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
Groping for the God in Whom We Live and Move and Have Our Being
Lakeshore Interfaith Community
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
September 26, 2010
History of Religion
The Making of a Liberal
Summer Social Gathering
Spring Lake Country Club
August 06, 2006
Postmodern, History of Liberalism,
Personal Journey
When God Fails Our Expectations
Pentecost XII
Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 24:34; II Peter 3:4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 08, 1999
History of church, Re-imagining the faith
Religion and Power: A Deadly Combination
Pentecost XIII
Amos 7:13; Romans 13:1; Matthew 15:18
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 15, 1999
History of church, truth to power,
authority
Where Do I Stand When the Foundation Gives Way?
Pentecost XV
Jeremiah 7:4; Luke 20:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 29, 1999
Authority,History of Christian Dogma,
Modernity, Critical Thinking
Living By Yesterday's Truths
Pentecost XX
Acts 21:21; Mark 2:22
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 03, 1999
Re-Imagining the Faith, History of Religion
Every Family Has a Story
Mother's Day;
Eastertide V
Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 20; Mark 3:19b; Acts 1:14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 10, 1998
Community of Faith, Traditioning,
Story of Faith
Journey With Us Toward New Horizons
Pentecost XV
Genesis 12:1; Hebrews 11;8,10
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 13, 1998
Authority, History of Church, Modernity
Journey of Faith
Religion: Has It a Future?
Pentecost XIX
Jeremiah 7: 1-7;, 11-15; Mark 13:1-2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 28, 1997
Nature of Religion, Compassion, Wonder,
Awareness, Story
Living Before the Face of God: The Personal Dimension
Pentecost XXV
Genesis 3:10; Psalm 130:1, 4; Psalm 132:1; Phil. 3:12
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 09, 1997
Faith Journey, Grace, History of Church,
Re-imagining the Faith
The Fairy Tale Is True
Christmastide I
Luke 2:7; Revelation 12:5
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 28, 1997
Story, Apocalyptic, Trust, All Will Be Well
Creation: God's Risky Decision - Dream or Nightmare?
Pentecost XVIII
Lamentations 3: 21-23; Romans 5: 4-5; 8:24-25
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 25, 1994
History of Israel, Creator, Covenant,
Forgiveness, Faith
Why No Ishmael? - Election: Exclusive or Inclusive?
Pentecost XIX
Genesis 9:8-11
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 02, 1994
History of Israel, Pluralism, Inclusive,
Covenant
A Founding Story - A Visionary Leader and a People Set Free
Pentecost XXI
Genesis 27: 38; 32:9-10, 28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 16, 1994
History of Israel, Freedom, Trust, Hebrew
Scriptures Spiritual Journey, Sabbath
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
Culture Wars: Battling For the Soul of the Nation
Pentecost XXIII
Exodus 16:18
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 30, 1994
Hebrew Scriptures, History of Israel,
Justice, Covenant of Grace, Liberation
Speaking Truth to Power
Pentecost XXV
I Samuel 8:7; 9:16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 13, 1994
Hebrew Scriptures, Prophetic Voice,
History of Israel, Justice
Trust That Survives Tragedy
Pentecost XXVI
Amos 7: 15-16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 20, 1994
Mystery, Faith, History of Israel ,Trust,
Tradition
Spirit Embodied Humanly
Pentecost Sunday
Numbers 11:19; John 14:12, 18; Acts 2:4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 30, 1993
History of Israel, Universal Grace,
Non-exclusive, Pentecost
Worship: The Medium of Traditioning
Pentecost XVI
Psalm 137:4; I Corinthians 11:26
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 27, 1992
Worship, Traditioning, Nature of Scripture
History of Israel, Ritual
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
Samuel: Culture Wars - Does God Take Sides?
Pentecost XXIII
I Samuel 8: 19-20; Matthew 5:45
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 15, 1992
Samuel, History of Israel, Community,
Diversity, Justice
April 01, 1990
Church, Journey of Faith, Community of Faith, Inclusive, Reformation, History of Faith
July 02, 1990
Hendrikus Berkhof, Reformed Theology,
History of Theology, Modernity, Ecumenical,
Historical Thinking, Enlightenment, Faith
Journey
Creations' Goal: Sabbath Rest
Pentecost IX
Genesis 2:2-3; Isaiah 65:23, 25; Revelation 21:3; 22:2-4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 24, 1988
Creator, Nature of God, Divine Intention,
Hebrew Scriptures, History of Israel, Sabbath,
Shalom, Grace
The Election of Grace: A Particular People for a Universal Purpose
Pentecost X
Genesis 11:30; 12:1-3; Romans 11:32-36
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 31, 1988
Faith, Election, Inclusive Grace, Hebrew
Scriptures, History of Israel
The Re-Visioning of a Dream
Independence Day Sunday; Pentecost IV
Exodus 2:23-24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 05, 1987
Independence Day, Freedom, History of the
Constitution, Vision, Re-vision
March 01, 1986
Preaching, Theology, History of Christian Tradition, Pluralism, Ecumenical, Historical Thinking
The Hopes and Fears of All the Years
Advent III
Isaiah 7: 14; Matthew 1:23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 14, 1986
Advent, Birth of Jesus, History of Israel, War,
Prophet, Presence of God, Hope, Meaning
September 30, 1972
History of Theology, Historical Thinking, Truth,
Eschatology, Revelation