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
Do You Suppose God Is Really Like That?
Lent V
Luke 15:11-24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 28, 2004
Shalom, Eschatology, Grace
The Destabilizing, Troubling God
Palm Sunday;
Passion Sunday
Luke 19:35-20:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 04, 2004
Shalom, Eschatology, Grace
Paul: Simply Wrong About History?
Eastertide IV
I Thessalonians 4:16-17; I Corinthians 15:22-24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 25, 1999
Eschatology, Resurrection, Justice,
Compassion
To Bring Justice
Advent II
Isaiah 11:1-0; Luke 1:46-56
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 08, 1996
Advent, Justice, Eschatology, Way of Jesus
Divine Intention
Life After Life?
Advent II
Psalm 16:11; I Thessalonians 4:17
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 06, 1992
Messiah, Anointed One, Eschatology,
Jesus, Nature of Scriptures
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
The ?Now' of the End
Advent III
II Corinthians 6:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 11, 1988
Advent, Eschatology, Salvation, Forgiveness,
Unconditional Grace, Apostle Paul
It is An Easter World
Eastertide III
I Corinthians 15:20
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 13, 1986
Eastertide, Resurrection, Eschatology,
Sin, Forgiveness, Freedom, Hope, Shalom,
Community of Faith
Advent Hope: Jesus Will Bring Us All Together Again
Advent II
I Thessalonians 4:14; 5:9, 10
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 07, 1986
Advent, Eschatology, Hope, Presence of God,
Communion of the Saints
December 06, 1985
Advent, Faith, Eschatology, Mystery, Love,
Fundamental Trust
Memory and Hope in Our Cosmic Journey
Advent I
Isaiah 11:1, 2-5 ; Luke 2:29-32
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 29, 1981
Advent, Cosmos, Spiritual Journey, Grace,
Hope, Faith, Eschatology, Eternity
September 30, 1972
History of Theology, Historical Thinking, Truth,
Eschatology, Revelation