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
Re-imagining the Faith: A Theological Pilgrimage
December 12, 2012
Spiritual Quest, Reformed Theology, Authority of Scripture, Critical Thinking, Universal Grace, Orthodoxy, Nature of Religion, Sacred Mystery
About the Bible
Midweek Lent
Psalm 139; Matthew 5:43-48
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 17, 2004
Scripture, Critical Thinking
The Presence of God: Intelligence and Attention
Pentecost XIII
I Kings 19:1-14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 26, 2001
Postmodern, critical thinking,
Sacred Dimension of reality, Open Mind
October 01, 2001
Fundamentalism, Critical Thinking, Inclusive,
Nature of Religion, Community of Faith
May 01, 1999
Historical Jesus, Reimagining the Faith,
Critical Thinking, Postmodern, Justice
The Heart Cannot Rest Where the Mind Cannot Follow
Pentecost VIII
Isaish 44:18: Ephesians 4:13; Matthew 5:48
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 11, 1999
Orthodoxy, Critical Thinking,
Inclusive Grace
Where Do I Stand When the Foundation Gives Way?
Pentecost XV
Jeremiah 7:4; Luke 20:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 29, 1999
Authority,History of Christian Dogma,
Modernity, Critical Thinking
You Can Never Go Home
Pentecost XXI
Jeremiah 23:23-32; Hebrews 4:12-13; John 1:1-5, 10-14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 10, 1999
Church, Revelation, Critical Thinking,
Modernity
Do I Need Religion?
Pentecost VI
Psalm 8:1; Psalm 42:2; Acts 17:22
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 12, 1998
Nature of Religion, Critical Thinking,
Religious Quest
Seeing is Believing
Epiphany II
II Kings 6:17; John 14:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 16, 1994
Epiphany, Spiritual Quest, Historical Jesus,
Critical Thinking, Spiritual Dimension,Grace
December 01, 1992
Authority of Scripture, Experience, Faith
Tradition, Critical Thinking, Faith, Mystery
Freedom's Stumbling Blocks: Uncritical Traditionalism
Lent IV
Mark 3:21, 32; Luke 7: 19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 05, 1989
Lent, Critical Thinking, Grace, Way of Jesus,
Inclusive, Historical Jesus