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Spirit: The Now of the Future
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 6, 1998 entitled "Spirit: The Now of the Future", as part of the series "The Presence of the Future", on the occasion of Advent II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Advent, Emergence, Incarnation
Gratitude, Generosity, and the Good Life
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 26, 1998 entitled "Gratitude, Generosity, and the Good Life", on the occasion of Thanksgiving Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 116:12, I Timothy…
Mutuality in Mission
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 22, 1998 entitled "Mutuality in Mission", as part of the series "The Church: Human Community", on the occasion of Pentecost XXV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
The Awe of Worship
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 15, 1998 entitled "The Awe of Worship", as part of the series "The Church: Human Community", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Awe, Community of Faith, Divine Mystery, Worship
Carrying Coals to Newcastle
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 8, 1998 entitled "Carrying Coals to Newcastle", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIII, at Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids, MI. Scripture references: Luke 9:51-56, 19:41-48.
Tags: Inclusive, Religious Quest, Way of Jesus
The Church: The Celebration of Life and Death
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 1, 1998 entitled "The Church: The Celebration of Life and Death", as part of the series "The Church: Human Community", on the occasion of Pentecost XXII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake,…
Tags: Community of Faith, Mystery, Worship
The Church: Has It a Place in the Spiritual Life?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 11, 1998 entitled "The Church: Has It a Place in the Spiritual Life?", as part of the series "The Church: Critical Questions", on the occasion of Pentecost XIX, at Christ Community Church, Spring…
The Church: Has It a Future?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 4, 1998 entitled "The Church: Has It a Future?", as part of the series "The Church: Critical Questions", on the occasion of Pentecost XVIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Journey With Us Toward New Horizons
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 13, 1998 entitled "Journey With Us Toward New Horizons", on the occasion of Pentecost XV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Genesis 12:1, Hebrews 11,8,10.
The Biblical Vision and Karl Marx: A 150th Retrospective
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 6, 1998 entitled "The Biblical Vision and Karl Marx: A 150th Retrospective", on the occasion of Labor Day Sunday, Pentecost XIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Consciousness, Justice, Prophetic Voice
Is It Enough To Be Human?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 16, 1998 entitled "Is It Enough To Be Human?", as part of the series "Can I Honestly Believe?", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Consciousness, Emergence of Human
Religion and Science: Can We Talk?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 9, 1998 entitled "Religion and Science: Can We Talk?", as part of the series "Can I Honestly Believe?", on the occasion of Pentecost X, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
How Can I Pray?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 26, 1998 entitled "How Can I Pray?", as part of the series "Can I Honestly Believe?", on the occasion of Pentecost VIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Genesis…
A-Theism?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 19, 1998 entitled "A-Theism?", as part of the series "Can I Honestly Believe?", on the occasion of Pentecost VII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 43:18-19,…
Do I Need Religion?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 12, 1998 entitled "Do I Need Religion?", as part of the series "Can I Honestly Believe?", on the occasion of Pentecost VI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 8:1,…
A Declaration of Inter-dependence
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 5, 1998 entitled "A Declaration of Inter-dependence", as part of the series "Independence Day Weekend", on the occasion of Pentecost V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Consciousness, Global Community, Inclusive, Justice, Peace
Mystery Embodied
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 21, 1998 entitled "Mystery Embodied", as part of the series "Aspects of God", on the occasion of Trinity Sunday, Pentecost III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Exodus…
Mystery Experienced
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 14, 1998 entitled "Mystery Experienced", as part of the series "Aspects of God", on the occasion of Pentecost II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Exodus 33:23,…
Tags: Mystery, Nature of Religion, Trinitarian
The Story Without End
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 7, 1998 entitled "The Story Without End", as part of the series "Christian Faith: Interpreting an Experience", on the occasion of Pentecost celebration, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Tags: Emergence, Global Community, Non-exclusive, Spirit
The End of the Story
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 24, 1998 entitled "The End of the Story", as part of the series "Christian Faith: Interpreting an Experience", on the occasion of Memorial Day Weekend, Eastertide VII, at Christ Community Church, Spring…
Tags: cWay of Jesus, Prophetic Vision, Shalom
What Will You Do With the Story?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 17, 1998 entitled "What Will You Do With the Story?", as part of the series "Christian Faith: Interpreting an Experience", on the occasion of Confirmation Sunday, Eastertide VI, at Christ Community…
Every Family Has a Story
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 10, 1998 entitled "Every Family Has a Story", as part of the series "Christian Faith: Interpreting an Experience", on the occasion of Mother's Day, Eastertide V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake,…
You Can't Fight It, Paul
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 26, 1998 entitled "You Can't Fight It, Paul", as part of the series "Christian Faith: Interpreting an Experience", on the occasion of Eastertide III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
You Can't Go Home, Peter!
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 19, 1998 entitled "You Can't Go Home, Peter!", as part of the series "Christian Faith: Interpreting an Experience", on the occasion of Eastertide II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…






















