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Re-Imagining God: Why?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 26, 1997 entitled "Re-Imagining God: Why?", as part of the series "Meeting God Again for the First Time", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
The God We Never Knew
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 12, 1997 entitled "The God We Never Knew", as part of the series "Meeting God Again for the First Time", on the occasion of Pentecost XXI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
A Simpler Way
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 5, 1997 entitled "A Simpler Way", as part of the series "Meeting God Again for the First Time", on the occasion of Pentecost XX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Religion: Has It a Future?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 28, 1997 entitled "Religion: Has It a Future?", as part of the series "Meeting God Again for the First Time", on the occasion of Pentecost XIX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Tags: Awareness, Compassion, Nature of Religion, Story, Wonder
Shall the Fundamentalists Win?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 21, 1997 entitled "Shall the Fundamentalists Win?", as part of the series "Meeting God Again for the First Time", on the occasion of Pentecost XVIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
The Church: Who Needs It?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 24, 1997 entitled "The Church: Who Needs It?", as part of the series "Tough Questions: No Easy Answers", on the occasion of Pentecost XIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Is Christianity Dying?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 10, 1997 entitled "Is Christianity Dying?", as part of the series "Tough Questions: No Easy Answers", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Why Is There So Much Anger in Religion?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 3, 1997 entitled "Why Is There So Much Anger in Religion?", as part of the series "Tough Questions: No Easy Answers", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Is Religion Really Escape from Life?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 27, 1997 entitled "Is Religion Really Escape from Life?", as part of the series "Tough Questions: No Easy Answers", on the occasion of Pentecost X, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
What Lies Beyond Death's Veil?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 20, 1997 entitled "What Lies Beyond Death's Veil?", as part of the series "Tough Questions: No Easy Answers", on the occasion of Pentecost IX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Consciousness, Emergence, Nature of Religion
The Providence of God: Is It Wishful Thinking?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 13, 1997 entitled "The Providence of God: Is It Wishful Thinking?", as part of the series "Tough Questions: No Easy Answers", on the occasion of Pentecost VIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake,…
Tags: Mystery, Nature of God, Nature of Religion, Shalom
Divine Improvisation - Human Wonder
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 22, 1997 entitled "Divine Improvisation - Human Wonder", as part of the series "A Cosmic Symphony", on the occasion of Pentecost V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.




















