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The Religious War: Where the Battle Rages
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 21, 2001 entitled "The Religious War: Where the Battle Rages", on the occasion of Pentecost XX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 19:45-20:8.
Who Needs a Good-For-Nothing Church?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 14, 2001 entitled "Who Needs a Good-For-Nothing Church?", on the occasion of Harvest Festival, Pentecost XIX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Mark 2:13-17.
This Is the Time and This Is the Place
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 7, 2001 entitled "This Is the Time and This Is the Place", on the occasion of Pentecost XVIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Matthew 5:13-16, 43-48.
Tags: Exclusivism, Nature of Religion, Pentecost, Pluralism
Religion: Its Use and Abuse
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 23, 2001 entitled "Religion: Its Use and Abuse", on the occasion of Pentecost XVI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 58:1-12, Matthew 25:31-46.
Tags: Compassion, Nature of Religion, PostModern
Don't Do It For God's Sake
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 16, 2001 entitled "Don't Do It For God's Sake", on the occasion of After 9-11, Pentecost XV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Jeremiah 29:4-13, Ephesians 3:14-21.
The Presence of God: Intelligence and Attention
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 26, 2001 entitled "The Presence of God: Intelligence and Attention", on the occasion of Pentecost XIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Kings 19:1-14.
God Naturally
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 19, 2001 entitled "God Naturally", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Ezekiel 1:26, 2:1, Revelation 4:1-11.
Signs of Community
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 12, 2001 entitled "Signs of Community", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Deuteronomy 6:4-12, 12:20-25, Mark 14:22-25.
The Religious Question
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 5, 2001 entitled "The Religious Question", on the occasion of Pentecost X, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Micah 6:6-8, Luke 10:25-37.
The Gift of Life, The Life of Grace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 22, 2001 entitled "The Gift of Life, The Life of Grace", on the occasion of Pentecost VIII. Scripture references: Luke 15.
Tags: Inclusive, Life, Miracle, Pentecost, Prodigal Love, Transforming Grace
The Freedom to Embrace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 8, 2001 entitled "The Freedom to Embrace", on the occasion of Pentecost VI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Hosea 11:1-9, Romans 11:25-36, Luke 23:32-34.
Tags: Compassion, Exclusivism, Nature of God
Beyond National, Ethnicity and Creed
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 1, 2001 entitled "Beyond National, Ethnicity and Creed", on the occasion of Independence Day Weekend, Pentecost V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 33:10-17,…
Tags: Diversity, Global Community, Inclusivism, Non-violence
God: The Feeling That Remains Where the Concept Fails
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 10, 2001 entitled "God: The Feeling That Remains Where the Concept Fails", as part of the series "Credo", on the occasion of Celebration of 30 years of John Bryson as Director of Music and Fine Arts,…
As Intimate As Breathing
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 3, 2001 entitled "As Intimate As Breathing", as part of the series "Credo", on the occasion of Pentecost, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: John 14:17.
Crucified! Violence in History
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 27, 2001 entitled "Crucified! Violence in History", as part of the series "Credo", on the occasion of Memorial Day Weekend, Eastertide VI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Global Community, Non-violence
Mary: Mother of God or Jewish Mother?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 13, 2001 entitled "Mary: Mother of God or Jewish Mother?", as part of the series "Credo", on the occasion of Mothers' Day, Eastertide IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Community of Faith, Mothers' Day
The Human Face of God
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 6, 2001 entitled "The Human Face of God", as part of the series "Credo", on the occasion of Eastertide III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: John 1:18, Colossians 1:19.
Tags: Divine Intention, Incarnation
Creation Emerging: Tending the Garden
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 29, 2001 entitled "Creation Emerging: Tending the Garden", as part of the series "Credo", on the occasion of Earth Day, Eastertide II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
The Rise of Easter Faith
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 22, 2001 entitled "The Rise of Easter Faith", as part of the series "Credo", on the occasion of Eastertide I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 24:31, I Cor.…
Tags: Nature of God, Resurrection, Transformation
An Invitation to Life
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 15, 2001 entitled "An Invitation to Life", as part of the series "A Fresh Look At an Ancient Story, ", on the occasion of Easter Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Divine Intention, Love, Resurrection, Sacred
The Moment of Truth
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 12, 2001 entitled "The Moment of Truth", on the occasion of Maundy Thursday. Scripture references: Mark 14: 22-25, 32-36.
Will We Ever Learn?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 8, 2001 entitled "Will We Ever Learn?", as part of the series "A Fresh Look At an Ancient Story,", on the occasion of Palm Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Non-violence, Prophetic Voice, Way of Jesus
Courage
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 28, 2001 entitled "Courage", as part of the series "Stations on the Way to Freedom", on the occasion of Midweek Lenten Service, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Why Jesus?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 25, 2001 entitled "Why Jesus?", as part of the series "A Fresh Look At an Ancient Story", on the occasion of Lent VI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: II Corinthians…

