Calvary Cork Podcast

In Jonah 4:5-11 , the prophet who preached repentance to Nineveh is confronted by God about the condition of his own heart. Through the vine, the worm, and the scorching wind, the Lord exposes Jonah’s small, comfort-centred heart and reveals the surprising breadth of His compassion. This message explores how God rescues His servants and renovates our hearts through what He gives and what He takes...

In Jonah 4:1-4, Nineveh repents, God relents, and Jonah is furious. This sermon explores what happens when God’s mercy reaches the people we would rather keep at a distance. Jonah knew the truth about God, but resented the way God applied that truth. This passage exposes the danger of receiving grace ourselves while resisting it for others, and it points us to Jesus, the greater Jonah, who moved t...

*volume is low, so crank up your speakers* In this conversation with Peter Daunt, we'll learn about his conversion story, as well as what an Elder and Trustee actually DO behind the scenes at Calvary Cork as well as some real gold about the stages of fatherhood! Turn up the volume and listen in!

Jonah 3 | The God of Second Chances In Jonah chapter 3 we witness one of the most surprising moments in the Bible: an entire city turning to God in repentance. The great Assyrian capital of Nineveh—known for violence, power, and idolatry—hears a short warning from a reluctant prophet, and the people respond with humility and repentance. What does this passage teach us about God? It reveals a power...

In this live Q&A,  Mike Neglia  answers anonymous written questions from teenage campers at a recent  C.E.F. Summer Camp . With a mix of pastoral warmth and theological clarity, he talks about Jesus’ emotions, mourning our own sin and the world’s brokenness without spiraling into despair, and how to hear from God through Scripture, prayer, and wise Christians. Mike tackles hard topics like abu...

What do you pray when you hit rock bottom? In Jonah 2:1-10 , the prophet Jonah finds himself at the lowest point imaginable. After running from God and fleeing his calling, he is thrown into the sea and swallowed by a great fish. From the depths of the ocean Jonah prays a remarkable prayer that reveals the mercy and saving power of God. In this Bible teaching message from Calvary Cork , we explore...

In this Leaders’ Corner devotional, Rachel helps us to reflect on how God delights in lives lived as a fragrant offering to Him. Drawing on Scripture and everyday beauty, this short message points us to Christ, whose sacrifice makes our imperfect obedience pleasing and accepted by God.

What happens when you know what God is asking of you, but still choose to run? In Jonah 1:4–17 , we encounter a reluctant prophet, a violent storm, and a God who refuses to be ignored. Jonah runs from God, falls asleep while danger surrounds him, and resists prayer even as chaos grows. Yet through that same storm, God awakens unexpected faith in others and continues His pursuit of the one who is r...

When God speaks clearly, why do we so often resist? In Jonah 1:1–3, God calls His prophet to go, and Jonah does the unthinkable - he runs in the opposite direction. This opening message in our Lenten series through Jonah explores why even Bible-knowing, church-going people can resist God’s will when obedience feels costly, uncomfortable, or threatening to our sense of justice and control. As we be...

What does it really mean to be a Bible-Treasuring church, and how do we stay that way over time? In this message, Elder Stephen Lane teaches on part 3 of Calvary Cork’s Core Values series. Using the biblical image of the vine and the branches, he shows that a Christ-centred church is formed by Christ-centred people who continue to abide in Jesus as their first love.

What does it really mean to be a Christ-centred church, and how do we stay that way over time? In this message, Elder Victor Sabbe teaches from John 15 and Revelation 2 as part 2 of Calvary Cork’s Core Values series. Using the biblical image of the vine and the branches, he shows that a Christ-centred church is formed by Christ-centred people who continue to abide in Jesus as their first love. Thi...

In Luke 4, Jesus declares that Isaiah’s promise has been fulfilled “today.” In this short devotional, Peter Daunt reflects on Jesus as the promised Messiah who did not merely speak about deliverance, but came to be our deliverance. Drawing from Isaiah 61, Luke 4, Ephesians 1, and Philippians 2, this meditation reminds us that salvation is not only rescue from judgment, but God’s active work in us...

This message opens Calvary Cork’s three-week Core Church Values series, exploring what must shape the life of the local church. In Part 1, Stephen Lane addresses the foundational value of Humility Pursuing , arguing that without humility there is no church. Teaching from Philippians 2:1-11, Stephen Lane calls believers to share the mind of Christ - the self-giving mindset that emptied itself for t...

As we move through the first weeks of 2026, Jesse O’Regan reflects on our plans, God’s purposes, and the call to faithful preparation. Drawing from Proverbs 19:21 and 21:31, this short Leaders Corner update reminds us to plan wisely, work diligently, and ultimately rest in the Lord whose purposes always stand. If you want it even tighter for audio platforms, here is a slightly shorter alternative:...

Everyone Is Being Formed | Discipleship According to Jesus (Matthew 28:16–20) Everyone is being shaped by someone or something. The real question is not whether we are being formed, but by whom . In this sermon from Matthew 28:16–20, we explore what Jesus meant when He said, “Go and make disciples,” and why discipleship is not a niche Christian programme but the core of the Christian life. Long be...

Mike and Stephen talk about lessons learned about Jesus via His disciple Matthew, and what it means to follow Him, and be a student of His word in 2026 Cork.

In this sermon from Matthew 28:16–20, we look closely at the Great Commission and the surprising honesty of the scene where it is first given. The risen Jesus sends His disciples into the world with a global mission, but He sends them as they are: imperfect, worshipping, and still wrestling with doubt. This message explores:Why the Great Commission is “great” not because of the disciples, but beca...

What really happened after the resurrection of Jesus? In Matthew 28:11–15, we find the very first attempt to explain away the empty tomb. While some worship the risen Christ, others scramble to control the narrative. In this message, we explore why the resurrection of Jesus is not only a matter of faith, but a claim rooted in history. Drawing on biblical testimony, early non-Christian sources, and...

What does the resurrection mean, and what does it reveal about God’s heart toward fearful and faltering disciples? In this expositional message from Matthew 28:1–10 , we follow the first witnesses to the empty tomb as grief turns to “great joy” and worship. Matthew shows us that the resurrection is not only a miracle to marvel at, but God’s decisive verdict on the cross - confirming that Jesus’ sa...

In Acts 9, we encounter one of the most dramatic and important moments in the New Testament: the conversion of Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus. This sermon explores what happens when the risen Jesus shows up, not to someone searching for Him, but to someone actively opposing Him. Saul is a religious zealot, convinced that he is serving God by persecuting the early church. He is authorised,...

What does an ancient story about a fiery furnace have to do with Christmas? In Daniel 3, three faithful young men refuse to bow to a false god and are thrown into a blazing furnace. But they are not alone. A mysterious fourth man appears in the fire with them, and everything changes. In this Advent sermon from Daniel 3:8–28, we explore how this dramatic moment points us to the true meaning of Chri...

In this episode, we sit down with Tobi Bashiru to hear his story, his work as a health and safety professional, and the ways the Lord has shaped him through faithful service at Calvary Cork. Tobi reflects on lessons learned through behind-the-scenes ministry, discipleship, and how God met him with grace during a season of deep loss and trial.

In Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua stands on the edge of Jericho carrying the weight of leadership, fear, and uncertainty. It is here, in this in between moment, that he meets a mysterious figure with a drawn sword: the Commander of the Lord’s army. In this Advent sermon, Pastor Mike explores how Christ, the true Commander, meets His people in their own liminal spaces. As Joshua discovers, the Lord does no...

In this follow up conversation to our Advent message on Genesis 32, Mike Neglia is joined by Nick Cady , pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, to explore Jacob’s long night of wrestling with God and the meaning of walking with a limp. Together they talk through why God sometimes meets us in seasons of fear, uncertainty, and exhaustion; what a theophany or Christophany actu...

Why would God choose to meet someone in the dark with a fight? In this Advent message from Genesis 32:22-32 , Mike Neglia explores Jacob’s long night of wrestling with God – a turning point not only for Jacob’s life, but for anyone who has ever struggled with fear, uncertainty, or exhaustion. Jacob is alone at the Jabbok, out of schemes and out of strength. But in the darkness he discovers a God w...