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
John and Jesus, A Graceful Parting
Advent Evensong
Psalm 114-115; Isaiah 5: 1-7; II Peter 3: 11-18; Luke 7: 28-35
St. John Episcopal, Church, Gr. Haven
December 05, 2010
Jesus' Ministry; Nonjudgmental Grace
John the Baptist: Wrath - Sometimes Necessary: Never the Solution
Pentecost XXIV
Matthew 11:3, 14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 22, 1992
John the Baptist, Prophetic, Judgment,
God's Grace, Transforming Love
What Are You Afraid Of?
Advent IV
I John 4:18; Luke 1:30
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 20, 1992
Fear, Way of Love, Judgment, Trust
January 01, 1988
Purgatory, Judgment, Grace, Sin,
Non-exclusive
Universal Salvation
Lent III
Isaiah 49:6; John 12:32
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 06, 1988
Lent, Inclusive Grace, Universal Grace,
Judgment, Forgiveness
September 01, 1988
Nature of God, Universal Grace, Mystery of God, Judgment
At Our Death - No Fear of Judgment
Midweek Lenten Service
II Corinthians 5:19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 11, 1987
Judgment, Universal Grace, Transforming
Love, Lent
Free to Care
Thanksgiving Sunday;
Pentecost XXV
Galatians 6:2, 9-10
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 22, 1987
Community of Faith, Radical Grace of God,
Freedom, Judgment, Unconditional Love to
Others
The God Who Forgives Us
Pentecost IX
Micah 7:18-19; Romans 11:33-36
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 28, 1985
Micah, Hebrew Scriptures, Sin, Forgiveness,
Nature of God, Grace, Prophets, Trust,
Judgment, Transformation
The God Who Never Gives Up On Us
Pentecost XIII
Hosea 11:8-9; 14:4; Romans 11:32
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 25, 1985
God's Unconditional Love, Covenant of Grace, Hebrew Scriptures, Hosea, Prophet, Judgment, Transformation
God's Grace in Our Gloom
Reformation Sunday;
Pentecost XXII
II Corinthians 5: 19, 20; 6:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 27, 1985
Reformation, Grace of God, Genesis,
Hebrew Scriptures, Sin, Forgiveness,
Freedom, Judgment, Creation
The Judgment That Aims at Salvation
Pentecost XXV
Genesis 6:5-6; 8:21; Isaiah 54:8
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 17, 1985
Hebrew Scriptures, Genesis, Judgment, Flood, Divine Intention, Noah, God's Radical Love
Why I Believe in Purgatory
Advent III
I Corinthians 3:14-15; Luke 12:47-48
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 15, 1985
Advent, Purgatory, Judgment, Forgiveness,
Death, Eternity, Nature of God, Salvation,
God of Grace