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Longing for Home and Home Away From Home
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 4, 1994 entitled "Longing for Home and Home Away From Home", on the occasion of Advent II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Matthew 1:23.
Come Lord Jesus
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 27, 1994 entitled "Come Lord Jesus", on the occasion of Advent I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Revelation 22:8-13, 16-21.
Traditioning: Memory, Humility, Gratitude and Generosity
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 24, 1994 entitled "Traditioning: Memory, Humility, Gratitude and Generosity", on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Deuteronomy…
Trust That Survives Tragedy
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 20, 1994 entitled "Trust That Survives Tragedy", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XXVI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Tags: Faith, History of Israel, Mystery, Tradition, Trust
Speaking Truth to Power
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 13, 1994 entitled "Speaking Truth to Power", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XXV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Amos…
Culture Wars: Battling For the Soul of the Nation
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 30, 1994 entitled "Culture Wars: Battling For the Soul of the Nation", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
The Test of Trust
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 23, 1994 entitled "The Test of Trust", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Reformation Sunday, Pentecost XXII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
A Founding Story - A Visionary Leader and a People Set Free
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 16, 1994 entitled "A Founding Story - A Visionary Leader and a People Set Free", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XXI, at Christ Community Church, Spring…
Israel: God Wrestler - A Tale of Providence and Grace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 9, 1994 entitled "Israel: God Wrestler - A Tale of Providence and Grace", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Tags: Grace of God, Mystery, Transforming Grace
Why No Ishmael? - Election: Exclusive or Inclusive?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 2, 1994 entitled "Why No Ishmael? - Election: Exclusive or Inclusive?", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XIX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Tags: Covenant, History of Israel, Inclusive, Pluralism
Creation: God's Risky Decision - Dream or Nightmare?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 25, 1994 entitled "Creation: God's Risky Decision - Dream or Nightmare?", as part of the series "The First Testament", on the occasion of Pentecost XVIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake,…
Tags: Covenant, Creator, Faith, Forgiveness, History of Israel
The Hope That Heals The Human Hurt
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 4, 1994 entitled "The Hope That Heals The Human Hurt", as part of the series "Wisdom Literature", on the occasion of Pentecost XV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
A Healthy Perspective - But Is This All There Is?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 28, 1994 entitled "A Healthy Perspective - But Is This All There Is?", as part of the series "Wisdom Literature", on the occasion of Pentecost XIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Wisdom For Life
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 21, 1994 entitled "Wisdom For Life", as part of the series "Wisdom Literature", on the occasion of Pentecost XIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Proverbs 8:…
The Mystery of Suffering: Trust in the Darkness
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 14, 1994 entitled "The Mystery of Suffering: Trust in the Darkness", as part of the series "The Job Series", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Hebrew Scriptures, Meaning, Nature of God, Pentecost, Presence, Shalom, Trust
God Beyond All Human Conceiving
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 7, 1994 entitled "God Beyond All Human Conceiving", as part of the series "The Job Series", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Job 38:…
Retribution is Not God's Idea
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 24, 1994 entitled "Retribution is Not God's Idea", as part of the series "The Job Series", on the occasion of Pentecost IX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Job 20:…
Tags: Community, Justice, Nature of God, Wisdom Literature
A Compelling Question: Does Sin Reap Suffering and Virtue Reap Reward?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 17, 1994 entitled "A Compelling Question: Does Sin Reap Suffering and Virtue Reap Reward?", as part of the series "The Job Series", on the occasion of Pentecost VIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring…
What It Takes To Make a Heretic
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 10, 1994 entitled "What It Takes To Make a Heretic", as part of the series "The Job Series", on the occasion of Pentecost VII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Job 6:…
The Spirit and History - A New World Dawning
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 3, 1994 entitled "The Spirit and History - A New World Dawning", as part of the series "With Ken Medema", on the occasion of Independence Day Celebration, Pentecost VI, at Christ Community Church,…
Eucharist: Memory, Presence, Hope
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 26, 1994 entitled "Eucharist: Memory, Presence, Hope", on the occasion of Pentecost V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Deuteronomy 16:1, I Corinthians 11:24, Mark…
Tags: Awareness, Grace, Pentecost, Presence of God, Ritual
Baptism: A Sign of Belonging
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 19, 1994 entitled "Baptism: A Sign of Belonging", on the occasion of Pentecost IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Genesis 17:7, 13, Acts 2:39.
Tags: Baptism, Community of Faith, Faithful God, Pentecost, Ritual, Worship
Profile of a Christian: Life of Barnabas
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 12, 1994 entitled "Profile of a Christian: Life of Barnabas", on the occasion of Pentecost III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Acts 11:24-26, II Corinthians 3:17-18.
Tags: Christian Life, Grace, Jesus Movement, Open Mind
The Spirit and a World to Love
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 5, 1994 entitled "The Spirit and a World to Love", on the occasion of Baccalaureate Sunday, Pentecost II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 58:12, Acts 1:8.
Tags: Justice, Peace, Shalom, Transforming the World, Way of Jesus





















