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
Healing the Heart as We Say Goodbye in the Presence of Mystery
Sunday Social Gathering
All Saints Day
Ecclesiastes 3:1-23; II Cor. 4:16-5; 5:1, I Cor. 15:20
Grand Haven Community Center
November 01, 2009
Christian Year; Holy Days; Reformation
Day; All Saints' Day
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
Sola Gratia: By Grace Alone
Pentecost XXII;
Reformation Sunday
Matthew 20:1-11
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 27, 1996
Reformation; Nature of God, Grace
The Test of Trust
Reformation Sunday;
Pentecost XXII
Exodus 1:8; 3:2, 6-7, 14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 23, 1994
Hebrew Scriptures, History of Israel,
Reformation, Pluralism, Reconciliation
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
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
April 01, 1990
Church, Journey of Faith, Community of Faith, Inclusive, Reformation, History of Faith
God's Grace in Our Gloom
Reformation Sunday;
Pentecost XXII
II Corinthians 5: 19, 20; 6:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 27, 1985
Reformation, Grace of God, Genesis,
Hebrew Scriptures, Sin, Forgiveness,
Freedom, Judgment, Creation