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From Orthodoxy to Freedom
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 1, 2001 entitled "From Orthodoxy to Freedom", it appeared in Free Spirit, Fountain Street Church, Fall, 2001, p.17. Tags: Fundamentalism, Critical Thinking, Inclusive,…
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,…
All Are Welcome Here
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 27, 1999 entitled "All Are Welcome Here", on the occasion of Pentecost VI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 42:1-4, Luke 15:1-2, 25-32.
Paul: A Larger God and a Grander Vision
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 13, 1999 entitled "Paul: A Larger God and a Grander Vision", as part of the series "Varieties of Religious Experience", on the occasion of Pentecost IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
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…
Peter: A Rocky Road
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 9, 1999 entitled "Peter: A Rocky Road", as part of the series "Varieties of Religious Experience", on the occasion of Eastertide VI, Mother's Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
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.…
Carrying Coals to Newcastle
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 8, 1998 entitled "Carrying Coals to Newcastle", on the occasion of Pentecost XXIII, at Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids, MI. Scripture references: Luke 9:51-56, 19:41-48.
A Declaration of Inter-dependence
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 5, 1998 entitled "A Declaration of Inter-dependence", as part of the series "Independence Day Weekend", on the occasion of Pentecost V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
You Can't Go Home, Peter!
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 19, 1998 entitled "You Can't Go Home, Peter!", as part of the series "Christian Faith: Interpreting an Experience", on the occasion of Eastertide II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
For the Salvation of the World
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 29, 1998 entitled "For the Salvation of the World", as part of the series "The Human Face of God", on the occasion of Lent V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah…
Living Before the Face of God: The Social Dimension
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 16, 1997 entitled "Living Before the Face of God: The Social Dimension", as part of the series "Meeting God Again for the First Time", on the occasion of Pentecost XXVI, at Christ Community Church,…
A Simpler Way
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 5, 1997 entitled "A Simpler Way", as part of the series "Meeting God Again for the First Time", on the occasion of Pentecost XX, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Shall the Fundamentalists Win?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 21, 1997 entitled "Shall the Fundamentalists Win?", as part of the series "Meeting God Again for the First Time", on the occasion of Pentecost XVIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Why Is There So Much Anger in Religion?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 3, 1997 entitled "Why Is There So Much Anger in Religion?", as part of the series "Tough Questions: No Easy Answers", on the occasion of Pentecost XI, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
Good News of Cosmic Dimension
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 6, 1997 entitled "Good News of Cosmic Dimension", on the occasion of Eastertide II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: I Corinthians 15:22, Matthew 28:19.
Beyond Reason: Discovery in Worship and Mission
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 19, 1997 entitled "Beyond Reason: Discovery in Worship and Mission", on the occasion of Epiphany III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 49:6b, John 1:9.
To Bring Peace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 15, 1996 entitled "To Bring Peace", as part of the series "Waiting for the Messiah to Come", on the occasion of Advent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Micah…
Founding Vision: Floundering
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 2, 1995 entitled "Founding Vision: Floundering", on the occasion of Independence Day Weekend, Pentecost IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah 58:12, Romans…
An Alternative to Church as Usual
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 2, 1991 entitled "An Alternative to Church as Usual", it appeared in Perspectives, September 1991, pp. 18-21. Tags: Authority of Scripture, Faith Community, Church,…
An Intentional Ministry
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 2, 1990 entitled "An Intentional Ministry", it appeared in The Church Herald, pp. 11-13. Tags: Church, Journey of Faith, Community of Faith, Inclusive, Reformation, History…
Pluralism's Theological Challenge
Editorial created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 1, 1990 entitled "Pluralism's Theological Challenge", it appeared in Perspectives, Feb. 1990, p. 3. Tags: Pluralism, Inclusive, Reimagining the Faith. Scripture…
A Tribute to a Lady Full of Grace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 31, 2013 entitled "A Tribute to a Lady Full of Grace", on the occasion of Barbara Dee Timmer Memorial Service, at Hope Church, Holland, Michigan.
About Christian Faith
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 10, 2004 entitled "About Christian Faith", as part of the series "I Choose to Believe", on the occasion of Midweek Lent, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke…