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 Will Be Satisfied
Pentecost IX
Psalm 51: Luke 23:32-38
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 10, 2003
Religious Authority,
Transformed Consciousness
God of the Abandoned
Lent II
Mark 1:41
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 07, 1993
Religious Authority, God of Grace,
Community of Compassion, Inclusive
By What Authority...Or Who Says So?
Lent IV
Jeremiah 7:1; Mark 11:27-28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 21, 1993
God of Grace, Way of Jesus, Non-exclusive
Nature of Religious Authority