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
Tradition: Continuity and Change
New Years Eve
Isaiah 43:18,19; Luke 2:34
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 31, 1991
In the Humanness of Jesus
Christmastide I
Isaiah 49:15; John 1:14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 29, 1991
In the Overshadowing of Mary's Womb
Advent IV
Isaiah 9:6; Luke 1:35
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 22, 1991
In the Wonder of Worship
Advent III
Isaiah 6:1; Luke 1:73-75
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 15, 1991
In the Care of the Community
Advent II
Isaiah 11:9; Revelation 21:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 08, 1991
In the Mystery of the Sacrament
Advent I
Isaiah 8:8, 10; Mark 14:22, 24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
December 01, 1991
When Gratitude Fills the Heart
Thanksgiving Day
Psalm 65:1
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 28, 1991
When We Are Surprised By Grace
Pentecost XXVII
Psalm 116:1, 7, 8
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 24, 1991
When You Lose Your Balance
Pentecost XXV
Psalm 13:1
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 10, 1991
A Gallery of Saints, The Torch of Faith
Pentecost XXIV
Hebrews 12:1,2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 03, 1991
Are We Still Protesting, Or Have We Made Our Point?
Pentecost XXIII
Luke 4: 24, 28; Luke 23:33-34
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 27, 1991
Prickly Prophets and Purple Kings
Pentecost XXII
Amos 7:14-15; Matthew 23:34
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 20, 1991
Sheer Grace: The Other Option
Pentecost XXI
Genesis 12:1,4; Romans 4:16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 13, 1991
One Body: Shared Ministry
Pentecost XX
Numbers 11:29; Ephesians 4:11-12
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 06, 1991
East of Eden: Judgment and Grace
Pentecost XIX
Genesis 4:6-7; 15-16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 29, 1991
The God Who Delights In Our Delight
Pentecost XVIII
Genesis 2:8; Revelation 22:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 22, 1991
The Experience For Which the Heart Longs
Pentecost XV
Exodus 33:18
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 01, 1991
An Intimate Dwelling
Pentecost XIV
Exodus 25:8; John 1:14; Rev. 21:3
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 25, 1991
This Is Really Living
Pentecost XIII
Psalm 119:1; Matthew 5:13-14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 18, 1991
Wings of Grace
Pentecost XII
Exodus 19:4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 11, 1991
Fear of Freedom
Pentecost XI
Exodus 14:13-14; Isaiah 42:3-4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
August 04, 1991
Freedom Flight
Pentecost X
Exodus 12:42
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 28, 1991
This Promise Is All You Need
Pentecost IX
Exodus 6:7
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 21, 1991
Providence, Personality and Power
Pentecost VIII
Exodus 3:4-5, 14
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 14, 1991
Midwifing a Nation to Birth
Pentecost VII
Exodus 1:20
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
July 07, 1991
Discerning the Presence
Pentecost VI
I Corinthians 12:27
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 30, 1991
A Good Work; A Gracious Thank-You; A Daring Promise
Pentecost V
Philippians 1:6; 1:3; 4:19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 23, 1991
Beyond Our Fondest Dreams
Pentecost IV
Ephesians 3: 20
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 16, 1991
A Tradition of Faith
Pentecost II
I Timothy 1: 5
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 02, 1991
The God Who Laughs
Trinity Sunday
Genesis 1:31; Ephesians 1:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 26, 1991
Catching God's Breath
Pentecost
John 3: 8
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 19, 1991
Letting Go - Reaching Out
Ascension Sunday
Mark 3:35
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 12, 1991
Eastertide, Ascension Day, Mothers Day,
Community of Faith, Inclusive, Mary
From Religion To Grace - An Easter Transformation
Eastertide V
Philippians 3:13
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 28, 1991
Living Open-Hearted, Open-Handed
Eastertide IV
Acts 4: 36; 11: 23-24
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 21, 1991
Doubt - The Other Side of Faith
Eastertide III
John 20: 25, 28
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 14, 1991
Rocky II
Eastertide II
John 21: 15,19
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
April 07, 1991
God Did!
Easter Sunday
Matthew 27:43; Matthew 28:7; Romans 1:4
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 31, 1991
Prayer and the Will of God
Maunday Thursday
Mark 14: 36
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 28, 1991
The Way That Leads To Peace
Lent VI
Zechariah 9:10; Ephesians 2: 14-15
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 24, 1991
Whose Truth Are You Living?
Lent V
John 12: 20-33
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 17, 1991
Where Was God?
Lent IV
Psalm 22:1; Mark 15:34
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 10, 1991
The Cruciform Life
Lent III
I Peter 2:21; John 15:13
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 03, 1991
In a World at War
Lent II
John 18:36
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
February 24, 1991
A Tale of Epiphany, Pain and Grace
Epiphany II
II Corinthians 12:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 20, 1991
God's Glory In Cracked Pots
Epiphany I
II Corinthians 4:7
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 13, 1991
If I Live Before I Die
Epiphany
Jeremiah 29: 10-14; Matt. 2: 1-12
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 06, 1991