Calvary Cork Podcast

What does Jesus think about outward religiosity with no real heart change? In Matthew 21:18–32, He curses a leafy fig tree with no fruit, confronts the religious leaders who question His authority, and tells a parable that cuts straight to the heart. This sermon, No False Advertising, unpacks three connected scenes where Jesus exposes spiritual pretence and invites us into honest, fruitful repenta...

Trevor O'Keefe with practical advice for ministry (and marriage) about setting healthy expectations. (Recorded at our Endurance Ministry Conference)

"He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves." (Colossians 1:13) In this very special and personal episode, Jason shares a testimony originally written for the Calvary Church newsletter. He reflects on the life-changing events of the past four years: his own salvation, the remarkable conversion of his mother shortly before her passi...

How To Deal With Disappointment in Life & MinistryPanel Discussion from the Endurance Conference at Calvary CorkIn this honest and practical conversation, Trevor O'Keefe and Clay Worrell (both serving at Renewed Life Church in San Diego, CA), and J.P. Walsh (pastor of Listowel Christian Fellowship in County Kerry, Ireland), share lessons learned from facing disappointment in both life and mini...

Stephen Lane speaks with Mike Neglia about the cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12–17), following up on Sunday’s sermon. Together they reflect on the boldness of Jesus — a Saviour who is not afraid to confront injustice and overturn what corrupts worship. Their conversation draws out the striking parallel to Leviticus 14 , where a priest inspects a house for mould, returning for a second inspec...

“My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”In this sermon from Matthew 21:12–17, Pastor Mike preaches on the day Jesus entered the Jerusalem Temple with holy anger—cleansing it of corruption and calling it back to its true purpose as a place of worship, prayer, and welcome. The Temple was meant to be where heaven and earth met, where people of all nations could draw near to God....

What is Baptism? Baptism is an ordinance of the church, which means that it is something that Jesus ordained Hisfollowers to do, in perpetuity, until His return. Some Christians refer to baptism as a sacramentbecause it is a sacred ceremony, given to us by Jesus Himself. Baptism is the simple act of going under water and emerging again, but it is imbued withsignificance, because it is a re-enactme...

Laura Doherty leads the Greeting and Connect Team. She is from Cork and is a veterinary nurse (and part-time piano teacher) and has been attending Calvary Cork for almost 6 years. ''And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: For thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.'' -Psalm 9:10 The Lord is mindful of the cares and concerns of His people. Those who know...

Serving Like Jesus | Trevor O’Keefe | Endurance Conference 2025 In the second session of the Endurance Conference (Calvary Cork, 31 May 2025), Trevor O’Keefe (Renewed Life Church, San Diego) preached from John 13 on the radical humility and servant-heartedness of Jesus. With clarity and conviction, Trevor explored what it means to follow Jesus’ example: to serve sacrificially, personally, and depe...

The Lost Sons and the Loving Father | Trevor O’Keefe | Calvary Cork On Sunday morning, 1 June 2025, Trevor O’Keefe (Renewed Life Church, San Diego) preached from Luke 15, exploring Jesus’ well-known parable of the prodigal son - or rather, the two lost sons. Trevor showed how both the younger and older brothers were lost in different ways, and how the real centre of the story is the heart of the F...

In the opening session of the Endurance Conference (Calvary Cork, 31 May 2025), Clay Worrell unpacks the call to ministry with pastoral clarity and biblical conviction. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Peter 4, and 1 Corinthians 1, he asks: Are you called? Are you sufficient? What are you called to? With a challenge to start with the end in mind, Clay points us to the power behind serving in God&#...

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Dylan Marouf joins us to finish up the Ruth teaching series. In this message he speaks about the drama of redemption and the arc of restoration in Naomi and Ruth's life.

Can we really trust that the Bible we read today reflects the original words of Scripture? In this insightful lecture, Shane Angland walks us through the reliability of the Old and New Testament manuscripts, the history of Bible translation, and why we can be confident in the trustworthiness of our English Bibles. Drawing from church history, textual criticism, and manuscript evidence—including th...

Join Mike Neglia as he explores Ruth 3:1-18 in this gospel-centred sermon titled “At His Feet: Ruth, Redemption, and Rest.” Discover how Ruth’s journey from outsider to insider points us to the ultimate Redeemer—Jesus Christ. Through the powerful image of resting under God’s protective wings, learn what true redemption looks like and how we can find real rest by trusting our Redeemer’s faithful lo...

In this Leader's Corner reflection, elder Victor Sabbe shares a gripping story from his youth in South Africa - fighting a mountain fire with nothing but soaked sacks, courage, and teamwork. But in the chaos, it was one clear voice of guidance that made all the difference. Drawing a powerful parallel to the role of God's Word in our spiritual battles, Victor reminds us why we need to liste...

In this special bonus episode, we get to know Pastor Brian Brodersen beyond the pulpit. Mike sits down with Brian for a wide-ranging and personal conversation about his journey through pastoral ministry, including the three churches he’s led, his recent transition into an emeritus role, and the health challenges he has faced along the way. They also reflect on his deep involvement with church plan...

In this message from John 8:32, Pastor Brian Brodersen explores five foundational truths of the Christian faith that bring real freedom: we are deeply loved, saved by grace, made new, assured of resurrection, and anchored in the hope of Christ’s return. These life-changing realities free us from fear, transform our identity, and fill us with lasting hope.

Leslie Sharp explains the vision and the future of Calvary Cork's Young Adult ministry

Stephen, one of the elders at Calvary Cork, shares a timely encouragement about how God draws our attention to His truth through the preached Word. This week, a single sentence struck him: “God blesses us freely and at His own expense.” What does that reveal about God's heart—and how should we respond? 💡 Listen in, and be on the lookout for what God is highlighting to you this week.

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This Sunday’s sermon explores Ruth chapter 2, where God’s providence shines through Ruth’s quiet diligence and Boaz’s generous kindness. As we trace Ruth’s steps into the right field at just the right time, we’ll reflect on God’s care over the small details of life, the dignity of faithful work, and the surprising beauty of divine favour – all pointing us forward to our Redeemer, Jesus.

Sermon Clip from Ruth 1

In this opening message of our *Redeeming Love* series, Victor Sabbe walks us through Ruth chapter 1 - a story of famine, grief, loyalty, and unexpected hope. Set during the dark days of the Judges, Ruth 1 introduces us to Naomi, a woman emptied by loss, and Ruth, a daughter-in-law whose radical faith and covenant love reflect the heart of God. Through honest sorrow, steadfast loyalty, and quiet p...

God kept His promise by raising Jesus from the dead—so you can be forgiven, freed, and fully accepted by Him. In this Easter message from Acts 13, we hear one of the earliest sermons ever preached, as the Apostle Paul proclaims the good news of the risen Christ. Whether you’re weary from trying harder or disillusioned by shallow answers, this message invites you to receive what religion and self-e...