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The Prodigal Son’s Father
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on entitled "The Prodigal Son’s Father", as part of the series "Stories Jesus Told", on the occasion of Lakeshore Interfaith Gathering, at Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges. Scripture references: Luke…
We Believe One Church – Catholic and Reforming
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 4, 1990 entitled "We Believe One Church – Catholic and Reforming", as part of the series "The Church On the Way to the Future", on the occasion of Pentecost XXII, at Christ Community Church, Spring…
From Orthodoxy to Freedom
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 1, 2001 entitled "From Orthodoxy to Freedom", it appeared in Free Spirit, Fountain Street Church, Fall, 2001, p.17. Tags: Fundamentalism, Critical Thinking, Inclusive,…
Hope Embodied in the Human
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 26, 1999 entitled "Hope Embodied in the Human", as part of the series "Memory and Hope", on the occasion of Christmastide, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: John…
A Larger Hope
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 20, 1999 entitled "A Larger Hope", as part of the series "Memory and Hope", on the occasion of Advent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Micah 5:1-5, Luke…
A Hope Too Narrow
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 12, 1999 entitled "A Hope Too Narrow", as part of the series "Memory and Hope", on the occasion of Advent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 35:4,…
Solidarity in The Way, The Truth, and The Life
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 28, 1999 entitled "Solidarity in The Way, The Truth, and The Life", as part of the series "Memory and Hope", on the occasion of Advent I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Historical Jesus, Way of Jesus
The Freedom and Joy of Generosity
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 25, 1999 entitled "The Freedom and Joy of Generosity", on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.
Awareness and Gratitude
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 21, 1999 entitled "Awareness and Gratitude", on the occasion of Pentecost XXVII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 100:3, Psalm 65:11, Psalm 8:4.
Tags: Awareness, Gratitude, Intentional, Pluralism
Fundamental Trust
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 31, 1999 entitled "Fundamental Trust", on the occasion of Reformation Day and All Saints_ Day, Pentecost XXIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Genesis 1:2, Psalm…
Tags: Fundamental Trust, Mystery, Presence of God
Love, Not Fear
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 24, 1999 entitled "Love, Not Fear", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I John 4:18, Luke 7:47.
Tags: Community of Grace, God is Love
Keep Caring - It Matters
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 17, 1999 entitled "Keep Caring - It Matters", on the occasion of Pentecost XXII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Jeremiah 22:15-16, James 1:27, Matthew 25:40.
You Can Never Go Home
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 10, 1999 entitled "You Can Never Go Home", as part of the series "Good News Then and Now", on the occasion of Pentecost XXI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Church, Critical Thinking, Modernity, Revelation
Living By Yesterday's Truths
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 3, 1999 entitled "Living By Yesterday's Truths", as part of the series "Good News Then and Now", on the occasion of Pentecost XX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Scheduled to Death With Good Things,
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 12, 1999 entitled "Scheduled to Death With Good Things,", on the occasion of Education Sunday, Pentecost XVII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Joshua 4:6, 24:15,…
Where Do I Stand When the Foundation Gives Way?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 29, 1999 entitled "Where Do I Stand When the Foundation Gives Way?", as part of the series "Good News Then and Now", on the occasion of Pentecost XV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Religion and Power: A Deadly Combination
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 15, 1999 entitled "Religion and Power: A Deadly Combination", as part of the series "Good News Then and Now", on the occasion of Pentecost XIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Authority, History of Church, truth to power
When God Fails Our Expectations
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 8, 1999 entitled "When God Fails Our Expectations", as part of the series "Good News Then and Now", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
The Church Must Die or Die
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 1, 1999 entitled "The Church Must Die or Die ", as part of the series "Moving On To Maturity", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Authority, Compassion, Spirit
The Word That Wounds and Heals
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 25, 1999 entitled "The Word That Wounds and Heals", as part of the series "Moving On To Maturity", on the occasion of Pentecost X, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Justice, Prophetic Voice
Religion: Binding or Setting Free?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 18, 1999 entitled "Religion: Binding or Setting Free?", as part of the series "Moving On To Maturity", on the occasion of Pentecost IX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
The Heart Cannot Rest Where the Mind Cannot Follow
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 11, 1999 entitled "The Heart Cannot Rest Where the Mind Cannot Follow", as part of the series "Moving On To Maturity", on the occasion of Pentecost VIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
All Are Welcome Here
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 27, 1999 entitled "All Are Welcome Here", on the occasion of Pentecost VI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 42:1-4, Luke 15:1-2, 25-32.
Tags: Compassion, Inclusive, Theology of Grace
Jesus: The Grain of the Universe
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 20, 1999 entitled "Jesus: The Grain of the Universe", as part of the series "Varieties of Religious Experience", on the occasion of Pentecost V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Compassion, Divine Intention, Mystery, Way of Jesus