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Still the Light Shines Giving New Vision
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 7, 2001 entitled "Still the Light Shines Giving New Vision", on the occasion of Epiphany I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Acts 26:19, Matthew 2:9.
Of Angels, Songs in the Night and Deep Human Intuition
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 31, 2000 entitled "Of Angels, Songs in the Night and Deep Human Intuition", on the occasion of New Years Eve, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 2:9, 30,…
This Is Our Story
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 24, 2000 entitled "This Is Our Story", on the occasion of Christmas Eve, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Micah 5:5, John 1:14, 18.
The Lost Cause of Christmas
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 17, 2000 entitled "The Lost Cause of Christmas", on the occasion of Advent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Samuel 2:8, Luke 1:52-53.
Tags: Advent, Awareness, Incarnation, Intention
Are We Having Any Fun Yet?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 10, 2000 entitled "Are We Having Any Fun Yet?", on the occasion of Advent II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Amos 8:5, James 4:13-14.
Beyond Duty to Delight
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 23, 2000 entitled "Beyond Duty to Delight", on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Chronicles 29:9, 29:22, 9:7.
The Root of Good Religion
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 19, 2000 entitled "The Root of Good Religion", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 116:17.
Tags: Consciousness, Epiphany, Grace, Nature of Religion
Humility That Opens to Wonder
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 12, 2000 entitled "Humility That Opens to Wonder", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Exodus 4:13, I Corinthians 15:9.
Tags: Epiphany, Humility, Transcendence
In the Face of Mystery
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 5, 2000 entitled "In the Face of Mystery", on the occasion of All Saints Sunday, Pentecost XXII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Job 23:3, Romans 8:38-39.
Tags: Consciousness, Mystery, Search for God
An Intentional Commitment: A Matter of Heart
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 15, 2000 entitled "An Intentional Commitment: A Matter of Heart", as part of the series "The Heart of the Matter", on the occasion of Pentecost XIX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
An Emerging Vision: What Matters?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 8, 2000 entitled "An Emerging Vision: What Matters?", as part of the series "The Heart of the Matter", on the occasion of Pentecost XVIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Inclusive, Pluralism, Theology of Grace
A Charter of Freedom: A Matter of Choice
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 1, 2000 entitled "A Charter of Freedom: A Matter of Choice", as part of the series "The Heart of the Matter", on the occasion of Pentecost XVII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
The Gift of Sabbath
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 3, 2000 entitled "The Gift of Sabbath", on the occasion of Pentecost XIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Exodus 20:8, Deuteronomy 5:12, 15, Mark 2:27.
Tags: Awareness, Community of Faith, Worship
The Experience of God in a Pitiless Universe
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 27, 2000 entitled "The Experience of God in a Pitiless Universe", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Job 38:2, Job 42:3, Luke 13:2.
Tags: Compassion, God, Justice
When god dies...
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 13, 2000 entitled "When god dies...", as part of the series "Religion: Significant Critique and Fresh Expression", on the occasion of Pentecost X, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Religion As Illusion
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 6, 2000 entitled "Religion As Illusion", as part of the series "Religion: Significant Critique and Fresh Expression", on the occasion of Pentecost IX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Religion As Prozac
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 30, 2000 entitled "Religion As Prozac", as part of the series "Religion: Significant Critique and Fresh Expression", on the occasion of Pentecost VIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Religion Made On Earth
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 23, 2000 entitled "Religion Made On Earth", as part of the series "Religion: Significant Critique and Fresh Expression", on the occasion of Pentecost VII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Prayer Changes People
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 9, 2000 entitled "Prayer Changes People", on the occasion of Pentecost V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Psalm 131:1-2, Matthew 6:8-9.
Tags: Awareness, Divine Presence, Panentheism, Prayer
Freedom and Commitment in a Global Society
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 2, 2000 entitled "Freedom and Commitment in a Global Society", on the occasion of Pentecost IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Galatians 5:13.
Tags: Compassion, Diversity, Global Community, Inclusive
Mystery, Manifestation and Community
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 25, 2000 entitled "Mystery, Manifestation and Community", on the occasion of Pentecost III, Father's Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Exodus 3:2, Mark 1:11, Acts…
Tags: Community of Faith, Inclusive, Spirit of God
1 + 1 + 1 = 1 to the Higher Power
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 18, 2000 entitled "1 + 1 + 1 = 1 to the Higher Power", on the occasion of Trinity Sunday, Pentecost II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: John 1:1, 14, 18, John 14:9,…
Tags: Divine Intention, Father's Day, Jesus Movement, Spirit
Fire From Heaven
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 11, 2000 entitled "Fire From Heaven", on the occasion of Pentecost, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Joel 2:28-32, Acts 19:1-7.
Tags: Diversity, Inclusive, Pentecost, Spirit of God
I Wish Someone Had Told Me That - Or, Did They?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 4, 2000 entitled "I Wish Someone Had Told Me That - Or, Did They?", on the occasion of Baccalaureate Sunday, Eastertide VII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Romans…
