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Love Talk: A Tale of Two Cities and a Rumor of Angels
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 20, 2009 entitled "Love Talk: A Tale of Two Cities and a Rumor of Angels", on the occasion of Advent, at Spring Lake Country Club. Scripture references: Luke 2:1-14, Micah 5:2-5a.
A Palm Sunday Peace Parade and a Personal Pilgrimage
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 28, 2010 entitled "A Palm Sunday Peace Parade and a Personal Pilgrimage", on the occasion of Palm Sunday, at Unity Church, Douglas. Scripture references: Luke 19:41-44, 23:32-34, 46.
The Feeling Which Remains When the Concept Fails
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 23, 2010 entitled "The Feeling Which Remains When the Concept Fails", on the occasion of Pentecost, at Spring Lake Country Club. Scripture references: Isaiah 6:1-8, Mark 1:9-15.
Do We Need a New American Dream?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 14, 2010 entitled "Do We Need a New American Dream?", on the occasion of Lakeshore Interfaith Community, at Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges. Scripture references: Matthew 5:38-48, Romans 12:1-2,…
Whose Truth Are You Living? By What Authority?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 29, 2010 entitled "Whose Truth Are You Living? By What Authority?", on the occasion of Lakeshore Interfaith Community, at Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges. Scripture references: Matthew 7:18-29,…
Groping for the God in Whom We Live and Move and Have Our Being
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 26, 2010 entitled "Groping for the God in Whom We Live and Move and Have Our Being", as part of the series "The Religious Quest", on the occasion of Lakeshore Interfaith Community, at Lakeshore…
The Human Hunger for God
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 17, 2010 entitled "The Human Hunger for God", on the occasion of Unity Church, Douglas, MI, at Unity Church, Douglas. Scripture references: John 23:1-10, Psalm 2, Acts 17:22-28.
The Celebration of Life and Death in Community
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 31, 2010 entitled "The Celebration of Life and Death in Community", on the occasion of All Saints Day, at Above & Beyond Banquet Hall, Norton Shores. Scripture references: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13,…
John and Jesus, A Graceful Parting
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 5, 2010 entitled "John and Jesus, A Graceful Parting", on the occasion of Advent Evensong, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Grand Haven. Scripture references: Psalm 114-115, Isaiah 5: 1-7, II Peter…
The Lure of Love: The Christmas Revelation
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 19, 2010 entitled "The Lure of Love: The Christmas Revelation", on the occasion of Advent Evensong, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Grand Haven. Scripture references: I John 4:7-9, 12, 16, 19, Luke…
The Way of Jesus: The Road Not Taken
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 10, 2011 entitled "The Way of Jesus: The Road Not Taken", on the occasion of Lent, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Grand Haven. Scripture references: Mark 8:31-9:1.
Bread and Wine: A Sacrament of Dependence and Hope
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 4, 2011 entitled "Bread and Wine: A Sacrament of Dependence and Hope", on the occasion of Independence Day Celebration of a Family, at A Family Home. Scripture references: Psalm 16:5-11, I Corinthians…
Love At the Core: The Grain of the Universe
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 17, 2011 entitled "Love At the Core: The Grain of the Universe", on the occasion of Lakeshore Interfaith Center Gathering, at Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges.
Life's Deepest Questions Before the Mystery of God
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 21, 2011 entitled "Life's Deepest Questions Before the Mystery of God", on the occasion of Lakeshore Interfaith Center Gathering, at Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges. Scripture references: Job…
Only a Poem Will Do - When Gratitude Fills the Heart
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 20, 2011 entitled "Only a Poem Will Do - When Gratitude Fills the Heart", on the occasion of Thanksgiving Sunday; St. John's Episcopal Church, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Grand Haven.…
Love Never Ends
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 30, 2011 entitled "Love Never Ends", on the occasion of Fred Meijer Memorial Service Meditation, at Sunshine Community Church, Grand Rapids. Scripture references: I Corinthians 13, Luke 10:25-37.
The Presence of God in the Face of Love
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 29, 2012 entitled "The Presence of God in the Face of Love", on the occasion of Harbour Unitarian Universalist Church, at Harbor Unitarian Universalist, Muskegon. Scripture references: John 1:1-5, 14,…
The Trinity: The Heart Has Reasons
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 3, 2012 entitled "The Trinity: The Heart Has Reasons", on the occasion of Lakeshore Interfaith Center Gathering, at Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges. Scripture references: John 1:1-5, 18, 14:1-20, I…
The Gift of Life: The Face of God
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 3, 2012 entitled "The Gift of Life: The Face of God", on the occasion of Meditation for the Funeral of Louise Zevalkink , at Fifth Reformed Church, Grand Rapids. Scripture references: Exodus 33:17-23,…
Present to the Presence - Living with Awareness of God in Whom We Trust
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 29, 2012 entitled "Present to the Presence - Living with Awareness of God in Whom We Trust", on the occasion of Lakeshore Interfaith Center Gathering, at Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges. Scripture…
Rock Solid - Soft Center
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 2, 2013 entitled "Rock Solid - Soft Center", on the occasion of Meditation for Marvin Bottema, at Spring Lake, Michigan. Scripture references: Psalm 16:8, Romans 8:31, 35-39.
The LOVE That Loves Us
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 25, 2013 entitled "The LOVE That Loves Us", on the occasion of Meditation for Margaret Feldmann Kruizenga, at Freedom Village, Holland, Michigan. Scripture references: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 11, 13, I John…
A Tribute to a Lady Full of Grace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 31, 2013 entitled "A Tribute to a Lady Full of Grace", on the occasion of Barbara Dee Timmer Memorial Service, at Hope Church, Holland, Michigan.
A Profile in Love
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 1, 2013 entitled "A Profile in Love", on the occasion of Funeral Service for Dorothy Kruizenga Boelens, at St. John's Episcopal Chruch, Grand Haven, Michigan. Scripture references: Ecclesiastes…