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
Love Talk: A Tale of Two Cities and a Rumor of Angels
Advent
Luke 2:1-14; Micah 5:2-5a
Spring Lake Country Club
December 20, 2009
Bethlehem's Peace; Empire of Rome;
Way of Jesus
Of Dreams and Visions
Baccalaureate Sunday;
Eastertide VII
Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:14-17; Luke 4:16-30
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 30, 2004
Pentecost, global peace,
global community
People of the Way
Lent IV
Acts 9:1-2; Matthew 16:21-26
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 30, 2003
Way of Peace, Non-violence
What Is Worth Dying For?
Memorial Day Weekend;
Eastertide VI
Micah 4:1-5; Philippians 2:1-11; Luke 24:50-53
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 25, 2003
Memorial Day, The Way of Peace
Two Births, Two Views, Two Empires - Where Does Peace Lie?
Advent IV
Isaiah 11:1-9; Luke 2:1-58
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 21, 2003
Advent, Nature of God, Peace
The Road Taken Makes All the Difference
Palm Sunday
Luke 4:1-13; John 12:12-28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 24, 2002
Palm Sunday, The Way of Peace
Leaving Bethlehem
Christmastide I
Philippians 3:13; Matthew 2:12
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 30, 2001
Christmastide, Way of Peace
Light of the World
Epiphany Sunday
Isaiah 49:6; Matthew 2:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 09, 2000
Global Peace, Pluralism, Epiphany
The Clash of Civilizations and the Healing of the Nations
Epiphany III
Genesis 2:9; Revelation 22:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 23, 2000
Global Peace, Pluralism
Freedom
Palm Sunday
Luke 23:34
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 05, 1998
Way of Peace, Palm Sunday, Forgiveness,
Freedom
A Declaration of Inter-dependence
Pentecost V
Psalm 33:16-17; Romans 12:21; Matthew 5:44
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 05, 1998
Global Community, Inclusive, Justice,
Peace, Consciousness
To Bring Peace
Advent III
Micah 4:1-5; Luke 1:67-80
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 15, 1996
Peace, Global Community, Advent,
Shalom, Divine Intention, Inclusive
The Spirit and a World to Love
Baccalaureate Sunday;
Pentecost II
Isaiah 58:12; Acts 1:8
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 05, 1994
Way of Jesus, Shalom, Justice, Peace,
Transforming the World
October 01, 1990
Interfaith, Ecumenical, Peace
Crisis
Palm Sunday
Luke 19:42,44
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 27, 1988
Palm Sunday, Way of Jesus, Peace,
Servant of the Lord
The Worship of God: The Healing of Persons
Pentecost IV
Psalm 73:17
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 19, 1988
Worship, Presence of God, Trust, Peace, Love, Suffering
World Convulsion and the Exciting Vision of Faith
Psalm 33:1-5; 10-22; Revelation 15:1-4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 05, 1981
Interdependence, Global Community, Faith,
Liberation, Peace, Freedom, Divine Intention