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
Creation: God's Risky Decision - Dream or Nightmare?
Pentecost XVIII
Lamentations 3: 21-23; Romans 5: 4-5; 8:24-25
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 25, 1994
History of Israel, Creator, Covenant,
Forgiveness, Faith
Why No Ishmael? - Election: Exclusive or Inclusive?
Pentecost XIX
Genesis 9:8-11
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 02, 1994
History of Israel, Pluralism, Inclusive,
Covenant
A Founding Story - A Visionary Leader and a People Set Free
Pentecost XXI
Genesis 27: 38; 32:9-10, 28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 16, 1994
History of Israel, Freedom, Trust, Hebrew
Scriptures Spiritual Journey, Sabbath
The Test of Trust
Reformation Sunday;
Pentecost XXII
Exodus 1:8; 3:2, 6-7, 14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 23, 1994
Hebrew Scriptures, History of Israel,
Reformation, Pluralism, Reconciliation
Culture Wars: Battling For the Soul of the Nation
Pentecost XXIII
Exodus 16:18
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 30, 1994
Hebrew Scriptures, History of Israel,
Justice, Covenant of Grace, Liberation
Speaking Truth to Power
Pentecost XXV
I Samuel 8:7; 9:16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 13, 1994
Hebrew Scriptures, Prophetic Voice,
History of Israel, Justice
Trust That Survives Tragedy
Pentecost XXVI
Amos 7: 15-16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 20, 1994
Mystery, Faith, History of Israel ,Trust,
Tradition
Spirit Embodied Humanly
Pentecost Sunday
Numbers 11:19; John 14:12, 18; Acts 2:4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 30, 1993
History of Israel, Universal Grace,
Non-exclusive, Pentecost
Worship: The Medium of Traditioning
Pentecost XVI
Psalm 137:4; I Corinthians 11:26
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 27, 1992
Worship, Traditioning, Nature of Scripture
History of Israel, Ritual
Samuel: Culture Wars - Does God Take Sides?
Pentecost XXIII
I Samuel 8: 19-20; Matthew 5:45
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 15, 1992
Samuel, History of Israel, Community,
Diversity, Justice
Creations' Goal: Sabbath Rest
Pentecost IX
Genesis 2:2-3; Isaiah 65:23, 25; Revelation 21:3; 22:2-4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 24, 1988
Creator, Nature of God, Divine Intention,
Hebrew Scriptures, History of Israel, Sabbath,
Shalom, Grace
The Election of Grace: A Particular People for a Universal Purpose
Pentecost X
Genesis 11:30; 12:1-3; Romans 11:32-36
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 31, 1988
Faith, Election, Inclusive Grace, Hebrew
Scriptures, History of Israel
The Hopes and Fears of All the Years
Advent III
Isaiah 7: 14; Matthew 1:23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 14, 1986
Advent, Birth of Jesus, History of Israel, War,
Prophet, Presence of God, Hope, Meaning