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
My Country, Right or Wrong...
Pentecost IV
I Kings 22:1-28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 06, 2003
Prophetic Voice, Global Community
Will We Ever Learn?
Palm Sunday
Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 33:10-22; Luke 19:28-48
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 08, 2001
Way of Jesus, Prophetic Voice,
Non-violence
Harmless Religion: Loss of Soul
Lent V
Amos 5:21, 24; 7:13; John 11:48
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 09, 2000
Historical Jesus, Prophetic Voice,
Transformation; Justice
The Word That Wounds and Heals
Pentecost X
Hosea 10:12; 11:8; 14:4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 25, 1999
Prophetic Voice, Justice
Hope
Epiphany III
Jeremiah 32: 1-17; Romans 8: 18-31, 35-39
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 25, 1998
Prophetic Voice, Hope, Divine Intention,
Emergent Evolution
The Church: Has It a Future?
Pentecost XVIII
Jeremiah 7:4; 31:31; Matthew 23:37-38
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 04, 1998
Nature of Religion, Protestant, Religious
Quest, Prophetic Voice
The Church: Has It a Place in the Spiritual Life?
Pentecost XIX
Mark 7:8; I Corinthians 12:7; 12:27; 13:13
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 11, 1998
Community of Faith, Prophetic Voice,
Nature of Religion, Spiritual Quest
Living Before the Face of God: The Social Dimension
Pentecost XXVI
Micah 6:8; Matthew 6:10
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 16, 1997
Prophetic Voice, Nature of Religion,
Inclusive, Compassion
An Ancient Dreamer
Advent II
Isaiah 1:9; John 1:1-14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 07, 1997
Prophetic Voice, Shalom, Way of Jesus,
Transformation
When Hope is Almost Gone
Advent III
Malachi 3:1; 4:2; Luke 1:78-79
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 14, 1997
Prophetic Voice, Justice, Inclusive Grace,
Divine Intention
The God We Forsake
Pentecost IX
Jeremiah 2:13
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 28, 1996
Prophetic Voice, Spiritual Quest, Nature
of God, Trust, Hope, Meaning
The God Who Never Gives Up On Us
Pentecost X
Hosea 11:8-9; Romans 11:32
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 04, 1996
Prophetic Voice, Nature of God, Love,
Inclusive Grace
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
Speaking Truth to Power
Pentecost XXV
I Samuel 8:7; 9:16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 13, 1994
Hebrew Scriptures, Prophetic Voice,
History of Israel, Justice
Going Home
Advent III
Jeremiah 29:11-13; Matthew 1:23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 11, 1994
Advent, Prophetic Voice, Hope, Grace,
Liberation, Shalom
The Dream of Peace
Christmas Eve
Isaiah 54:1; Luke 1:35, 37
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 24, 1994
Christmas Eve, Peae, Prophetic Voice,
Justice, Way of Jesus, Community