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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.
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,…
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
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Detachment: Living Beyond Fear
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 28, 2001 entitled "Detachment: Living Beyond Fear", on the occasion of Pentecost XXI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Habakkuk 1:1-5, 3:17-19, Phil. 4:10-13.
Love Now: Peace Then
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 4, 2001 entitled "Love Now: Peace Then", on the occasion of Pentecost XXII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Corinthians 13:13.
God and History: What's Happening?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 11, 2001 entitled "God and History: What's Happening?", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 65:17-25, I Corinthians…
Tags: Immanence, Incarnation, Pentecost
The Pursuit of Happiness
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 18, 2001 entitled "The Pursuit of Happiness", on the occasion of Pentecosst XXIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Genesis 2:4-9, I Timothy 6:11-19.
911: To An Unknown God - This is an Emergency!
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 25, 2001 entitled "911: To An Unknown God - This is an Emergency!", as part of the series "Response to 9-11Attacks", on the occasion of Pentecost XXV, at Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids.…
A Tale of Three Cities
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 9, 2001 entitled "A Tale of Three Cities", as part of the series "God in the Mirror of Christmas", on the occasion of Advent II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Advent, Followers of Jesus, Hebrew Prophets, Love, Nature of God, Shalom
A Human Face
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 16, 2001 entitled "A Human Face", as part of the series "God in the Mirror of Christmas", on the occasion of Advent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah…
A Child
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 23, 2001 entitled "A Child", as part of the series "God in the Mirror of Christmas", on the occasion of Advent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Hebrews 1:1-4,…
Tags: Advent, Divine Intention, Incarnation, Pluralism
The Paradox of Christmas
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 24, 2001 entitled "The Paradox of Christmas", on the occasion of Christmas Eve, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 2:1-4, 1Cor.2:23-26.
Leaving Bethlehem
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 30, 2001 entitled "Leaving Bethlehem", on the occasion of Christmastide I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Philippians 3:13, Matthew 2:12.
Tags: Christmastide, Way of Peace
