like the believers Luke commends in Acts: "Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true." Acts 17:11 Below is a good sermon that discusses these issues. I'd enjoy hearing what you think!

Wolves with Rotten Fruit Bible Gateway passage: Matthew 7:15-20 - English Standard Version

Jesus Is Ready For You!

Enjoy this short podcast that encourages us to keep our focus on Jesus's return during the Advent season. Following that is a short, interesting, and entertaining Advent sermon that shares a complementary message. Below that is the biblical text for the sermon. As always, I appreciate your comments. Enjoy!

I Hate The Mall | episode 3 in our series of Advent podcasts - saint benedict's table Don't Get Ready for Christmas, Get Ready for Jesus - Sarah Condon - The Mockingpulpit Bible Gateway passage: Matthew 24:36-44 - English Standard Version

Ten Commandment Diagnostic Questions

Below is the list of self-diagnostic questions discussed in the video. I find them to be a good tool for evaluating my love for God and neighbor and a reminder to daily repent of my sin.

1.  What am I afraid of?
2.  How are my prayers?
3.  What is my attitude toward worship?
4.  What is my attitude toward authority?
5.  Am I angry?
6.  Am I chaste/content with my spouse?
7.  Am I greedy/lazy?
8.  Am I bitter?
9 & 10. Am I content/happy?

If you like this video, you can find more here. There are videos on each commandment and many other Biblical texts. Grappling with the Text Videos Enjoy!

A Difficult But Necessary Advent Gift

Enjoy this advent message on John The Baptist!

A Difficult But Necessary Advent Gift - For You - The Podcast Page of Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Bible Gateway passage: Mark 1:1-8 - English Standard Version
Below is a Advent hymn interspersed with poetry by Malcolm Guite that highlights the biblical themes expressed in the song. If you enjoy his poetry, you can find more here.

O Come, O Come Emmanuel | episode 2 in our series of Advent podcasts - saint benedict's table