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
Fire From Heaven
Pentecost
Joel 2:28-32; Acts 19:1-7
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 11, 2000
Spirit of God,Pentecost, Diversity,
Inclusive
Mystery, Manifestation and Community
Pentecost III;
Father's Day
Exodus 3:2; Mark 1:11; Acts 9:3
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 25, 2000
Community of Faith, Spirit of God,
Inclusive
Disciples at Second Hand
Easter Sunday
Luke 24:30-31
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 30, 1997
Easter, Presence of Spirit of God, Grace,
All Will Be Well
Spirit, Spirit: A Cosmic Drama
Pentecost
Genesis 1:2; John 3:6
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 18, 1997
Spirit of God, Consciousness, Cosmic
Evolution, Community, Trust
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
The People of the Way: A Charismatic Community, An Open Future
Epiphany III
II Corinthians 4:6; John 14:6, 9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 22, 1995
Followers of Jesus, Historical Jesus,
Liturgical Calendar, Spirit of God
The Risk of Seeing Too Soon
Pentecost II
Matthew 23:37; Acts 7: 54-55
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 13, 1993
Pentecost II, Spirit of God, Inclusive,
Community of Faith, Universality
Can I Be Included?
Pentecost III
Deuteronomy 23:1; Isaiah 56:7; Acts 8:37
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 20, 1993
Pentecost III, Inclusive, Spirit of God,
Pluralism
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