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Despicable

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Tim Graves — 1 Comment

Despicable. Despicable is an understatement. How could a father? How could a God of Love!!? How could God? How could Abraham? Did God? Would God? Not the God I know. Definitely not the God of love, justice, & kindness. Love…

Tagged with: Abraham, Elder Testament, God, narrative lectionary, violence
Posted in Call to Worship, Genesis, Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14, Genesis 22, Genesis 22:1-14, Old Testament

In a World of Tough Choices

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Tim Graves — 1 Comment

We get confused sometimes by the options. The choices before us can seem equally wrong. You ask us to do something outlandish, which is your way, but this time… This time it’s out of character. You ask us to act,…

Tagged with: Abraham, binding of Isaac, Isaac, narrative lectionary, violence
Posted in Call to Worship, Genesis, Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14, Genesis 22, Genesis 22:1-14, Old Testament

How Long, O Lord? A Sermon in a Rural County Following the Election

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

Isaiah 6 We must hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. –Karl Barth Election numbers County 2/3 State 40% National slightly less than 50% Protests across cities Fringe Trump supporters overtly threatening We are a…

Tagged with: Donald Trump, God, grace, politics, racism, violence
Posted in Elections, Isaiah, Isaiah 6, Sermon, Special Times

I Shout But There Is No Justice

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Tim Graves — Leave a comment

Scripture: Job 19:7-12 Mark 12:13-17, 28-34 These are notes from a sermon preached on July 10, 2016 at the Condon (Oregon) United Church of Christ. ___ Movement 1: God’s role in the world If I cry “Violence!” I’m not answered;…