Calvary Cork Podcast

In this sermon from Matthew 27:57-66, Mike Neglia explores the often-overlooked moment between the cross and the resurrection: the burial of Jesus. Far from being a narrative pause, the burial is part of the gospel itself. It proves that Jesus truly died, exposes the weakness of alternative theories, and prepares us to grasp the wonder of the resurrection. We look closely at Joseph of Arimathea an...

In this episode, Mark Ryan from the Calvary Cork Care Team shares a warm and encouraging reflection on the heart of Christian thanksgiving. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Psalm 100, Mark reminds us that gratitude is not just for good days, but for all circumstances, because God has been faithful in the past and will be faithful in the future. A brief devotional to lift your eyes, steady you...

In this sermon from Matthew 27 v.32–56, Tadgh O’Keefe walks us through the suffering of Jesus as the true King who saves his people through the cross. This passage brings together the promise of Genesis 3:15, the imagery of the Exodus, and the fulfilment of Scripture as Christ conquers evil and makes a way for us to be restored to God. If you want to understand the cross more deeply or you need fr...

In this episode, Luke Ebrahim (husband to Lorna, dad to Eli and Izzy, and Life Group leader in Bandon) shares a warm and powerful reflection from our midweek Life Group gatherings as we’ve been working through Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Calvary Cork recently launched Life Groups throughout Cork county, and we’ve been experiencing real joy and encouragement as we meet midweek to pray, study an...

In this episode, Mike sits down with trustees Keith Mutabazi and Cian Carroll for a warm and honest conversation about church membership at Calvary Cork . Together they walk through some of the most common questions people have asked as we introduce meaningful membership into the life of our church. The conversation covers: What church membership actually means Why it’s worth pursuing as a followe...

In Matthew 27.1–31 we step into the final hours before the cross and watch three defining scenes unfold. Judas rejects Jesus in despair, Barabbas is released in his place, and the soldiers mock the innocent King with thorns and scarlet. Through betrayal, injustice, and humiliation, Matthew shows us the One who willingly carries the curse and sin of the world so that sinners can find restoration, f...

Peter took five steps down (pride → prayerlessness → presumption → proximity → peer pressure) yet Jesus took one step up in perfect faithfulness. In this sermon from Matthew 26:47-75 we trace Peter’s fall to show Christ’s rising, and invite you into hope rather than shame. Recorded at: Calvary Cork When: Sundays 11am Address: 25 South Side Industrial Estate, T12 R792 Find us online: https://calvar...

This message was recorded during the 2025 Child Evangelism Fellowship summer camp, where Mike continued walking through the Beatitudes with a group of teenagers eager to know what Jesus really meant by a “blessed life.” The episode begins with a live Q&A where Mike responds to real questions from the campers on topics like anger, tattoos, and what to do when people misunderstand your faith. Th...

This message was recorded at the C.E.F. summer camp in 2025, where Mike was speaking to a room full of teenagers about the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this episode, we explore what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and how that deep longing connects to receiving God’s mercy. Righteousness isn’t about rule-keeping or earning approval - it’s about desiring the right things, living under Go...

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....