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Observing Sabbath, Celebrating Grace and Freedom
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 19, 1992 entitled "Observing Sabbath, Celebrating Grace and Freedom", as part of the series "The Sacramental Character of the Church", on the occasion of Pentecost VI, at Christ Community Church,…
The Church: Sign of the Kingdom: Community of Shalom
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 26, 1992 entitled "The Church: Sign of the Kingdom: Community of Shalom", as part of the series "The Sacramental Character of the Church", on the occasion of Pentecost VII, at Christ Community Church,…
Spinner of Chaos
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 2, 1992 entitled "Spinner of Chaos", as part of the series "The Sacramental Character of the Church", on the occasion of Pentecost VIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Abba
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 9, 1992 entitled "Abba", as part of the series "Images of God in the Stories of Jesus", on the occasion of Pentecost IX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm…
Tags: Compassion, Mystery, Nature of God, Parable, Trust
Prodigal Love
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 16, 1992 entitled "Prodigal Love", as part of the series "Images of God in the Stories of Jesus", on the occasion of Pentecost X, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Nothing to Pay
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 23, 1992 entitled "Nothing to Pay", as part of the series "Images of God in the Stories of Jesus", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
God's Mercy for the Asking
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 30, 1992 entitled "God's Mercy for the Asking", as part of the series "Images of God in the Stories of Jesus", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Forgiveness, Human Nature, Mercy, Nature of God, Parable, Sin
All is Grace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 6, 1992 entitled "All is Grace", as part of the series "Images of God in the Stories of Jesus", on the occasion of Pentecost XIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Forgiveness, God of Grace, Jonah, Sin, Unconditional Love
Faith-Full Generations
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 20, 1992 entitled "Faith-Full Generations", on the occasion of Pentecost XV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 78: 5-7, II Timothy 1:5.
Worship: The Medium of Traditioning
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 27, 1992 entitled "Worship: The Medium of Traditioning", on the occasion of Pentecost XVI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 137:4, I Corinthians 11:26.
One Church, One World - Always in Transition
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 4, 1992 entitled "One Church, One World - Always in Transition", as part of the series "Worldwide Communion", on the occasion of Pentecost XVII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Tags: All Will Be Well, Church, Ritual, Sacrament, Tradition
God Loves People: To Be Human Is Enough
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 11, 1992 entitled "God Loves People: To Be Human Is Enough", on the occasion of Pentecost XVIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 103:14, Romans 5:8.
Tags: Compassion, Forgiveness, Love of God, Non-exclusive
Weaving Our Way Into God's Story
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 18, 1992 entitled "Weaving Our Way Into God's Story", on the occasion of Pentecost XIX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 55:11, Acts 11:17.
Tags: Divine Intention, Prophetic, Scripture, Trust, Word of God
Future Edge - Tradition: Instrument of Continuity and Change
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 25, 1992 entitled "Future Edge - Tradition: Instrument of Continuity and Change", on the occasion of Pentecost XX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 43:18-19,…
Moses: Somebody Has To Believe!
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 8, 1992 entitled "Moses: Somebody Has To Believe!", as part of the series "Heroes in Clay", on the occasion of Pentecost XXII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Samuel: Culture Wars - Does God Take Sides?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 15, 1992 entitled "Samuel: Culture Wars - Does God Take Sides?", as part of the series "Heroes in Clay", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Tags: Community, Diversity, History of Israel, Justice, Samuel
John the Baptist: Wrath - Sometimes Necessary: Never the Solution
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 22, 1992 entitled "John the Baptist: Wrath - Sometimes Necessary: Never the Solution", as part of the series "Heroes in Clay", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring…
Worship: Therapy for the Soul
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 26, 1992 entitled "Worship: Therapy for the Soul", on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 73:16-17.
Do You Really Think He Is Going To Come?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 29, 1992 entitled "Do You Really Think He Is Going To Come?", on the occasion of Advent I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Acts 3: 11-21, Revelation 22:8-12.
Tags: Advent, Community of Faith, Grace, Revelation, Spirit of God
Life After Life?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 6, 1992 entitled "Life After Life?", on the occasion of Advent II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 16:11, I Thessalonians 4:17.
Tags: Anointed One, Eschatology, Jesus, Messiah, Nature of Scriptures
Hell?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 13, 1992 entitled "Hell?", on the occasion of Advent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 66:24, Luke 1:51-52.
Tags: Forgiveness, Grace, Hell, Justice
What Are You Afraid Of?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 20, 1992 entitled "What Are You Afraid Of?", on the occasion of Advent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I John 4:18, Luke 1:30.
Tags: Fear, Judgment, Trust, Way of Love
Joy!
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 27, 1992 entitled "Joy!", on the occasion of Christmastide I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 9:3, Luke 2:10.
The Promise of Chaos
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 31, 1992 entitled "The Promise of Chaos", on the occasion of New Years Eve, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 11:33-36.


