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
When the Heart is Surprised by Hope
Lakeshore Interfaith
Gathering
Lamentations 3:20
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
August 10, 2008
Theodicy, Hope
Hope
Epiphany III
Jeremiah 32: 1-17; Romans 8: 18-31, 35-39
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 25, 1998
Prophetic Voice, Hope, Divine Intention,
Emergent Evolution
The God We Forsake
Pentecost IX
Jeremiah 2:13
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 28, 1996
Prophetic Voice, Spiritual Quest, Nature
of God, Trust, Hope, Meaning
Can We Be Both Truthful and Hopeful?
Advent III
Isaiah 9:2; I Cor 13:13; Luke 1:79
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 17, 1995
Advent, Journey of Faith, Hope, Love at
the core of reality, Presence of God
Christian Hope: Life Now and Forever
Eastertide VII
Romans 8: 34, 35, 39; John 14: 18-19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 15, 1994
Eastertide, Hope, Resurrection, Life,
Resurrection, Creeds
The Hope That Heals The Human Hurt
Pentecost XV
Ecclesiastes 3: 12-13, 20; I Corinthians 15:54, 57
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 04, 1994
Mystery, Hope, Love of God, Grace of God
Wisdom Literature
Come Lord Jesus
Advent I
Deuteronomy 6:5, 20; 7:8
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 27, 1994
Advent, Hope, Shalom, Grace
Going Home
Advent III
Jeremiah 29:11-13; Matthew 1:23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 11, 1994
Advent, Prophetic Voice, Hope, Grace,
Liberation, Shalom
The Faith of Jesus Vindicated
Easter Sunday
Ezekiel 37:9; Romans 1:4; Mark 16:6
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 11, 1993
Way of Jesus, Hope, Followers of Jesus,
Nature of God
December 01, 1993
Ecumenical, Interfaith, Hope
Introduction to Dr. Ira Progoff
Midweek Lecture
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 30, 1989
Progoff, Transformation, Hope, Spiritual
Journey, Symbol, Emergence, Insight, Spirit,
Interfaith, Consciousness, Nature of Religion,
Community of Faith, Global Community,
Revelation, Nature of Religion, Psychology
February 01, 1989
Preaching, Gospel, Trust, Love, Mystery,
Hope, Sympathy
Surprised by Grace
Pentecost IX
Lamentations 3:22-26
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 02, 1987
Suffering, Trust, Psalms, Transforming Grace,
Hope
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
Mary Magdalene: Bedeviled
Pentecost XXV
Luke 8:2; John 20:16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 09, 1986
Mary Magdalene, Transforming Love, Hope,
Followers of Jesus, Freedom
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
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
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
December 20, 1985
Advent, Hope, God of Grace, Faithful
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