Avizandum with Pastor John Munro

The Primacy of Preaching

Why is preaching so important? What's different about biblical preaching vs. regular teaching or other modes of communication? And why is it so important to our spiritual growth?

Reading God's Word

How does someone read the Bible? How do you start? What should you expect? Why is it so important? Whether you're a new believer or longtime follower of Christ, go back to basics on reading God's Word!

Standing Ovations

Apparently, there are more and more standing ovations in our society. Isn't that interesting? What does this tell us about ourselves? And what are the implications for clapping and ovations in worship services? Join John for his reflections on this intriguing aspect of human behavior.

The Gathering

Why is the idea of people gathering in person so important to the community of believers? As we celebrate the recent opening of Calvary's new cafe, The Gathering, John comments on the significance of connecting in person vs. the modern tendency to isolate ourselves.

God's Mysterious Ways

In the dark times of life, it can be difficult to trust that God is still with us and still for us. Join John as he discusses this hard truth and offers personal encouragement from one of his favorite hymns.

Judge, Jury and Executioner

Rumors, gossip, and bizarre stories increasingly abound online. What is it about us that wants to believe the worst about people? John looks at the principles of natural justice included in the Mosaic Law and in Roman law which help us pursue and live by truth.

Pilgrim's Progress

Have you ever read Pilgrim's Progress? It's a book (an allegory) by John Bunyan which portrays the joys and struggles of Christian, a pilgrim. In these adventures, we see many truths of Scripture illustrated in helpful ways.

Burial or Cremation?

What do you think about cremation? Is it wrong for a Christian to be cremated? John shares his own thoughts and some of the biblical considerations as he discusses these very personal questions.

After Death, What?

What happens when we die? Despite the inevitable, this question deals with an important reality that many people prefer to avoid. What are the different views about the afterlife? What is the biblical view?

Studying a Book or The Book

Today there are endless materials to help us study the Bible. As a lover of books, John would never complain about the abundance of wonderful resources! Yet there is a danger that we spend more time reading about the Bible than studying the actual Bible itself.