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
A Christmas Prayer
Advent
Spring Lake Country Club
December 20, 2009
Love Talk: A Tale of Two Cities and a Rumor of Angels
Advent
Luke 2:1-14; Micah 5:2-5a
Spring Lake Country Club
December 20, 2009
Bethlehem's Peace; Empire of Rome;
Way of Jesus
All Saints Day Prayer
All Saints Day
November 01, 2009
Community of Faith, All Saints' Day, prayer
Healing the Heart as We Say Goodbye in the Presence of Mystery
Sunday Social Gathering
All Saints Day
Ecclesiastes 3:1-23; II Cor. 4:16-5; 5:1, I Cor. 15:20
Grand Haven Community Center
November 01, 2009
Christian Year; Holy Days; Reformation
Day; All Saints' Day
Tell Me a Story
Lakeshore Interfaith
Gathering
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
September 13, 2009
Emergence, Cosmic Evolution, Mystery
The Promise and Peril of Being Human
Lakeshore Interfaith
Gathering
Psalm 8; Genesis 3:1-7; Rev. 21:1-4, 22-25; 22:1-2
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
August 09, 2009
Emergence, Divine Mystery
The Grace to Let Go
Memorial Service for Sally Hammond
Psalm 23; Mark 15:34; John 19:28-30; Luke 23:46
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
July 25, 2009
Grace
Just Imagine...
Lakeshore Interfaith
Gathering
Micah 6:8; Luke 10:25-37; Imagine by John Lennon
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
July 12, 2009
Nonviolence, Inclusivism
Can the Eagle and the Dove Fly Together?
Memorial Day Weekend;
Lakeshore Interfaith
Gathering
Matt. 5:38-48; Luke 4:6-21; Acts 1:1-11; 2:1-3
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
May 24, 2009
Way of Jesus
Easter Reflection
Eastertide
Luke 24:13-35
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
April 19, 2009
Historical Jesus; Forgiveness; Easter