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
Rhem Family Christmas Service
Christmas Day
Whispering Sands Drive
West Olive, MI
December 25, 2014
The Old Story Ever New: Formation and Freedom
Park Street Discussion Group
Park Church, Grand Rapids, MI
November 23, 2014
Trust, Dogma, Faith Journey, Sacred Mystery, Enlightenment, Love at Core of the Universe
Restless Mind and Quiet Heart: Quest and Rest
Freedom Village Service
Job 23: 1-10; Psalm 42: 1-5; John 3: 1-10; I John 4: 7-8, 12, 16
Freedom Village Chapel, Holland, MI
September 28, 2014
Faith Journey, Spiritual Quest, God is Love, Change
Prayer at the Celebration of the Life of Margaret Ruth Oleszczuk
Funeral Service at Sytsema Funeral Home
Lee Chapel, Norton Shores, MI
September 15, 2014
Funeral, Prayer, Grace, Trust
Reflections on a Life
Funeral Meditation on the Liife of William A. Struck
I Corinthians 13:12
Grand Haven, Michigan
March 06, 2014
Funeral, Reformed Tradition, Spiritual Quest,
Love of God
The Grace to Let Go As Death Approaches
Funeral Meditation and Prayer for Richard J. Westhoff
I Corinthians 15: 42-44, 50, 53-58; Luke 23:32-34, 44-46
VBK Chapel, Grand Haven, Michigan
February 27, 2014
Funeral, Nature of Death, Grace, Community of Faith
Prayer Celebrating the Life of Norman Campbell
Funeral Service for Norman Campbell
First Congregational Church Muskegon, Michigan
January 24, 2014
Prayer, Funeral, Presence of God, Worship, Grace
Face to Face, Now and Then
Funeral Service for Norman Campbell
Psalm 16: 5-8, 11; I Corinthians 13: 4-13
First Congregational Church Muskegon, Michigan
January 24, 2014
Funeral, Presence of God, Trust, Love