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
Tell Me a Story
Lakeshore Interfaith
Gathering
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
September 13, 2009
Emergence, Cosmic Evolution, Mystery
Hunger For God
Pentecost XIX
Romans 8:12-27; Luke 12:13-21
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 29, 2002
Natural religion, cosmic evolution,
Divine Mystery
Creation: Stardust to Human to...
Pentecost XXI
Genesis 1:1-5, 26-27; Ephesians 4:1-16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 13, 2002
Lure of Love, Cosmic Evolution,
Transformation
World-view: Room for God?
Epiphany V
Psalm 15:5-ll; Luke 17:20-21
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
February 04, 2001
Divine Mystery, Cosmic Evolution,
Supernaturalism
Jesus: Episode or Epiphany?
Eastertide II
John 1:1, 14, 17; II Corinthians 4:6
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 11, 1999
Cosmic evolution, Divine Intention,
Epiphany, Incarnation
God, Humanity and Cosmos
Psalm 8; Hebrews 2:5-9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 15, 1981
Nature of the Human, Nature of God, Love,
Cosmic Evolution, Image of God, Grace,
Community, Creation, Creator, Creature