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
A Love Letter
Pentecost IV
Philippians 1:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 23, 1996

Nature of Community of Faith, Trust,
Gratitude, Grace of God
The One We Proclaim
Pentecost V
II Corinthians 4:5; Matthew 16:16
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
June 30, 1996

Grace of God, Nature of Religion,
Re-imagining the Faith, Reformation
Our Hearts Are Restless Until...
Epiphany III
Acts 17:27; John 1:9
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
January 23, 1994

Epiphany, Love at the core of reality,
Spiritual Quest, Grace of God
The Communion of Saints - Love, Forgiveness, and Freedom
Mother's Day;
Eastertide VI
Genesis 21:9; I John 4: 12, 18; Matt. 20: 25-26
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
May 08, 1994

Mother's Day, Eastertide, Community of
Faith, Inclusive, Grace of God
The Hope That Heals The Human Hurt
Pentecost XV
Ecclesiastes 3: 12-13, 20; I Corinthians 15:54, 57
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
September 04, 1994

Mystery, Hope, Love of God, Grace of God
Wisdom Literature
Israel: God Wrestler - A Tale of Providence and Grace
Pentecost XX
Genesis 17:18
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 09, 1994

Mystery, Grace of God, Transforming
Grace
Freedom's Gift: Grace
Lent V
Isa 42:1-7; Luke 23:34
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
March 12, 1989

Lent, Forgiveness, Radical Grace of God, Way of Jesus, Non-exclusive, Nature of Religion
The Gospel of Radical Grace: No Human Invention
Pentecost XX
Galatians 1:11-12
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 18, 1987

Radical Grace of God, Worship, Presence of
God, Transforming Love, Community of Faith,
Tradition
Free to Care
Thanksgiving Sunday;
Pentecost XXV
Galatians 6:2, 9-10
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 22, 1987

Community of Faith, Radical Grace of God,
Freedom, Judgment, Unconditional Love to
Others
Paul: The Mellowing of a Fanatic
Pentecost XXVII
I Corinthians 9:22-23
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
November 23, 1986

Apostle Paul, Grace of God, Freedom, Gospel
of Grace, Ritual
God's Grace in Our Gloom
Reformation Sunday;
Pentecost XXII
II Corinthians 5: 19, 20; 6:2
Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI
October 27, 1985

Reformation, Grace of God, Genesis,
Hebrew Scriptures, Sin, Forgiveness,
Freedom, Judgment, Creation