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
Easter Reflection
Eastertide
Luke 24:13-35
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
April 19, 2009
Historical Jesus; Forgiveness; Easter
Remembering The Way He Was
Lent I
Luke 22:14-23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
February 29, 2004
Historical Jesus, Way of Jesus
The Message of the Kingdom: An Alternative Society
Lent IV
Matthew 4:12, 17
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 02, 2000
Historical Jesus, Jesus Movement,
Justice
Harmless Religion: Loss of Soul
Lent V
Amos 5:21, 24; 7:13; John 11:48
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 09, 2000
Historical Jesus, Prophetic Voice,
Transformation; Justice
The Quest for the Historical Jesus
Epiphany IV
Mark 3:20-21; Luke 4:23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 24, 1999
Historical Jesus, Nature of God
If God Is...That Means...But...
Lent III
Luke 7:28; 6:27; 35-36
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 07, 1999
Lent,Non-violent Justice, Nature of God,
Historical Jesus
May 01, 1999
Historical Jesus, Reimagining the Faith,
Critical Thinking, Postmodern, Justice
Solidarity in The Way, The Truth, and The Life
Advent I
John 14:6
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 28, 1999
Historical Jesus, Way of Jesus
The People of the Way: A Charismatic Community, An Open Future
Epiphany III
II Corinthians 4:6; John 14:6, 9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 22, 1995
Followers of Jesus, Historical Jesus,
Liturgical Calendar, Spirit of God
Retrieving a Dangerous Dream
Lent I
Luke 22:19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 05, 1995
Lent, Historical Jesus, Way of Jesus,
Inclusive, Justice
A Dreamer's Final Appeal
Lent V
Luke 19:41-42
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 02, 1995
Way of Jesus, Sermon on the Mount,
Forgiveness, Historical Jesus
May 01, 1995
Global Community, Pluralism, Interfaith,
Historical Jesus, Metaphor, Grace, Mystery,
Incarnation
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
Jesus in A Reverse Angle Lens
Eastertide III
Acts 2:32, 36; Mark 10: 18
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 17, 1994
Eastertide, Trinitarian, Presence of God,
Historical Jesus, Trust, Spirit
I Don't Know How To Love Him
Lent IV
Luke 8:2; Matthew 27:61
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 29, 1992
Gospels, Historical Jesus, Way of Jesus,
Nature of Scripture, , Transforming Love
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