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Dare to Follow the Light
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 5, 1997 entitled "Dare to Follow the Light", on the occasion of Epiphany I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 60:6-7, Ephesians 3:9, Matthew 2:2.
Tags: Epiphany, Light of God, Pluralism, Universal Grace
Beyond Reason: Discovery in Worship and Mission
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 19, 1997 entitled "Beyond Reason: Discovery in Worship and Mission", on the occasion of Epiphany III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 49:6b, John 1:9.
Tags: Community of Grace, Epiphany, Inclusive, Pluralism
Insight, Courage and World Transformation
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 26, 1997 entitled "Insight, Courage and World Transformation", on the occasion of Christian Unity Sunday, Epiphany IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Acts 26:1-9,…
Tags: Compassion, Epiphany, Justice, Transforming the World
Look at the Faces Around the Table
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 16, 1997 entitled "Look at the Faces Around the Table", as part of the series "Faces Around the Cross", on the occasion of Lent I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Not So Cocky, Peter
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 19, 1997 entitled "Not So Cocky, Peter", on the occasion of Midweek Lenten Service, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Mark 8:27-9:1, 14:22-31, 66-72.
The Integrity of Saying "No"
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 23, 1997 entitled "The Integrity of Saying 'No'", as part of the series "Faces Around the Cross", on the occasion of Lent II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Forgiveness, Inclusive Grace, Lent
Good Question, Pilate
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 26, 1997 entitled "Good Question, Pilate", on the occasion of Midweek Lenten Service, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: John 18:23-19:16.
The Strength of Surrender
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 2, 1997 entitled "The Strength of Surrender", as part of the series "Faces Around the Cross", on the occasion of Lent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke…
Tags: Forgiveness, Inclusive Grace, Lent, Unconditional Love
Don't Cry For Me!
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 5, 1997 entitled "Don't Cry For Me!", on the occasion of Midweek Lenten Service, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.
Love Hurts
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 9, 1997 entitled "Love Hurts", as part of the series "Faces Around the Cross", on the occasion of Lent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 2:35, John 19:25-27.
Soldiers at Play: The Human Shadow-side
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 12, 1997 entitled "Soldiers at Play: The Human Shadow-side", on the occasion of Midweek Lenten Service, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 19:45-20:8, Jeremiah…
Too Little, Too Late
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 16, 1997 entitled "Too Little, Too Late", as part of the series "Faces Around the Cross", on the occasion of Lent V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: John 12:41-42,…
Tags: Followers of Jesus, Sacrifice
Anguish, Not Anger
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 19, 1997 entitled "Anguish, Not Anger", on the occasion of Midweek Lenten Service, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 19:41-48.
Endless Love
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 23, 1997 entitled "Endless Love", as part of the series "Faces Around the Cross", on the occasion of Palm Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Matthew 27:55-56,…
Tags: Palm Sunday, Prodigal Love
Were You There?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 27, 1997 entitled "Were You There?", on the occasion of Maundy Thursday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.
Disciples at Second Hand
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 30, 1997 entitled "Disciples at Second Hand", on the occasion of Easter Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 24:30-31.
Good News of Cosmic Dimension
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 6, 1997 entitled "Good News of Cosmic Dimension", on the occasion of Eastertide II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Corinthians 15:22, Matthew 28:19.
That's the Answer; What's the Question?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 13, 1997 entitled "That's the Answer; What's the Question?", on the occasion of Eastertide III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Acts 3:12, 16, Acts 4:12.
Tags: Compassion, Inclusive Grace, Pluralism
Re-Tell Me the Old, Old Story
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 4, 1997 entitled "Re-Tell Me the Old, Old Story", on the occasion of Eastertide VI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Acts 17:16-34, Mark 2:18-28.
What Defines a Family?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 11, 1997 entitled "What Defines a Family?", on the occasion of Mother's Day, Ascension Sunday, Eastertide VII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Mark 3:35, Acts 1:14.
Tags: Community of Faith, Mother's Day
Spirit, Spirit: A Cosmic Drama
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 18, 1997 entitled "Spirit, Spirit: A Cosmic Drama", as part of the series "A Cosmic Symphony", on the occasion of Pentecost, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Genesis…
Tags: Community, Consciousness, Cosmic Evolution, Spirit of God, Trust
Mystery's Face and Flow
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 25, 1997 entitled "Mystery's Face and Flow", as part of the series "A Cosmic Symphony", on the occasion of Trinity Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Job 23:3, II…
Tags: Justice, Love, Mystery, Nature of God, Religious Quest
Love Enfleshed
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 8, 1997 entitled "Love Enfleshed", as part of the series "A Cosmic Symphony", on the occasion of Pentecost III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Hosea 11:8, I John…
Tags: Mystery, Nature of God, Transforming Love
The End of Religion
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 15, 1997 entitled "The End of Religion ", as part of the series "With Ken Medema: A Cosmic Symphony", on the occasion of Pentecost IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Compassion, Nature of Religion


















