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
Restless Mind and Quiet Heart: Quest and Rest
Freedom Village Service
Job 23: 1-10; Psalm 42: 1-5; John 3: 1-10; I John 4: 7-8, 12, 16
Freedom Village Chapel, Holland, MI
September 28, 2014
Faith Journey, Spiritual Quest, God is Love, Change
Prayer in Memory of Margaret Feldmann Kruizenga
Memorial Service
Freedom Village, Holland, Michigan
May 25, 2013
God is Love
Seeing is Believing: When the Word Becomes Flesh
Ordination Service for Bill Freeman
Micah 6:608; I Corinthians 13; John 1:1-5, 14, 18
First Congregational United Church of Christ, Belding, Michigan
May 07, 2006
God is love, Divine Intention
A Little Less Certainty and a Lot More Love
Pentecost XXIV
II Kings; I Corinthians 13; Luke 9:46-56
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 23, 2003
Inclusivism, God is Love
Love, Not Fear
Pentecost XXIII
I John 4:18; Luke 7:47
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 24, 1999
Community of Grace, God is Love
Take Care How You Kick Over the Traces
Pentecost XII
Isaiah 1:3; Luke 15:13
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 18, 1996
Nature of Religion, God is Love, Prodigal
Love, Inclusive Grace