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
Touched By Mystery, Tested by Experience
Pentecost
Acts 10:34-48; John 4:16-24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 08, 2003
Community of Grace, Divine Mystery
Prayer of Gratitude for Community
Pentecost XVII
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 05, 2003
Prayer, Community of Grace
If That's How It Is, I Can Live With That
Easter Sunday
Psalm 82:3-4; Micah 5:8; Acts 2:44; John 20:21
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 04, 1999
Easter, Non-violent Justice, Way of Jesus,
Community of Grace
Love, Not Fear
Pentecost XXIII
I John 4:18; Luke 7:47
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 24, 1999
Community of Grace, God is Love
A Larger Hope
Advent IV
Micah 5:1-5; Luke 4:16-30
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 20, 1999
Advent, Transformation, Inclusive grace,
Community of Grace
Beyond Reason: Discovery in Worship and Mission
Epiphany III
Isaiah 49:6b; John 1:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 19, 1997
Community of Grace, Pluralism, Inclusive,
Epiphany
Look at the Faces Around the Table
Lent I
Luke 5:29
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
February 16, 1997
Lent, Presence of God, Inclusive Love,
Community of Grace
Too Good to Be True
Advent IV
Luke 1:47; Isaiah 7:14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 21, 1997
Community of Grace, Shalom, Justice
Where Love Dwells, There Is Family
Mothers' Day;
Eastertide VI
I Corinthians 13:8; John 11:1
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 12, 1996
Community of Grace, Love, Open Mind,
Warm Heart, Mother's Day
A Dream Embodied
Lent IV
Luke 23:34; I Peter 2:23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 26, 1995
Nature of God, Community of Grace,
Forgiveness, Inclusive Grace
Dream On!
Easter
Acts 10:34-35
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 16, 1995
Easter, Divine Intention, Inclusive, Table
Fellowship, Community of Grace
No One is Excluded
Pentecost XIX
Romans 2:1; Luke 18:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 15, 1995
Inclusive Love, Unconditional Love,
Community of Grace
In the End, God
Advent II
I Corinthians 15:28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 04, 1988
Advent, Community of Grace, Universal Grace, Eschatology
Loving is Living Without Fear
Christmastide II
Luke 1:30; 2:10; Matt. 1:20; I John 4:18
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 04, 1987
Transforming Love, Fear, Incarnation, God is
Love, Community of Grace, Love at the Core
of Reality
March 01, 1987
Ecumenical, Reformed Church, Diversity,
Liturgical Year, Community of Grace
Human Community in the Image of God
Peace Sunday;
Pentecost XXI
Phillipians 2:1-11
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 20, 1985
Creation, Image of God, Community of Grace,
Faith, Hebrew Scriptures, Divine Intention,
Covenant, Shalom