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
Is Religion Really Escape from Life?
Pentecost X
Jeremiah 45:5; John 12:20-28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 27, 1997
Nature of Religion, Suffering,
Transformative Love
A Compelling Question: Does Sin Reap Suffering and Virtue Reap Reward?
Pentecost VIII
Job 6: 26-30; Job 8:20
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 17, 1994
Suffering, Wisdom, Morality, Open Mind
Suffering: Is It Punishment?
Midweek Lent
Job 8:1-6; 21:7-26; 22:1-5; 23:1-10; 42;7-9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 10, 1993
Suffering, Nature of God, Orthodox
Belief, Sin
Suffering: Is One Abandoned?
Midweek Lent
Job 23:3; Mark 15:34
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 24, 1993
Suffering, Job, Theodicy, Nature of God
Suffering: Nevertheless...
Midweek Lent
Romans 8:18-39; Mark 14:32-42
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 31, 1993
Suffering, Unconditional Love of God,
Way of Jesus
Suffering: The Need For Another
Maundy Thursday
Luke 22; 14-24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 08, 1993
Community of Faith, Passover, Suffering,
Job, Empathy
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
January 16, 1987
Suffering, Prayer, Trust
Surprised by Grace
Pentecost IX
Lamentations 3:22-26
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 02, 1987
Suffering, Trust, Psalms, Transforming Grace,
Hope
The God Who is Absent
Pentecost VIII
Job 23:3, 10; Mark 15:34
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 21, 1985
Suffering, Nature of God, Job, Hebrew Scriptures, Sin, Trust, Grace
April 20, 1973
Lent, Suffering, Crucifixion, Transforming Love, Resurrection