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A Hope Too Narrow
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 12, 1999 entitled "A Hope Too Narrow", as part of the series "Memory and Hope", on the occasion of Advent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 35:4,…
James: The Best of Conservatism
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 16, 1999 entitled "James: The Best of Conservatism", as part of the series "Varieties of Religious Experience", on the occasion of Eastertide VII, Ascension Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring…
Paul: Civil War; The Human Dilemma
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 18, 1999 entitled "Paul: Civil War; The Human Dilemma", as part of the series "Varieties of Religious Experience", on the occasion of Eastertide III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Father, forgive them...
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 24, 1999 entitled "Father, forgive them...", as part of the series "A True Story, The Gospel and Forgiveness", on the occasion of Midweek Lent, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
I Really Can't (Choose Not To) Follow
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 21, 1999 entitled "I Really Can't (Choose Not To) Follow", as part of the series "God In the Mirror of a Human Face", on the occasion of Lent V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Forgiveness: Possible? Moral?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 24, 1999 entitled "Forgiveness: Possible? Moral?", on the occasion of Midweek Lent, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 7:36-50.
Firm Resolve
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 22, 1998 entitled "Firm Resolve", as part of the series "The Human Face of God", on the occasion of Lent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 50:7, Luke 9:51.
Confidence
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 18, 1998 entitled "Confidence", on the occasion of Epiphany II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 54:2-3, Philippians 1:6.
Living Before the Face of God: The Personal Dimension
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 9, 1997 entitled "Living Before the Face of God: The Personal Dimension", as part of the series "Meeting God Again for the First Time", on the occasion of Pentecost XXV, at Christ Community Church,…
Disciples at Second Hand
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 30, 1997 entitled "Disciples at Second Hand", on the occasion of Easter Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 24:30-31.
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…
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…
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.…
The News Is Too Good Not To Tell
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 21, 1996 entitled "The News Is Too Good Not To Tell", as part of the series "I Do Believe", on the occasion of Eastertide III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah…
Interreligious Dialogue: What is Required of Us?
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 1, 1995 entitled "Interreligious Dialogue: What is Required of Us?", it appeared in Perspectives, pp. 10-15. Tags: Global Community, Pluralism, Interfaith, Historical Jesus,…
Easter Faith: Beyond All Human Potential
Editorial created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 1, 1988 entitled "Easter Faith: Beyond All Human Potential", it appeared in Perspectives, April, 1988, p. 3. Tags: Easter, Trust, Faith, Grace.
Purgatory Revisited
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 1, 1988 entitled "Purgatory Revisited", on the book Purgatory Revisited, written by Hans Küng, it appeared in Perspectives, January, 1988, pp. 4-7. Tags: Purgatory,…
Preaching and Theological Renewal
Book Review created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 1, 1986 entitled "Preaching and Theological Renewal", on the book Preaching and Theological Renewal, written by Karl Barth, it appeared in Perspectives, May, 1986, pp.…
Prayer at the Celebration of the Life of Margaret Ruth Oleszczuk
Prayer created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 15, 2014 entitled "Prayer at the Celebration of the Life of Margaret Ruth Oleszczuk", on the occasion of Funeral Service at Sytsema Funeral Home, at Lee Chapel, Norton…
Prayer Celebrating the Life of Norman Campbell
Prayer created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 24, 2014 entitled "Prayer Celebrating the Life of Norman Campbell", on the occasion of Funeral Service for Norman Campbell, at First Congregational Church Muskegon,…
The Best Is Yet To Be
Prayer created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 3, 2012 entitled "The Best Is Yet To Be", on the occasion of Prayer for the Funeral of Louise Zevalkink, at Fifth Reformed Church, Grand Rapids. Tags: Faithful God, Grace,…
The Best is Yet to Be, Birdsall Memorial
Prayer created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 16, 2012 entitled "The Best is Yet to Be, Birdsall Memorial", on the occasion of Prayer and Meditation in Memory of Frederic Birdsall, at Freedom Village, Holland, Michigan.…
Remembering Joseph Harry
Prayer created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 1, 2004 entitled "Remembering Joseph Harry", as part of the series "Prayer in memory of a child", on the occasion of Advent, at At a Family Gathering. Tags: Mystery of…
The Grace to Let Go As Death Approaches
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 27, 2014 entitled "The Grace to Let Go As Death Approaches", on the occasion of Funeral Meditation and Prayer for Richard J. Westhoff, at VBK Chapel, Grand Haven, Michigan. Scripture references: I…