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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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Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Scripture: Luke 14:7-14
Series: Meeting Jesus at the Table
When you get invited somewhere fancy, where do you sit? Is there a place that looks more honorable than the others? Do you dive for that chair or sit back? Jesus noticed that the Pharisees dove for the place of honor and made the host sort it all out. When Jesus has the opportunity to be a host, there is no place of honor, there is just room for all. How can we host more like Jesus and make room for others?
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Eric Stearns and Pastor Clay met up over Zoom to discuss Sunday's message about a weird story from Luke's gospel. A dinner at the home of a Pharisee is interrupted by a woman and sets off a string of events that leaves everyone a little shaken. How do we deal with interruptions?
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50
Series: Meeting Jesus at the Table
Have you ever felt like you were operating in an "interruption overload"? We have a plan for the day or an allotted time for task, but then our phone chimes, someone pops in to ask a quick question, or we get distracted. In Luke's gospel, Simon the Pharisee and Jesus show us two different ways to respond to interruptions. Which one works better?
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
We're back after a little break recording in a new spot with some different gear. Join Pastor Clay and Eric Stearns as they meet for a conversation about our Lenten series "Meeting Jesus at the Table", the power of weekly communion, and how Jesus heals Matthew, the tax collectors, and the outcasts at the table.
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13
Series: Meeting Jesus at the Table
Of all the things Jesus did to annoy and offend the Pharisees, one of their most frequent complaints is who Jesus ate with. At a party where Jesus could have eaten with anyone, Jesus chose to eat with tax collectors and outcasts. That's good news for us because Jesus would choose to eat with us, too.
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Scripture: Matthew 14:31-21
Series: Meeting Jesus at the Table
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3
Series: Demystifying Christian Jargon
"Walk by faith and not by sight" "Faith over fear" These are a couple of phrases that you may have heard over the years, and they are great when they're abstract, when there's a level of disconnect. When you have to live them out, it's harder. That's how faith is sometimes. Pastor Clay helps us think more about what we mean by faith in our Christian context.
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Welcome to the Cut for Time Podcast at the Canton United Methodist Church. Eric and Pastor Clay sat down to talk about Sunday's message about theodicy, the situation our church finds itself in, and how those two things connect. How have you noticed God working in troubling times?
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Scripture: Genesis 50:19-22
Series: Demystifying Christian Jargon
"Why do bad things happen to good people?" "How could God...?" "If God is all-good and all-loving, why did...?" When things in life happen that challenge us, these questions immediately come to mind. As people of faith, they are important questions for us to ask. How can we believe what we believe about God? The answer is wrapped up in theodicy. Pastor Clay demystifies that word and gives us an example of how theodicy works.
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Cut for Time Podcast. This week, Eric Stearns and Pastor Clay discuss Sunday's message about soteriology, or the study of God's salvation. (Isn't it fun to learn new words?) During their conversation, Pastor Clay and Eric discuss the essence of the salvation message and marvel at the work that God does in our lives. We hope you enjoy this episode.