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
On the Celebration of the Golden Wedding Anniversary of the Campbells
Family Gathering
September 01, 2012
Family, Faith, Life Journey, Grace of God,
Celebration of Life, Anniversary
Present to the Presence - Living with Awareness of God in Whom We Trust
Lakeshore Interfaith Center
Gathering
Psalm 16:5-11; Romans 8:31, 35-39
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
July 29, 2012
Presence of God, Historical View of the Bible, Trust
The Best Is Yet To Be
Prayer for the Funeral of Louise Zevalkink
Fifth Reformed Church, Grand Rapids
July 03, 2012
Faithful God, Grace, Family
The Gift of Life: The Face of God
Meditation for the Funeral of Louise Zevalkink
Exodus 33:17-23; I John 4:7-8, 12, 16; Psalm 16:5-11; John 1:1-5, 14, 18; John 14:8-9
Fifth Reformed Church, Grand Rapids
July 03, 2012
Faithful God, Grace
The Best is Yet to Be, Birdsall Memorial
Prayer and Meditation in Memory of Frederic Birdsall
Freedom Village, Holland, Michigan
June 16, 2012
Faithful God, Grace
The Trinity: The Heart Has Reasons
Lakeshore Interfaith Center
Gathering
John 1:1-5, 18; 14:1-20; I John 4:7-8, 12, 16; In
Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges
June 03, 2012
Divine Mystery, Emergence
The Presence of God in the Face of Love
Harbour Unitarian
Universalist Church
John 1:1-5, 14, 18; I John 4:7-8, 12 & 16
Harbor Unitarian Universalist, Muskegon
April 29, 2012
Nonviolence; God as Love