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
When God Fails Our Expectations
Pentecost XII
Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 24:34; II Peter 3:4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 08, 1999
History of church, Re-imagining the faith
Living By Yesterday's Truths
Pentecost XX
Acts 21:21; Mark 2:22
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 03, 1999
Re-Imagining the Faith, History of Religion
Re-Tell Me the Old, Old Story
Eastertide VI
Acts 17:16-34; Mark 2:18-28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 04, 1997
Meaning, Re-Imagining the Faith, Divine
Intention, Global Community
Divine Improvisation - Human Wonder
Pentecost V
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 8; John 1:1-14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 22, 1997
Re-imagining the Faith, Compassion,
Nature of God
Shall the Fundamentalists Win?
Pentecost XVIII
Acts 5:38-39; Matthew 5:17-21
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 21, 1997
Inclusive, Worldview, Fundamentalism,
Re-imagining the Faith, Community of Faith
Living Before the Face of God: The Personal Dimension
Pentecost XXV
Genesis 3:10; Psalm 130:1, 4; Psalm 132:1; Phil. 3:12
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 09, 1997
Faith Journey, Grace, History of Church,
Re-imagining the Faith
The One We Proclaim
Pentecost V
II Corinthians 4:5; Matthew 16:16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 30, 1996
Grace of God, Nature of Religion,
Re-imagining the Faith, Reformation
Sola Scriptura: The Living Word
Pentecost XIX
Mark 2: 18-22; John 1:1-14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 06, 1996
Reformation, Re-Imagining the Faith,
Scripture, Revelation
Sola Deo Gloria: God alone
Pentecost XXI
Isaiah 45:22; Romans 11:36
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 20, 1996
Reformation, Re-imagining the Faith,
John Calvin, Nature of God, Worship
Future Edge - Tradition: Instrument of Continuity and Change
Pentecost XX
Isaiah 43:18-19; Luke 2:34
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 25, 1992
Tradition, Reformation, History of the
Church, Re-imagining the Faith