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
Still the Light Shines Giving New Vision
Epiphany I
Acts 26:19; Matthew 2:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 07, 2001
Epiphany, Immanence,
Revelation of the Divine
You Can Never Go Home
Pentecost XXI
Jeremiah 23:23-32; Hebrews 4:12-13; John 1:1-5, 10-14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 10, 1999
Church, Revelation, Critical Thinking,
Modernity
The News Is Too Good Not To Tell
Eastertide III
Isaiah 49:6; John 9:5, 25
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 21, 1996
Grace, Community, Compassion,
Followers of Jesus, Revelation
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
The Secret's Out
Epiphany I
Isaiah 49:6; Ephesians 3:6
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 09, 1994
Epiphany, Revelation, Transformation,
Light, Inclusive, Pluralism, Grace
Who Says God Says?
Pentecost VIII
Amos 7:13; Luke 4:21
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 25, 1993
Prophecy, Revelation, Word of God, Trust
Do You Really Think He Is Going To Come?
Advent I
Acts 3: 11-21; Revelation 22:8-12
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 29, 1992
Advent, Revelation, Spirit of God,
Community of Faith, Grace
God, For Whom Humankind is Groping
Epiphany III
Acts 17:22-23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 22, 1989
Epiphany, Nature of God, Apostle Paul, God of
Grace, Religious Quest, Revelation, Interfaith
Introduction to Dr. Ira Progoff
Midweek Lecture
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 30, 1989
Progoff, Transformation, Hope, Spiritual
Journey, Symbol, Emergence, Insight, Spirit,
Interfaith, Consciousness, Nature of Religion,
Community of Faith, Global Community,
Revelation, Nature of Religion, Psychology
How Do You Respond When Truth Dawns On You?
Epiphany II
Isaiah 49:6; Luke 2:32, 34-35
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 18, 1987
Epiphany, Revelation, Followers of Jesus,
Radical Truth of Jesus, Universal Grace, Light, Servant of the Lord
Follow the Star: Trust the Vision
Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 06, 1985
Epiphany, Nativity, Magi, Mystery, Revelation
Spiritual Quest, Inclusive, Hope
The God Who is There for Us
Pentecost VII
Isaiah 57:15; Hebrews 4: 13, 16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 14, 1985
Nature of God, Mystery, Spiritual Quest, God
of Grace, Immanence, Transcendence, Awe,
Meaning, Revelation
September 30, 1972
History of Theology, Historical Thinking, Truth,
Eschatology, Revelation