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
The Lure of Love: The Christmas Revelation
Advent Evensong
I John 4:7-9, 12, 16, 19; Luke 2:1-14
St. John Episcopal, Church, Gr. Haven
December 19, 2010
God Revealed as Love; A Humane World
John and Jesus, A Graceful Parting
Advent Evensong
Psalm 114-115; Isaiah 5: 1-7; II Peter 3: 11-18; Luke 7: 28-35
St. John Episcopal, Church, Gr. Haven
December 05, 2010
Jesus' Ministry; Nonjudgmental Grace
The Celebration of Life and Death in Community
All Saints Day
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Romans 14:1-9; John 14:1-3
Above & Beyond Banquet Hall, Norton Shores
October 31, 2010
Practice of Spiritual Faith;
Meditation; Ritual
Morning Prayer in Autumn
Unity Church, Douglas, MI
Unity Church, Douglas
October 17, 2010
The Human Hunger for God
Unity Church, Douglas, MI
John 23:1-10; Psalm 2; Acts 17:22-28
Unity Church, Douglas
October 17, 2010
Presence of God; Spiritual Dimension
Groping for the God in Whom We Live and Move and Have Our Being
Lakeshore Interfaith Community
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
September 26, 2010
History of Religion
Whose Truth Are You Living? By What Authority?
Lakeshore Interfaith Community
Matthew 7:18-29; Luke 19:45-20:8
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
August 29, 2010
Spiritual Transformation
Do We Need a New American Dream?
Lakeshore Interfaith Community
Matthew 5:38-48; Romans 12:1-2, 14-21
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
July 14, 2010
Human Nature as Empathic;
Empathic Civilizations
The Feeling Which Remains When the Concept Fails
Pentecost
Isaiah 6:1-8; Mark 1:9-15
Spring Lake Country Club
May 23, 2010
Genuine religion as trinitarian; Pentecost
A Palm Sunday Peace Parade and a Personal Pilgrimage
Palm Sunday
Luke 19:41-44; 23:32-34, 46
Unity Church, Douglas
March 28, 2010
Jesus' Nonviolent Resistance to
Domination Systems