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The Canton United Methodist Church is a fellowship that strives to make disciples of Jesus Christ and make a difference. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings in person and online via Facebook Live. Our podcast channel will feature messages from our pastor and a weekly discussion of things that have been cut for time.
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Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11 & 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, it is interesting to consider why exactly Jesus submitted to the waters of baptism. John's baptism was for repentance from sin, but Jesus is the Sinless Savior. From what did he need to repent? Nothing. But Jesus' baptism did make him new. Let us consider how our baptisms do not make us better but rather make us new as we are new creations in Christ.
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 & Luke 2:1-20
Series: Our Spirit Waits
On Christmas Eve, we see the light of Christ shining brilliantly into our world, but we still know the reality of darkness. We are still as Isaiah said "a people who walk in darkness." Yet we believe that, because of Jesus, our darkness cannot defeat the light and love of God made known in Jesus Christ. Where is there darkness in your life still awaiting the love-light of God?
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Scripture: Luke 1:46-56
Series: Our Spirit Waits
On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we acknowledge that our waiting is almost over! Christ is nearly born. As Mary waits for the birth of Jesus, she reflects on the work God is doing through her and the work God will do through her child. She knows that the love of God is going to transform the world through this child. How has Jesus changed your life?
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Welcome to the Cut for Time Podcast! Pastor Clay and Eric met up to discuss the past two weeks of video messages and the challenges of preaching for nobody (except the people who watch later). They also dig into the challenges of J.O.Y. and who in our church exhibits those characters. Who do you know that lives with J.O.Y.?
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4 & John 1:6-8, 19-28
Series: Our Spirit Waits
On the third Sunday of Advent, we focus on joy. But sometimes our lives and circumstances do not match the sights and sounds of the season. How do we hold onto joy in those moments? Both the Prophet Isaiah and John the Baptizer give us examples to follow, examples of fierce joy.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Welcome to another episode of the Cut for Time Podcast! Eric is back from his week off, and he and Pastor Clay break down what went into having a video/podcast version of the sermon during a very full worship service of great special music. In that sermon, Pastor Clay talked about the creation of a just peace - a peace that is present because justice has come to unjust situations. But the question remains: what is our role in creating this kind of just peace during Advent and beyond? We hope you enjoy this conversation.
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Today we welcome Pastor Stephanie Schneider onto the podcast to talk about Pastor Clay and Pastor Stephanie's Advent Series called Our Spirit Waits. On Sunday, both Pastor Steph and Pastor Clay talked about shocking hope. On this episode of the podcast, they dig into what exactly makes hope so shocking and how hope is spurring both of them to take risks. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Cut for Time Podcast.
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9 & Mark 13:24-27, 32-37
Series: Our Spirit Waits
The season of Advent is upon us, and as one of our favorite songs proclaims, "Now the waiting has begun." But what are we waiting for? Are we waiting for a historical remembrance of things that have happened or are we waiting for something more? We have a shocking and risky hope that Advent is bigger than we initially think.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Sunday was Christ the King Sunday, and the idea of kingship is one we need to return to from time to time. It is so easy to say Christ is the king; it is another thing to live like Jesus is the king. In their conversation this week, Pastor Clay and Eric discuss what it means for Jesus to be king and confess what things they try to make king above Jesus. Who really is the king of your life?