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
A Tale of Three Cities
Advent II
Micah 5:2,3; Matthew 2:3; Revelation 19:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 09, 2001
Advent, Hebrew Prophets, Shalom, Love,
Followers of Jesus, Nature of God
Conversion From Religion to Grace
Pentecost XIX
Philippians 3:7
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 11, 1987
Universal Grace, Salvation of all, Nature of
Religion, Hebrew Scriptures,Covenant of
Grace, Prophets
The God Who Forgives Us
Pentecost IX
Micah 7:18-19; Romans 11:33-36
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 28, 1985
Micah, Hebrew Scriptures, Sin, Forgiveness,
Nature of God, Grace, Prophets, Trust,
Judgment, Transformation