The Verdict with Pastor John Munro

We're coming to the end of our study in Esther. What are your key takeaways from this fascinating real life drama? Today and tomorrow John discusses three final lessons about God that may transform your perspective. Don't miss the series finale!

Ever heard of Purim? It’s a Jewish feast observed to this day to celebrate God delivering the people of Israel from the threat of extinction. As we near the end of our study in Esther, John discusses this celebration of God’s faithfulness, & His greater victory over sin & death.

Technology and social media tend to isolate us, but God created us to live in relationship with Him and others. Friendship is one of the great joys in life. Yet we must remember how to be a good friend as we pursue new relationships. Join John for today's new Avizandum podcast.

Through the power & grace of God, what seems to be our most difficult trial can end up being the source of our greatest blessing. He can turn despair into hope, shame into glory, life out of death. Don't miss the program today & Monday as John explores God’s brilliant reversals!

Have you ever felt trapped in a situation that seems hopeless or out of control? In the book of Esther we're seeing how our sovereign God often works through the circumstances of life. Remember, there are no coincidences with God. In the darkest of nights He is at work!

Followers of Christ have been forgiven of our sins through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Yet forgiving others is still difficult for us, and we tend to hold onto grievances. How do we prevent this? Join John for today's new Avizandum podcast.

Are you ready for the next defining moment in your life? Today and tomorrow John completes our ongoing discussion on life's defining moments with five biblical lessons on how to prepare for the next key decision point in your life.

Being obedient to God in the face of great risk or opposition isn’t easy. But it’s in these defining moments of life when our faith is tested, and our character is revealed. Listen as we're learning from the defining moment in the life of Esther.

For most of us, our days are fairly routine. But on occasion, we are confronted w/a crossroads, an opportunity or a challenge, that will change the direction of our lives and have far-reaching consequences. Today John begins to explore our approach to these rare defining moments.

Throughout history, God’s chosen people have been challenged, oppressed, & hated, not just by other people, but by Satan himself. And today We’re seeing history in a different way as we learn more about the plot to exterminate the Jews during the time of Esther in Ancient Persia.

Many times our minds are occupied with trivial things. But John is issuing a challenge to help set our minds on Scripture through the use of memorization and meditation. How do we do this, and why? Listen to John's new Avizandum podcast!

Although He may sometimes seem invisible, our sovereign God is always working through events in our lives. Today John discusses how God uses the unlikely event of a beauty pageant in ancient Persia to prepare for the deliverance of His people. Don't miss the unfolding story!

Have you downloaded the study guide as John introduces our next series in the book of Esther? Get your free copy today at TheVerdict.org.

Does God ever seem distant? Do you wonder if He’s even there? Today John begins a series in the book of Esther! In this fascinating Old Testament book, we see the faithfulness & the sovereignty of God as He works behind the scenes to protect His people & accomplish His purposes.

In our fallen state, all of us are naturally rebellious. Selfishness, self-indulgence, and self-autonomy are central--we want to make our own rules. But humility and submission are to be central in the lives of followers of Christ. Join John for today's new Avizandum podcast.

On that 1st Easter Jesus bodily rose from the dead. He is victorious over death, &those who trust in Him as Savior and Lord receive eternal life. But what about our lives today? Today &tomorrow John concludes our Easter series by exploring implications of this resurrection life.

Still considering plans for Easter? You're invited to worship with us at Calvary Church in Charlotte, NC (home of The Verdict) as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior at 9 & 11AM EDT on Sunday morning. Join us in person or via livestream at live.calvarychurch.com!

In His last moments on the cross, Jesus cried out “It is finished.” Were these just the last words of a dying man? Today we’ll remember the suffering of our Savior as we understand this was a cry of triumph and victory. The perfect work of salvation was done once and for all.

The Christian faith does not merely claim that Jesus Christ lived 2,000 years ago. We believe that Jesus is alive today. Though He was crucified on a cross and buried, Jesus rose from the dead and is alive forevermore! And as John discusses today, this changes everything!

The concept of mentoring is familiar & popular. But it may be helpful to remember that real mentoring (or discipleship in the biblical sense) involves commitment, intentional effort, & practical action on the part of those involved. Join John for today's new Avizandum podcast!