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Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 15, 1995 entitled "Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life", as part of the series "New Testament Series", on the occasion of Epiphany II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Good News! The Light Has Come!
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 8, 1995 entitled "Good News! The Light Has Come!", on the occasion of Epiphany I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 2:32-35.
Remember... Remember Not
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 31, 1994 entitled "Remember... Remember Not", on the occasion of New Years Eve, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 43:1, 14, 18-19.
Birth the Way Home
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 25, 1994 entitled "Birth the Way Home", on the occasion of Christmas Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: John 1:12-13, John 3:3.
The Dream of Peace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 24, 1994 entitled "The Dream of Peace", on the occasion of Christmas Eve, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Micah 5:5, Luke 2:14.
Tags: Christmas Eve, Community, Justice, Peae, Prophetic Voice, Way of Jesus
Home Is Not a Human Possibility
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 18, 1994 entitled "Home Is Not a Human Possibility", on the occasion of Advent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 54:1, Luke 1:35, 37.
Going Home
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 11, 1994 entitled "Going Home", on the occasion of Advent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 40:1, 11, I Thessalonians 4:17.
Tags: Advent, Grace, Hope, Liberation, Prophetic Voice, Shalom
Longing for Home and Home Away From Home
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 4, 1994 entitled "Longing for Home and Home Away From Home", on the occasion of Advent II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Matthew 1:23.
Come Lord Jesus
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 27, 1994 entitled "Come Lord Jesus", on the occasion of Advent I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Revelation 22:8-13, 16-21.
Traditioning: Memory, Humility, Gratitude and Generosity
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 24, 1994 entitled "Traditioning: Memory, Humility, Gratitude and Generosity", on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Deuteronomy…
Trust That Survives Tragedy
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 20, 1994 entitled "Trust That Survives Tragedy", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XXVI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Faith, History of Israel, Mystery, Tradition, Trust
Speaking Truth to Power
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 13, 1994 entitled "Speaking Truth to Power", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XXV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Amos…
Culture Wars: Battling For the Soul of the Nation
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 30, 1994 entitled "Culture Wars: Battling For the Soul of the Nation", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
The Test of Trust
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 23, 1994 entitled "The Test of Trust", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Reformation Sunday, Pentecost XXII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
A Founding Story - A Visionary Leader and a People Set Free
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 16, 1994 entitled "A Founding Story - A Visionary Leader and a People Set Free", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XXI, at Christ Community Church, Spring…
Israel: God Wrestler - A Tale of Providence and Grace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 9, 1994 entitled "Israel: God Wrestler - A Tale of Providence and Grace", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Tags: Grace of God, Mystery, Transforming Grace
Why No Ishmael? - Election: Exclusive or Inclusive?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 2, 1994 entitled "Why No Ishmael? - Election: Exclusive or Inclusive?", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XIX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Tags: Covenant, History of Israel, Inclusive, Pluralism
Creation: God's Risky Decision - Dream or Nightmare?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 25, 1994 entitled "Creation: God's Risky Decision - Dream or Nightmare?", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XVIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake,…
Tags: Covenant, Creator, Faith, Forgiveness, History of Israel
The Hope That Heals The Human Hurt
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 4, 1994 entitled "The Hope That Heals The Human Hurt", as part of the series "Wisdom Literature", on the occasion of Pentecost XV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
A Healthy Perspective - But Is This All There Is?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 28, 1994 entitled "A Healthy Perspective - But Is This All There Is?", as part of the series "Wisdom Literature", on the occasion of Pentecost XIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Wisdom For Life
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 21, 1994 entitled "Wisdom For Life", as part of the series "Wisdom Literature", on the occasion of Pentecost XIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Proverbs 8:…
The Mystery of Suffering: Trust in the Darkness
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 14, 1994 entitled "The Mystery of Suffering: Trust in the Darkness", as part of the series "The Job Series", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Hebrew Scriptures, Meaning, Nature of God, Pentecost, Presence, Shalom, Trust
God Beyond All Human Conceiving
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 7, 1994 entitled "God Beyond All Human Conceiving", as part of the series "The Job Series", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Job 38:…
Retribution is Not God's Idea
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 24, 1994 entitled "Retribution is Not God's Idea", as part of the series "The Job Series", on the occasion of Pentecost IX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Job 20:…
Tags: Community, Justice, Nature of God, Wisdom Literature


















