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
Creation: God's Risky Decision - Dream or Nightmare?
Pentecost XVIII
Lamentations 3: 21-23; Romans 5: 4-5; 8:24-25
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 25, 1994
History of Israel, Creator, Covenant,
Forgiveness, Faith
Creations' Goal: Sabbath Rest
Pentecost IX
Genesis 2:2-3; Isaiah 65:23, 25; Revelation 21:3; 22:2-4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 24, 1988
Creator, Nature of God, Divine Intention,
Hebrew Scriptures, History of Israel, Sabbath,
Shalom, Grace
The Insight That Makes Praise Irrepressible
Pentecost X
Psalm 103:13-14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 09, 1987
Psalms, Divine Intention, Forgiveness, Human
Nature, Creator God, Praise
His Light, Our Life
Christmastide II
John 1:4-5, 9; Isaiah 9:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 05, 1986
Light, Christmastide, Mystery, Divine Intention, Creator, Jesus
Autumn Prayer for Artists and Creators 1982
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 10, 1982
Prayer, Creators
God and Cosmos
Hebrews 1:1-4, 10-12
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 08, 1981
Cosmos, Creation, Faith, Consciousness, Awe, Eternal Love of God, Creator
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