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The Word That Wounds and Heals
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 25, 1999 entitled "The Word That Wounds and Heals", as part of the series "Moving On To Maturity", on the occasion of Pentecost X, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Paul: Simply Wrong About History?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 25, 1999 entitled "Paul: Simply Wrong About History?", as part of the series "Varieties of Religious Experience", on the occasion of Eastertide IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
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…
God, Can't You Do Something?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 14, 1999 entitled "God, Can't You Do Something?", as part of the series "God In the Mirror of a Human Face", on the occasion of Lent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
The Biblical Vision and Karl Marx: A 150th Retrospective
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 6, 1998 entitled "The Biblical Vision and Karl Marx: A 150th Retrospective", on the occasion of Labor Day Sunday, Pentecost XIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
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…
Too Good to Be True
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 21, 1997 entitled "Too Good to Be True", as part of the series "Songs of Liberation", on the occasion of Advent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 1:47,…
When Hope is Almost Gone
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 14, 1997 entitled "When Hope is Almost Gone", as part of the series "Songs of Liberation", on the occasion of Advent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Malachi…
Mystery's Face and Flow
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 25, 1997 entitled "Mystery's Face and Flow", as part of the series "A Cosmic Symphony", on the occasion of Trinity Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Job 23:3, II…
Insight, Courage and World Transformation
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 26, 1997 entitled "Insight, Courage and World Transformation", on the occasion of Christian Unity Sunday, Epiphany IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Acts 26:1-9,…
To Bring Justice
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 8, 1996 entitled "To Bring Justice", as part of the series "Waiting for the Messiah to Come", on the occasion of Advent II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Isaiah…
Love's Vulnerability
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 24, 1995 entitled "Love's Vulnerability", as part of the series "Now - But Then", on the occasion of Christmas Eve, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 2:12, I…
Jesus
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 1, 1999 entitled "Jesus", it appeared in Free Spirit, Fountain Street Church. Tags: Historical Jesus, Reimagining the Faith, Critical Thinking, Postmodern, Justice. Scripture…
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.
The Truth That Will Not Die
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 23, 2000 entitled "The Truth That Will Not Die", on the occasion of Easter Sunday, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 82, I Corinthians 15:12-29, Matthew…
The Message of the Kingdom: An Alternative Society
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 2, 2000 entitled "The Message of the Kingdom: An Alternative Society", as part of the series "The Human Face of God", on the occasion of Lent IV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
Seeking Justice in a Brutal World
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 26, 2000 entitled "Seeking Justice in a Brutal World", as part of the series "The Human Face of God", on the occasion of Lent III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Retrieving a Dangerous Dream
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 5, 1995 entitled "Retrieving a Dangerous Dream", as part of the series "The Dream", on the occasion of Lent I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 22:19.
The Dream of Peace
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 24, 1994 entitled "The Dream of Peace", on the occasion of Christmas Eve, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Micah 5:5, Luke 2:14.
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.…
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:…
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.
The Grace To Recognize the Future
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 2, 1994 entitled "The Grace To Recognize the Future", on the occasion of Christmastide II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Luke 2:32.