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
Resurrection: A Shift in Perception
Eastertide II
Acts 7:54-8:1;I Corinthians 13:1-8; John 20:19-23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 18, 2004
resurrection, love
An Invitation to Life
Easter Sunday
John 5:24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 15, 2001
Resurrection, Divine Intention, Sacred,
Love
The Rise of Easter Faith
Eastertide I
Luke 24:31; I Cor. 15:8; Acts 26:13
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 22, 2001
Resurrection, Transformation,
Nature of God
The Truth That Will Not Die
Easter Sunday
Psalm 82; I Corinthians 15:12-29; Matthew 27:50-54
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 23, 2000
Easter, Resurrection, Transformation,
Spirit, Justice
Paul: Simply Wrong About History?
Eastertide IV
I Thessalonians 4:16-17; I Corinthians 15:22-24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 25, 1999
Eschatology, Resurrection, Justice,
Compassion
You Can't Go Home, Peter!
Eastertide II
Acts 10:36; John 21:19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 19, 1998
Nature of Religion, Easter Experience,
Resurrection, Inclusive
The End is Life
Eastertide II
Psalm 16:11; I Cor 15:20; John 14:19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 14, 1996
Eastertide, Way of Jesus, Belief, Life,
Resurrection
In the Holy Spirit: Butterflies Are Free
Pentecost
II Corinthians 3:17
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 26, 1996
Pentecost, Resurrection, Re-imagining
the Faith, Spirit of God
Christian Hope: Life Now and Forever
Eastertide VII
Romans 8: 34, 35, 39; John 14: 18-19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 15, 1994
Eastertide, Hope, Resurrection, Life,
Resurrection, Creeds
Good News
Eastertide II
Luke 1:1-14; 24:13-17, 28-35
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 18, 1993
Resurrection, Way of Jesus, Gospel,
Nature of God, Christian Community
God's Love: A ?Yes' That Conquers Our ?No'
Easter Sunday
I Corinthians 15:21, 22, 28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 15, 1990
Easter Sunday, Love, Universal Grace,
Forgiveness, Resurrection, Transformation
Authentication
Easter Sunday
I Corinthians 15:22-28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 03, 1988
Easter, Servant of the Lord, Trust, Salvation,
Suffering, Resurrection
He Lives, We Live, Alleluia!
Easter Sunday
John 14: 19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 19, 1987
Easter, Followers of Jesus, Resurrection,
Transforming Love, Joy
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
Eastertide II
II Corinthians 5:17; 6:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 06, 1986
Eastertide, Transformation, Resurrection,
Grace, Unconditional Love, Inclusive, Salvation
It is An Easter World
Eastertide III
I Corinthians 15:20
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 13, 1986
Eastertide, Resurrection, Eschatology,
Sin, Forgiveness, Freedom, Hope, Shalom,
Community of Faith
April 20, 1973
Lent, Suffering, Crucifixion, Transforming Love, Resurrection