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
Icon of God from Cradle to Grave
Advent I
Hebrews 1:1-4; Luke 2:1-7; 23:32-38
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 01, 2002
Incarnation, Jesus as image of God
Human Community in the Image of God
Peace Sunday;
Pentecost XXI
Phillipians 2:1-11
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 20, 1985
Creation, Image of God, Community of Grace,
Faith, Hebrew Scriptures, Divine Intention,
Covenant, Shalom
God, Humanity and Cosmos
Psalm 8; Hebrews 2:5-9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 15, 1981
Nature of the Human, Nature of God, Love,
Cosmic Evolution, Image of God, Grace,
Community, Creation, Creator, Creature