The one thousand sermons of this archive are a record of the thoughtful steps in Richard Rhem's journey as it deepened in the 1980s and then continued to evolve from a conservative beginning until it led him to his ultimate understanding: an open mind and a warm heart must be grounded in the Way of Love, and must affirm the quest and insight of all faiths. On that foundation can be built a community that practices religion not as dogma but as dialogue, mutual enrichment and understanding.
"Dick Rhem is the best teacher-preacher I have ever heard in my life." Marcus Borg
Abraham: One God, Three Names
Pentecost XXVI
Genesis 12:1-3; 21:8-21; Romans 9:1-8; 11:25-36
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 17, 2002
Religious Pluralism, Abrahamic Faiths
The Holy Family - God's Elect?
Pentecost XXVII
Genesis 27:1-4, 30-45; Romans 9:1-18
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 24, 2002
Abrahamic Faiths, Non-exclusive,
Universal Grace, Pluralism, Interfaith
Abraham: Shaky Faith in a Faithful God
World Wide Communion;
Pentecost XX
Romans 4:17
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 05, 1986
Abraham, Hebrew Scriptures, Covenant, God
of Grace, Nature of God, Faithful God