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
The Feeling Which Remains When the Concept Fails
Pentecost
Isaiah 6:1-8; Mark 1:9-15
Spring Lake Country Club
May 23, 2010
Genuine religion as trinitarian; Pentecost
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
The Gift of Life; The Life of Grace
Pentecost VIII
Luke 15
July 22, 2001
Pentecost, Prodigal Love, Transforming
Grace, Inclusive, Life, Miracle
This Is the Time and This Is the Place
Pentecost XVIII
Matthew 5:13-16, 43-48
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 07, 2001
Pentecost, Nature of Religion,
Exclusivism, Pluralism
God and History: What's Happening?
Pentecost XXIII
Isaiah 65:17-25; I Corinthians 15:20-28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 11, 2001
Pentecost, Immanence, Incarnation
Fire From Heaven
Pentecost
Joel 2:28-32; Acts 19:1-7
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 11, 2000
Spirit of God,Pentecost, Diversity,
Inclusive
In the Holy Spirit: Butterflies Are Free
Pentecost
II Corinthians 3:17
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 26, 1996
Pentecost, Resurrection, Re-imagining
the Faith, Spirit of God
The Breath of God - The Life of the World
Pentecost
Genesis 1:2; Ezekiel 37:5; John 3:8
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 22, 1994
Pentecost, Sacred, Panentheism, Wonder,
Presence of God, Awareness
Baptism: A Sign of Belonging
Pentecost IV
Genesis 17:7, 13; Acts 2:39
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 19, 1994
Pentecost, Baptism, Ritual, Worship,
Community of Faith, Faithful God
Eucharist: Memory, Presence, Hope
Pentecost V
Deuteronomy 16:1; I Corinthians 11:24; Mark 14:22, 24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 26, 1994
Pentecost, Presence of God, Awareness,
Grace, Ritual
God Beyond All Human Conceiving
Pentecost XI
Job 38: 1,4; 40:3-4, 6-14; 42:3
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 07, 1994
Pentecost, Nature of God, Transformation
Hebrew Scriptures, Creation
The Mystery of Suffering: Trust in the Darkness
Pentecost XII
Job 13:15; Romans 8:39
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 14, 1994
Pentecost, Trust, Shalom, Nature of God,
Hebrew Scriptures, Meaning, Presence
A Healthy Perspective - But Is This All There Is?
Pentecost XIV
Proverbs 8: 35-36
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 28, 1994
Pentecost, Hebrew Scriptures, Wisdom
Literature, Spiritual Quest, Meaning
Spirit Embodied Humanly
Pentecost Sunday
Numbers 11:19; John 14:12, 18; Acts 2:4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 30, 1993
History of Israel, Universal Grace,
Non-exclusive, Pentecost
The Risk of Seeing Too Soon
Pentecost II
Matthew 23:37; Acts 7: 54-55
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 13, 1993
Pentecost II, Spirit of God, Inclusive,
Community of Faith, Universality
Can I Be Included?
Pentecost III
Deuteronomy 23:1; Isaiah 56:7; Acts 8:37
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 20, 1993
Pentecost III, Inclusive, Spirit of God,
Pluralism
Not Converted - Just Amazed By Grace
Pentecost IV
Acts 9:5; Philippians 3:10
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 27, 1993
Pentecost IV, Conversion, Reformation,
Spiritual Growth
Our Destiny: Conformed to Christ's Image
Pentecost
Romans 8:11, 29
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 07, 1987
Worship, Pentecost, Experience of God,
Presence of God, Mystery