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
Face to Face, Now and Then
Funeral Service for Norman Campbell
Psalm 16: 5-8, 11; I Corinthians 13: 4-13
First Congregational Church Muskegon, Michigan
January 24, 2014
Funeral, Presence of God, Trust, Love
Prayer Celebrating the Life of Norman Campbell
Funeral Service for Norman Campbell
First Congregational Church Muskegon, Michigan
January 24, 2014
Prayer, Funeral, Presence of God, Worship, Grace
A Family Christmas Prayer
A Prayer at a Rhem Family Gathering
December 25, 2013
Prayer, Christmas, Family, Presence of God, Love
Present to the Presence - Living with Awareness of God in Whom We Trust
Lakeshore Interfaith Center
Gathering
Psalm 16:5-11; Romans 8:31, 35-39
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
July 29, 2012
Presence of God, Historical View of the Bible, Trust
The Human Hunger for God
Unity Church, Douglas, MI
John 23:1-10; Psalm 2; Acts 17:22-28
Unity Church, Douglas
October 17, 2010
Presence of God; Spiritual Dimension
The Experience of God
Lent I
Genesis 1:2; Psalm 139:7; Mark 1:10
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
February 18, 2001
Consciousness, awareness,
Presence of God
The World Is Not Enough
Epiphany IX
Eclesiastes 2:11; I Timothy 6:17; Luke 12:21
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 05, 2000
Consciousness, Presence of God,
All will be well
Emmaus: Now You See Him; Now You Don't
Eastertide II
Luke 24:31
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 30, 2000
Presence of God, Jesus, Epiphany,
Humility
Fundamental Trust
Reformation Day and All Saints' Day; Pentecost XXIV
Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:29-30; John 20:22; Acts 2:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 31, 1999
Presence of God, Fundamental Trust,
Mystery
Look at the Faces Around the Table
Lent I
Luke 5:29
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
February 16, 1997
Lent, Presence of God, Inclusive Love,
Community of Grace
Our Little Systems Have Their Day
Eastertide V
Acts 7:51; John 4:21-24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 05, 1996
Presence of God, Spirit, Community of
Compassion, Inclusive Grace
Can We Be Both Truthful and Hopeful?
Advent III
Isaiah 9:2; I Cor 13:13; Luke 1:79
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 17, 1995
Advent, Journey of Faith, Hope, Love at
the core of reality, Presence of God
The Grace To Recognize the Future
Christmastide II
Luke 2:32
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 02, 1994
Grace, Presence of God, Prophetic Voice,
Liberation Theology, Justice,
Transformation of the World
Jesus in A Reverse Angle Lens
Eastertide III
Acts 2:32, 36; Mark 10: 18
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 17, 1994
Eastertide, Trinitarian, Presence of God,
Historical Jesus, Trust, Spirit
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
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
Table Fellowship: A Sign of God's Nearness
Lent I
Mark 2:15
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
February 28, 1993
Faith, Lent, God of Grace, Inclusive,
Table Fellowship, Presence of God
Smashing Idols - Again and Again
Lent III
Mark 3:5-6
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 14, 1993
Unbrokered Presence of God, Nature of
Religion, Followers of Jesus, Inclusive
Jesus Died Because of Our Sins, Not For Them
Palm Sunday
Zechariah 9:9-10; Luke 19: 28-48
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 04, 1993
Inclusive Love, Grace, Nature of God,
Presence of God, Forgiveness, Atonement
The Human Face of God
Eastertide III
Acts 3: 14-15
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 25, 1993
Faith, Followers of Jesus, Presence of God
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
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
Advent Hope: Jesus Will Bring Us All Together Again
Advent II
I Thessalonians 4:14; 5:9, 10
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 07, 1986
Advent, Eschatology, Hope, Presence of God,
Communion of the Saints
The Hopes and Fears of All the Years
Advent III
Isaiah 7: 14; Matthew 1:23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 14, 1986
Advent, Birth of Jesus, History of Israel, War,
Prophet, Presence of God, Hope, Meaning
The God Who Cares
Pentecost XII
I Peter 5:7, 10
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 18, 1985
Nature of God, Meaning, Faith, Community of
Grace, Peter, Love, Presence of God