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
Abba
Pentecost IX
Psalm 103:1-22; Gal. 4:6; Mark 1:35
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 09, 1992
Parable, Mystery, Nature of God, Trust,
Compassion
Prodigal Love
Pentecost X
Luke 15:20
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 16, 1992
Nature of God, Parable, Unconditional
Love, Transforming Grace
Nothing to Pay
Pentecost XI
Luke 7:42
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 23, 1992
Nature of God, Parable, Transforming
Love, Inclusive, Forgiveness
God's Mercy for the Asking
Pentecost XII
Psalm 130:3-4; Luke 18:13-14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 30, 1992
Parable, Nature of God, Mercy, Sin,
Forgiveness, Human Nature
I Want to Make it On My Own
Pentecost X
Luke 15: 13
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 27, 1986
Parable, Prodigal Son, Nature of God,
Freedom, Inclusive Grace,
I Wish I Could Start Over
Pentecost XII
II Corinthians 15:17
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 10, 1986
Parable, Prodigal Son, Forgiveness, Nature of
God, Sin, Unconditional Love
I Can't Believe the Love I've Found
Pentecost XIII
Luke 15:20-24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 17, 1986
Parable, Prodigal Son, Nature of God's Love,
Transforming Love, Unconditional Love