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In the Holy Spirit: Butterflies Are Free
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 26, 1996 entitled "In the Holy Spirit: Butterflies Are Free", as part of the series "I Do Believe", on the occasion of Pentecost, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: II…
God Has a Grander Scheme
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 9, 1996 entitled "God Has a Grander Scheme", as part of the series "I Do Believe", on the occasion of Pentecost II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Acts 10:34-35,…
A Love Letter
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 23, 1996 entitled "A Love Letter", on the occasion of Pentecost IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Philippians 1:2.
The One We Proclaim
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 30, 1996 entitled "The One We Proclaim", on the occasion of Pentecost V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: II Corinthians 4:5, Matthew 16:16.
The Struggle for Interdependence
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 7, 1996 entitled "The Struggle for Interdependence", on the occasion of Independence Day Weekend, Pentecost VI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Philippians 2:5,…
The God Who Heals and Gives Us Peace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 14, 1996 entitled "The God Who Heals and Gives Us Peace", as part of the series "If God Be For Us", on the occasion of Pentecost VII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Nature of God, Shalom, Trust, Universal Love
The God We Forsake
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 28, 1996 entitled "The God We Forsake", as part of the series "If God Be For Us", on the occasion of Pentecost IX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Jeremiah 2:13.
Tags: Hope, Meaning, Nature of God, Prophetic Voice, Spiritual Quest, Trust
The God Who Never Gives Up On Us
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 4, 1996 entitled "The God Who Never Gives Up On Us", as part of the series "If God Be For Us", on the occasion of Pentecost X, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Hosea…
Tags: Inclusive Grace, Love, Nature of God, Prophetic Voice
Religion Can Be a Monkey On Your Back
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 11, 1996 entitled "Religion Can Be a Monkey On Your Back", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 46:4, Romans 14:23.
Take Care How You Kick Over the Traces
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 18, 1996 entitled "Take Care How You Kick Over the Traces", as part of the series "Prodigal Son Parable", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
It's a Pity to Pout at the Party
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 25, 1996 entitled "It's a Pity to Pout at the Party", as part of the series "Prodigal Son Parable", on the occasion of Pentecost XIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Love That Puts You Out of Control
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 1, 1996 entitled "Love That Puts You Out of Control", as part of the series "Prodigal Son Parable", on the occasion of Pentecost XIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Holy Smoke: Ancient Forms, Fresh Expression
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 15, 1996 entitled "Holy Smoke: Ancient Forms, Fresh Expression", on the occasion of Pentecost XVI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 5:13.
Tags: Divine Mystery, Sacred, Transcendence, Worship
Sola Scriptura: The Living Word
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 6, 1996 entitled "Sola Scriptura: The Living Word", as part of the series "New Wine for Century 21", on the occasion of Pentecost XIX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Sola Deo Gloria: God alone
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 20, 1996 entitled "Sola Deo Gloria: God alone", as part of the series "New Wine for Century 21", on the occasion of Pentecost XXI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Sola Gratia: By Grace Alone
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 27, 1996 entitled "Sola Gratia: By Grace Alone", as part of the series "New Wine for Century 21", on the occasion of Pentecost XXII, Reformation Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Tags: Grace, Reformation; Nature of God
Sola Fidei: Trust
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 3, 1996 entitled "Sola Fidei: Trust", as part of the series "New Wine for Century 21", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm…
Tags: Grace, Nature of God, Trust
A Song of Quiet Trust
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 24, 1996 entitled "A Song of Quiet Trust", on the occasion of Thanksgiving Sunday, Pentecost XXVI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 131, Matthew 11:25-30.
Tags: Community of Grace, Compassion, Nature of God, Trust
Surprised at Mercy's Dawning
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 28, 1996 entitled "Surprised at Mercy's Dawning", on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Lamentations 3:22-23.
To Bring Justice
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 8, 1996 entitled "To Bring Justice", as part of the series "Waiting for the Messiah to Come", on the occasion of Advent II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah…
To Bring Peace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 15, 1996 entitled "To Bring Peace", as part of the series "Waiting for the Messiah to Come", on the occasion of Advent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Micah…
Tags: Advent, Divine Intention, Global Community, Inclusive, Peace, Shalom
To Bring Joy
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 22, 1996 entitled "To Bring Joy", as part of the series "Waiting for the Messiah to Come", on the occasion of Advent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah…
Tags: Advent, Divine Intention, God of Love, Incarnation, Joy
God's Identification With the World
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 24, 1996 entitled "God's Identification With the World", on the occasion of Christmas Eve, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Philippians 2:7, John 1:14.
The Divine Dilemma: The Human Paradox
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 29, 1996 entitled "The Divine Dilemma: The Human Paradox", on the occasion of Christmastide I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: II Corinthians 12:1-10, Matthew…
Tags: God of Love, Grace, Incarnation




















