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
Autumn Prayer for Artists and Creators 1982
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 10, 1982
Prayer, Creators
On Being Available to Another
Galations 6: 1-10
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 05, 1982
Transformation, Alcoholics Anonymous,
Unconditional Love, Empathy
A Circle of Quiet
Isaiah 26:3-4; Psalm 46:10; Romans 12:1-2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 29, 1982
Transformation, Alcoholics Anonymous,
Meditation, Prayer
The Place of Confession in the Christian Life
Psalm 32:1; I John 1:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 22, 1982
Transformation, Alcoholics Anonymous,
Grace, Confession, Forgiveness
The Grace That Enables Us To View Ourselves
Honestly
Psalm 139
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 15, 1982
Transformation, Grace, Alcoholics
Anonymous, Humility
Trust
Romans 7
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 25, 1982
Transformation, Grace, Trust, Spirit,
Alcoholics Anonymous
The Simplicity of Faith in the Gracious God
Mark 9:23-24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 18, 1982
Transformation, Grace, Faith,
Alcoholics Anonymous