Richard A. Rhem Collection
World Convulsion and the Exciting Vision of Faith
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 5, 1981 entitled "World Convulsion and the Exciting Vision of Faith", at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 33:1-5, 10-22, Revelation 15:1-4.
God and Cosmos
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 8, 1981 entitled "God and Cosmos", at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Hebrews 1:1-4, 10-12.
God, Humanity and Cosmos
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 15, 1981 entitled "God, Humanity and Cosmos", at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 8, Hebrews 2:5-9.
God, Cosmos, Grace and Thanksgiving
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 26, 1981 entitled "God, Cosmos, Grace and Thanksgiving", on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Chronicles 29:9-18, Ephesians…
Memory and Hope in Our Cosmic Journey
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 29, 1981 entitled "Memory and Hope in Our Cosmic Journey", on the occasion of Advent I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 11:1, 2-5 , Luke 2:29-32.
The Simplicity of Faith in the Gracious God
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 18, 1982 entitled "The Simplicity of Faith in the Gracious God", as part of the series "What the Church Has Forgotten, AA Remembers", at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Trust
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 25, 1982 entitled "Trust", as part of the series "What the Church Has Forgotten, AA Remembers", at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Romans 7.
The Grace That Enables Us To View Ourselves Honestly
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 15, 1982 entitled "The Grace That Enables Us To View Ourselves Honestly", as part of the series "What the Church Has Forgotten, AA Remembers", at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
The Place of Confession in the Christian Life
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 22, 1982 entitled "The Place of Confession in the Christian Life", as part of the series "What the Church Has Forgotten, AA Remembers", at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
A Circle of Quiet
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 29, 1982 entitled "A Circle of Quiet", as part of the series "What the Church Has Forgotten, AA Remembers", at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 26:3-4, Psalm…
On Being Available to Another
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 5, 1982 entitled "On Being Available to Another", as part of the series "What the Church Has Forgotten, AA Remembers", at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Galations…
Jesus, You Are Really Something
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 15, 1984 entitled "Jesus, You Are Really Something", on the occasion of Palm Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.
Only Love Changes People
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 2, 1984 entitled "Only Love Changes People", on the occasion of Bible Study at Crystal Cathedral, at Crystal Cathedral, Orange Grove, CA. Scripture references: Luke.
Follow the Star: Trust the Vision
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 6, 1985 entitled "Follow the Star: Trust the Vision", on the occasion of Epiphany Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Matthew 2:9.
Living from Commitment
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 20, 1985 entitled "Living from Commitment", as part of the series "LifeLines", on the occasion of Epiphany I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 14: 27, 33.
Living with Open Hands
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 27, 1985 entitled "Living with Open Hands", as part of the series "LifeLines", on the occasion of Epiphany II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Matthew 6:24, 33.
Living with Wonder
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 3, 1985 entitled "Living with Wonder", as part of the series "LifeLines", on the occasion of Epiphany III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 6:1.
Living in Dialogue
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 10, 1985 entitled "Living in Dialogue", as part of the series "LifeLines", on the occasion of Epiphany IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Mark 1:35, Luke 22:42,…
Living with Care
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 17, 1985 entitled "Living with Care", as part of the series "LifeLines", on the occasion of Epiphany V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 42:3, 6, Matthew…
The Life is in the Blood
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 17, 1985 entitled "The Life is in the Blood", as part of the series "The Blood of Christ", on the occasion of Lent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Leviticus…
Cleansed by the Blood
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 24, 1985 entitled "Cleansed by the Blood", as part of the series "The Blood of Christ", on the occasion of Lent V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Hebrews 10:14, I…
Reconciliation Through the Blood
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 31, 1985 entitled "Reconciliation Through the Blood", as part of the series "The Blood of Christ", on the occasion of Palm Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Overcoming By the Blood
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 7, 1985 entitled "Overcoming By the Blood", as part of the series "The Blood of Christ", on the occasion of Easter Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Revelation…
Victory Through the Blood
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 14, 1985 entitled "Victory Through the Blood", as part of the series "The Blood of Christ", on the occasion of Eastertide I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Peter…
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Title
Richard A. Rhem Collection
Creator
Rhem, Richard A.
Contributor
Kaufman Interfaith Institute
Description
Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. His sermons and other written and spoken materials together document the steps in his journey as it took a turn in 1985, yet continued to revolve around the framework and liturgies of the Christian calendar.
Coverage
1981-2014
Rights
Subject
Clergy--Michigan
Reformed Church in America
Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.)
Religion
Interfaith worship
Sermons
Sound Recordings
Publisher
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
Identifier
KII-01
Format
audio/mp3
text/pdf
text/pdf
Type
Sound
Text
Text
Language
English