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
Jesus: Episode or Epiphany?
Pentecost VIII
John 1:1, 14, 17; II Corinthians 4:6
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 03, 2003
Emergence, Epiphany
The Best Is Yet To Be
Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:9; Revelation 21:24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 06, 2002
Jesus, Light of the World, Epiphany
From Feast to Fast: Honoring the Human
Epiphany VI
Psalm 103:14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
February 10, 2002
Epiphany, Celebration of Life
Still the Light Shines Giving New Vision
Epiphany I
Acts 26:19; Matthew 2:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 07, 2001
Epiphany, Immanence,
Revelation of the Divine
Light of the World
Epiphany Sunday
Isaiah 49:6; Matthew 2:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 09, 2000
Global Peace, Pluralism, Epiphany
Emmaus: Now You See Him; Now You Don't
Eastertide II
Luke 24:31
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 30, 2000
Presence of God, Jesus, Epiphany,
Humility
Humility That Opens to Wonder
Pentecost XXIII
Exodus 4:13; I Corinthians 15:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 12, 2000
Transcendence, Epiphany, Humility
The Root of Good Religion
Pentecost XXIV
Psalm 116:17
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 19, 2000
Consciousness, Epiphany, Grace,
Nature of Religion
The Quest
Epiphany II
Micah 4:5; Matthew 2:1-2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 10, 1999
Epiphany, Religious Quest, Meaning,
Mystery of God
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
Dare to Follow the Light
Epiphany I
Isaiah 60:6-7; Ephesians 3:9; Matthew 2:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 05, 1997
Epiphany, Universal Grace, Light of God,
Pluralism
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
Insight, Courage and World Transformation
Christian Unity Sunday;
Epiphany IV
Acts 26:1-9; John 12:42
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 26, 1997
Epiphany, Transforming the World,
Compassion, Justice
The Secret's Out
Epiphany I
Isaiah 49:6; Ephesians 3:6
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 09, 1994
Epiphany, Revelation, Transformation,
Light, Inclusive, Pluralism, Grace
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
Our Hearts Are Restless Until...
Epiphany III
Acts 17:27; John 1:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 23, 1994
Epiphany, Love at the core of reality,
Spiritual Quest, Grace of God
God, For Whom Humankind is Groping
Epiphany III
Acts 17:22-23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 22, 1989
Epiphany, Nature of God, Apostle Paul, God of
Grace, Religious Quest, Revelation, Interfaith
How Do You Respond When Truth Dawns On You?
Epiphany II
Isaiah 49:6; Luke 2:32, 34-35
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 18, 1987
Epiphany, Revelation, Followers of Jesus,
Radical Truth of Jesus, Universal Grace, Light, Servant of the Lord
Follow the Star: Trust the Vision
Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 06, 1985
Epiphany, Nativity, Magi, Mystery, Revelation
Spiritual Quest, Inclusive, Hope
Living from Commitment
Epiphany I
Luke 14: 27, 33
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 20, 1985
Spiritual Quest, Epiphany, Followers of Jesus,
Institutional Religion, Nature of Religion,
Transcendence, Worship, Community of Faith
Living with Wonder
Epiphany III
Isaiah 6:1
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
February 03, 1985
Epiphany, Wonder, Transcendence, Worship,
Prophet Isaiah, Presence, Sacred