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Fundamental Trust
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on October 31, 1999 entitled "Fundamental Trust", on the occasion of Reformation Day and All Saints_ Day, Pentecost XXIV, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Genesis 1:2, Psalm…
Jesus: The Grain of the Universe
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 20, 1999 entitled "Jesus: The Grain of the Universe", as part of the series "Varieties of Religious Experience", on the occasion of Pentecost V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
The Question: Q & Q, Not Q & A
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on January 17, 1999 entitled "The Question: Q & Q, Not Q & A", as part of the series "Q & Q: The Religious Quest and Question", on the occasion of Epiphany III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI.…
The Church: The Celebration of Life and Death
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 1, 1998 entitled "The Church: The Celebration of Life and Death", as part of the series "The Church: Human Community", on the occasion of Pentecost XXII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake,…
Mystery Embodied
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 21, 1998 entitled "Mystery Embodied", as part of the series "Aspects of God", on the occasion of Trinity Sunday, Pentecost III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Exodus…
Mystery Experienced
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 14, 1998 entitled "Mystery Experienced", as part of the series "Aspects of God", on the occasion of Pentecost II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Exodus 33:23,…
Is Christianity Dying?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 10, 1997 entitled "Is Christianity Dying?", as part of the series "Tough Questions: No Easy Answers", on the occasion of Pentecost XII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture…
The Providence of God: Is It Wishful Thinking?
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on July 13, 1997 entitled "The Providence of God: Is It Wishful Thinking?", as part of the series "Tough Questions: No Easy Answers", on the occasion of Pentecost VIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake,…
Love Enfleshed
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 8, 1997 entitled "Love Enfleshed", as part of the series "A Cosmic Symphony", on the occasion of Pentecost III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Hosea 11:8, I John…
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…
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,…
The Book That Binds Us
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 1, 1992 entitled "The Book That Binds Us", it appeared in Perspectives, pp. 12-17. Tags: Authority of Scripture, Experience, Faith Tradition, Critical Thinking, Faith,…
What is Good News? Great sermons must embrace the 3 basic needs of those who listen
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 1, 1989 entitled "What is Good News? Great sermons must embrace the 3 basic needs of those who listen", it appeared in The Church Herald, Feb. 1989, pp. 24-27. Tags:…
Plurality and Ambiguity: Hermeneutics, Religion, Hope
Book Review created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 1, 1987 entitled "Plurality and Ambiguity: Hermeneutics, Religion, Hope", on the book Plurality and Ambiguity: Hermeneutics, Religion, Hope, written by David Tracy.…
The Vision of Faith
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 6, 1985 entitled "The Vision of Faith", it appeared in The Church Herald, Dec., 1985, pp. 6-7. Tags: Advent, Faith, Eschatology, Mystery, Love, Fundamental Trust.
Prayer in Celebration of the Life of Dorothy Boelens
Prayer created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 1, 2013 entitled "Prayer in Celebration of the Life of Dorothy Boelens", on the occasion of Funeral Service for Dorothy Kruizenga Boelens, at St. John's Episcopal Chruch,…
Morning Prayer
Prayer created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 22, 2003 entitled "Morning Prayer", on the occasion of Pentecost II, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Tags: Prayer, Community, Presence, Mystery, Faith, Awareness,…
Tell Me a Story
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on September 13, 2009 entitled "Tell Me a Story", on the occasion of Lakeshore Interfaith Gathering, at Lakeshore Interfaith Center, Ganges.
The Root of Vision and Values To Die For
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 26, 2002 entitled "The Root of Vision and Values To Die For", on the occasion of Trinity Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend, Pentecost I, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
In the Face of Mystery
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on November 5, 2000 entitled "In the Face of Mystery", on the occasion of All Saints Sunday, Pentecost XXII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Job 23:3, Romans 8:38-39.
The Challenge of the Modern World
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on February 27, 2000 entitled "The Challenge of the Modern World", as part of the series "The God Question", on the occasion of Epiphany VIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references:…
Birth the Way Home
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on December 25, 1994 entitled "Birth the Way Home", on the occasion of Christmas Day, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: John 1:12-13, John 3:3.
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:…
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.…