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
Re-imagining the Faith: A Theological Pilgrimage
December 12, 2012
Spiritual Quest, Reformed Theology, Authority of Scripture, Critical Thinking, Universal Grace, Orthodoxy, Nature of Religion, Sacred Mystery
The Holy Family - God's Elect?
Pentecost XXVII
Genesis 27:1-4, 30-45; Romans 9:1-18
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 24, 2002
Abrahamic Faiths, Non-exclusive,
Universal Grace, Pluralism, Interfaith
Dare to Follow the Light
Epiphany I
Isaiah 60:6-7; Ephesians 3:9; Matthew 2:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 05, 1997
Epiphany, Universal Grace, Light of God,
Pluralism
Good News of Cosmic Dimension
Eastertide II
I Corinthians 15:22; Matthew 28:19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 06, 1997
Inclusive, Universal Grace,
Global Community, Eastertide
Regarding the Conflict About Christian Exclusivity
Transcript of the spoken
Address to Synod of Mid-Atlantic, RCA
Reformed Church Synod of Mid-Atlantics,
Ramapo, New Jersey
October 04, 1996
Inclusive Grace, Nature of God, Pluralism,
Universal Grace, Scripture, Authority
On Being Civil and Committed: Reclaiming a Great Tradition
Address to Fall UCC Conference
St. John's United Church of Christ, Grand Rapids, MI
October 06, 1996
Universal Grace, Religious Pluralism
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
A Means of Grace; A Sign of Belonging
Pentecost II
Genesis 17:11; Acts 2:38-39
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 21, 1992
Sacrament, Baptism, Universal Grace,
Community of Faith
September 02, 1991
Authority of Scripture, Faith Community, Church, Universal Grace, Inclusive, Spiritual Journey
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
Universal Salvation
Lent III
Isaiah 49:6; John 12:32
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 06, 1988
Lent, Inclusive Grace, Universal Grace,
Judgment, Forgiveness
September 01, 1988
Nature of God, Universal Grace, Mystery of God, Judgment
In the End, God
Advent II
I Corinthians 15:28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 04, 1988
Advent, Community of Grace, Universal Grace, Eschatology
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
At Our Death - No Fear of Judgment
Midweek Lenten Service
II Corinthians 5:19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 11, 1987
Judgment, Universal Grace, Transforming
Love, Lent
Conversion From Religion to Grace
Pentecost XIX
Philippians 3:7
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 11, 1987
Universal Grace, Salvation of all, Nature of
Religion, Hebrew Scriptures,Covenant of
Grace, Prophets