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The Gift of Sabbath
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 1, 2002 entitled "The Gift of Sabbath", on the occasion of Labor Day Weekend, Pentecost XV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Exodus 29:8-11, Mark 2:23-28.
Tags: Community of Faith, Open Mind
Where in the World is God?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 25, 2002 entitled "Where in the World is God?", as part of the series "Creation: God's Ecstasy", on the occasion of Pentecost XIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
The Garment of God
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 18, 2002 entitled "The Garment of God", as part of the series "Creation: God's Ecstasy", on the occasion of Pentecost XIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Genesis…
The Self-Creating Universe and the Problem of Good
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 11, 2002 entitled "The Self-Creating Universe and the Problem of Good", as part of the series "Creation: God's Ecstasy", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Reenchantment Without Supernaturalism
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 4, 2002 entitled "Reenchantment Without Supernaturalism", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Creation: God's Ecstasy, David Ray…
Prayer With Eyes Wide Open
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 28, 2002 entitled "Prayer With Eyes Wide Open", as part of the series "Spiritual Life - Religion Re-imagined", on the occasion of Pentecost X, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
To Be Human Is Enough
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 21, 2002 entitled "To Be Human Is Enough", as part of the series "Spiritual Life - Religion Re-imagined", on the occasion of Pentecost IX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Dropping the Salvation Fantasy
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 14, 2002 entitled "Dropping the Salvation Fantasy", as part of the series "Spiritual Life - Religion Re-imagined", on the occasion of Pentecost VIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
The Revolution Then and Now
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 7, 2002 entitled "The Revolution Then and Now", on the occasion of Independence Day Sunday, Pentecost VII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm…
Tags: Global Community, Non-violence, Way of Jesus
Companions: The Mark of Community
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 30, 2002 entitled "Companions: The Mark of Community", on the occasion of Pentecost VI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: John 21:12.
God, Freud and Fathers
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 16, 2002 entitled "God, Freud and Fathers", on the occasion of Fathers' Day, Pentecost IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 103, Luke 11:1-13.
The Art of Worship
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 9, 2002 entitled "The Art of Worship", on the occasion of Pentecost III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 148, Revelation 4.
Tags: Experience of the sacred, Worship
The Root of Vision and Values To Die For
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 26, 2002 entitled "The Root of Vision and Values To Die For", on the occasion of Trinity Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend, Pentecost I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Embodiment, Experience of the sacred, Mystery, Trinity
What's the Holy Father To Do With a Mother Like Rosie O'Donnell?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 12, 2002 entitled "What's the Holy Father To Do With a Mother Like Rosie O'Donnell?", as part of the series "Affirmation of ministry of Colette Volkema de Nooyer", on the occasion of Mothers' Day,…
Tags: Community of Faith, Empathy
You Need Never Walk Alone
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 5, 2002 entitled "You Need Never Walk Alone", on the occasion of Confirmation Sunday, Eastertide V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Corinthians 11:17-26, John…
Tags: Community of Faith
Whose Truth Are You Living?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 28, 2002 entitled "Whose Truth Are You Living?", on the occasion of Eastertide IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Philippians 3:4-11, 4:10-14, Matthew 28:1-10.
Tags: Eastertide, Transformation
Two Understanding When Friends Disagree
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 7, 2002 entitled "Two Understanding When Friends Disagree", on the occasion of Eastertide I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Ecclesiastes 3:3-8, Galatians 2:11-14,…
Tags: Eastertide, Inclusivism, Transformation
Just Imagine - The Real Miracle of Easter
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 31, 2002 entitled "Just Imagine - The Real Miracle of Easter", on the occasion of Easter Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Corinthians 15:50, John 20:17, 29.
Tags: Easter, Inclusivism, Transformation
The Road Taken Makes All the Difference
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 24, 2002 entitled "The Road Taken Makes All the Difference", as part of the series "Journeying With Jesus On the Road Less Traveled", on the occasion of Palm Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring…
Tags: Palm Sunday, The Way of Peace
Of Violence
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 20, 2002 entitled "Of Violence", as part of the series "The Grace To Let Go", on the occasion of Midweek Lent, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 22:39-53.
Thy Kingdom Come, Meaning...
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 17, 2002 entitled "Thy Kingdom Come, Meaning...", as part of the series "Journeying With Jesus On the Road Less Traveled", on the occasion of Passion Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake,…
Of the Need to Control and Dominate
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 13, 2002 entitled "Of the Need to Control and Dominate", as part of the series "The Grace To Let Go", on the occasion of Midweek Lent, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
What Comes Through in the Jesus Story?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 10, 2002 entitled "What Comes Through in the Jesus Story?", as part of the series "Journeying With Jesus On the Road Less Traveled", on the occasion of Lent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring…
Tags: All-Inclusive, God as non-violent, Lent
Of Resentment and Grudging Obedience
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 6, 2002 entitled "Of Resentment and Grudging Obedience", as part of the series "The Grace To Let Go", on the occasion of Midweek Lent, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
