Canton United Methodist Church

Cut for Time: What is Your ”Why”?

Eric and Pastor Clay sat down to talk about Eric's message on Sunday based on 2 Timothy and the Elevator Pitch. Paul tells Timothy to be ready to proclaim the gospel in favorable and unfavorable times, but those words are for more than Timothy. These words are for us. Why do you follow Jesus? Why should someone in your life follow Jesus?

During the conversation, Pastor Clay mentioned comedian Michael Jr.'s video "Know Your Why" You can view that here. It is certainly worth watching.

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Sunday Message: The Elevator Pitch (Featuring Eric Stearns)

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

Today in worship, Eric Stearns helped us think about what it means to preach the gospel in season and out of season and asks us to consider what an "elevator pitch" conversation about the Gospel can look like. We hope you are encouraged and challenged by God's word.

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Cut for Time: What Happens Next?

On this week's episode, Pastor Clay gives us some closing thoughts on the Simon Peter series and helps us see more of Simon Peter's impact on the early church. A few stories from the book of Acts stand out and give us a clear picture of what happens next for Simon Peter.

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Sunday Message: The Rest of the Story

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Series: Simon Peter: Flawed and Faithful Disciple

Today, as we bring our series on Simon Peter's life and ministry to a close, we are taking a look at his ministry beyond the gospels and a story of healing that paves the way for the rest of his life. As we do, let us ponder what God still wants to do through your life.

 

 

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Cut for Time: Three Denials; Three Affirmations

We hope you enjoy this week's Cut for Time Conversation with Pastor Clay and Eric. They sat down to discuss some things from the scripture from John's gospel that help us fully understand what Jesus is up to on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and a helpful connection between Simon Peter's denials and restoration.

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Sunday Message: From Cowardice to Courage

Scripture: John 21:4-17

Series: Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple

 

After Simon Peter's worst moment comes his crowning achievement: the restoration after the denials. Three times Peter denies Jesus, and now three times Peter affirms his love for Jesus. After each affirmation, Jesus gives Simon a task: feed his sheep. In the midst of our worst moments, Jesus gives us the same task. How will we respond?

 

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Cut for Time: Classic Peter

Pastor Clay and Eric sat down together to talk about Sunday's message about Simon Peter's three denials of knowing Jesus. His reactions all feel like the "Classic Simon Peter" that we have come to know and love. There are big and small ways that deny Jesus, but Jesus loves us and uses us anyway.

 

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Sunday Message: I Will Not Deny You

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35 & 69-75

Series: Simon Peter: Flawed and Faithful Disciple

As we continue our message series on the impact of Simon Peter, we are moving forward to one of Peter's infamous moments: the denials. Simon Peter confidently claimed that he would never deny Jesus... and then denies Jesus. But that is not the end of Simon Peter's story. Your most infamous moments (good or bad) are not the end of your story, either.

 

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Cut for Time: How Would You Answer?

Pastor Clay and Eric are back to talk about Sunday's message on Jesus' important question: Who do you say that I am? Peter had a great answer - the definitive answer- but the question still looms. How would you answer? How has that answer changed during your lifetime as you've gotten to know Jesus better?

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Sunday Message: Bedrock or Stumbling Block?

Scripture: Matthew 16:23-33

Series: Simon Peter: Flawed and Faithful Disciple

Today as we continue looking at the life and ministry of Peter, we are looking at the moment Peter realized who Jesus was and how he reacted to what Jesus must do. It doesn't go well, but it's understandable given how much Simon Peter cared for Jesus. Who do we say Jesus is, and why does it matter?

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