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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 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
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.
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:…
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 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…
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.
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
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
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 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 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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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.
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




















