Calvary Cork Podcast

In Revelation 11, John sees a measured temple, two prophetic witnesses, the beast rising from the abyss, the world celebrating apparent victory over God’s servants, and the seventh trumpet announcing the coming kingdom of Christ. This sermon from Calvary Cork reminds us not to judge by the middle of the story. The nations may trample, the world may resist God’s testimony, and the beast may appear...

In Revelation 10, John sees a mighty angel descend from heaven, hears seven thunders he is forbidden to write down, and receives a little scroll that is sweet in his mouth but bitter in his stomach. In this sermon, Mike Neglia teaches that God has not told us everything, but He has told us enough. Judgment will not be delayed forever, so God’s servants must take in His word and speak it faithfully...

Mike Neglia sits down with fellow elder Victor Sabbe outside Calvary Cork for a conversation about Revelation 4, heaven, and the throne room of God. Over spice boxes on one of the hottest days of the year, Mike and Victor reflect on what John saw when he was caught up into heaven, why the throne of God is central to the vision, and how Revelation challenges some common misunderstandings about heav...

What do the trumpet judgments in Revelation mean, and why do they matter for Christians today? In Revelation 8-9, the seventh seal is opened, heaven falls silent, and the prayers of the saints rise before God like incense. Then the seven trumpets begin to sound, bringing severe but measured judgments upon the earth. Creation is struck, the abyss is opened, demonic torment is unleashed, and a third...

In this episode of the Calvary Cork Podcast, Mike sits down with Jackie White for a conversation about God's grace, faithful service, and the often-unseen ways that the Lord works in our lives. Jackie shares her testimony of coming to faith in Christ and reflects on how God was at work long before she recognised it, using childhood experiences, travels, relationships, and life circumstances to...

Who can stand when judgment comes? Revelation 7 answers that question with a vision of God’s preserving mercy, the Lamb’s redeeming blood, and the final safety of those who belong to Him. In this sermon, Mike Neglia walks through Revelation 7, where John hears of the 144,000 sealed from the tribes of Israel and then sees a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing bef...

Revelation 6 contains some of the most dramatic imagery in the entire Bible: the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the cry of the martyrs, cosmic upheaval, and the shocking phrase "the wrath of the Lamb." Yet this chapter is not primarily about horsemen, disasters, or end-times speculation. It is about Jesus. As the Lamb opens the seals, the world is shaken, suffering believers are heard...

In this sermon from 1 Samuel 1, Peter Kenny, pastor of Cork Baptist Church, considers the story of Hannah and the deep grief she carried before the Lord. Hannah’s sorrow was not shallow or easily solved. Her pain was intensified by disappointment, family brokenness, hurtful words, and the mystery of God’s providence. Yet in her distress, Hannah turned toward God rather than away from Him. She pour...

In this follow-up conversation, Mike Neglia talks with Brian Russell about teaching the book of Revelation to children, why Sunday school matters, and how the whole church can learn the Bible together. This week at Calvary Cork, the main Sunday sermon focused on Revelation 5: the sealed scroll, the tears of John, the Lion of Judah, the Lamb who was slain, and the worship of heaven. At the same tim...

In Revelation 5, John sees a sealed scroll in the hand of God, and he weeps because no one is found worthy to open it. But heaven answers his tears with the vision of Jesus Christ, the Lion of Judah and the Lamb who was slain. In this sermon, Mike Neglia shows how Revelation 5 reveals Jesus as the worthy Redeemer who takes history into His hands, judges evil, redeems His people, and receives the w...

In this message from Revelation 4, Victor Sabbe reminds us that before John sees the chaos unfolding on earth, he first sees the throne of heaven - and the God who still reigns over all things. In a world filled with fear, uncertainty, and pressure, worship restores our perspective and reminds us that Jesus is worthy and God is still on the throne. Part of our ongoing Revelation series at Calvary...

This episode was recorded live at a Thursday night Young Adults gathering at Calvary Cork. Mike Neglia teaches a practical and approachable class on how to start reading the Bible , especially for those who feel confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. Whether you are new to Christianity, exploring faith, returning to church, or simply wanting to understand Scripture more clearly, this ses...

Recorded at London Heathrow Airport, Mike Neglia and Danny Keating (pastor of Calvary Waterford) sit down for a spontaneous conversation about Revelation 2-3, the seven churches, pastoral leadership, congregational responsibility, church discipline, spiritual compromise, and the challenging figure of Jezebel in Thyatira. This wide-ranging discussion explores what Jesus commends and confronts in Hi...

Mark Ryan

In Revelation 3, Jesus speaks to the churches in Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. One church looked alive but was spiritually dead. One was weak but faithful. One believed it needed nothing, yet Jesus exposed its true condition. In each case, Jesus lovingly tells His people the truth about themselves so that they can wake up, hold fast, repent, and return to Him. This sermon from Mike Neglia is...

In this sermon from 2 Kings 5, Garrett O’Regan, one of the leaders at Door of Hope New Testament Church in Limerick, walks through the story of Naaman, a powerful and respected commander who had a need he could not solve. Naaman’s cleansing shows us that God’s grace cannot be bought, earned, controlled, or managed. From the witness of the captive servant girl to Naaman’s humbling at the Jordan, th...

In this conversation, Mike Neglia talks with Annelise Sabbe about her remarkable project of memorising the first fourteen chapters (so far!) of the Book of Revelation. Annelise shares what first motivated her to begin committing Revelation to memory, how the process shaped her over time, and what spiritual benefits she has experienced through sustained meditation on Scripture. Rather than treating...

In this episode, we’re revisiting a conversation from 2023, where I joined Nick Cady on the Theology for the People podcast to explore Revelation chapters 2 and 3. In these letters, Jesus speaks directly to seven real churches, addressing their strengths, confronting their weaknesses, and calling them to faithfulness. These aren’t just ancient messages, they are words for the church today. We talk...

In Revelation 2, Jesus speaks directly to four real churches - and through them, He speaks to us. These are not abstract messages or historical curiosities, but searching words from the risen Christ who walks among His people, knows their condition, and calls them to respond. In this message, we explore what Revelation 2 reveals about Jesus: His presence with His church, His authority over life an...

The Book of Revelation is often misunderstood. Many people approach it as a mysterious puzzle about the end of the world. But at its heart, Revelation is a book that reveals Jesus Christ. In this episode of the Calvary Cork Podcast, Mike Neglia speaks with Shane Angland, former elder at Calvary Cork and now teaching elder at Ennis Evangelical Church, about his midweek Bible study through the Book...

The Book of Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible. Many people associate it with beasts, judgement, and the end of the world. But the book does not begin with fear. It begins with a vision of Jesus Christ . In this message from Revelation chapter 1 , we see who Jesus truly is: the faithful witness, the risen conqueror of death, the ruler of the kings of the earth, and the...

In this solo episode, Mike Neglia shares the story behind Calvary Cork’s upcoming teaching series through the book of Revelation. Many Christians feel unsure about Revelation. Some avoid it because of the strange imagery and symbolism. Others associate it with fear, speculation, or complicated end-times charts. But Revelation was not given to confuse the church or frighten believers. It was given...

In John 9, Jesus heals a man who had been blind from birth. But this miracle is not only about restoring physical sight. It becomes a powerful revelation of who Jesus truly is. As the story unfolds, we see a striking contrast between the man whose eyes are opened and the religious leaders who remain spiritually blind. Through this encounter, Jesus reveals Himself as the One who brings light into d...

The Greatest Heist in History: How Jesus Robbed DeathEaster Sermon | Revelation 1:17–18On Easter Sunday we looked at Revelation 1:17–18, where the risen Jesus appears to the apostle John and speaks two powerful words: “Fear not.”In this message we explore how the resurrection of Jesus Christ completely changes the way we face fear, death, and the future. The Bible teaches that the resurrection was...

After six weeks of Sunday mornings in the book of Jonah at Calvary Cork, Mike sits down with Stephen Lane to reflect on what stood out most from this surprising and deeply searching little book. Together they discuss why Jonah is far more than a story about a fish, and why the real miracle of the book is the mercy of God. They reflect on Jonah’s resistance to grace, his struggle with God’s compass...