Calvary Cork Podcast

Lonnie Berger breaks down the most important commandment straight from Jesus: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind." Here are the key takeaways:Your Relationship with God Matters MostJesus emphasised that loving God is the FIRST and GREATEST commandmentYour life's success depends on your connection with GodWhy Daily Quiet Time is Crucial Berger shares three rea...

In a quiet olive garden outside Jerusalem, the most important decision in history was made. In Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Not My will, but Yours be done” – and the plan of redemption moved from promise to reality. In this message from Matthew 26:30–56 , Pastor Mike Neglia teaches on three key moments in the garden: The failure of self-confidence The example of honest prayer The mystery of substitu...

Listen in as Mike and Rachel recall some of the early challenges and lore of church planting in Cork and reflect on lessons learned over the past two decades!

In Matthew 26:17–30, Jesus transforms the Passover into a new covenant meal, revealing Himself as the true Lamb of God. Communion is more than remembrance — it’s a return to the source, a reorientation of our hearts toward the One who gives us life. Join us as we reflect on how the Lord’s Table invites us to confession, forgiveness, and hope, reminding us that Jesus remains the centre of our worsh...

By God’s grace, Calvary Cork will be a healthy church home that creates life-giving environmentsfor spiritual growth and meaningful connections. By God’s grace, Calvary Cork’s Women’s Ministry will seek to support this vision by encouragingand equipping the women of Calvary Cork to flourish in their faith, identity, and purpose asdaughters of the King. Our goal is to serve the women of Calvary Cor...

What others called waste, Jesus called beautiful. In Matthew 26:1-16 we watch treachery gather at the edges while a woman pours out costly love at the centre. This episode explores how true worship shines in a broken world and how even betrayal is woven into God’s redeeming plan. Big idea: When others scheme or sell Him out, pour yourself out in devotion to the One who poured Himself out for you....

In this message from CEF Teen Camp , Mike Neglia continues exploring Jesus’ upside-down Kingdom in the Sermon on the Mount. Moving from “Blessed are those who mourn” to “Blessed are the meek” , Mike shows how true strength comes through surrender and how deep comfort is found in godly sorrow. What kind of mourning does Jesus bless? Not self-pity or despair, but the grief that leads to repentance,...

In this message from CEF Teen Camp, Mike Neglia unpacks the opening words of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Discover how the Beatitudes reveal the King’s manifesto – not a checklist of virtues, but a portrait of those transformed by His grace. Mike explains why humility is the gateway to blessing, why God fills only empty hands, a...

In this short episode Peter Daunt, Elder and Trustee at Calvary Cork, challenges the modern obsession with self-fulfilment and invites believers to develop spiritual resilience rooted in maturity and dependence on God. Drawing on insights from Matthew’s gospel and Ephesians 4, Peter explores how to move from fitting God into a busy life to reorienting everything around Him. A timely call to grow u...

Jesus paints a stark portrait of final judgment: the One crucified will one day reign as Judge, and our treatment of “the least” reveals where we stand. In this message, Pastor Mike Neglia unpacks the parable of the sheep and goats, reminding us that in Christ we are saved by grace, and our lives bear witness to that truth.

In this engaging conversation, Mike and Victor dive deep into their current teaching series "The End of the World According to Jesus", exploring Biblical perspectives on Christ's return and the critical concept of spiritual resilience. They discuss eschatological expectations, the importance of maintaining faith during both challenging and comfortable seasons of life, and practical w...

Parable of the Talents explained – Matthew 25:14–30 sermon. What are you doing with the life God has entrusted to you? In this passage, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents – a story about servants, responsibility, reward, and the danger of wasting what the Master has given. In this sermon, Pastor Mike Neglia unpacks the meaning of the parable and applies it to our lives today. You’ll hear why s...

Finn asks his dad two questions about Genesis and seventeen questions about Exodus!

Jesus told two parables about servants and bridesmaids caught unprepared when the Master returned. In this message, we see why His return changes how we live now, how we use authority, and why personal faith cannot be borrowed.

In this message from Matthew 24:29–51, Pastor Mike Neglia continues our series The End of the World According to Jesus and explores what it really means to live ready for the return of Christ. Jesus promises that His coming will be visible, unmistakable, and certain – and He calls His followers not to speculation or fear, but to faithfulness. Readiness for Jesus’ return is not about predicting dat...

This week’s Leader’s Corner devotional comes from Keith Mutabazi , who serves on the Care Team and as a Trustee at Calvary Cork. Keith and his wife Andrѐa live in Tallow, Co. Waterford with their three children. In this reflection, Keith shares how worship at a Christian festival brought Revelation 7:9 to life - the vision of a great multitude from every nation, gathered before the throne of God....

What does the Bible really say about the end of the world? In Matthew 24:15–28, Jesus speaks plainly about a future period of great tribulation - a time of unparalleled suffering, global distress, deception, and persecution that will take place before His return. Far from being a topic for speculation or fear, these words from Jesus are given to prepare His followers to stand firm, live ready, and...

In this week’s message, Pastor Mike Neglia preaches through Matthew 24:1–14—Jesus’ own words on the end times. From the temple’s destruction to the “beginning of birth pains” (wars, famines, deception), Jesus lays out what to expect before His return—and how His people are called to respond. Here’s what you’ll discover: Why Jesus’ dramatic departure from the temple signals deeper judgment and divi...

Are you looking for hope, peace, or a fresh start in life? In this message from Matthew 23:33–39 , we explore how Jesus longs to gather us under His wings, offering safety, love, and mercy. Whether you are in Cork or anywhere else, this is a reminder that true faith is not about self-righteousness or striving to prove yourself. The gospel of Jesus Christ is about finding refuge, forgiveness, and r...

In this episode, Mike speaks with Luke Ebrahim , who leads the Life Group ministry at Calvary Cork . Luke shares how God used home groups during his time in Abu Dhabi and how that experience shapes his vision for Life Groups in Cork city and county. Life Groups are more than midweek meetings - they are designed to be local expressions of the church where believers can love Jesus, grow in faith, ca...

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Neglia teaches from Matthew 23:29–33, where Jesus delivers one of His most sobering warnings to the religious leaders of His day. The Pharisees built tombs and monuments to honour the prophets of the past, but at the very same time they were plotting to reject the living Word of God standing before them. Jesus exposes their hypocrisy and shows how honouring the past wit...

In this Leaders Corner episode, Rachel Neglia reflects on apple harvests, John 15:4, and what it means to bear spiritual fruit. Drawing from personal experience, Scripture, and the words of Charles Spurgeon, she invites us to return to the godly habits that draw us nearer to Christ. Like sun and rain for a tree, these habits nourish our souls, helping us abide in Jesus and live fruitful lives.

Jesus warns against looking holy while hiding sin (Matthew 23:25–28). In this sermon from Calvary Cork, Pastor Mike unpacks the images of the dirty cup and whitewashed tomb, exposing hypocrisy and calling us to heart transformation through His grace. Keywords: Matthew 23, Jesus on hypocrisy, whitewashed tombs, clean the cup, wolves in shepherds’ clothing, Calvary Cork, Christian living.

Why do the wicked seem to prosper while the godly struggle? In this honest and hope-filled message from Psalm 73, Kevin O’Connor (Midleton Baptist Church) walks us through Asaph’s crisis of faith, his turning point in the sanctuary, and the restored perspective that comes when we remember God is our portion. If you’ve ever felt disillusioned in your walk with Jesus, this message will encourage you...

In this short reflection, Jesse O'Regan - leader of Abide Youth Ministry - shares what’s stayed with him from the first sermon in the You Brood of Vipers! series: “Spiritual fakeness can spread like a cancer in a church body.” Drawing from Jesus’ rebuke of hypocrisy in Matthew 23, Jesse highlights how spiritual peer pressure can lead us to fake holiness and hide real struggles. He encourages u...